Several medical institutions are implementing Medtronic's artificial intelligence-assisted polyp detection device, GI Genius.
Here are seven stories on GI tech Becker's has reported on since Sept. 19:
1. Medtronic will install 115 Medtronic GI Genius AI endoscopy modules at VA medical facilities across the U.S.
2. UH Cleveland Medical Center will receive additional donated GI Genius endoscopy units through a program sponsored by Medtronic and Amazon Web Services.
3. Delta (Utah) Community Hospital, which is part of Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Healthcare, has begun using Medtronic's GI Genius.
4. Fujifilm has debuted its new endoscopic ultrasound endoscope, EG-74OUT, a convex ultrasonic endoscope for the upper gastrointestinal tract.
5. Iterative Scopes received FDA 510(k) clearance for its AI-assisted polyp detection device, Skout.
6. The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has equipped its Chicago Institute for Training and Technology Advanced Bioskills Laboratory and Simulation Center with 16 of Fujifilm's Eluxeo Endoscopic Imaging Systems and 20 700 series endoscopes.
7. UCSF Health is recruiting patients for a clinical trial studying the use of single port robotic technology for colorectal surgery in the U.S.
What makes a diet effective and easy for one person, might not be the same for you.
So, it’s essential to consider individual factors—such as your budget, personal taste and comfort level with cooking—and work with a medical doctor or registered dietitian when searching for the easiest diet to lose weight.
Here are a few things to consider when deciding on an effective diet for you, according to experts:
- Avoid any plan that feels overly restrictive, whether that’s in terms of calories consumed or types of foods
- Pick a diet that includes foods that are recognizable to your personal food culture
- Opt for a diet that emphasizes foods you can find and prepare easily
- Make sure the diet includes foods that fit your budget and also promote a sense of fullness, such as high-fiber, high-protein foods like beans and lean meats
- If you have a health condition, food allergy or intolerance, make sure the diet incorporates foods that work for you
- If you have a family, decide if the whole family can benefit from certain aspects of the diet, and eat together
- Determine how much cooking is realistic for you, and that the amount of cooking required by the diet matches your skills, time availability and resources
- Know that some days of eating will not be as great as others—and that’s okay in the long run
- Once you find a diet that might be easy for you, start slow rather than making big changes
Focusing on foods that can be increased on a particular diet, rather than focusing on which foods have to be removed, can help with overall weight loss, explains Matthew Landry, Ph.D., a registered dietitian nutritionist and a postdoctoral research fellow at the Stanford Prevention Research Center.
Achieving Full Body Health
A positive approach to dieting is to focus on achieving full body health and flexibility in food choices, as opposed to just weight loss. This translates to wanting to see improvements in wellness that extend beyond just the number on the scale. After all, as research continues to show, there is no one right way to lose weight, and there is no one right diet for weight loss.
“Healthy weight loss isn’t about being the thinnest you can be—it’s about being the best you can be,” says Samantha Cassetty, M.S., a registered dietitian and wellness expert.
The goals with any eating plan, explains Cassetty, should be to feel more energetic, sleep better, have improved digestion and have markers of health, like cholesterol levels, within normal ranges—while maintaining a sustainable weight that allows you to socialize and take pleasure in food. Going into a diet with this mindset could also make it easier to stick with it in the long-term.
The five eating plans outlined below have been shown to help facilitate these whole-health goals for many people, as well as support weight loss in some cases; making them “easier” diets to follow for the long-term.
The Mediterranean Diet
What is it? The Mediterranean diet is a low-carb, moderately high-fat diet that emphasizes vegetables, legumes, fruits, whole grains, olive oil and fish, according to Dr. Landry.
Why is it easy? The wide array of acceptable foods on this diet make it easy to adapt to personal needs and incorporate a variety of different foods. If you’re unsure where to start with trying a new diet, the Mediterranean diet could be a good option, says Dr. Landry.
What does science say? “The Mediterranean diet has the most hard evidence in terms of being best, in terms of reducing morbidity and mortality as it relates to cardiovascular disease,” suggests Dr. Stanford. Additionally, out of 65 studies included in a exact review paper, the 11 studies that looked at the Mediterranean diet showed a strong and consistent benefit of being better for long-term metabolic health and weight loss than other well known diets .
The Flexitarian Diet
What is it? The flexitarian diet is “essentially a vegetarian diet that allows for occasional meat consumption,” according to Catherine Champagne, Ph.D., a registered dietitian nutritionist and professor at Pennington Biomedical Research Center.
Why is it easy? You don’t have to eliminate meat completely. If you like animal protein, you can still enjoy a burger, pork chop or chicken breast. But, this pattern emphasizes putting plant-based foods at the center of the plate.
What does science say? This eating plan is not necessarily designed for weight loss. Studies suggest there may be some small effects on improving body weight and metabolic health. However, research in the European Journal of Nutrition found Nordic adults who followed a flexitarian style eating pattern for 12 months had vitamin B12 and iodine deficiencies, possibly due to a lack of animal protein, so followers of this diet should be sure to occasionally check in with their doctor or dietitian . Other researchers point to this style of eating as important for supporting the health of your body and the planet.
The DASH Diet
What is it? “For people with hypertension [high blood pressure], the DASH diet is often recommended,” says Anne Thorndike, M.D., chair of the American Heart Association’s Nutrition Committee. Weight loss is not the goal with this diet, as it’s mainly intended to limit sodium intake through food choice for improved cardiovascular health. Vegetables, fruits and low-fat dairy products, as well as whole grains, fish, poultry and nuts, are all part of the DASH Diet.
Why is it easy? The DASH diet is similar to the Mediterranean diet but gives more concrete recommendations and advice on actual amounts and limits on types of foods consumed, adds Dr. Landry. This can make it easier to follow for some people.
What does science say? There are a number of studies that show the DASH diet lowers blood pressure, helps people lose weight and reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, according to the National Institutes of Health .
Weight Watchers (WW) Diet
What is it? WW is a commercial diet program that involves learning a point system linked with foods. So no foods are restricted—you just have to stay within your daily points. This diet is intended for weight loss, notes Dr. Champagne.
Why is it easy? WW can be easy for some people in that overall, no foods are off limits. Additionally, WW is “unique in that there’s a strong emphasis on emotional support, which tends to lead to higher compliance,” notes Dr. Landry.
What does science say? A exact randomized clinical trial in JAMA Network Open supported by WW suggests that 373 adults across three countries found that following WW resulted in significant weight loss over 12 months compared to a “do-it-yourself” approach that included t other eating plans (e.g., low fat, low carb, vegan and the Mediterranean diet) . WW may also be one of the most cost-effective, non-surgical options for weight management, according to exact research sponsored by WW.
Low-Carb Diet
What is it? As is in the name, low-carb diets limit carbohydrate-containing foods and beverages, usually in the pursuit of weight loss. Low-carb diets may not be appropriate for everyone, including those with high cholesterol or people with diabetes.
Why is it easy? A low-carb diet may be helpful if you enjoy eating meat, are trying to eat more fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, seeds, nuts or whole grains, and have a hard time restricting fat in your diet.
What does science say? This diet may lead to quicker weight loss. Dr. Champagne notes that while this diet has been studied for its weight loss benefits, there is a lack of robust research analyzing the long term-effects on health.
Across just about all of these diets, more long-term (e.g., greater than one year) and high-quality (e.g., randomized clinical trials) studies need to be done in more diverse populations and research settings.
Bethesda, MD (Oct. 11, 2022) — The Intersociety Group on Diversity (IGD) partnered with researchers at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) released results of the first study of its kind to explore perspectives on workforce diversity and health equity among practicing GI and hepatology professionals.
The report — Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in GI and Hepatology: A Survey of Where We Stand — was published jointly today in Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, HEPATOLOGY, and The American Journal of Gastroenterology. An executive summary is also available in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition.
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Many are complacent with current levels of diversity. Despite the well-recognized under-representation of certain racial and ethnic groups in GI/hepatology, a small proportion of survey participants (one-third or fewer) felt that racial/ethnic representation was insufficient in the educational/training pipeline, among practicing professionals, or in GI/hepatology leadership. There was a clear discrepancy in satisfaction with workplace diversity among GI and hepatology physicians by race and ethnicity:
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63% of Black physicians were very or somewhat unsatisfied with workplace diversity, whereas 78% of White physicians were very or somewhat satisfied.
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Interventions are needed. Among those who recommended interventions to enhance racial and gender diversity in the profession, the most common suggestions were to increase:
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Mentorship opportunities for resident and medical students who are women or from racial and ethnic populations underrepresented in medicine (UIM) relative to their numbers in the general population. These groups have traditionally included Latino (i.e., Latino/a/x), Black/African American, and Native American individuals (namely, American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians), Pacific Islanders, and mainland Puerto Ricans.
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Representation of UIM GI/hepatology professionals in academic and professional society leadership.
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“This study helps to establish priorities for diversity, equity and inclusion in our field and informs future interventions to Strengthen workforce diversity and eliminate health care disparities among the patients we serve,” said Folasade P. May, MD, PhD, MPhil, survey corresponding author.
More than 1,200 individuals participated in this nationwide, cross-sectional, 33-question survey. The survey was developed by University of California, Los Angeles investigators Harman Rahal, MD; James H. Tabibian, MD, PhD; Folasade P. May, MD, PhD, MPhil; and Liu Yang, PhD. The IGD, co-chaired at the time by Darrell M. Gray, II, MD, MPH, and Rachel Issaka, MD, MAS, provided input and facilitated survey distribution.
Read the special report: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in GI and Hepatology: A Survey of Where We Stand.
Formed in 2020, the Intersociety Group on Diversity (IGD) works collaboratively across the five gastroenterology professional societies to guide, support and advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the GI field. The coalition includes the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease, American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. The IGD aims to increase diversity in gastroenterology among our societies’ members, our pipeline of trainees, and leadership; and eradicate health disparities in the patients and populations our members serve. Leadership of the IGD rotates among the GI societies and the current IGD chair is Sandra Quezada, MD (AGA).
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About the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease
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About the American College of Gastroenterology
Founded in 1932, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) is an organization with an international membership of over 17,000 individuals from 86 countries. The College’s vision is to be the preeminent professional organization that champions the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of digestive disorders, serving as a beacon to guide the delivery of the highest quality, compassionate, and evidence-based patient care. The mission of the College is to enhance the ability of our members to provide world-class care to patients with digestive disorders and advance the profession through excellence and innovation based upon the pillars of Patient Care, Education, Scientific Investigation, Advocacy and Practice Management. www.gi.org.
About the AGA Institute
The American Gastroenterological Association is the trusted voice of the GI community. Founded in 1897, AGA has grown to more than 16,000 members from around the globe who are involved in all aspects of the science, practice and advancement of gastroenterology. The AGA Institute administers the practice, research and educational programs of the organization. www.gastro.org.
About the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Since its founding in 1941, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has been dedicated to advancing patient care and digestive health by promoting excellence and innovation in gastrointestinal endoscopy. ASGE, with more than 14,000 members worldwide, promotes the highest standards for endoscopic training and practice, fosters endoscopic research, recognizes distinguished contributions to endoscopy and is the foremost resource for endoscopic education. www.asge.org
About the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
The mission of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition is to be a world leader in research, education, clinical practice and advocacy for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition in health and disease. The membership of NASPGHAN consists of more than 2600 pediatric gastroenterologists, predominantly in 46 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Mexico and 8 provinces in Canada. NASPGHAN strives to Strengthen the care of infants, children and adolescents with digestive disorders by promoting advances in clinical care, research and education.
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Dr. Christopher McGowan, CEO and Medical Director of True You Weight Loss, will livestream his 2000th Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty on Saturday, October 15th, allowing prospective patients and physician colleagues from around the world to see firsthand how the procedure is performed and to ask questions in real-time.
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Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a non-surgical, incisionless, minimally-invasive procedure that reduces the overall size of the stomach to promote long-term weight loss. It’s an outpatient procedure that takes less than an hour, and patients can lose up to 100 pounds or more, or approximately 20 percent of their total body weight. Last summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted authorization of the device used for ESG. A recently released MERIT study proved that ESG is an effective and safe procedure, with patients losing 45% more of their excess weight with ESG, compared to diet and lifestyle. Patients undergoing ESG also experienced clinically significant reductions in diabetes, hypertension and metabolic syndrome at 12 months.
Though ESG is highly effective and comes without the side effects of surgery, it’s one of the most technically challenging endoscopic procedures and requires a high level of endoscopic skill. Dr. McGowan is a leading educator in the field of endoscopic weight loss and regularly trains physicians from around the world in the technique of endoscopic suturing. Patients have traveled to Dr. McGowan from more than 48 states and 10 countries for his unrivaled expertise in endoscopic bariatric and metabolic therapies (EBMTs).
Dr. McGowan was the first physician to livestream the ESG procedure back in 2019, and this will be his second time performing it live for a global audience. He explains that the technique for performing ESG has evolved over the years, and this live streaming event will demonstrate these technical changes.
“The emergence of endoscopic bariatric and metabolic therapies (EBMT) like the endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is transforming how the medical community can help address our nation’s obesity epidemic – without surgery,” explains Dr. Christopher McGowan. “By performing a live procedure and answering questions about ESG, we aim to increase awareness and understanding of these new tools among the many individuals and clinical providers who are struggling to address obesity and its related medical conditions.”
Just last month, a report by economists detailed the high cost of obesity, and it’s a staggering number. Currently, obesity costs countries 2.19% of their gross domestic product (GDP), and that number is predicted to jump to 3.3% of GDP by 2060. Here in the U.S., we know 42% of U.S. adults are affected by obesity, which is linked to more than 200 diseases, including diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, and multiple forms of cancer.
Viewers can watch the procedure live on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter and LinkedIn on Saturday, October 15th at 1pm ET. A recording will be made available on YouTube ( Christopher McGowan, MD - YouTube ) for those unable to watch live.
About True You Weight Loss, PLLC
Founded by Dr. Christopher McGowan, True You Weight Loss, PLLC is the nation’s first dedicated endobariatric weight loss center. True You Weight Loss offers a comprehensive range of endobariatric procedures and support services to help patients lose weight, including endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), bariatric revisional procedures, intragastric balloon placement, and medical nutrition therapy. To learn more, visit www.trueyouweightloss.com or follow True You on Facebook and Instagram.
About Christopher McGowan, MD
Christopher McGowan, MD is one of the few physicians in the nation who is triple-board-certified in internal medicine, gastroenterology, and obesity medicine, and is a world-renowned leader in endobariatrics, a new field of gastroenterology that aims to address the obesity epidemic without surgical intervention. Dr. McGowan earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA and completed his internship, residency, and Chief Residency at Brown University in Providence, RI. He did his fellowship training in gastroenterology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and earned a Master of Science in Clinical Research from the UNC Gillings School of Public Health. He received his certification from the American Board of Obesity Medicine in 2019, after completing additional education in obesity medicine. Follow him on Twitter.
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High-strength, lightweight medical fiber helps make surgical procedures more effective.
Zachary Murnane, Honeywell
The first minimally invasive surgery (MIS) — an endoscopy — dates back hundreds of years. In orthopedics, it has a history of a century or more.
Uptake has accelerated more recently, and has grown fast across a wide range of surgeries in the last few decades. One published analysis of MIS described the expansion as “exponential since the introduction of laparoscopic surgery in the late 1980s.”
MIS is the new standard. In orthopedics, MIS is now widely used for arthroscopies and even full joint replacement for not just knees, but hips, wrists, shoulders and elbows. From gastroenterology to cardiothoracic and heart surgery, pediatric to urogynecology, MIS has surged.
According to one estimate, the market value of MIS surpassed $60 billion as of 2020. By 2030 it is estimated to increase more than a third to $94.4 billion, a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%.
MIS is in a period of accelerating growth. That’s not surprising: the benefits are well recognized by medical professionals and the public alike. Smaller incisions mean less pain, fewer complications, less scarring, and shorter hospital stays and recoveries. They also mean a lower total cost of care.
Given a choice, few would want a larger wound requiring more recovery time, but realizing the benefits of MIS depends on a successful surgery. In part, we need high-quality medical devices produced with materials designed to maximize the benefits of MIS procedures.
Form and function
The rise of MIS poses challenges for medical device companies. Smaller incisions require more precise instruments and smaller medical devices to facilitate surgery. At the same time, requirements for high strength with low stretch, superior flex and bending fatigue performance remain necessary. This applies to Class II devices like catheters and Class III devices such as part of a heart valve. In orthopedics, shrinking incisions do not diminish the need for strong materials.
As with traditional surgery, the qualities and properties of the medical device can have a significant impact. One striking example is the rising use of colored sutures, another trend we’ve seen recently. Colored fibers in sutures can create patterned combinations to aid visibility and suture management in more complex surgeries. That can be particularly valuable when working within the confines of the smaller incisions of MIS, helping promote faster, more effective and potentially safer surgery.
Materials matter
Medical devices are critically important, and the history of suture materials is even longer than that of MIS. It spans from silk and catgut used over three and half millennia ago right up to the present day, to the synthetic materials of the last half-century.
Some forms of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber can be 15 times stronger than steel and three times stronger than polyester while still being ultra-lightweight. This enables strong sutures with a small diameter/footprint. It also provides superior resistance to chemicals, fatigue and abrasion compared to conventional polyethylene. Look for medical-grade UHMWPE with ISO 13485 certification, the highest quality management standard for the medical device industry.
UHMWPE fiber is available in hues of color for high visibility. That visibility — along with UHMWPE fiber’s high strength, light weight, biocompatibility and non-absorbability — makes this material ideal for use in orthopedic sutures or other medical applications where stark visual contrast can aid in making the procedure more effective.
Such developments don’t just support the increasing preference for and prevalence of MIS. Lighter, stronger, high-performance materials will also be critical to supporting the emerging trends in corrective surgeries, from robotics that reduce procedure durations to smart implants that flag dangerous bacterial presence. UHMWPE will play a crucial role in all of these.
Zachary Murnane is a senior research and development applications manager for Honeywell’s Spectra business, which produces Spectra MG Bio fiber. [Photo courtesy of Honeywell]
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Oct 13, 2022 (IssueWire via Comtex) -- New York City, New York Oct 13, 2022 (Issuewire.com) - A devoted gastroenterologist, Dr. Stambler works with patients at his private practice in East Islip, New York. He also maintains hospital privileges at the South Shore University Hospital.
With a broad educational background, he completed his medical education and residency in internal medicine at the New York University School of Medicine, and his fellowship in gastroenterology at the Boston University School of Medicine.
Subsequent to his education, the doctor attained board certification in gastroenterology and internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system.
Among his most notable achievements, Dr. Stambler has been the recipient of the Patients' Choice Award (2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011).
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Oct 11, 2022 (IssueWire via Comtex) -- New York City, New York Oct 11, 2022 (Issuewire.com) - A board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist, Dr. Nagpal is affiliated with Advocate Hope Children's Hospital, Edward Elmhurst healthcare, and Ascension Saint Joseph hospital in Joliet. He has an outpatient office practice at The Center for Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition, seeing patients in Evergreen Park and Naperville, Joliet, Illinois. Center for Pediatric GI also has offices in Elmhurst and Munster Indiana. His clinical interests include inflammatory bowel disease/Crohn's, liver disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), celiac disease, and common Pediatric GI issues such as abdominal pain and constipation.
The Center for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition provides help managing common and uncommon gastrointestinal, liver, and nutritional problems in children. They have three board-certified Pediatric Gastroenterologists, a trained nurse practitioner, and two board-certified nurses. Their staff has extensive experience diagnosing and treating babies and children up to age 21with intestinal Issues, from simple GE flux to complex Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, as well as constipation, and jaundice. The doctors also perform outpatient procedures such as upper endoscopies and colonoscopies, as needed.
Originally from India, Dr. Nagpal received his medical degree from the Maulana Azad Medical College in 1978. He underwent further training at a local hospital in India, as well as at Kings College Hospital in London, before relocating to the United States, where he completed his residency in pediatrics at Schneider Children's Hospital in New York. Finally, he completed his fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Following his training, the doctor attained board certification in pediatric gastroenterology and pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The mission of the ABP is to advance child health by certifying pediatricians who meet standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.
Among his other roles, he can be found on staff at multiple Chicagoland hospitals, including Advocate Christ Medical Center, Edward Elmhurst Hospital, and Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center.
Pediatric gastroenterology developed as a subspecialty of pediatrics and gastroenterology. It is concerned with treating the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and pancreas of children from infancy until age eighteen. Pediatric gastroenterologists evaluate and offer treatment plans for any kind of acute or chronic gastrointestinal issues including abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, failure to gain weight, feeding problems, constipation, or dietary issues.
Named one of Chicago's Top Doctors by Chicago Magazine (2008, 2010, 2012, 2021, 2022), Dr. Nagpal is fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi.
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A 1-year-old girl from Spain is the world's first successful recipient of a multi-visceral intestinal transplant from a controlled donor in asystole. (Reuters)
Although probiotics containing the strain Bifidobacterium longum BB536 failed to top placebo for reducing chronic constipation severity in elderly Japanese adults, they appeared to help Strengthen stool frequency. (American Journal of Gastroenterology)
Gastroenterologist Shawn Khodadadian, MD, is suing Mount Sinai Heart Institute in New York City for $596,000 in alleged unpaid rent. Khodadadian owns the three-story building that houses the institute, which he purchased for $10.6 million in 2020. (Becker's GI & Endoscopy)
At nearly 4 years, more than half of patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) on maintenance ustekinumab (Stelara) were still in symptomatic remission, and 96.4% of them without use of corticosteroids, according to updated findings from the phase III UNIFI study announced by Janssen.
In a randomized trial against standard colonoscopy, detection of advanced adenomas was only significantly improved when computer-aided detection and endocuff-assisted colonoscopy were used in combination. (Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
In a similar trial also published in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, use of Olympus' artificial intelligence-based computer-aid detection device, aptly named ENDO-AID, increased both adenoma detection rate and the number of adenomas found per colonoscopy.
A closer look at the phase III BERGAMOT trial of etrolizumab in Crohn's disease shows why developer Roche threw in the towel for its once-promising drug candidate. (The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Fierce Biotech)
With nearly 30,000 patient-years of follow-up, incidence of lymphoma was fairly low for pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients on tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor monotherapy, reinforcing the safety of this treatment. (American Journal of Gastroenterology)
During a surveillance colonoscopy, 65.1% of patients with traditional serrated adenomas were found to have high-risk neoplasia, according to a Veterans Affairs cohort study. (Clinical Gastroenterology & Hepatology)
Vedolizumab (Entyvio) and ustekinumab came out even at 52 weeks when it came to extraintestinal manifestations of IBD such as arthralgia. (Digestive and Liver Disease)
A exact survey revealed that many patients at risk for Barrett's esophagus worry about developing esophageal adenocarcinoma, particularly racial and ethnic minorities, but few say they've been properly screened. (American Journal of Gastroenterology)
Chennai: To offer efficient and affordable minimally invasive robotic surgical procedures for patients In an endeavour to provide affordable robotic minimal access surgery and make a difference in the lives of more people, SIMS Hospitals (SRM Institutes for Medical Science), one of the leading multi-specialty hospitals in the city, launched Versius Robotic Surgical System at its...
Chennai: To offer efficient and affordable minimally invasive robotic surgical procedures for patients In an endeavour to provide affordable robotic minimal access surgery and make a difference in the lives of more people, SIMS Hospitals (SRM Institutes for Medical Science), one of the leading multi-specialty hospitals in the city, launched Versius Robotic Surgical System at its Vadapalani facility.
Inaugurated by Hon'ble Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. Ma. Subramanian in the presence of Dr. Ravi Pachamuthu, Chairman SRM Group, the new Robotic Surgical System will be a great boon for both the medical care team and the patients, alike.
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From being cost-effective and affordable, to being less painful with minimal invasion, scarring and bleeding, to facilitating speedy recovery for the patients with shorter hospital stay, so as to resume their normal activities, these robotic surgical interventions have many advantages over the traditional open surgical procedures.
Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Ravi Pachamuthu, Chairman of SRM Group Said, "The robotic-assisted surgery system has radically changed the surgical practice in exact times and SIMS is happy to be bringing such a progressive procedure of minimally invasive robotic surgery solutions to all.
The system enables surgeons from across various disciplines like Urology, Gynaecology, Surgical Gastroenterology, Surgical Oncology, Cardiothoracic, ENT and General Surgery, to perform common as well as complex and advanced procedures with increased flexibility, greater accuracy, enhanced precision, and dexterity, alongside maintaining safety and control, all through the procedure."
Sharing about the advantages of Robotic Surgeries Dr. Patta Radha Krishnan, Director & Senior Consultant - Surgical Gastroenterology Institute of Gastroenterology | Hepatobiliary Science and Transplantation at SIMS, said, "The NEXT generation Surgical robot is backed by Artificial intelligence & machine learning that empowers the surgeons to operate through one or a few small incisions in place of a large incision as with traditional open surgeries.
The system delivers a highly magnified 3D high-definition optical view of the surgical area that helps in in-depth analysis of the problem area and aids in precision surgery. It facilitates the surgeon's hand movements at the console in real time, bending and rotating the instruments while performing the procedure. These kinds of robotic surgical interventions not only help in treating patients with shorter recovery periods but also Strengthen their quality-of-life post-surgery."
"Though the robotic-minimal access surgery facilities have spread to the nook and corner of the country, the awareness about the procedure is very low and has not reached the masses yet. Also, not many surgeons in India are trained in this procedure, making its availability in the country very limited.
Furthermore, there is a huge dearth for quality training institutes that offer structured and adequate courses in the field of minimal access surgery. Keeping all this in view and the already existing hardware and infrastructure including clinical equipment and facilities for minimal access surgery, we at SIMS have endeavoured to offer a structured course that would enable the gen next students to come and learn the nuances of minimal access robotic and laparoscopic surgeries and have hands-on experience in this field. In a way we would be happy passing on the Robotic Surgical Technology to the next generation. We intend to affiliate with SRM University for certification, adding more authenticity to the program," he added.
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