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Colonoscopy is examination of the inside of the colon using a colonoscope, inserted into the rectum. A colonoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing. It may also have a tool to remove tissue to be checked under a microscope for signs of disease.

Amarillo Endoscopy Center selects Wolters Kluwer Health's ProVation MD software

Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that Amarillo Endoscopy Center has selected its ProVation® MD software for procedure documentation and coding.

22 Dec 2009

Drop in U.S. colorectal cancer deaths

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) lauds the recent news of the decline in U.S. colorectal cancer death and incidence rates. The report, released this week, shows that from 1975 to 2000, incidence rates dropped 22 percent and death rates dropped 26 percent.

10 Dec 2009

Nonanesthesiologist-administered propofol for GI procedures safe

The worldwide safety experience of endoscopist-administered propofol sedation now exceeds 600,000 patients. The low rate of serious adverse events underscores the safety of nonanesthesiologist-administered propofol (NAAP) for gastrointestinal (GI) procedures, provided that it is administered by a team of individuals who have received training specific to the administration of propofol according to the "Position statement: nonanesthesiologist administration of propofol for GI endoscopy" issued by the four major gastroenterology and hepatology societies.

3 Dec 2009

Despite price transparency legislation in California, uninsured patients do not receive price estimates

Uninsured patients in California are unable to successfully obtain information about the cost of medical care at hospitals despite recent state legislation intended to improve price transparency, according to a new study.

2 Dec 2009

Given Imaging's PillCam SB wireless capsule endoscopy effective in treating GI patients

Given Imaging Ltd., the global leader in patient-friendly GI diagnostic and monitoring solutions, today announced that three new studies demonstrate that PillCam® SB endoscopy has a clear impact on how physicians manage GI patients, including those patients suspected of having Crohn's disease. The studies were presented at the Gastro 2009 conference taking place in London from November 21 to 25.

25 Nov 2009

Studies demonstrate clinical utility of Given Imaging's PillCam SB capsule endoscopy

Given Imaging Ltd., the global leader in patient-friendly GI diagnostic and monitoring solutions, today announced three new studies that demonstrate the clinical utility of PillCam SB capsule endoscopy in providing physicians with critical information on how they manage and/or diagnose intestinal disorders. These novel studies were carried out in pediatric patients with gastrointestinal symptoms, including children with known or suspected Crohn's disease.

24 Nov 2009

New finding reveals Barrett's esophagus in asymptomatic women undergoing endoscopic screening

In the November issue of GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), a study out of Stanford University found that Barrett's esophagus was detected in six percent of asymptomatic women undergoing endoscopic screening.

24 Nov 2009

CoActiv introduces enhancements to its medical imaging product suite at the RSNA 2009

CoActiv, the enterprise image and data management specialist, debuts at RSNA 2009 a full range of enhancements to its comprehensive medical imaging product suite that make it the choice for universal multi-department, multi-modality, multi-platform and multi-format image management. Whether it’s CT images from the radiology department on an integrated PACS/RIS or a DR exam from orthopedics on an iPhone for a physician making rounds, now CoActiv’s advanced product family does it all and more.

24 Nov 2009

Given Imaging introduces new PillCam system at GASTRO 2009 Conference

Given Imaging Ltd., the global leader in capsule endoscopy, today announced the launch of its second-generation PillCam® COLON capsule at the Gastro 2009 Conference taking place in London. Like Given Imaging's other capsule endoscopes, PillCam® SB and PillCam® ESO, PillCam COLON could be a more patient-friendly tool for imaging the gastrointestinal tract.

23 Nov 2009

Trustmark Voluntary Benefit Solutions offers coverage for vaccines including H1N1 to its policyholders

Trustmark Voluntary Benefit Solutions, a leading provider of payroll-deducted voluntary benefits, is now covering vaccines including H1N1 (swine flu).

17 Nov 2009

Eisai's LUSEDRA Injection now available for MAC sedation

Eisai Inc. today announced that LUSEDRA(TM) (fospropofol disodium) Injection is now available for use by persons trained in the administration of general anesthesia. LUSEDRA, an aqueous solution, is an intravenous sedative-hypnotic agent indicated for monitored anesthesia care (MAC) sedation in adult patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.

16 Nov 2009

Self-care tips for hemorrhoids from Mayo Clinic

By about age 50, more than half of adults have dealt with hemorrhoids. The November issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers home treatments that can relieve symptoms of this common and embarrassing problem.

16 Nov 2009

CCEC relocates to a new place

Central California Endoscopy Center is proud to announce it has moved into its new, larger facility. Central California Endoscopy Center (CCEC) is now located at 7055 N. Fresno Street, in Suite 100 Fresno, CA 93720. We began to serve patients November 5, 2009.

6 Nov 2009

Unum enhances the wellness benefit of its critical illness products by adding H1N1 vaccine

Unum has enhanced the wellness benefit of its critical illness products by adding the H1N1 vaccine to the list of qualifying procedures.

6 Nov 2009

Early-morning colonoscopies yield more polyps per patient than later screenings

The effectiveness of a screening colonoscopy may depend on the time of day it is performed. According to a new UCLA study, early-morning colonoscopies yielded more polyps per patient than later screenings, and fewer polyps were found hour by hour as the day progressed.

4 Nov 2009

Ipsen announces sales highlights for the first nine months of 2009

Ipsen reported its sales for the third quarter and first nine months of 2009.

29 Oct 2009

Residents can serve a vital role in promoting CT colonography awareness

Residents can serve a vital role in educating Congress, the medical community, and the general public regarding the efficacy of cutting-edge technologies like CT colonography (CTC) as well as the importance of radiologists' training and education and the role that radiologists serve in the provision of quality health care, according to an article published in the November issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR).

29 Oct 2009

HD colonoscopy is more sensitive than standard colonoscopy in finding polyps: Study

High-definition (HD) colonoscopy is much more sensitive than standard colonoscopy in finding polyps that could morph into cancer, say researchers at the Mayo Clinic campus in Florida.

29 Oct 2009

New study reveals the importance of bowel preparation prior to procedure

While there is little doubt concerning the effectiveness of colonoscopy procedures to detect colon cancer, a new study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's 74th Annual Scientific Meeting in San Diego places new emphasis on the importance of adequate bowel preparation prior to procedure.

27 Oct 2009

Studies highlight race- and gender-specific disparities in gastrointestinal disease

Three studies presented this week at the American College of Gastroenterology's 74th Annual Scientific meeting in San Diego underscore the growing disparities in gastrointestinal disease, particularly colon cancer and Barrett's Esophagus, among certain ethnic and gender populations, including African Americans, Latinos and women. These race- and gender-specific disparities underscore the need for education and vigilance among these populations and perhaps more aggressive screening tactics than the population in general.

27 Oct 2009

Colonoscopy News and Research

Amarillo Endoscopy Center selects Wolters Kluwer Health's ProVation MD software

Drop in U.S. colorectal cancer deaths

Nonanesthesiologist-administered propofol for GI procedures safe

Despite price transparency legislation in California, uninsured patients do not receive price estimates

Given Imaging's PillCam SB wireless capsule endoscopy effective in treating GI patients

Studies demonstrate clinical utility of Given Imaging's PillCam SB capsule endoscopy

New finding reveals Barrett's esophagus in asymptomatic women undergoing endoscopic screening

CoActiv introduces enhancements to its medical imaging product suite at the RSNA 2009

Given Imaging introduces new PillCam system at GASTRO 2009 Conference

Trustmark Voluntary Benefit Solutions offers coverage for vaccines including H1N1 to its policyholders

Eisai's LUSEDRA Injection now available for MAC sedation

Self-care tips for hemorrhoids from Mayo Clinic

CCEC relocates to a new place

Unum enhances the wellness benefit of its critical illness products by adding H1N1 vaccine

Early-morning colonoscopies yield more polyps per patient than later screenings

Ipsen announces sales highlights for the first nine months of 2009

Residents can serve a vital role in promoting CT colonography awareness

HD colonoscopy is more sensitive than standard colonoscopy in finding polyps: Study

New study reveals the importance of bowel preparation prior to procedure

Studies highlight race- and gender-specific disparities in gastrointestinal disease

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