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New Testing for Barrett’s Esophagus Patients

May 27th, 2009 - 11:55 am

One in five Americans experiences heartburn at least once a week, and many dismiss the malady as a mere annoyance, choosing to swallow antacids and get on with their lives. But what they don’t know can hurt them. Left untreated, … Continue reading →

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Detection of Bile Duct and Pancreatic Cancers Doubles With New Tests

May 26th, 2009 - 7:11 am

Pancreatic cancer and bile duct cancer are difficult to diagnose and often fatal because they are discovered in the advanced stages of the disease. Researchers have developed new tests that double the ability to detect bile duct and pancreatic cancers … Continue reading →

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