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 ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- When your doctor says he needs to look inside your esophagus and stomach, that usually means deep sedation and a scope down your throat. Now, a new less-daunting option for ...

Endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that can diagnose a stomach ulcer. A long, thin tube with a camera on the end is placed down your throat and into your stomach. If needed, treatment is also ...

In recent years, the field of endoscopy has experienced incredible advances thanks to new cutting-edge procedures and technologies. These innovative and sophisticated endoscopic surgical techniques ...

Endoscopies are among the most common procedures in the U.S. with millions performed each year. For providers to safely and efficiently perform a high volume of endoscopies there needs to be a ...

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 ...

Use of GLP-1s or glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide agonists before upper endoscopy significantly increased the risk for residual gastric volume, according to data published in JAMA Internal ...