Endoscopy
Artificial sweeteners linked to ‘marked effects’ on small intestinal microbiome
CHICAGO — Greater consumption of artificial sweeteners, specifically those that do not contain aspartame, resulted in “marked effects” on the duodenal microbiome profile, according to data presented at Digestive Disease Week.
Immunoprophylaxis ‘does not seem superior’ to prevent postoperative Crohn’s recurrence
CHICAGO — Immediate immunoprophylaxis after curative ileo-colonic resection did not reduce the rate of early recurrence among patients with Crohn’s disease who only had one risk factor for postoperative recurrence.
FDA grants 510(k) clearance to Olympus’ EVIS X1 endoscopy system, compatible endoscopes
The FDA granted 510(k) clearance to Olympus Medical for its EVIS X1 endoscopy system and two compatible gastrointestinal endoscopes, according to a manufacturer press release.
UnitedHealthcare’s prior authorization request for GI endoscopy will spur ‘delays in care’
UnitedHealthcare recently announced that beginning June 1, 2023, commercial plan members will be required to obtain prior authorization for gastroenterology endoscopy services.
FDA issues third warning letter to Olympus for failure to rectify endoscope complaints
The FDA has issued a warning letter to Olympus Medical over their manufacturing of endoscopes and endoscope accessories following an inspection of their Tokyo facility in Japan.
VIDEO: Endoscopists should implement ‘ergonomic time-out’ to reduce injury among team
In a Healio video exclusive, Neena S. Abraham, MD, MS, FACG, discusses the endoscopist’s role as a leader in the “team sport” of endoscopy and how women can set an example by prioritizing their staff’s comfort and well-being.
Disposable elevator cap duodenoscopes outperform standard design in contamination rate
Disposable elevator cap duodenoscopes decreased the risk for persistent microbial contamination while maintaining technical performance in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, according to data in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Endoscopic procedure may be safe, successful treatment for lumbar spondylolysis
Published results showed interlaminar percutaneous endoscopic pars decompression may be safe and successful among patients with stable lumbar spondylolysis and nerve root compression.
Endoscopic surveillance reduces incidence of esophageal cancer in at-risk patients
Although individuals in China with low-grade intraepithelial neoplasia are at higher risk for developing esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, that risk can be reduced by more than 30% with surveillance endoscopy, according to research.
CMS revises ambulatory payment classifications for transnasal endoscopy procedures
The CMS has modified the ambulatory payment classification assignments for transnasal esophagogastroduodenoscopy procedures, EvoEndo announced in a press release.