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How Many People Have Eosinophilic Esophagitis?
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), which was barely recognized 20 years ago, affects at least 150,000 people in the United States, with three-quarters being adults, report Evan Dellon et al. in the April issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. EoE, also known … Continue reading
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Tagged allergy, EoE, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, eosinophils, Epidemiology, food, immune response, incidence, population study, prevalence, swallowing
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Achalasia, Pneumatic Dilation, Risks, and Repairs
Pneumatic dilation as a treatment for achalasia is more likely to cause esophageal perforations in the elderly, but these tears can be successfully treated medically, rather than surgically, according to the February issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Achalasia is … Continue reading
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Tagged achalasia, dilation, eating, esophagus, food, impaction, medicine, Surgery, swallowing, treatment
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