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August 06, 2021
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AI bests chromoendoscopy, mucosal visualization in colorectal neoplasia detection

AI bests chromoendoscopy, mucosal visualization in colorectal neoplasia detection

Detection rates for colorectal neoplasia were higher among computer-aided detection techniques vs. chromoendoscopy, according to research published in the Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

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June 11, 2021
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Inpatient endoscopy delay increases 30-day readmission rates

Inpatient endoscopy delay increases 30-day readmission rates

Inpatient endoscopy delay occurred often in a tertiary center and was a risk factor for 30-day readmission, according to a study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

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June 08, 2021
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VIDEO: Endoscopists report effectiveness of single-use duodenoscope

VIDEO: Endoscopists report effectiveness of single-use duodenoscope

Regardless of experience level, endoscopists reported successful use of the first single-use duodenoscope for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, Adam Slivka, MD, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, told Healio Gastroenterology.

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June 03, 2021
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Top in hem/onc: Investment tips, screening endoscopy in older adults

Top in hem/onc: Investment tips, screening endoscopy in older adults

In a recent investment column, experts discussed how physicians can apply Warren Buffett’s top financial rules to decisions they make every day. It was the top story in hematology/oncology last week.

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June 01, 2021
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Younger age at screening links to lower CRC incidence

Younger age at screening links to lower CRC incidence

Endoscopy in patients aged younger than 50 years decreased the incidence of colorectal cancer, according to study estimates reported at Digestive Disease Week.

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May 26, 2021
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Screening endoscopy after age 75 years lowers risk for colorectal cancer incidence, death

Screening endoscopy after age 75 years lowers risk for colorectal cancer incidence, death

Screening endoscopy among otherwise healthy individuals aged older than 75 years appeared to lower the risk for colorectal cancer incidence and cancer-associated mortality, according to study results published in JAMA Oncology.

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May 24, 2021
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VIDEO: N95 masks protect most against aerosol transmission in the endoscopy suite

VIDEO: N95 masks protect most against aerosol transmission in the endoscopy suite

The endoscopy suite exposes physicians to many breath droplets and amid the COVID-19 pandemic, one study at Digestive Diseases Week showed N95 and KN95 masks provide the most protection from inhaling these droplets.

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May 23, 2021
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VIDEO: Endoscopic ampullectomy safe for recurring benign sporadic adenomas

VIDEO: Endoscopic ampullectomy safe for recurring benign sporadic adenomas

In this video exclusive, Prabhleen Chahal, MD, from Cleveland Clinic, discussed a systematic review comparing long-term recurrence of benign sporadic adenomas after endoscopic and surgical ampullectomy, presented at Digestive Disease Week.

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May 03, 2021
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ACG issues clinical guidelines on upper GI, ulcer bleeding

ACG issues clinical guidelines on upper GI, ulcer bleeding

The American College of Gastroenterology published clinical guidelines regarding the management of patients with overt upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

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April 30, 2021
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Q&A: Endoscopy modules using AI enhances detection of colorectal polyps

Q&A: Endoscopy modules using AI enhances detection of colorectal polyps

Medtronic recently received FDA de novo clearance for the GI Genius intelligence endoscopy module.

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