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Image: Capsule delivery of Fecal Microbiota Transplant has similar effectiveness to transplant by colonoscopy (Photo courtesy of University of Minnesota)

Fecal Transplant by Capsule as Effective as Colonoscopy for CDI

Researchers have found that Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) using capsules containing freeze-dried microbes taken orally has similar safety and effectiveness to colonoscopic administration of liquid FMT for treating recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). More...
30 Sep 2022
Image: EG-740UT ultrasound endoscope combined with ARIETTA 850 provides outstanding ultrasound image quality (Photo courtesy of FUJIFILM)

Next-Gen Ultrasound Endoscope Enables Complex Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures

FUJIFILM Corporation (Tokyo, Japan) has developed a convex ultrasonic endoscope, the EG-740UT, for the upper gastrointestinal tract which combined with its ARIETTA 850 provides outstanding ultrasound image quality with advanced therapeutic capability. More...
29 Sep 2022
Image: Fecal transplantation completely cured over 90% of patients in a study (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

Fecal Transplantation an Effective Remedy for Life-Threatening Intestinal Infections

A new study has found that feces transplantation in the intestine is an effective cure – and far superior to today’s standard treatment – for the life-threatening Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) infection. More...
27 Sep 2022
Image: The EASEE minimally invasive brain pacemaker has received CE certification (Photo courtesy of Precisis GmbH)

World's First Minimally Invasive Brain Pacemaker Treats Epilepsy

A novel risk-minimized brain pacemaker offers a new technological therapy option for drug-refractory patients who generally have to wait an average of 22 years before they are offered further technical or surgical treatment options.. More...
26 Sep 2022
Image: The shock absorber device to prevent or delay knee replacement is under consideration by the FDA (Photo courtesy of Ohio State University)

Implantable Shock Absorber Can Prevent or Delay Knee Replacement in Osteoarthritis Patients

A new implantable device that works as a shock absorber may soon give those with progressing knee osteoarthritis a new option to reduce pain, improve functionality and delay the need for a total knee replacement. More...
23 Sep 2022
Image: Virtual reality reduced the need for sedation during hand surgery (Photo courtesy of XRHealth)

VR in the OR May Serve as Effective Adjunct to Anesthesia for Surgical Procedures

The results of a randomized controlled trial suggest that virtual reality immersion can minimize the need for sedatives during hand surgery without negatively impacting patient satisfaction.   More...
23 Sep 2022
Image: The SKOUT real-time, computer-aided, polyp detection device has received FDA 510(k) clearance (Photo courtesy of Iterative Scopes)

AI-Assisted Polyp Detection Device Could Be a True Game-Changer for Gastroenterology

A real-time computer-aided polyp detection device that uses advanced computer vision technology to recognize suspicious tissue and provide real-time feedback to gastroenterologists could be a true game-changer for the field of gastroenterology. More...
23 Sep 2022
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