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High-resolution manometry (HRM) provides a colorful representation of oesophageal motility. Novice and intermediate learners were tested to compare HR...
Simeprevir and Sofosbuvir (SMV-SOF) for 12 Weeks for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C Genotype 1 Infection: A Real World (Transplant) Hepatology Practice Experience
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A study comparing an endoscopy nurse and an endoscopy physician in capsule endoscopy interpretation
The study evaluated the efficacy of a nurse in interpreting WCE recordings. The nurse's mean capsule reading time was significantly longer for the nur...
Efficacy and safety of cinitapride in the treatment of mild to moderate postprandial distress syndrome-predominant functional dyspepsia
Little is known about the clinical efficacy of cinitapride, a 5-HT agonist, in treating functional dyspepsia. The rates of symptom relief after 4 week...
Virtual reality does not meet expectations in a pilot study on multimodal laparoscopic surgery training
Virtual reality training was used in a multimodality training program of basic laparoscopic surgery. Box and POP training received better ratings from...
PillCam colon capsule endoscopy: a prospective, randomized trial comparing two regimens of preparation
CCE represents a new diagnostic, endoscopic technology for colonic exploration. NaP has been recently related to major side effects. Adequate preparat...
Pertinence of a pre-colonoscopy consultation for routine information delivery
Study compared "exposed" (E) and "non exposed" (NE) patients. In E, information about colonoscopy was delivered by a gastroenterologist during a speci...
Measurement of fecal calprotectin improves monitoring and detection of recurrence of Crohn's disease after surgery
Crohn's disease (CD) usually recurs after intestinal resection. Postoperative endoscopic monitoring and tailored treatment can reduce the chance of re...
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