Achalasia, a chronic oesophageal motility disorder, is defined by impaired lower oesophageal sphincter relaxation and absent peristalsis, leading to symptoms such as dysphagia and regurgitation.

Understanding the symptoms, causes, and risk factors of esophageal cancer is important for early detection and prevention.

A well-structured, individualized physiotherapy plan guided by an onco-physiotherapist ensures safe and effective rehabilitation ...

Alan Jones from Comber has praised the South Eastern Trust’s Speech and Language Teams who have helped him to regain his ...

A Co Down man has praised the medics who helped him to regain his ability to swallow. Alan Jones' vocal cords and muscles for ...

FIZZY drinks raise your cancer risk, according to a study. Women who consume more than one sugary drink per day were found to be five times more likely to get mouth cancer than those who drink ...

Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It primarily affects the respiratory ...

This multi-institutional prospective cohort trial aimed to demonstrate the changes in physician-evaluated dysphagia and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) after palliative external beam radiotherapy ...

The condition also comes with various mental symptoms, such as anxiety, depression and memory problems. And for some, one of ...

Hospitals and officials sounded an alarm this week, issuing a notice explaining which measles symptoms warranted immediate medical attention and stressing the importance of timely treatment.

The FDA identified the six products after testing 95 acne treatment products. The agency’s review was prompted by testing reports from private laboratories about excess benzene levels in a ...