Endoscopic ultrasound procedure (EUS) is a minimally-invasive procedure using an endoscope with an ultrasound camera at the tip of it to evaluate the layers of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. With ...

Researchers are beginning work on a double-blind randomized controlled trial to test the results of this preliminary study. A 1-hour endoscopic procedure could potentially eliminate the need for ...

Doctors may perform an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to diagnose and help treat stomach ulcers. During the procedure, a healthcare professional inserts an endoscope through the mouth and into the ...

GMA can be performed as a stand-alone treatment or in combination with Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG). In combination ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common problem in Western countries, and about 80% of patients can be treated successfully by medical therapy with PPIs. Some patients, however, do not ...

In a Dutch study, patients with malignant gastric outlet obstruction who underwent endoscopic gastroenterostomy resumed solid foods after a median of 1 day versus 3 days with surgery. The endoscopic ...

A procedure that uses controlled electrical pulses to induce changes to the lining of the first part of the small intestine could allow patients with type 2 diabetes to stop taking insulin and still ...

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Association of multidimensional comorbidities with survival in elderly patients with metastatic colorectal cancer treated with chemotherapy. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2017 ASCO Annual ...

Objective To assess the costs and cost-effectiveness of percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy (PTED) compared with open microdiscectomy among patients with sciatica. Methods This economic ...

Stacey snaps a selfie to show off her “Hollywood” smile. Pic credit: @staceysilvatv/Instagram TLC star Stacey Silva underwent a major step in an effort to lose weight. The Darcey & Stacey star doesn’t ...