Dysphagia and chest pain are the common symptoms in achalasia. The mechanisms underlying such symptoms are not completely understood. The two symptoms can be triggered by mechanical stimulation via the sensory vagal and spinal afferent nerve fibers…
BACKGROUND: Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding(AUGIB) is a common emergency, with 10% linked to varices1, requiring swift evaluation. METHODS: Prospective multi-center study (3 May–2 July 2022) of adults (>16) with AUGIB in 152 UK hospitals…