The latest advancements in upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancer treatment include early detection tools, immunotherapy, ...

A new study published in the Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology journal found that the use of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) significantly lowers the risk of hypoxia ...

Objectives To examine the use of endoscopy in the UK for acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (AUGIB) and compare with published standards. To assess the organisation of endoscopy services for AUGIB ...

This study aimed at documenting the various indications and endoscopy findings in patients who underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy at Divine Mercy Hospital in south western Uganda. Methods: We ...

Gastrointestinal endoscopy has revolutionized the entire practice of gastroenterology worldwide, including Nigeria. Endoscopy was introduced in Nigeria more than four decades ago, and it has been ...

Smale S et al. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy performed by nurses: Scope for the future? Gut 2003 Aug; 52:1090-4. Click here for Journal Watch subscription information.

Tanabe, S. (2021) Endoscopic Hemostasis for Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Digestive Endoscopy, 34, 61-63.

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a combination of digestive symptoms, including abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and changes in bowel ...

A new study published in the journal of BMC Gastroenterology showed that the 30-day mortality rate for older individuals with acute non-variceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage was considerably ...

However, the primary diagnostic tool, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, is associated with numerous limitations, including invasiveness, sampling errors, and high healthcare costs.

Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study to determine whether upper gastrointestinal mucosal damage is linked to increased Parkinson disease risk.