Upper gastrointestinal series is the X-ray examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract that includes oesophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine called the duodenum. The ...

A CUTE and massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage is a serious and often life-threatening event. The necessity for early establishment of the actual site of bleeding has been a challenge to internists, ...

Context: Patients treated with nonselective cyclooxygenase inhibitors (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]) often experience dyspepsia and upper gastrointestinal (GI) adverse effects, and ...

Barium studies should be the first line of defense in diagnosing problems that can occur following surgery for reflux disease, a new study shows. The study reviewed 53 patients who continued to have ...

(HealthCentersOnline) - Milk is nearly identical in terms of effectiveness when compared to significantly more expensive barium contrast agents for abdominal CAT scans, according to a recent study.