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...
The efficacy and safety of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 prophylaxis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials
Populations such as healthcare workers (HCW) that are unable to practice physical distancing are at high risk of acquiring Coronavirus disease-2019 (C...
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...
Does lower gastrointestinal endoscopy during pregnancy pose a risk for mother and child? - a systematic review
Lower gastrointestinal endoscopies (LGEs) across all three trimesters of pregnancy are of low risk for mother and child. Adverse pregnancy events like...
Effects of simulation-based training in gastrointestinal endoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Simulation-based training (SBT) in gastrointestinal endoscopy has been increasingly adopted by gastroenterology fellowship programs. The effectiveness...
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