Few years ago, I made the connection between self-driving cars and colonoscopy. The key was the shift to digital. Here’s that article on KevinMD (Aug 2020): What does colon cancer screening have to do with self-driving cars?It was naturally exciting to find a company that’s actually built an AI inspired by self-driving technology. In this interview, Saurabh Jejurikar, Co-founder and CEO at EndoVisionAI asks the intriguing question: If you can drive autonomous cars on roads, can you drive endoscopes in patients?This interview is a must-watch for anyone interested in the cutting-edge advancements in digital health and gastroenterology.https://youtu.be/VjntmicQNTk?si=hrVkz05omnlWWOtH ▶ The Genesis of EndoVisionAI: Saurabh shares the origin story of…
Author: Harshal Chaudhari
TOPLINE: Gastric bypass surgery for obesity is associated with a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) similar to that in the general population for up to 6 years after surgery, but the risk increases again thereafter. METHODOLOGY: TAKEAWAY:
Here are five physicians on the cutting edge of the gastroenterology field: If you would like to nominate a physician, please email pnewitt@beckershealthcare.com. Andrew Chan, MD Dr. Chan is the clinical research councillor for the American Gastroenterological Association and a professor of medicine at Boston-based Harvard Medical School. A leading investigator in cancer prevention, he also serves as a professor of immunology and infectious diseases at Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, chief of the clinical and translational epidemiology unit at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and the director of epidemiology at the MGH Cancer Center. Khyati Mehta, MD …
The study, led by Emile Farah, M.D., from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, compared robotic and laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC) among 53,209 patients from 2015 to 2020. The findings revealed that robotic surgery significantly improved textbook outcomes for right colectomy (RC) and left colectomy (LC) compared to conventional laparoscopy, but not for low anterior resection (LAR). Key points from the study include: The article highlights the advantages of robotic surgery for colectomies, such as better 3D visualization, stable camera, improved dexterity and instrument control, and reduced surgeon fatigue and hand tremor. Patricio M. Polanco, M.D., another…
Key Findings: Implications: Conclusion: The study highlights the potential benefits of providing personalized information about CRC screening to older adults, suggesting that such an approach can lead to more appropriate and efficient use of screening resources.
The hype about technological development in healthcare should not blind us in terms of the probabilities and possibilities of today’s healthcare and the future of medicine. To remain objective and conscious but still optimistic, let’s look at the most overhyped technologies and keep in mind the realistic development opportunities in healing. You know the saying: the pessimist says the glass is half empty, the optimist says it is half full, and, well, the cynic asks who drank the other half? I’m truly an optimist – especially when it comes to the future of medicine and healthcare, but we need to…
Key Developments in Obesity Management in 2023: Insights and Future Directions:
A water-soluble, ginger-based solution that clears bubbles from the gastrointestinal tract during GI procedures allows endoscopists to fully visualize the GI tract during colonoscopies and esophagogastroduodenoscopies, according to a study. Although simethicone is the most common defoaming solution used to enhance GI tract visibility, primary investigator Teri S. Mallard, BSN, RN, noted that its use is not recommended because it prevents the evaporation of moisture, creating a haven for bacterial growth and biofilm formation. The findings show that options other than simethicone are viable, said Ms. Mallard, the nurse manager for perianesthesia and endoscopy at Providence Swedish Medical Center, in…
Key Takeaways: Insights from the Study:
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has come out with its first-ever guidelines on endoscopic submucosal dissection of the upper gastrointestinal tract. GEN’s managing editor, Sarah Tilyou, sat down with lead author Mohammad Al-Haddad, MD, MSc, to discuss the new guidelines. Dr. Al-Haddad is the Naga P. Chalasani Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Indiana University, in Indianapolis.