A new feeding tube being developed by a University of Utah startup company would prevent placement of the feeding tube in the lungs, which often results in death, according to a news release from the University of Utah.
GI & Endoscopy
A new study found significantly more adenomas were detected in colonoscopies when an anesthesiologist was present, according to a report by Internal Medical News.
Examining the mouth lining may detect risk of colon cancer, according to a report in Familial Cancer.
Combining white light endoscopy with magnifying narrow-band imaging shows promise for achieving accurate diagnosis of early gastric cancer, according to a report by Internal Medicine News.
HealthGrades has released new ratings of hospital-based bariatric programs, covering 468 hospitals in 19 states where data is publicly available, according to a release by HealthGrades.
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A new study found the cost of a gastric banding surgery is offset by reductions in obesity-related medical costs within two and a quarter years after surgery for diabetes patients and within four years for other patients, according to a…
A new study shows gastric bypass can help the body fight high-risk diseases such as cancer and diabetes due to weight loss, according to a report by NewsWise.
A prospective observational study has found that using right-sided colon retroflexion is generally achievable and safe, according to a report by Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
Patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery had fewer clotting complications than patients with open colorectal surgeries, according to a report in the Archives of Surgery.
Fat substitutes used in low-calorie foods can contribute to weight gain and obesity, according to a report by the American Psychological Association.