Endoscopy
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Five enter the Shark Tank, one emerges
SAN FRANCISCO – Of five promising innovations in gastroenterology described at AGA Tech Summit Shark Tank, only one gets to be declared the winner...
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Adoption rates high for smartphone tool that prepares patients for procedures
SAN FRANCISCO – Timely communication through smartphone messaging could help patients adhere to goals of treatment.
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Evidence for endoscopic GERD treatments approaching critical mass
SAN FRANCISCO – Dr. Michael Vaezi characterized himself as “cautiously optimistic” that many endoscopic interventions will be included among...
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The promise of endoscopy simulation–based training and gaps as targets for innovation
SAN FRANCISCO – “Currently, there is a lack of evidence that simulation adoption by practicing endoscopists leads to better patient outcomes.”
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AI boosts gastroendoscopy, supports clinicians
SAN FRANCISCO – Current efforts focus on video recording and physician support, but optical biopsies are not here...
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Artificial intelligence and machine learning in gastroenterology
SAN FRANCISCO – From colonosopy to personalized IBD treatment to treatment of GI bleeding – artificial intelligence will smooth the way.
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Robotics will expand endoscopy’s vision and reach
Robotic technology is expected to offer new levels of access, control, and stability in endoscopy.
From the Journals
Bariatric surgery may be appropriate for class 1 obesity
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Bleeding disorders don’t carry increased risks for patients undergoing endoscopy
Findings from a retrospective study of 48 patients with bleeding disorders suggests that there is not a greater risk of bleeding when undergoing...
From the Journals
Endoscopic full-thickness resection shows promise in CRC
After analysis, the investigators reported a technical success rate of 92.3% in patients who underwent the procedure.