EndoNurse Magazine

Gastroenterology

Fujifilm Gives $300,000 to ASGE's New GI Training Center

OAK BROOK, Ill.—The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Foundation this week announced it has received a donation of $300,000 from FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.'s Endoscopy Division to ASGE’s IT & T Capital Campaign, a fundraising project to ...More
January 19, 2012
Posted in News
Study: Cellular-Level Imaging Improves Standard Endoscopy

PARIS―Mauna Kea Technologies, part of the endomicroscopy market, today announced that according to the company, 50 peer-reviewed scientific articles published on Cellvizio® during 2011 underscore the value of adding cellular-level imaging to endoscopy procedures. The ...More
January 4, 2012
Posted in News, Procedures
Study Examines New GERD Treatment: Stretta

Mederi Therapeutics Inc. this week announced the results of a double-blind, sham-controlled study of Stretta for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The study evaluated the specific mechanism of action in the application of radiofrequency (RF) energy. This ...More
December 8, 2011
Posted in News, Disorders, Procedures
An Easy Way to Learn About Diagnosing GERD and Dyspepsia

Patients who complain of upper gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms usually face a diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or functional dyspepsia. The medical professionals making the diagnosis are confident, otherwise they wouldn't make the diagnosis. But, are they ...More
December 7, 2011
Posted in Blog, Disorders
Given Imaging Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit in Korea

Given Imaging Ltd., a manufacturer of specialty GI products and a pioneer of capsule endoscopy, this month announced that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Intromedic Co. Ltd., in Korea's Seoul Central District Court. Given Imaging believes Intromedic's ...More
December 5, 2011
Posted in News, Industry Issues, Procedures
Diagnosing GERD and Dyspepsia

Patients who complain of upper gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms usually face a diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or functional dyspepsia. Because the two conditions often overlap, it can be difficult to diagnose them properly. In fact, medical professionals ...More
November 30, 2011
Posted in Galleries, Disorders, Industry Issues
To Share with Patients: Info on Holiday Eating and GERD

The holiday season is fast approaching and for approximately 30 million Americans with gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, celebrations can be less than festive when holiday eating becomes uncomfortable. National GERD Awareness Week is November 20-26, and the American ...More
November 22, 2011
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues
The Adventures of EndoNurse: An Assortment From 2001 to 2009

The EndoNurse cartoon has changed a lot over the years, but some parts are the same. This slideshow illustrates how your old friends, EndoNurse, EndoTech, and Aarf evolved from 2001 through 2009. ...More
November 16, 2011
Posted in Galleries, Industry Issues
New Guides Compare Benefits and Risks of GERD Treatments

New plain-language publications from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) compare the benefits and risks of treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The publications are based on an updated ...More
September 26, 2011
Posted in News, Disorders
Big Donation for ASGE's GI Training Center

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Foundation has received a donation of $250,000 from ERBE USA to ASGE’s IT & T Capital Campaign, a fundraising project to construct a new facility that will provide cutting-edge technology and training ...More
September 15, 2011
Posted in News, Industry Issues