Higher intake of carotenoids is associated with lower risk of esophageal cancer

Summary This article collects studies on the relationship between carotenoids intake and the risk of esophageal cancer. 10 studies including 1,958 patients with esophageal cancer and 4,529 people without cancer were analyzed. The results suggested that higher intake of carotenoids was associated with lower risk of esophageal cancer. More details can be found in the…

Administration of immune-enhancing nutrients reduces infections and shortens postoperative hospitalization

Summary Post-surgery infections are the major cause of prolonged hospitalization in patients with tumor of the esophagus. This study evaluated the administration of immune-enhancing nutrients prior to esophageal surgery. A total of 123 patients were investigated. The results suggested that the administration of immune-enhancing nutrients reduced infections and shortened the hospitalization. Further details can be…