Barrett Esophagus Overview
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Valley Physician Enterprise Inc
Charles Hyre is a General Surgeon in Front Royal, Virginia. Dr. Hyre and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Barrett Esophagus. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Hyre is currently accepting new patients.
Page Memorial Hospital Inc
Guna Subedi is an Internal Medicine provider in Front Royal, Virginia. Dr. Subedi and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Barrett Esophagus. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, Diverticular Disease, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Subedi is currently accepting new patients.
Nicholas Snow is a Gastroenterologist in Winchester, Virginia. Dr. Snow has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Barrett Esophagus. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Summary: This phase II trial studies the effect of obeticholic acid in treating patients with Barrett's esophagus. Bile acids present in duodenogastroesophageal reflux contribute to neoplastic progression in Barrett's esophagus. Obeticholic acid has shown anti-cholestatic, anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic effects mediated by FXR activation. It down regulates bile acid availability and decreases proinfla...
Summary: This study will evaluate if the sponge capsule device can accurately detect the presence of Barrett's Esophagus and prevalent dysplasia/adenocarcinoma detection, in a screening population, with and without chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease.