Postendoscopy Upper GI Cancers Common, Diagnosis Often Delayed Postendoscopy Upper GI Cancers Common, Diagnosis Often Delayed
Patients who develop upper gastrointestinal cancers within 3 years of esophagogastroduodenoscopy are less likely to present with ' alarm ' symptoms than patients whose upper GI cancers are detected at endoscopy, according to new research.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - January 10, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Upper Endoscopy May Reduce GI Cancer Mortality Upper Endoscopy May Reduce GI Cancer Mortality
The relatively high incidence of upper GI cancer among patients with GERD suggests benefit from even one endoscopy, according to the investigators.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - December 22, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
The Prevalence of Post-colonoscopy Colorectal Cancers The Prevalence of Post-colonoscopy Colorectal Cancers
This study aimed to establish the global burden of post-colonoscopy colorectal cancers, using studies which follow the newly standardized World Endoscopy Organization-endorsed terminology.Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 14, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
After years in development, AdaptivEndo prepares to commercialize its products
"I've never worked on a product development project where I felt a higher sense of urgency," said Galen Powers, AdaptivEndo CEO, on the market need for single-use endoscopy devices. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - November 16, 2021 Category: American Health Authors: Haley Cawthon Source Type: news
OPT-PEACE Calls Out GI Injuries With Post-PCI Antiplatelets OPT-PEACE Calls Out GI Injuries With Post-PCI Antiplatelets
The large endoscopy study showed that patients at low bleeding risk experienced GI injuries with all antiplatelet regimens and hinted that some single agents offer an advantage.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 11, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
What Is Balloon Endoscopy?
Title: What Is Balloon Endoscopy?Category: Procedures and TestsCreated: 3/21/2008 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/5/2021 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Source: MedicineNet Digestion General - October 5, 2021 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Robotic-Controlled, Fully Automated Capsule Endoscopy on Par With Conventional Method Robotic-Controlled, Fully Automated Capsule Endoscopy on Par With Conventional Method
Fully automated capsule endoscopy performs as well as conventional transoral gastroscopy for examining the stomach and small bowel, according to results of a feasibility study.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - October 2, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
The application of plan, do, check, act (PDCA) quality management in reducing nosocomial infections in endoscopy rooms: It does work
Background: The role of plan, do, check, act (PDCA) cycle quality management in reducing nosocomial infections in endoscopy rooms remains unclear; we aimed to evaluate the effects of PDCA in the nosocomial infections control of endoscopy rooms.; Methods: This present study was a before and after design. The patients treated in our endoscopy room from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019 were included in the control group, which were managed according to current department practice. The patients from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020 were included in the PDCA group, which were managed according to PDCA cycle quality manageme...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - September 10, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Climate Change Demands'Green' Endoscopy Climate Change Demands'Green' Endoscopy
With endoscopy potentially having one of the highest environmental impacts of any healthcare procedure, endoscopists must take steps to improve sustainability.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - September 3, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
AGA Recommends Against Pre-endoscopy COVID Testing AGA Recommends Against Pre-endoscopy COVID Testing
The American Gastroenterological Association updated its guideline for pre-endoscopy SARS-CoV-2 testing, recommending against routine viral screening regardless of patient vaccination status.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - September 3, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Ultrasound Detects Ulcerative Colitis Disease Activity
FRIDAY, Aug. 27, 2021 -- A new ulcerative colitis intestinal ultrasound (UC-IUS) index shows strong correlation with endoscopy for detection of disease activity, according to a study published in the August issue of the Journal of Crohn ' s and... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 27, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
AI Improves Detection of Gastric Neoplasms During Routine Endoscopies AI Improves Detection of Gastric Neoplasms During Routine Endoscopies
The use of an AI system during upper GI endoscopies significantly cut the number of missed gastric neoplasms compared with conventional endoscopy not powered by AI, according to new research.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - August 13, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Fujifilm's chest x-ray AI software gets nod in Japan
Fujifilm, parent company of Fujifilm Medical Systems USA, announced it has receive...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
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GE launches AI software for chest x-ray (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - August 12, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Ethicon ’s Echelon Circular Powered Stapler Associated With Major Reduction In Serious Complications Following Colorectal Surgery
Cinncinnati, OH – Aug. 11, 2021 – Ethicon*, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies**, today announced the results of a new real-world study that shows its ECHELON CIRCULAR Powered Stapler was associated with a 74% reduction in anastomotic leak rates (1.8% vs. 6.9%)[1] and a 44% reduction in 30-day inpatient hospital readmission rates (6.1% vs.10.8%) after colorectal surgery compared with manual circular staplers.[2]The study, published in Surgical Endoscopy, shows the groundbreaking device is just as effective in reducing life-threatening and costly surgical complications in real-world surgical pra...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - August 11, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Innovation Source Type: news
Opinion: Don ’t tax away Mass. leadership in medtech
Opinion: Boston Scientific's president of endoscopy writes that government policies have enabled the medtech giant to reinvest profits in multiple areas of innovation. "Patients cannot benefit from bets we don ’t make. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - August 11, 2021 Category: Biotechnology Authors: David Pierce Source Type: news
