Efficacy of artificial intelligence–assisted upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for neoplasm detection: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Post written by Edoardo Vincenzo Savarino, MD, PhD, from the Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova, Padova, Italy, Mohammad Al Hayek, MD, from the Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic, and Brigida Barberio, MD, PhD, from the Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova.  Upper GI cancers remain a …

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Clinical response to gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy and its association to changes in pyloric impedance planimetry measurements: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Post written by Harsimran Kalsi, MD, from the Department of Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida/HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, Gainesville, Florida, Saurabh Chandan, MD, from Advanced Endoscopy, Houston Methodist West Hospital, Houston, Texas, and Dennis Yang, MD, from the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Advent Health, Orlando, Florida, USA.  The primary focus of our study was to evaluate whether pyloric impedance …

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GIE’s Impact Factor climbs to 8.0 from 7.5, reflecting the dedication of the journal team

Post written by GIE Editor-in-Chief Douglas G. Adler, MD, FASGE, FACG, AGAF. At GIE, we are extremely proud to announce that our Impact Factor has risen to 8.0. This represents a significant improvement in our Impact Factor and our second consecutive increase. It takes a focused and concerted effort to raise the Impact Factor of …

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Superiority of excellent over good bowel preparation for proximal serrated polyp detection in a fecal immunochemical test–based screening cohort

Post written by Stefano Kayali, MD, from from the Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, and the Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, University Hospital of Parma, and Stefano Fantasia, MD, from the Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy. Our study investigates the impact of bowel preparation quality, specifically comparing excellent (Boston Bowel Preparation Scale …

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Real-world outcomes of endoscopic ultrasound–guided tissue acquisition for actionable diagnosis in suspected primary or recurrent lymphoma

Post written by Ho Seung Lee, MD, Gunn Huh, MD, and Do Hyun Park, MD, PhD, from the Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, and the Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, South Korea. This study evaluated the real-world clinical impact of EUS-guided tissue acquisition in patients with suspected …

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Endoscopic ultrasound—guided ethanol lavage as a novel therapeutic modality for symptomatic simple renal cysts

Post written by Yoonchan Lee, MD, Tae Jun Song, MD, PhD, and Dong-Wan Seo, MD, PhD, from the Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea. Simple renal cysts are among the most common incidental findings on abdominal imaging, present in roughly one-half of individuals older than 50 years. Although the vast majority of these …

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Editor’s Choice: Economic impact and utilization trends of peroral endoscopic myotomy and endoscopic submucosal dissection

GIE Associate Editor Edward C. Villa, MD, FASGE, FACG, AGAF, highlights this article from the June issue: “Economic impact and utilization trends of peroral endoscopic myotomy and endoscopic submucosal dissection” by Julietta Gervase, BA, et al. For anyone looking into expanding into “the realm of the third space,” system challenges and waning administrative support and implementation because of cost considerations …

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Comparative safety and efficacy of remimazolam versus propofol for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with the patient under deep sedation: a multicenter randomized controlled trial

Post written by Sung Yong Han, MD, PhD, from the Department of Internal Medicine and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital and Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Jae Hee Cho, MD, PhD, from the Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, and Dongwook Oh, MD, PhD, from the Division of …

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A path forward: women in gastroenterology

Post written by Shani W. Clay, MD, FASGE, from Wellstar Health System, Smyrna, Georgia, and Pegah Hosseini-Carroll, MD, FASGE, and Baptist GI/University of Mississippi, Jackson, Mississippi, USA.  This American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy document examines the current work environment of women in gastroenterology and suggests strategies to further promote advancement of women and gender equity. Although representation has progressed …

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Precipitation-based versus filtration-based liquid-based cytology in endoscopic ultrasound—guided fine-needle biopsy specimens of solid pancreatic masses: a prospective, randomized trial (with video)

Post written by Jae Hee Cho, MD, PhD, and Sung Ill Jang, MD, PhD, from the Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, and See Young Lee, MD, from the Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South …

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