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13 June 2008
Infection with stomach ulcer bacterium reduces risk of foodpipe diseases
People infected with a common bacterium called Helicobacter pylorihave a reduced risk of reflux oesophagitis, Barrett's oesophagus and oesophageal cancer, researchers have found.  more
14 May 2008
Eosinophilic oesophagitis affects all age groups
Eosinophilic oesophagitis is a disease that can affect any age group, but men are more likely to suffer from the condition than women, researchers have found.  more
29 February 2008
Swallowed or sprayed steroids effective for children with food pipe disorder
Children with the food pipe condition eosinophilic oesophagitis benefit from either "systemic" steroids taken by mouth or 'topical' steroids in the form of a spray, but stopping treatment can cause a relapse of symptoms, say US researchers.  more
8 February 2008
Leptin levels linked to Barrett's oesophagus risk
People with high blood levels of the hormone leptin, which is produced by fat cells, face an increased risk of developing a condition called Barrett's oesophagus, researchers have found.  more
8 February 2008
Infections in early life do not protect against allergies
Infections in early life do not protect children against hayfever and other allergic diseases, results of a UK study show.  more
5 February 2008
Healthy diet may reduce risk of Barrett's oesophagus
Eating a healthy diet that is high in fruit and vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of developing Barrett's oesophagus, researchers have found.  more
7 December 2007
Eating black raspberries may help prevent cancer in Barrett's patients
People with Barrett's oesophagus can reduce their risk of developing cancer of the foodpipe by regularly eating black raspberries, results of a US study suggest.  more
25 September 2007
Metabolic syndrome linked to oesophagitis
People with high blood pressure or high blood-sugar levels face an increased risk of suffering from a condition called oesophagitis, in which stomach acid causes inflammation of the foodpipe, Japanese researchers have found.  more
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