Cervical spine anatomy and the minimally invasive approach An introduction to the relevant anatomy of the front (anterior) of the neck, including the trachea, esophagus, cervical spine and surrounding ...

A team led by China University of Geosciences has described a new species of sauropod, Jinchuanloong niedu, from a partial ...

Any thoughts on milk thistle supplements in fatty liver disease that was diagnosed by an ultrasound due to elevated AST and ...

Minimally invasive screening methods offer a more accessible, cost-effective way to detect Barrett’s esophagus early and help prevent esophageal cancer. Before the introduction of minimally invasive ...

Comparison of intensity-modulated radiotherapy and 3D conformal radiotherapy in the treatment of esophageal carcinoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

What is the difference between prediabetes and diabetes, and which do I have? I am male, 85 years old, 170 pounds, and 6 feet ...

One such procedure is a cervical laminoplasty. Cervical laminoplasty is a specialized ... Viewed in cross-section, the complex anatomy of the bony spine and the spinal canal is clearer. This complex ...

Age and racial disparities in esophageal cancer admissions, comorbidities, and outcomes: A nationwide analysis from 2016-2021. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting I.

Acid reflux, or the regurgitation of stomach acid into the esophagus (feeding tube), can cause radiating back pain, especially between the shoulder blades and across the upper back. This is mainly due ...

This is called a transthoracic echocardiogram. A transesophageal echocardiogram is done by inserting a probe with a transducer down the esophagus. This provides a clearer image of the heart because ...

Objectives To provide updated estimates of the global burden of oesophageal and gastric cancer by subsite and type. Methods Using data from population-based cancer registries, proportions of ...