The increased need for personal protective equipment and its use during the COVID-19 pandemic has produced a rise in medical waste as institutions dispose of gowns, gloves, masks, face shields and shoe covers that have been exposed to the virus.
Hospitalized patients with IBD treated using a novel pain management protocol used less opioids in a recent study.
Some patients remained unaware of their microscopic colitis diagnosis and reported persistent symptoms one year after biopsies confirmed their disease.
The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a new artificial intelligence program (CAD EYE, Fujifilm) to aid in detection of polyps during endoscopy.
Over the past few decades, the demographics, location and stage of colorectal cancer at diagnosis have shifted, resulting in new patterns of CRC.
A surgical approach called Kono-S anastomosis offers a good safety profile and low postoperative recurrence rates in patients with Crohn’s disease.
This illustrated, colorful hardcover book was written to help the general public understand topics in gut health and gastroenterology.
Large colon polyps found during screening may no longer require a separate colonoscopy for endoscopic mucosal resection.
Management strategies for patients with diverticulitis have become increasingly individualized over the past five years.
The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Endorail (Endostart), a magnetic balloon system designed to improve colonoscopy quality.
Three years after the Hospital Price Transparency Rule was implemented, a large proportion of hospitals are not complying for GI services.
