Bhubaneswar: State govt will conduct a health camp in Nabarangpur district from Monday under the Mukhya Mantri Bayu Swasthya Seva scheme. The initiati.

A new study published in the Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology journal found that the use of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) significantly lowers the risk of hypoxia ...

Multimodal AI chatbots assist gastroenterologists in real time, combining image, text, and context for smarter, faster ...

Dr. Brett Matthews, DO, a board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeon, has joined the medical staffs of North Adams ...

BE is the only known precursor to esophageal cancer. The condition is caused by prolonged exposure of the esophagus to ...

Doctors use a combined endoscopy and colonoscopy to examine the lining of your esophagus, stomach, upper small intestine, and large bowel. The procedure helps doctors investigate the cause of ...

Endoscopy prep—getting ready for a colonoscopy or upper GI endoscopy—can be intimidating and a bit nerve-racking. During an endoscopy, doctors use a tiny camera to look inside your body, so it’s ...

An upper endoscopy requires that you have an empty stomach before the procedure. Do not eat or drink anything for at least six hours before the procedure, or as directed by your doctor or nurse.

During your upper endoscopy Upper endoscopy can usually be done as an outpatient procedure (where you don’t need to stay overnight in a hospital). For this test, you’ll lie on your side or back on an ...

Endoscopy procedures for the digestive system—upper endoscopy and colonoscopy—are similar in that they require preparation and are usually done while the person is sedated. They are useful for viewing ...

GLP-1RA use prior to upper endoscopy was linked to increased risk for retained gastric contents. A 24-hour clear liquid diet prior to the procedure may mitigate this outcome vs. holding GLP-1RAs.