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Implantica shares new German study results highlighting strong real-world outcomes for RefluxStop™ treatment
Implantica AG (publ.), a MedTech company at the forefront of introducing advanced technology into the body, including the unique device
Nick has completed the Brighton Marathon!
“I decided to run the Brighton Marathon to raise as much money as possible for OPA cancer charity following my
Laura is running the Hackney Half Marathon
“Running the Hackney Half in memory of my grandad who passed away from oesophageal cancer. He always showed up for
Nancy has completed the Brighton Marathon!
Update after the Marathon The run went so well, I had such a great time too! So many spectators cheering
Congratulations Alice Riley on completing the Stafford Half Marathon!
“We lost my dad in 2020 to Oesophageal cancer after a short battle. I hadn’t previously heard of this type
Lisa Hubball – Oesophageal Cancer Patient Story
In early 2023 I started to experience what I presumed was heartburn although I had never really suffered with it
Andy Eeles Patient Story – “I had never heard of it!”
“In December 2021 I had a phone call from an old boss who had become a long-time friend. He announced
Jonny Blake’s fundraising throughout 2025!
The image above is of Matt. Jonny’s Story – “This year I am raising money for OPA, a charity supporting
Andrew has completed the Hong Kong Standard Chartered Half Marathon!
“I ran in memory of one of my oldest friends, Paul Greaves that passed away last March (2024). Around Christmas
LASORS: Multicentre Validation Study After Oesophageal Surgery
Abstract Background Long-term symptom burden and health-related quality-of-life outcomes after curative oesophageal cancer treatment are poorly understood. Existing tools are
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