First described nearly 20 years ago, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an inflammatory disease of the esophagus characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the esophageal epithelium. Over 50% of ...

A study, which was published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia in December 2024, finds a connection between cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common childhood infection, and Alzheimer’s.

Criteria for determining which drugs used for CMV prophylaxis in solid organ transplant recipients should be included in a formulary include efficacy, safety, convenience, and cost. An agent ...

Barrett's esophagus can be treated with lifestyle modifications, medications, and surgery. While prevention is undoubtedly important, there are valuable ways to avoid harmful health effects of Barrett ...

The esophagus is a muscular tube that carries food and liquids from the throat to the stomach. The esophagus runs through the middle of the chest cavity and has two circular muscles called sphincters ...

Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is classified as a DNA herpesvirus. A recent study showed that the HCMV virion contains not only DNA, but also four species of mRNA, indicating that this virus is more ...

An esophageal ulcer is a sore produced by erosion of the protective mucosal layer that lines the esophagus. The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. In people with ...

Male patients with EoE have higher rates of complications, including esophageal obstruction, food bolus, and rupture, compared to female patients. The study utilized the National Inpatient Sample ...

Upper endoscopy allows your doctor to examine the lining of your esophagus, stomach and first part of the small intestine. It is the best test for evaluating reflux-induced esophageal injury and ...

Causes range from acute digestive issues like acid reflux to chronic conditions such as esophagitis. Epigastric pain is a term to describe discomfort or aching that occurs beneath your rib cage in ...