Objective benefit of a 1-day training course in endoscopic hemostasis using the "compactEASIE" endoscopy simulator
The Erlangen Active Simulator for Interventional Endoscopy (EASIE) was introduced in 1997. Objective evidence of the benefits of training with this mo...
Furazolidone-containing triple and quadruple eradication therapy for initial treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection: A multicenter randomized controlled trial in China
A national, multicenter, open-label, randomized controlled trial was performed at 16 sites across 13 provinces in China. Treatment success was assesse...
Therapeutic success with bismuth-containing sequential and quadruple regimens in Helicobacter pylori eradication
OTMB and OA+OCMB were significantly superior to the triple therapy and succeeded to reach the eradication rate proposed by the Maastricht consensus (o...
G-EYE colonoscopy is superior to standard colonoscopy for increasing adenoma detection rate: an international randomized controlled trial (with videos)
The G-EYE device includes a reusable balloon integrated at the distal tip of a standard colonoscope. Balloon-assisted colonoscopy provided a 48.0% ADR...
Frequency of use and standards of care for the use of azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review of the literature and a survey of Canadian gastroenterologists
Azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine were used to treat an average of 7% of patients. Liver enzyme and pancreatic enzyme levels were monitored by 62% and...
Randomized Phase II Study of Consecutive-Day versus Alternate-Day Treatment with S-1 as Second-Line Chemotherapy in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Study evaluated alternate-day administration of S-1 as second-line chemotherapy for unresectable pancreatic cancer in a multicenter, randomized, phase...
Virtual reality simulation training in endoscopy: a Cochrane review and meta-analysis
Virtual reality (VR) simulation training can supplement and/or replace conventional patient-based endoscopy training for health professional trainees...
Post-gastrointestinal endoscopy complications in patients with obstructive sleep apnea or at high risk for sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Complications from gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy in this patient population has been reported in several studies. There was no significant associati...