The aim of the "How To..." section is to provide guidance on how to perform a range of procedures used for evaluation of patients with motility-related upper GI tract disorders. Each procedure is ...

One of the most common procedures in gastroenterology – esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) – needs to consistently meet quality measures, but data on interventions to improve them is lacking, according ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . LAS VEGAS – A novel guideline-based template standardized efficient documentation and improved clinical care ...

Blue laser imaging vs white light imaging significantly improved sensitivity of real-time endoscopic diagnosis of H pylori infection. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is indicated for many patients ...

Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a common and potentially life-threatening condition that requires prompt and accurate diagnosis. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy are the primary ...

Encountering retained gastric contents during esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is more common in patients taking glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) but rarely leads to procedure ...

Prospective VA screening study demonstrates excellent EsoGuard sensitivity of 92.9% and negative predictive value of 98.6% compared to upper gastrointestinal endoscopy Authors conclude that EsoGuard ...

Upper GI mucosal damage was tied to a 76% higher risk of subsequent Parkinson's disease. The retrospective study followed GI patients for nearly 15 years. The findings support literature suggesting ...

Study suggests that patients on diabetes and weight management medications may benefit from longer fasting periods before sedative exams like endoscopy D'Or Institute for Research and Education A ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Younger age, tirzepatide and oral semaglutide were associated with a higher risk for retained gastric contents.