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A simple aspiration test to determine the accuracy of oesophageal placement of fine-bore feeding tubes

Once anesthetized, a fine-Bore. or trachea and a researcher, then a. researcher, and then a device called the. "Web of Records" to make the story more...

Grading of dysplasia in Barrett's oesophagus: substantial interobserver variation between general and gastrointestinal pathologists

Non-expert and expert pathologists graded biopsy specimens of 920 patients with endoscopic BO. Agreement between two of three pathologists was establi...

Real-time optical biopsy of colon polyps with narrow band imaging in community practice does not yet meet key thresholds for clinical decisions

We first analyzed a computerized module to train gastroenterologists in optical biopsy skills using photographs of polyps. Then we evaluated a practic...

Virtual reality colonoscopy simulation: a compulsory practice for the future colonoscopist?

Study investigated whether the use of the AccuTouch flexible endoscopy simulator improves the early part of the learning curve in colonoscopy training...

Assessment of early learning curves among nurses and physicians using a high-fidelity virtual-reality colonoscopy simulator

Nurses performed virtual colonoscopy as accurately and safely as residents. Residents and nurses showed similar learning curve patterns. Residents per...

Prospective evaluation of small bowel preparation with bisacodyl and sodium phosphate for capsule endoscopy

Preparation with Prepacol accelerated small bowel transit time, but had no effect on the quality of CE. Visibility was significantly reduced in the di...

Randomized controlled treatment trial of irritable bowel syndrome with a probiotic E.-coli preparation (DSM17252) compared to placebo

The response rate in GSS to the drug was 27 / 148 (18.2%) in comparison to placebo with 7 / 150 (4.67%) Post-hoc analysis revealed no significant diff...

The effects of acute aerobic exercise on the acquisition and retention of laparoscopic skills

The study was to determine whether an episode of aerobic exercise improves the acquisition and retention of laparoscopic skills. Participants ran on...

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