A new study has shown that mindfulness helps patients to relax during an endoscopy, allowing doctors to carry out detailed ...

State officials approved plans for an ambulatory surgery center in Cambridge that’s aimed at reducing Mass General Brigham’s ...

Gastroenterology is constantly evolving, with new technologies reshaping care delivery and access as well as the broader patient experience.  From AI-driven detection and scheduling to advanced ...

Endoscopy is a way to examine your digestive tract with a camera, called an endoscope. The endoscope is a flexible tube with a light and the camera attached. Through this state-of-the-art technology, ...

An upper endoscopy can be used to determine the cause of heartburn and is often performed as an outpatient procedure. Upper endoscopy uses a thin scope with a light and camera at its tip to look ...

Some people experience chest pain or discomfort after an endoscopy. This can happen due to the gas surgeons use to inflate the stomach during the procedure. If this is the cause, the pain should be ...

Early endoscopy has been advocated for the management of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, but the optimal timing for early endoscopy is still uncertain. The aim of this Review is to evaluate the ...

Endoscopy is the insertion of a long, thin tube directly into the body to observe an internal organ — such as the gastrointestinal tract — in detail. Doctors can also use it in imaging, surgery, and ...

Providence staff gathered at the revamped North Coast Surgery Center Thursday for a ribbon cutting to celebrate an expansion ...

Global Surgery Program, in partnership with George Regional Hospital in South Africa, reports that a traveling mobile ...

The benefit of routine repeat endoscopy after endoscopic hemostasis in the management of peptic ulcer bleeding is controversial. The aim of this Review is to evaluate the efficacy of second-look ...

Memorial Health Care System plans to open a $12 million outpatient endoscopy and digestive health center next to its Venice hospital.  The center will be located in a 54,000-square-foot medical office ...