Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/obesity-drives-malignant-progression-of-barretts-esophagus/
Obesity appears to be associated with malignant progression of Barrett’s esophagus (BE), according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis. A dose-response relationship exists between body mass index (BMI) and esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) or high-grade dysplasia (HGD), the authors found. “Obesity has been implicated in the pathogenesis of many reflux-related esophageal disorders such as gastroesophageal […]
Author : News Health
Publish date : 2025-01-23 11:58:32
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
inHealth