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March 1st, 2007

Barrett’s Esophagus Patients’ Risk of Esophageal Cancer, Reduced by Aspirin and Other NSAIDs

The most-aggressive form of Barrett’s esophagus is a precancerous condition that can lead to esophageal cancer.
The researchers also identified a cluster of four known cancer biomarkers, or genetic abnormalities, in people with Barrett’s that significantly increases their risk of developing esophageal cancer.
The risk of developing esophageal cancer in this patient population is significantly reduced by […]

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August 25th, 2006

Acid Reflux to Esophageal Cancer Mechanism, Revealed

According to a new study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, a particular enzyme called NOX5-S is significantly higher in cancer cells that have been exposed to acid, leading to the overproduction of hydrogen peroxide: a possible explanation for how acid reflux may lead to cancer of the esophagus.
For the first time, researchers led […]

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