Doctors may perform an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to diagnose and help treat stomach ulcers. During the procedure, a healthcare professional inserts an endoscope through the mouth and into the ...

Endoscopy can be used along with other tests to confirm a diagnosis of cirrhosis and help a doctor decide what treatments might be best. An endoscopy is done by inserting a thin, lighted tube with a ...

Endoscopy is a broad term for a camera being inserted to look at a part of the body. Laryngoscopy is a subtype of endoscopy and can help treat issues in the larynx (or voice box). A laryngoscopy and ...

Author's note: The following is an interview with Marvelyn Navarro, RDH, a registered dental hygienist who has more than 15 years of clinical and administrative experience in dentistry. Her passions ...

Endoscopy centers perform predominantly upper endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures. The most common reason to undergo a colonoscopy is for colon cancer screening, which is typically recommended for ...

A study published in Gastroenterology Endoscopy examined how urgent colonoscopies affect clinical outcomes in patients hospitalized for lower GI bleeding. Researchers performed a systematic review and ...

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 ...

A survey has found that many clinicians offer less than optimal care for celiac disease, despite the fact that there are clear guidelines for the condition’s diagnosis and management, according to a ...