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The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has announced the recognition of 30 endoscopy units for their dedication to quality and safety in endoscopy.
Mindfulness meditation can significantly reduce the severity of symptoms from irritable bowel syndrome, according to a new study reported by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine.
Bacteria causing common types of gastrointestinal disease, including irritable bowel syndrome, influence brain chemistry and behavior, according to a new study released by McMaster University in Canada.
Lower urinary tract injury following gastrointestinal surgery has increased, according to a review of data in the Nationwide Inpatient Sample database.
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A study from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit suggests nurse-driven, open-access colonoscopy programs are as effective and safe as colonoscopy following a consultation with a gastroenterologist, according to a hospital news release.
Ambulatory surgical centers and professional anesthesiology services may boost the safety and quality of colonoscopies, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week.
Here are 10 proven ways to profit from gastroenterology in 2011.
Chronic infections with C. diff have reignited interest in fecal transplantation, a procedure that is still not covered by health insurance, according to a report by ABC News.
Boston University and Boston Medical Center researchers have recommended educational programs on vaccinations directed to gastroenterologists who prescribe immunosuppressive agents after their research showed limited knowledge of immunizations for inflammatory bowel disease patients, according to a study published in Inflammatory…