Esophageal Adenocarcinoma: Symptoms, Risks & Treatment
Esophageal adenocarcinoma is a type of esophageal cancer that arises from the glandular cells in the lower part of the esophagus, near the junction...
Barium Swallow: A Key Diagnostic Tool for Digestive Health
A Barium Swallow is a special type of X-ray scan that allows doctors to look inside your esophagus, a pipe-like organ connecting your mouth with...
Cholangiography: Exploring Bile Duct Imaging and Its Uses
Cholangiography is a technique that your doctor uses to take images of the biliary tree with the help of X-rays after injecting a contrast...
Cryptosporidiosis: Understanding the Causes & Prevention
What is Cryptosporidiosis?
Cryptosporidiosis, commonly referred to as "crypto," is a parasitic infection caused by the Cryptosporidium parasite. It spreads through the fecal-oral route and...
Listeriosis: Understanding the Risks and Prevention
Listeria or listeriosis is a rare, food-borne disease caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. Humans acquire the disease by ingesting food contaminated with bacteria....
Sigmoidoscopy: A Key Procedure for Colon Health
Sigmoidoscopy is the minimally invasive diagnostic test used to examine the sigmoid colon. The sigmoid colon is the lower part of your large intestine...
