Research findings suggest split-dose oral mannitol plus single-dose simethicone provides better small bowel preparation before capsule endoscopy than other bowel preparations, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology.
GI & Endoscopy
The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates is celebrating GI Nurses and Associates Day on Wednesday, March 23, according to the SGNA website.
Despite the common belief that invasive cancer is predominant among patients with large colorectal polyps, results from a new study show the rate of invasive cancer is low among endoscopically resected large colorectal polyps, according to a study published in…
Quincy (Mass.) Medical Center has been tapped to conduct a new clinical trial that would assess the efficacy of a GI device aimed at detecting more abnormalities during colonoscopy, according to a Boston Globe news report.
Scientists at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine found colorectal cancer cells trigger a set of genes similar to those found in intestinal stem cells, according to an institute news release.
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Despite recent studies suggesting colorectal polyp detection declines as the workday progresses, researchers found premalignant polyp, adenomatous polyp and hyperplastic polyp detection rates could remain stable throughout the day under certain work conditions, according to a study published in Gastrointestinal…
Researchers found position changes during colonoscope withdrawal can significantly increase polyp and adenoma detection rates, according to a study published in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
In honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City, N.J., is hosting an open house and inviting community residents to watch a mock colonoscopy and learn more about gastroesophageal diagnosis and treatment options, according to…
STERIS Corp., a provider of infection prevention and surgical products and services, has announced the launch of a new device for its European markets designed to aid manual reprocessing of endoscopes between patients.
Research findings show polypectomy rates have a high correlation to adenoma detection rates and can thus serve as a useful quality measure for GI physicians, according to a study published in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.