Endoscopy

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has rescheduled their Endoscopy 2020 Postgraduate Course to be held virtually on July 18, 2020.

Healio Gastroenterology presents the following reports on the most recent research in endoscopy.

New data revealed a substantial decrease in endoscopy procedures around the world of more than 80% during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two studies focused on the impact COVID-19 on endoscopy trainees, showing increased anxiety and burnout, and offered ways for trainees to continue their education until training is resumed.

In early May, Klaus Mergener, MD, PhD, MBA, took over as the new president of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Motus GI has receiving a new United States Patent for the sensing technology and suction control on its Pure-Vu System, a device that fits onto the end of an endoscope to help with real-time cleansing during colonoscopy, according to a company press release.

The American Gastroenterology Association, or AGA, has published new guidelines on the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis in children and adults. It was the top story in gastroenterology last week.

Music helped reduce anxiety and pain associated with endoscopic procedures in children, according to research from Digestive Disease Week.

American Gastroenterological Association and the Digestive Health Physicians Association issued a joint guidance for resumption of elective endoscopy during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a press release.

C. Jonathan D. Foster, DO, from the Jefferson Washington Township Hospital in New Jersey, said he thinks fellows who are graduating are ready to perform procedures such as advanced endoscopy.