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GI & Endoscopy

According to a report released by the National Cancer Institute, the cost related to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer is projected to reach approximately $158 billion by 2020, which represents a 27 percent increase from 2010.

Researchers suggest GI physicians should question patients about their use of over-the-counter medications, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, in order to help their interpretation of capsule endoscopy findings, according to a study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

A study published in the Annals of Family Medicine sought to evaluate whether suggestions by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force were aligned with what preventive services are actually covered by the federal Medicare program, according to the study's abstract.

The market for gastrointestinal as well as endoscopic devices and technology has grown substantially more sophisticated over the last several years. The evolution of the device and technology market for gastroenterology directly affects the quality and delivery of care. Michael…

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Researchers from Germany conducted a study showing that magnetic maneuvering of a modified capsule endoscope in the stomach of health volunteers under clinical conditions is safe, well-tolerated and technically feasible, according to a news release by the American Society for…

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