The locations of the lesions were the cervical esophagus in two lesions, upper thoracic esophagus in 12 lesions, middle thoracic esophagus in 35 lesions, and lower thoracic esophagus in 19 lesions.

The swallowing reflex, which is mediated by the swallowing center in the medulla (the lower part of the brain stem), causes the food to be further pushed back into the pharynx and the esophagus (food ...

Cervical retraction may be a good addition to your home exercise program if you have spinal arthritis, or if you need to strengthen your neck muscles. It is also good for stretching or loosening the ...

. Most sexually active people come into contact with HPV during their lifetime. Usually the virus causes no harm and the infection clears on its own. However, in some cases, HPV infection can lead to ...

ManipaKasturba Hospital in Manipal has made a significant advancement in the treatment of esophageal perforation, marking a milestone in medical practice for South India. Recently, an elderly patient ...

There could be new hope on the horizon for women fighting cervical cancer. Researchers investigated a new approach to treating the disease in a study funded by Cancer Research UK. In a phase 3 ...

Share on Pinterest Results from a phase 3 clinical trial show promise for a new standard of care for treating people with advanced cervical cancer. AzmanL/Getty Images A phase 3 clinical trial ...

THURSDAY, Oct. 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- In some good news for women battling locally advanced cervical cancer, new research shows that adding six weeks of chemotherapy to standard treatment ...

The peak incidence of cervical cancer is in women in their early thirties, with around 3,200 new cases each year in the U.K. The five-year survival rate for cervical cancer stands at around 70%.

It happens when stomach contents flow back up (reflux) into the food pipe (esophagus). GERD is a more serious and long-lasting form of gastroesophageal reflux (GER). GER is common in babies under 2 ...