Single-pass multiple biopsy yields results comparable to traditional endoscopic forceps biopsy while providing faster diagnosis and reducing stress for patients and providers, according to new ...

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Association for Bariatric Endoscopy released recommendations and guidance around endoscopic bariatric therapies. 1. The guidance relates to ...

Beacon Endoscopic has announced the commercial launch of its BNX system for use in endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic bronchial ultrasound, according to a news release. The system incorporates a ...

One of the most common procedures in gastroenterology – esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) – needs to consistently meet quality measures, but data on interventions to improve them is lacking, according ...

Researchers from Korea report that, compared with conventional sedation, balanced propofol sedation (BPS) using propofol in combination with midazolam and meperidine, provided higher health care ...

For instance, in a trial of sedated GI endoscopy in over 1,200 relatively healthy patients, the incidence of hypoxemia was 4% ...

The use of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) is associated with a higher risk for retained gastric contents in upper endoscopy but not when the procedure is combined with ...