Family members and significant others of patients with Barrett’s esophagus (BE) have an increased risk for developing the disease compared with matching controls’ relatives, a case-control study found.
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Relatives, Spouses of Individuals With Barrett’s Esophagus At Increased Risk for Developing the Disease