Endoscopy
From the AGA Journals
AI-based CADe outperforms high-definition white light in colonoscopy
Computer-assisted detection has the potential to decrease interprovider variability by reducing AMR, even in experienced providers.
From the Journals
Confronting endoscopic infection control
New quality indicators and novel disposable duodenoscopes may meet this need, but several questions regarding these interventions remain...
Early Career
Become a highly effective endoscopy teacher, from start to finish
When I became the supervising faculty member, it was hard to recall exactly what my teachers had done to create an optimal learning environment....
From the Journals
Polypectomy clipping success is based on anticoagulant type
The removal of polyps has a high risk of hemorrhage, and the use of antithrombotic medications are well established as key risk factors for the...
From the Journals
Cold forceps on par with cold snare polypectomy for tiny polyps
The TINYPOLYP trial finds cold forceps polypectomy non-inferior to cold snare polypectomy for complete resection of nonpedunculated polyps...
AGA Tech Summit
Endoscopic ultrasound survives the sharks at AGA Tech Summit
A cheap, portable device may benefit surgical centers and improve access in low-resource settings.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA recommends switch to partially or fully disposable duodenoscope models
The agency has updated its April 2020 guidance after postmarket surveillance found partially or fully disposable models can cut the risk of...
From the Journals
Will serrated polyp detection rates be the next CRC metric?
Higher detection rates were associated with a significantly decreased risk for postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer.
From the Journals
Short DOAC interruption curbs bleeding after cold snare polypectomy
A new study explores the effects of stopping DOACs on the day of colonoscopy on the risk of delayed and immediate bleeding after polypectomy.
From the AGA Journals
Cryoballoon ablation demonstrates long-term durability in BE
Despite its utility, few data are available to describe the durability of the cryoballoon ablation’s effects for Barrett’s esophagus.