An Approach to Iron-Deficiency Anemia by Imran Rasul, Gabor P Kandel

“…Over the past decade, a number of prospective studies have been completed that examined the yield of endoscopy in the investigation of iron-deficiency anemia. …”
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Patterns of Use of Flexible Sigmidoscopy, Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy: A Population-Based Study in a Canadian Province by Robert J Hilsden

“…The present study examined patterns of use of GI endoscopy in a Canadian province, Alberta, with universal health care insurance.…”
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Coccidioidomycosis Masquerading as Eosinophilic Ascites by Kourosh Alavi, Pradeep R. Atla, Tahmina Haq, Muhammad Y. Sheikh

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Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Producing Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein by Reiko Yamada, Kyosuke Tanaka, Hiroyuki Inoue, Takashi Sakuno, Tetsuro Harada, Naohiko Yoshizawa, Hiroshi Miura, Toshihumi Takeuchi, Misaki Nakamura, Masaki Katsurahara, Yasuhiko Hamada, Noriyuki Horiki, Yoshiyuki Takei

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Advances in Therapeutic Cholangioscopy by Tomazo Antonio Prince Franzini, Renata Nobre Moura, Eduardo Guimarães Hourneaux de Moura

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Nonsurgical Management of an Impacted Mechanical Lithotriptor with Fractured Traction Wires: Endoscopic Intracorporeal Electrohydraulic Shock Wave Lithotripsy Followed by Extra-End... by Tan Attila, Gary R May, Paul Kortan

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Intricating connections: the role of ferroptosis in systemic lupus erythematosus by Guowang Zhao, Xinghai Li, Ying Zhang, Ying Zhang, Xingzi Wang, Li Deng, Juan Xu, Shumei Jin, Zan Zuo, Zan Zuo, Linting Xun, Linting Xun, Mei Luo, Mei Luo, Fan Yang, Jialong Qi, Jialong Qi, Jialong Qi, Jialong Qi, Ping Fu

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Pilot Validation Study: Canadian Global Rating Scale for Colonoscopy Services by Stéphanie Carpentier, Nour Sharara, Alan N. Barkun, Sara El Ouali, Myriam Martel, Maida J. Sewitch

“…Prospective data collection at three Canadian endoscopy units assessed GRS-C validity, reliability, and responsiveness to change according to responses provided by physicians, endoscopy nurses, and administrative personnel. …”
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Association of Serum Adiponectin, Leptin, and Resistin Concentrations with the Severity of Liver Dysfunction and the Disease Complications in Alcoholic Liver Disease by Beata Kasztelan-Szczerbinska, Agata Surdacka, Maria Slomka, Jacek Rolinski, Krzysztof Celinski, Agata Smolen, Mariusz Szczerbinski

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Mast cells: key players in digestive system tumors and their interactions with immune cells by Feihong Shu, Jie Yu, Youjia Liu, Fang Wang, Guoyou Gou, Min Wen, Chen Luo, Xianmin Lu, Yanxia Hu, Qian Du, Jingyu Xu, Rui Xie

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Colonoscopy ‘My Way’: Preparation, Anticoagulants, Antibiotics and Sedation by Jerome D Waye

“…As for antibiotic prophylaxis, most endoscopy units do not have a standardized approach, although there are good guidelines that, if followed, should decrease the risk of infective endocarditis. …”
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Tissue Staining (Chromoscopy) of the Gastrointestinal Tract by M Brian Fennerty

“…Tissue staining, or chomoscopy, is used as an adjunctive technique during gastrointestinal endoscopy. Chemical agents are applied to the gastrointestinal mucosal surface to identify specific epithelia or to enhance the mucosal surface characteristics of the gastrointestinal epithelium. …”
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Blood pressure, gallstones, and age at first cholecystectomy in U.S. adults: a cross-sectional study by Yue Zhang, Ruifeng Duan, Xin Chen, Lijuan Wei

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Magnifying Chromoendoscopy with Flexible Spectral Imaging Color Enhancement, Indigo Carmine, and Crystal Violet in Predicting the Histopathology of Colorectal Polyps: Diagnostic Va... by Nguyen Binh Pham, Khanh Truong Vu, Nam Hoai Nguyen, Ha Thi-Ngoc Doan, Thanh Trung Tran

“…Physicians should base on their facility and capability to determine an appropriate endoscopy technique.…”
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Duodenal Villous Atrophy in a TTG-Negative Patient Taking Olmesartan: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Tasha Kulai, Thomas Arnason, Donald MacIntosh, John Igoe

“…The patient’s diarrhea improved upon discontinuation of olmesartan and he returned to his previous weight. Repeat endoscopy four months later demonstrated complete resolution of inflammatory change with normal villous architecture. …”
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Diagnosis and Management of Barrett’s Esophagus: A Retrospective Study Comparing the Endoscopic Assessment of Early Esophageal Lesions in the Community versus a Specialized Center... by Erin Rayner-Hartley, Oliver Takach, Cherry Galorport, Robert A. Enns

“…Subjects were patients who were referred for BE and dysplasia and subsequently reevaluated by endoscopy. The pathology and endoscopy reports from the community and our center were reviewed. …”
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Esophageal Plasmacytoma Diagnosed in a Patient Presenting with Cardiac Symptoms: A Novel Case by Cheryl Rimmer, Anup Hazra, Vito M. Gulli, Richard Siderits, Mark Castaldi, Zafar Zamir

“…A cardiovascular workup was negative, and an endoscopy was subsequently performed. The endoscopy findings showed evidence of Grade IV esophagitis with ulcerations extending from 25 cm to 32 cm. …”
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Impact of Chronic Statins Use on the Development of Esophagitis in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease by Tawfik Khoury, Amir Mari, Hana Amara, Mohamed Jabaren, Abdulla Watad, Wiliam Nseir, Wisam Sbeit, Mahmud Mahamid

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Predicting Outcomes in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Using scRNA‐Seq and Bulk RNA‐Seq: A Model Development and Validation Study by Jiaqi Zhang, Shunzhe Song, Yuqing Li, Aixia Gong

“…ABSTRACT Background Altered glucose metabolism is a critical characteristic from the beginning stage of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), and the phenomenon is presented as a pink‐color sign under endoscopy after iodine staining. Therefore, calculating the metabolic score based on the glucose metabolic gene sets may bring some novel insights, enabling the prediction of prognosis and the identification of treatment choices for ESCC. …”
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The Efficacy and Safety of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Celiac Plexus Neurolysis for Treatment of Pain in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer by Anna Wiechowska-Kozłowska, Klaudiusz Boer, Maciej Wójcicki, Piotr Milkiewicz

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