Doctors use endoscopy not only to diagnose eosinophilic esophagitis, but to monitor how well a new treatment is working.

Endoscopy prep—getting ready for a colonoscopy or upper GI endoscopy—can be intimidating and a bit nerve-racking. During an ...

Researchers are beginning work on a double-blind randomized controlled trial to test the results of this preliminary study. A 1-hour endoscopic procedure could potentially eliminate the need for ...

Intermountain Health recently opened a free-standing combined surgical and endoscopy procedure center in Sandy, Utah and is ...

Bariatric surgery, particularly RYGB and VSG, significantly improves liver health in MASLD, with high rates of steatosis remission and fibrosis reduction. Endoscopic techniques, such as ESG, IGBs, and ...

The risk of developing a gastrointestinal (GI) hemorrhage during or following a GI endoscopic procedure is rare albeit well recognized. Clearly some procedures have a higher risk potential for ...

Doctors may perform an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to diagnose and help treat stomach ulcers. During the procedure, a healthcare professional inserts an endoscope through the mouth and into the ...

The risks and benefits of endoscopic carpal tunnel release remain controversial. Advocates view this technique as a minimally invasive procedure allowing more rapid return to work and activities; ...

For years now, surgeons have debated the relative merits of endoscopic and open surgery for carpal tunnel release. Now some researchers believe that they are closing the case against the endoscopic ...