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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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AI in Pancreatic Cancer: The PANDA Algorithm Deep Dive (2026)
Clinical Bottom Line AI Application Domain Clinical Output Impact on Diagnostics Cross-Sectional Imaging (CT) Automated voxel-level detection of sub-centimeter hypodense
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Advanced Endoscopes: Enteroscopy, EUS, and ERCP (2026)
Clinical Bottom Line Advanced Endoscope Design Modification Master Indication Double-Balloon Enteroscope Extra-long shaft (200cm) with inflatable overtube balloons. “Pleating” and
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Splanchnic Vasoconstrictors and Albumin in Cirrhosis (2026)
Clinical Bottom Line Pharmacologic Agent Mechanism of Action Primary Indication in Cirrhosis Octreotide / Terlipressin Direct somatostatin analog inducing marked
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Elective and Salvage TIPS in Portal Hypertension (2026)
Clinical Bottom Line TIPS Indication Procedural Goal Contraindications Pre-emptive (Early) TIPS Preventing rebleeding in Child-Pugh C (<14) patients post-variceal bleed.
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ACLF: Diagnosis and Multi-Organ Management (2026)
Clinical Bottom Line Precipitating Event Systemic Pathophysiology ICU Management Goal Bacterial Infection (SBP) Massive systemic inflammatory response (SIRS) and cytokine
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Endoscopy Nursing: Core Clinical Responsibilities (2026)
Clinical Bottom Line Phase of Care Primary Nursing Responsibility Clinical Criticality Pre-Procedure Airway assessment, anticoagulation review, informed consent verification. Prevents
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Top Diagnostic Endoscopy Applications (2026)
Clinical Bottom Line Anatomical Focus Primary Diagnostic Goal Gold Standard Modality Upper GI (EGD) Evaluating dyspepsia, dysphagia, and microscopic anemia.
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EoE Management: The 4 D’s Algorithm (2026)
Clinical Bottom Line The “D” Domain Intervention Clinical Target Drugs Topical Steroids (Budesonide/Fluticasone), PPI therapy, Biologics (Dupilumab). Inducing early histologic
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Terminal Ileum Intubation: Advanced Colonoscopy Techniques (2026)
Clinical Bottom Line Intubation Step Endoscopic Maneuver Technical Purpose Positioning Locate the appendiceal orifice; orient the IC valve to the
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Endoscopy Fundamentals: A 2026 Refresher for Fellows
Clinical Bottom Line Core Competency Mechanical Focus Common Pitfall Scope Handling Left-hand torque control and neutral wrist position. Over-reliance on
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Over-The-Scope Clips (OTSC): Gastrointestinal Perforations and Leaks (2026)
Clinical Bottom Line Clinical Scenario OTSC Efficacy Standard Deployment Protocol Acute Iatrogenic Perforation Highly effective (salvages surgical intervention). Suction tissue
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IBD Diet Management: Nutritional Therapies in Crohn’s and UC (2026)
Clinical Bottom Line Dietary Protocol Mechanism in IBD Primary Application Exclusive Enteral Nutrition (EEN) Bowel rest, modulation of microbiome, and