Opportunities lie in expanding endoscopic procedures, such as EUS and ERCP, to enhance cancer diagnostics and treatment, supported by improving healthcare expenditures and global demand for effective, ...

Gastroenterology has become primed for innovation in AI, robotics and other surgical tech as providers and researchers look for new ways to catch up to the growing demand for GI services. And when it ...

Continuing GLP-1/GIP agonist therapy prior to elective upper endoscopy increases the risk for residual gastric volume, but clear liquids the day before could mitigate the risk.

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that patients taking glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) or glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) ...

Patients on GLP-1 or GLP-1/GIP agonists had significant residual gastric volume (RGV) if the medication wasn't held prior to upper endoscopy unless they were on a clear liquid diet the day before, the ...

Abstract: One of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality in affluent nations is Colorectal Cancer (CRC). Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders pose a severe hazard to human health and are frequently ...

Sonoma Valley Hospital is beefing up local care this spring, bringing gastroenterology in-house with a clinic slated to open in April and endoscopy procedures expected to start in May. The upgrade ...

Health systems across the U.S. are expanding gastroenterology services as demand for digestive care, endoscopy and colorectal screening continues to rise. From large academic systems launching ...

A recent advancement in minimally invasive spine surgery, unilateral biportal endoscopy integrates the principles of both microscopic and endoscopic techniques.It utilizes two independent portals — ...

Wollongong, patients now have access to streamlined, specialist-led endoscopy services close to home - eliminating the need to travel to Sydney or face lengthy delays. Since opening in October 2023, ...

Hendrick Health opened a new gastroenterology center in Abilene, offering clinic visits and endoscopy procedures in one location.