As endoscopic procedures become increasingly common, the choice of sedative agent used during these delicate procedures is of ...

The national gastroenterology societies have announced they have issued a new document on sedation training for gastrointestinal endoscopy, according to a news release (pdf). The Multisociety Sedation ...

In a recent study aimed at improving the comfort of children during upper gastrointestinal procedures, researchers looked at ...

CMS began looking to separate moderate sedation services from procedure codes in all specialties back in 2014, including gastrointestinal endoscopy, according to an AGA report. The three major GI ...

An endoscopy can help healthcare professionals diagnose stomach cancer. The test uses a camera to see the stomach and help with taking a biopsy of the tissue. An endoscopy is a minimally invasive ...

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson has introduced a groundbreaking minimally invasive spine surgery that promises quicker recovery and less pain for patients. The innovative procedure ...

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EvoEndo ®, Inc. (EvoEndo) announces that Children’s of Alabama has now completed over 150 Sedation-Free Transnasal Endoscopies (TNE) using the EvoEndo ® Single-Use Endoscopy ...

The trans-nasal endoscopy (TNE) service began at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in August after being trialled over the past year. It allows medics to examine the oesophagus, stomach ...

While gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is rarely performed during pregnancy—accounting for just 0.4% of procedures—there are times when it is urgently needed. A new review by physician-scientists from ...