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Companies Partner on EUS

MONTVALE, N.J.—PENTAX Medical, an endoscopic-imaging company, and Hitachi-Aloka Medical, an ultrasound-imaging company, recently announced that they'll collaborate on the development of endoscopic ultrasound systems. The ...read more

Communicate Better at Work

In today’s fast-paced nursing environment every word matters. Make yours count. Choose your words wisely and be successful at work. ...read more

Choosing and Using the Proper Probiotic

This slide show will be helpful to GI professionals who want to learn more about probiotics, and can be shared with patients as well. ...read more

May is Celiac Awareness Month

This May (and every May, for that matter) is Celiac Awareness Month. This awareness campaign is sponsored by the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness and other celiac organizations. ...read more

Latest Headlines

CS Medical Releases Scope Storage Cabinet

CS Medical recently announced the release of its latest probe storage cabinet. The CleanShield Endoscope Storage Cabinet provides a dedicated storage area that protects endoscopes from damage and minimizes environmental contamination of the disinfected endoscopes. ...More
March 19, 2013
Posted in News, Industry Issues
Probiotics Reduce Stress-Induced Intestinal Flare Ups

For those with irritable bowel syndrome who wonder if stress aggravates their intestinal disorder, a new University of Michigan Health System study shows it’s not all in their head. ...More
March 19, 2013
Posted in News, Disorders
N.Y. Endo Team Expands Free Colonoscopy Program

Manhattan Endoscopy Center LLC (MEC), Manhattan's largest endoscopy center, this week announced a partnership with Settlement Health and The Bowery Mission to provide more free colonoscopies to uninsured patients. This will be done throughout March, which is national ...More
March 18, 2013
Posted in News, Industry Issues, Procedures
Cantel Releases High-Level Disinfectant

LITTLE FALLS, N.J.―Cantel Medical Corp. today launched RAPICIDE OPA/28 to multiple segments of the healthcare market. RAPICIDE OPA/28 is an ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA) based high-level disinfectant for semi-critical medical devices. ...More
March 15, 2013
Posted in News
SGNA Releases Statement on Minimal RN Staffing

CHICAGO―The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates recently released a position statement on minimal RN Staffing called "Minimum Registered Nurse Staffing for Patient Care in the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit." ...More
March 15, 2013
Posted in Articles, Industry Issues
Slide Show: Ergonomics in the GI Setting

The following is a position statement from the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates regarding ergonomics in the gastroenterology setting. It's the most recent guideline on this topic for gastroenterology nurses. ...More
March 15, 2013
Posted in Galleries, Industry Issues
Third Eye Retroscope Featured on "The Doctors"

SUNNYVALE, Calif.―In support of colorectal-cancer awareness activities, the Third Eye Retroscope was featured on the Emmy Award-winning daytime series 'The Doctors' in a special segment called 'Headline News Affecting Your Health Right Now.' ...More
March 14, 2013
Posted in News
Institute Enrolls Colon-Cancer Patients in Polyp Study

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.―With March designated as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the North Shore-LIJ Cancer Institute is enrolling people who were recently treated for colon cancer into a polyp prevention study. ...More
March 14, 2013
Posted in News, Industry Issues
Groups to Congress: Pass Bill Covering Virtual Colonoscopy

RESTON, Va.—As Americans commemorate National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (March), several key groups are calling on Congress to pass the CT Colonography Screening for Colorectal Cancer Act (H.R. 991). ...More
March 13, 2013
Posted in News, Industry Issues
Boston Scientific Releases Webcast about EUS FNA

NATICK, Mass.―Boston Scientific's endoscopy division these week debuted its webcast, "Tissue is the Issue: EUS FNA and the Role of Integrated Cytopathology." The webcast is available online at any time a viewer wants to watch it. ...More
March 13, 2013
Posted in News