Findings May Improve How People With Chronic Heartburn, Precancer Of The Esophagus Are Screened

... Researchers in the Oregon Health & Science University Digestive Health Center are first to report that screening people with chronic heartburn or pre-cancer of the esophagus in an office setting using a "skinny scope" is as accurate, less expensive and less risky than a traditional sedated screening in a procedure room -- and patients prefer it. The findings are published online and in print in this month's issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology. ...