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Difficulty swallowing can indicate more serious problem

June 29, 2016 Dr. Kenneth Altman,  Dysphagia,  Dysphagia Awareness Month,  GERD,  Healthcare,  Houston,  Institute for Voice and Swallowing,  otolaryngology,  swallowing disorders

There are a number of reasons why people may have difficulty swallowing (also known as dysphagia) – ranging from a simple sore throat or tonsillitis,

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Are you having symptoms of GERD?

January 15, 2016 Ana María Rodríguez,  Dr. Shawn Goth,  Gastroenterology,  GERD,  Healthcare,  Houston,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  Surgery

Heartburn, indigestion, regurgitation or reflux can all happen after indulging in a big meal. But did you know these issues are also a sign of

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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.

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From the Labs: Image of the Month

Blood vessels (magenta) intertwined with metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) nestled within the protective layers that surround the mouse spinal cord. From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

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