The gastroenterology industry is witnessing rapid advancements with the integration of artificial intelligence and innovative technologies, offering specialists novel methods to care for and treat patients. Here are five groundbreaking GI-industry devices:
- “Candy Cane” Endoscopic Procedure: Repurposed endoscopic devices are now being utilized for this innovative GI procedure. It involves the removal of a problematic segment of a patient’s small bowel.
- Medtronic’s GI Genius: This device provides physicians with the capability to detect cancerous polyps in real-time using advanced AI software. United Digestive, a management services organization, has incorporated the modules across all its 22 managed ASCs.
- Biomerica’s EZ Detect: An at-home colorectal disease screening test, it enables patients to screen for early indications of colorectal diseases, including colon and rectal cancers, from the comfort of their homes. CVS Pharmacy has started offering these tests in over 7,000 stores.
- Magentiq-Colo: Developed by Israel-based tech company Magentiq-Eye, this AI solution for colonoscopies recently received FDA 510(k) clearance. It stands out as one of the few AI-powered colonoscopy systems available in the U.S.
- Skout: Launched in early 2023, Skout is an AI polyp detection solution designed for colonoscopies. It has shown to enhance polyp detection rates by 14.4%.