Statins May Reduce Esophageal Cancer Risk

A recent study indicates that statins, the cholesterol-reducing drugs taken by millions of Americans, may have the added benefit of reducing the risk of developing esophageal cancer (cancer of the esophagus). Read more >>

GIA’s Top 10 Digestive Habits to Avoid or Adopt

Digestive health is affected by age, genetics and personal habits — all the more reason to know the ways in which you can improve your daily eating routine and digestive lifestyle. Here are 10 of the worst digestive health habits and why they are so bad for you: Read more >>

Brachytherapy offers targeted treatment for esophageal cancer

Brachytherapy is our newest tool in the treatment of esophageal cancer. Read more >>

Is Heartburn Becoming a Problem?

Here comes the burn: You have just finished a great meal or you lay down to rest and you are hit with that uncomfortable, burning sensation in your chest. Although commonly called heartburn, it really doesn’t involve the heart.

Heartburn affects many of us. In fact the American Gastroenterological Association reports that more than 60 million Americans experience symptoms at least once each month. Read more >>

GIA Confronts Diagnosis Issues With Eosinophilic Esophagitis

The increasing prevalence of eosinophilic esophagitis (EE) has presented gastroenterologists with this decade’s major challenge for diagnosis.

EE is sometimes confused with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) because the symptoms of the diseases are so similar.

EE has been detected in all ages and on every continent, except Africa. Our team here at Gastrointestinal Associates (GIA) is familiar with the latest research on EE and has experience treating the disease.

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