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Barrett’s esophagus

Endoscopy: How does it work and what are the benefits?

May 6, 2015 Barrett's esophagus, Baylor College of Medicine, Cancer, Dr. Hashem El-Serag, endoscopy, esophageal cancer, Gastroenterology, Healthcare, heartburn, Houston, Julia Parsons

Have an endoscopy scheduled or just curious about the procedure? Dr. Hashem El-Serag, chief of gastroenterology and hepatology at Baylor College of Medicine, says patients

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Reducing your risk for esophageal cancer

April 15, 2015 Barrett's esophagus, Cancer, Dr. Hashem El-Serag, esophageal cancer, Gastroenterology, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, Healthcare, Houston, Julia Parsons, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center

April is esophageal cancer awareness month, and Baylor College of Medicine’s gastroenterology experts are reminding people that this type of cancer is treatable.

From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma