GLP-1 and GIP agonist users who continued treatment until the time of endoscopy had higher rates of retained stomach contents than those who skipped their last dose. Following a clear liquid diet the ...

Mumbai: A modified nasal spray could help reduce anxiety and pain in adults undergoing certain medical procedures, as per a ...

The newly-approved device requires only that patients swallow it in their doctor's office to achieve weight loss, according ...

A new study has shown that mindfulness helps patients to relax during an endoscopy, allowing doctors to carry out detailed examinations without the need for sedation or general anaesthesia.

Teaching patients mindfulness techniques before and during awake endoscopy may improve tolerance of the procedure and support more complete assessments in outpatient settings, researchers have ...

Professor Reza Nouraei performing an endoscopy on an awake patient using mindfulness techniques, including aura light projection, known locally as the 'Bridgeford Borealis'. A new study has shown that ...

Introduction Obstructive sleep apnoea–hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS) is a sleep-related breathing disorder characterised by partial or complete obstruction of the upper respiratory tract. Owing to their ...

An endoscopy can diagnose eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), but it’s also an important tool for monitoring how well medical therapy is working — especially when you switch treatment types. “Typically an ...

PHOENIX — Gastroenterologists want more training in how to safely deliver moderate sedation during endoscopic procedures, and a majority would be interested in providing physician-directed propofol ...