An abnormal Pap smear result of high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) means that an area of cells of the cervix (the narrow neck of the uterus) looks abnormal when examined under a ...

Chronic acid reflux is a common term for GERD. This backflow, also called acid reflux, can irritate the esophagus lining and cause a range of symptoms that over time can really impact a person’s ...

Augmentation of IgG–FcRn interactions can be used to extend the half-life of IgG-based therapeutics or enable their transport across epithelia for vaccination or delivery of therapeutic drugs.

Less heartburn. When swallowed, the extra saliva from gum chewing may help to neutralize acid in the esophagus, leading to fewer heartburn symptoms, said Dr. Aditi Stanton, a gastroenterologist in ...

Barrett's esophagus (BE) is a condition in which part of the normal esophageal squamous epithelium is replaced by a metaplastic columnar epithelium as a result of chronic gastroesophageal reflux.

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078, United States Oklahoma Center for Respiratory and Infectious Diseases, Oklahoma State ...

The stomach makes acidic juices that help you digest food. If these juices flow backward into your esophagus, or food pipe, they can cause heartburn. They can also cause a condition called GERD ...

Additional experiments were performed with epithelia of nonurothelial origin. E13 wild-type bladder mesenchyme was recombined with: 1) postnatal day 3 GFP esophageal epithelium; 2) E14 GFP hindgut ...

Background: Esophageal cancer (EC) is a prevalent malignancy characterized by a low 5-year survival rate, primarily attributed to delayed diagnosis and limited therapeutic options. Currently, early ...