The ASGE guidelines for the appropriate use of colonoscopy in an open access system
In Italy, the rate of colonoscopies performed for generally not indicated reasons is high, particularly among examinations not requested by a gastroen...
Evaluation of a virtual endoscopy simulator for training in gastrointestinal endoscopy
The GI-Mentor is a virtual reality endoscopy simulator that can distinguish between experts and beginners. A 3-week training improves the performance...
Gastroenterologist-administered propofol versus meperidine and midazolam for advanced upper endoscopy: a prospective, randomized trial
Propofol is increasingly used for gastrointestinal endoscopy because of its rapid recovery profile. There have been no prospective, randomized compari...
A collaborative health care model for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
Collaborative treatment with psychologist and gastroenterologist is more effective than medical treatment in relieving symptoms in patients with chron...
Propofol sedation in outpatient colonoscopy by trained practice nurses supervised by the gastroenterologist: a prospective evaluation of over 3000 cases
Propofol has several advantages for sedation in endoscopic procedures. Sedation administered by anaesthesiologists is associated with high costs. In t...
Effect of a community screening for Helicobacter pylori: a 5-Yr follow-up study
H. pylori screening and eradication may reduce the incidence of gastric cancer, AND AIMS: peptic ulcer, and ulcer complications. A small effect was fo...
Rates of dyspepsia one year after Helicobacter pylori screening and eradication in a Danish population
Helicobacter pylori (Hp) is strongly correlated with peptic ulcer and is a risk factor for gastric cancer. The aim of this study was to assess whether...
Effectiveness and patient satisfaction with screening flexible sigmoidoscopy performed by registered nurses
Method: Outpatients referred for sigmoidoscopy were assigned to have the procedure performed by the first available provider. Depth of insertion, comp...
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