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The Modern Journal for GI Innovation
Daily reporting on endoscopy, clinical evidence, and practice-changing advances in gastroenterology.
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Cold Snare Polypectomy for Sub-10 mm Polyps in 2026: Where CSP Is Standard and Where It Is Not
A practical update on cold snare polypectomy for diminutive and small colorectal polyps, including technique, when hot resection is still...
EUS-Guided Gastroenterostomy for Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction in 2026: Where It Fits Between Stenting and Surgery
A practical clinician update on EUS-guided gastroenterostomy for malignant gastric outlet obstruction, including when it outperforms enteral stenting, when surgery...
AI in Colonoscopy Quality: What CADe Changes and What Still Depends on the Endoscopist
A clinician-focused review of CADe, AI quality-control systems, and the quality indicators that still define a good colonoscopy in 2026.
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Cold Snare Polypectomy for Sub-10 mm Polyps in 2026: Where CSP Is Standard and Where It Is Not
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Endoscopy Sedation in 2026: Propofol, Capnography, and When Anesthesia Support Is the Safer Plan
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AI in Colonoscopy Quality: What CADe Changes and What Still Depends on the Endoscopist
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IBS-D Biomarkers in 2026: Positive Diagnosis, Fecal Calprotectin, and When Colonoscopy Still Matters
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Chronic Hepatitis B in 2026: EASL 2025, Functional Cure, and What Still Belongs in Practice
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The 2026 Frontiers: Robotic Endoscopy and Cryoballoon Efficacy
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EUS-Guided Drainage of Peripancreatic Fluid Collections in 2026: When To Drain, When To Wait, and When Percutaneous Still Matters
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Cold Snare Polypectomy for Sub-10 mm Polyps in 2026: Where CSP Is Standard and Where It Is Not
A practical update on cold snare polypectomy for diminutive and small colorectal polyps, including technique, when hot resection is still reasonable, and what current guidelines say about clipping and forceps.
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Deep Sedation Assessment: The Mallampati Score (2026)
Clinical Bottom Line Mallampati Class Visible Anatomy Airway Risk Profile Class I Soft palate, fauces, uvula, and pillars are completely
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Informed Consent and Pre-procedural Optimization (2026)
Clinical Bottom Line Procedural Domain Mandatory Consent Elements Specifically Quoted Statistics Diagnostic Endoscopy Bleeding, Perforation, Sedation risks. Perforation risk generally
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Managing Hypoxia and Airway Complications in Endoscopy
Clinical Bottom Line Intervention Step Maneuver Physiological Goal 1. Physical Stimulation Assertive sternal rub or verbal prompting. Reverses mild sedation-induced
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Sedation Monitoring: Capnography in the ASC
Clinical Bottom Line Monitoring Modality Physiological Metric Latency to Alarm Capnography (EtCO2) Ventilation (Exhalation of end-tidal carbon dioxide). Immediate (
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Endoscopic Infection Control: Reprocessing Standards (2026)
Clinical Bottom Line Reprocessing Stage Mechanism Vulnerability Point Pre-Cleaning Immediate bedside detergent wipe and channel flush. Failing to act prior
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Quality Metrics in Endoscopy: ADR and Beyond
Clinical Bottom Line Quality Metric Current Clinical Benchmark Relevance to Patient Safety Adenoma Detection Rate (ADR) ≥ 25% for mixed-gender
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Diagnostic Yield in Functional Dyspepsia (2026)
Clinical Bottom Line Patient Cohort Indication for EGD Expected Diagnostic Yield Age < 60, No Alarm Features Refractory dyspepsia defying
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Endoscopy Masterclass: Core Modalities (2026)
Clinical Bottom Line Endoscopic Discipline Scope Architecture Functional Horizon Luminal (EGD/Colonoscopy) Forward-viewing, 120-170 degree field of view. Diagnostic mapping and
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Pre-Endoscopy Triage: Anticoagulation and Fasting Guidelines
Clinical Bottom Line Pre-Procedural Factor Standard Metric High-Risk Variance Strict Fasting (NPO) Clear liquids up to 2 hours prior; Solids
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Recent Advances in Upper Endoscopy (2026)
Clinical Bottom Line Technological Advance Mechanism Clinical Superiority Transnasal Endoscopy (TNE) Ultra-thin scope passed via the inferior nasal meatus. Unsedated
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Anesthesia Paradigms: Conscious Sedation vs. MAC (2026)
Clinical Bottom Line Sedation Modality Pharmacologic Mechanism Clinical Setting / Indication Moderate (Conscious) Sedation Opioid (Fentanyl) + Benzodiazepine (Midazolam). Routine
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Core Ambulatory Endoscopy Procedures: A 2026 Guide
Clinical Bottom Line Core Procedure Anatomical Scope Primary Clinical Indication Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum. Dyspepsia, dysphagia, GERD, Barrett’s screening,