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View article: Measuring the impact of COVID-19 and government policy responses on trade flow: the case of ASEAN countries
Measuring the impact of COVID-19 and government policy responses on trade flow: the case of ASEAN countries Open
Purpose This paper aims to quantify the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on bilateral trade flows among 10 ASEAN countries from January 2020 to December 2022. It also evaluates the effectiveness of government policy responses and the modera…
View article: Curriculum for optical diagnosis of esophageal neoplasia and precursor lesions: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Position Statement
Curriculum for optical diagnosis of esophageal neoplasia and precursor lesions: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Position Statement Open
Main statements Pre-adoption Endoscopists performing upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy should train to recognize the appearance of early esophageal cancer and its precursor lesions, for Barrett neoplasia and for squamous neoplasia, to…
View article: Assessment of PredictSURE IBD Assay in a Multinational Cohort of Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Assessment of PredictSURE IBD Assay in a Multinational Cohort of Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Open
Background and Aims PredictSURE IBD is a prognostic blood test that classifies newly diagnosed, treatment‐naïve Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) patients into ‘IBDhi’ (high‐risk) or ‘IBDlo’ (low‐risk) groups (risk of future aggressive dise…
View article: Quality standards and curriculum for training in cholangiopancreatoscopy: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Position Statement
Quality standards and curriculum for training in cholangiopancreatoscopy: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Position Statement Open
Main statements Quality standards Competence in cholangioscopy should be defined as the ability to successfully perform the procedure effectively, without trainer assistance, in 80 % of procedures. Cholangioscopy should be performed in end…
View article: Curriculum for training in peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) in Europe (Part II) – Best Practice Techniques: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Position Statement
Curriculum for training in peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) in Europe (Part II) – Best Practice Techniques: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Position Statement Open
Main Recommendation 1 A POEM equipment checklist should be used before commencing the procedure to ensure the availability and proper functioning of all necessary materials. 2 A thorough esophageal cleansing before mucosal incision is mand…
View article: Curriculum for training in peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) in Europe (Part I): European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Position Statement
Curriculum for training in peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) in Europe (Part I): European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Position Statement Open
Main Recommendations Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is an advanced endoscopic procedure that has become a first-line treatment for esophageal achalasia and other esophageal spastic disorders. Structured training is essential to optimize…
View article: Validation of the GPAT – the Global Polypectomy Assessment Tool: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Position Statement
Validation of the GPAT – the Global Polypectomy Assessment Tool: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Position Statement Open
Background Colorectal polypectomy is operator dependent, with variable rates of complete resection. The currently available assessment tools do not provide specific competency-based evaluation of provider technique. We aimed to validate th…
View article: Endoscopic ultrasound-guided tissue sampling: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Technical and Technology Review
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided tissue sampling: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Technical and Technology Review Open
This Technical and Technology Review from the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) represents an update of the previous document on the technical aspects of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided sampling in gastroenterology, …
View article: Endoscopic calabash technique for gastric mesenchymal tumours: A low hanging fruit or a novel endoscopic technique?
Endoscopic calabash technique for gastric mesenchymal tumours: A low hanging fruit or a novel endoscopic technique? Open
The term subepithelial lesions encompasses a wide array of pathology of which numerous benign and malignant pathologies are grouped. A subset of these lesions are termed gastric mesenchymal tumours of which some have innate malignant poten…
View article: Sedation practices in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) survey
Sedation practices in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) survey Open
View article: Curriculum for diagnostic endoscopic ultrasound training in Europe: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Position Statement
Curriculum for diagnostic endoscopic ultrasound training in Europe: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Position Statement Open
Main Recommendations The European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) has recognized the need to formalize and enhance training in diagnostic endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). This manuscript represents the outcome of a formal Delphi p…
View article: Informed consent for endoscopic procedures: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Position Statement
Informed consent for endoscopic procedures: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Position Statement Open
Main statements All endoscopic procedures are invasive and carry risk. Accordingly, all endoscopists should involve the patient in the decision-making process about the most appropriate endoscopic procedure for that individual, in keeping …
View article: Curriculum for training in endoscopic mucosal resection in the colon: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Position Statement
Curriculum for training in endoscopic mucosal resection in the colon: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Position Statement Open
Main recommendations Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is the standard of care for the complete removal of large (≥ 10 mm) nonpedunculated colorectal polyps (LNPCPs). Increased detection of LNPCPs owing to screening colonoscopy, plus high…
View article: Curriculum for bariatric endoscopy and endoscopic treatment of the complications of bariatric surgery: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Position Statement
Curriculum for bariatric endoscopy and endoscopic treatment of the complications of bariatric surgery: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Position Statement Open
Main recommendations Obesity is a chronic, relapsing, degenerative, multifactorial disease that is associated with many co-morbidities. The global increasing burden of obesity has led to calls for an urgent need for additional treatment op…
View article: Editorial: Recent updates in advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy
Editorial: Recent updates in advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Med., 05 January 2023Sec. Gastroenterology Volume 9 - 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2022.1126846
View article: The importance of high-quality ‘big data’ in the application of artificial intelligence in inflammatory bowel disease
The importance of high-quality ‘big data’ in the application of artificial intelligence in inflammatory bowel disease Open
View article: Reducing the environmental footprint of gastrointestinal endoscopy: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) and European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Nurses and Associates (ESGENA) Position Statement
Reducing the environmental footprint of gastrointestinal endoscopy: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) and European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Nurses and Associates (ESGENA) Position Statement Open
Climate change and the destruction of ecosystems by human activities are among the greatest challenges of the 21st century and require urgent action. Health care activities significantly contribute to the emission of greenhouse gases and w…
View article: The Evolution of Device-Assisted Enteroscopy: From Sonde Enteroscopy to Motorized Spiral Enteroscopy
The Evolution of Device-Assisted Enteroscopy: From Sonde Enteroscopy to Motorized Spiral Enteroscopy Open
The introduction of capsule endoscopy in 2001 opened the last “black box” of the gastrointestinal tract enabling complete visualization of the small bowel. Since then, numerous new developments in the field of deep enteroscopy have emerged…
View article: ESGE and ESGENA Position Statement on gastrointestinal endoscopy and COVID-19: Updated guidance for the era of vaccines and viral variants
ESGE and ESGENA Position Statement on gastrointestinal endoscopy and COVID-19: Updated guidance for the era of vaccines and viral variants Open
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View article: Artificial intelligence and inflammatory bowel disease: practicalities and future prospects
Artificial intelligence and inflammatory bowel disease: practicalities and future prospects Open
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an emerging technology predicted to have significant applications in healthcare. This review highlights AI applications that impact the patient journey in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), from genomics to e…
View article: OTU-12 Validation of Edinburgh dysphagia score in a national evaluation of upper GI cancer 2ww pathway
OTU-12 Validation of Edinburgh dysphagia score in a national evaluation of upper GI cancer 2ww pathway Open
Introduction British Society of Gastroenterology has recommended to use the Edinburgh Dysphagia Score (EDS) (with a cut off ≥ 3.5) to risk stratify dysphagia referrals during the endoscopy COVID recovery phase. We have validated EDS perfor…
View article: HTU-5 National service evaluation of the two week wait upper GI cancer referral pathway
HTU-5 National service evaluation of the two week wait upper GI cancer referral pathway Open
Introduction British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) guidance on endoscopy during recovery from the COVID pandemic (April 2020) recommended that two week wait (2WW) referrals are triaged, with patients risk stratified for endoscopy or ot…
View article: Diagnostic conundrum: an elusive bleeding source in patient with recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding
Diagnostic conundrum: an elusive bleeding source in patient with recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding Open
Over a 6-month period, a 69-year-old woman presented with recurrent symptomatic anaemia, melaena and haematochezia. Extensive investigations were carried out, including CT of the abdomen and pelvis, oesophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy…
View article: Ivermectin for Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19 Infection: A Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, and Trial Sequential Analysis to Inform Clinical Guidelines
Ivermectin for Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19 Infection: A Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, and Trial Sequential Analysis to Inform Clinical Guidelines Open
Background: Repurposed medicines may have a role against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The antiparasitic ivermectin, with antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties, has now been tested in numerous clinical trials. Areas of uncertainty: We assesse…
View article: Correction: Diagnosis and management of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline
Correction: Diagnosis and management of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline Open
In the above-mentioned article, the name of Enrique Rodriguez de Santiago has been corrected. This was corrected in the online version on June 17, 2021.
View article: Diagnosis and management of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline
Diagnosis and management of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline Open
Main Recommendations 1 ESGE recommends that the initial assessment of patients presenting with acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding should include: a history of co-morbidities and medications that promote bleeding; hemodynamic parameters;…
View article: Ivermectin for Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19 Infection: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Ivermectin for Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19 Infection: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Background Re-purposed medicines may have role in combating the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The antiparasitic medicine ivermectin, which has anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties, has been tested in numerous clinical trials with promising resu…
View article: Ivermectin for prevention and treatment of COVID-19 infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Ivermectin for prevention and treatment of COVID-19 infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
BackgroundRe-purposed medicines may have role in combating the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The antiparasitic medicine ivermectin, which has anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties, has been tested in numerous clinical trials with promising resul…
View article: Challenges and opportunities of COVID-19 for gastroenterology and hepatology services
Challenges and opportunities of COVID-19 for gastroenterology and hepatology services Open
Career situation of first and presenting author Student for a master or a PhD. Introduction Palindromic rheumatism (PR) is characterised by recurrent, episodic attacks of articular inflammation, which resolve completely without residual jo…