ARTICLES
The Ups & Downs of Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy has been the butt of a lot of jokes. Okay, thanks for letting me get that out of my system. So to speak. We all know bowel prep is...
Advancing to Sterilization
The high infection rate associated with flexible endoscopes remains a significant challenge in healthcare globally despite advancements in reprocessing techniques. Endoscope-associated infections (EAIs) have been a persistent issue, with recent...
Breaking the Burnout Cycle
Burnout and a shortage in healthcare, particularly in nursing, have reached a critical point. Even before the pandemic, the nursing profession faced challenges such as an aging workforce and increasing...
AfterCare: Vacation on a Small Island
“Little islands are all large prisons; one cannot look at the sea without wishing for the wings of a swallow.” — Sir Richard Francis BurtonA small island?Well, the ‘bed’ I’ve...
TechTalk: The Ultimate Litmus Test
The effectiveness of a sterilization process is contingent upon a successful preparation phase, the proper operation of equipment, and the expertise of the reprocessing technician. Currently, most flexible endoscopes are...
Adjustable Height Scope Reprocessing Sinks
Adjustable Height Scope Reprocessing Sinks
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ESGE Releases Technical Guideline for Pancreatic Cyst Diagnosis
PARIS and BOSTON – The European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) has issued a recommendation...
A Solution for Maximizing Department Space
The PureSteel Mobile Soaking Station from PureProcessing delivers dedicated spaces for soaking and cleaning surgical...
FlexiPump Releases Independent Flushing System
The recently released FlexiPump Independent Flushing System is a hands-free automatic flushing pump that replaces...
Happitum Launches Nationwide: A Natural Approach to Gut Wellness
Happitum, a gastroenterologist-formulated natural gut wellness supplement, is now available nationwide after a focused launch...
NEWS
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Awards Doctor for Volunteer Leadership
ATLANTA—The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation has given its 2025 Rosenthal Award for Volunteer Leadership to Dr. Aja McCutchen. This honor recognizes volunteers who demonstrate exceptional leadership and make extraordinary contributions...
ESGE Releases Technical Guideline for Pancreatic Cyst Diagnosis
PARIS and BOSTON – The European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) has issued a recommendation for the use of needle-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (nCLE) with Cellvizio for the characterization of...
The Increasing Prevalence of Pancreatic Cysts
By Dr. Arpan H. Patel Pancreatic cysts are a rapidly increasing phenomenon in gastroenterology. According to the National Cancer Institute, age-adjusted rates for new pancreatic cancer cases have been rising,...
Q&A With Cedars-Sinai Researcher, Pioneer in Gut Microbiota
Ivan Vujkovic-Cvijin, PhD, is a pioneer in the study of the gut microbiota and the surprising ways these microorganisms living in our digestive tracts affect our overall health. His discoveries...
National Survey: Many Americans Unaware of Genetic Colon-Cancer Risk
CLEVELAND—New research recently released by Reese Pharmaceutical reveals that thousands of Americans could be at high risk of colon cancer but not realize it. The survey found that 80% of...
AJG Publishes Results from Pivotal Barrett’s Esophagus Study
BALTIMORE—Previse, a gastrointestinal health company, announced recently that its clinical validation study results for its flagship assay, Esopredict, were published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology (AJG). The study, “Validation...
Gut Microorganisms May Play a Role in Constipation
Microorganisms in the gut can trigger constipation in some people, according to study published recently in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. The study showed that disruption in a patient’s gut flora,...
A Solution for Maximizing Department Space
The PureSteel Mobile Soaking Station from PureProcessing delivers dedicated spaces for soaking and cleaning surgical instruments and endoscopes, the company reports. The Mobile Soaking Station features horizontally soaking robotics, endoscopes,...
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Delayed Endoscopic Management of Esophageal Variceal Bleeding Linked to Higher Mortality
A recent study found the timing of endoscopic management for esophageal variceal bleeding significantly affects patient outcomes.
Sri Ramakrishna Hospital's Gastroenterology Department Shares Insights on Advanced Diagnostic Procedure
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 20: The Department of Gastroenterology at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital is highly equipped with state-of-the-art facilities…
Sri Ramakrishna Hospital’s Gastroenterology Department Shares Insights on Advanced Diagnostic Procedure
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India (NewsVoir) The Department of Gastroenterology at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital is highly equipped with state-of-the-art facilities like…
Accessible care through endoscopy training
Logan Hospital’s Endoscopy Unit is helping to make healthcare more accessible by training the next generation of Nurse Practitioner (NP)…
Jerome Siegel, MD, Endoscopy Pioneer and Leader
Jerome Siegel, MD, was a leader and pioneer in endoscopy as well as a high-volume provider and a patient advocate.
Bile Duct Injury Similar With Robotic-Assisted and Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
(MedPage Today) -- While rates of bile duct injury were similar with robotic-assisted cholecystectomy and laparoscopic cholecystectomy among adults receiving…
Study Links GLP-1 Drugs to Lower Cancer Risk
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- In patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity, use of GLP-1 receptor agonists was associated…
AI Passes Gastro Board Exam; ALD Hospitalizations Surge; Post-Colonoscopy CRCs
(MedPage Today) -- Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) model DeepSeek passed the gastroenterology board examination, with scores of 77.1% to 81.5%,…
FDA Grants First Approval to First-Line Therapy for Advanced Anal Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA granted a first-ever approval for a first-line therapy for anal cancer to the PD-1 inhibitor…
GLP-1s and Acute Pancreatitis; Yoga for IBS? MASLD Tied to Early-Onset Colon Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- GLP-1 receptor agonists for patients with diabetes was not associated with an increased risk for acute pancreatitis,…
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