February 28, 2009
Alcohol Types And Socioeconomic Status Are Associated With Barrett’s Esophagus Risk
Although the relationship between alcohol and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma is well established, studies investigating the association between alcohol intake and reflux esophagitis, Barrett’s esophagus (BE) and esophageal adenocarcinoma have reported inconsistent findings. New research suggests that alcohol consumption in early adulthood may lead to the development of reflux esophagitis.
Briefly in Tompkins (The Ithaca Journal)
New York State Electric and Gas blamed a failed insulator on a transmission line for a brief power interruption Friday in parts of Lansing, Groton and Dryden.