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How to Prepare for an Endoscopy

Endoscopy prep—getting ready for a colonoscopy or upper GI endoscopy—can be intimidating and a bit nerve-racking. During an ...
Endoscopy centers perform predominantly upper endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures. The most common reason to undergo a colonoscopy is for colon cancer screening, which is typically recommended for ...
Patients prefer the comfort of colon capsule endoscopy but remain uncertain about its effectiveness, reporting lower ...
A study published in Gastroenterology Endoscopy examined how urgent colonoscopies affect clinical outcomes in patients hospitalized for lower GI bleeding. Researchers performed a systematic review and ...
A survey has found that many clinicians offer less than optimal care for celiac disease, despite the fact that there are clear guidelines for the condition’s diagnosis and management, according to a ...
An endoscopy—using a fiber‐optic tube to peer inside the body and collect biopsy samples—can be an invaluable way to detect ...