Aim: To investigate if esophageal varices can be evaluated using external contrast-enhanced ultrasonography with Levovist and coded harmonic angio (CHA). Methods: Subjects were six healthy adult ...

Irisawa et al. reported that peri-esophageal collateral veins, detected by endoscopic US (EUS) using a catheter US probe, play a crucial role in the formation of esophageal varices. [10] ...

Liver diseases are increasing globally, marked by conditions like NAFLD, hepatitis, and cirrhosis, leading to a surge in ...

Early shunt placement improved one-year outcomes in cirrhosis-related fundal variceal bleeding compared to standard therapy.

Hayley Pearson’s brother, Ryan, longed to be a doting uncle. When she fell pregnant with her first baby, he excitedly bought ...

The company is positioning BE-Smart for near-term commercialization, targeting the $10 billion esophageal disease testing market. With dual compatibility across standard biopsy methods, BE-Smart is ...

Razor blade throat: People who have caught the Nimbus variant have described having a really bad sore throat — some say it feels like swallowing broken glass. A new COVID-19 variant, called NB.1 ...

The variant, NB.1.8.1, has been informally dubbed "Nimbus," and causes a severe sore throat that's been likened to "razor blades" This latest mutation has been called a "strong candidate for the ...

California faces new Covid-19 threat from subvariant Nimbus, causing severe throat pain and raising concerns among health officials. COVID-19 rages on as a new threat to the state of California.

A painful sore throat, often referred to as "razor blade throat", is just one of the symptoms of a new COVID-19 variant. This variant is currently being monitored by the World Health Organization.

A new wave of COVID-19 infections has brought with it a troubling symptom: razor-blade-like throat pain so intense leaving patients fearful and confused. Individuals have described the onset of ...

A painful sore throat, often referred to as "razor blade throat", is just one of the symptoms of a new COVID-19 variant. This variant is currently being monitored by the World Health Organization.