General points Anti-obesity medication should only be considered after diet, behavioural changes and exercise have been tried and evaluated. If the patient’s weight has reached a […]
Epidemiology Carcinoma of the oesophagus is a common, aggressive tumour. Several histological types are seen, almost all of which are epithelial in origin. The vast majority […]
Oesophageal cancer is cancer of the gullet (oesophagus). Most cases occur in people over the age of 55, although younger people are sometimes affected. Those diagnosed […]
Obesity is a growing problem in most countries and is responsible for a significant degree of morbidity and mortality in the world. There are several facets […]