Abbreviations: ACF, aberrant crypt foci; ALA, 5-aminolevulinic acid; AIS4PC, tetrasulfonated
chloroaluminum phthalocyanine; antiCEA MoAb, anticarcinoembryonic antigen; BBC, basal …

Fast and non-invasive, diagnostic techniques based on fluorescence spectroscopy have the
potential to link the biochemical and morphologic properties of tissues to individual patient …

These guidelines provide a practical and evidence-based resource for the management of
patients with Barrett's oesophagus and related early neoplasia. The Appraisal of Guidelines …

Biomedical photonics is defined as the science of harnessing light and other forms of radiant
energy to address problems in medicine and biology. The field has experienced explosive …

Fiber optic probes are a key element for biomedical spectroscopic sensing. We review the
use of fiber optic probes for optical spectroscopy, focusing on applications in turbid media …

Background & Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the potential of 3 spectroscopic
techniques (fluorescence, reflectance, and light-scattering spectroscopy) individually and in …

Background: The presence of intestinal metaplasia (IM) in the columnar lined distal
oesophagus defines Barrett's oesophagus with the risk of future malignant transformation …

Barrett's esophagus is an acquired condition resulting from severe esophageal mucosal
injury. It still remains unclear why some patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease …

There has been a recent increase in abstracts and publications reporting intestinal
metaplasia in the distal esophagus and cardia. The terms “short segment Barrett's …

Foreword This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical
problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of …