Will PPE Practices in Endoscopy Change Permanently After COVID-19?

Will endoscopists keep their new habits when it comes to personal protective equipment (PPE) once the COVID-19 ...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Uncovering the History of Medical Face Masks In the Time of COVID-19

Much attention has been given to the role of the surgical mask in helping control the COVID-19 pandemic.

APRIL 5, 2021

Farming Out Sterilization Can Work For Some Physician Practices

An increasing number of patients are seeking care at physician-based practices, which use many of the same ...

MARCH 17, 2021

Survey of Gastroenterologists Indicates Receptiveness to Single-Use Scopes

U.S. gastroenterologists surveyed by an endoscope manufacturer expressed interest in using single-use duodenoscopes ...

JANUARY 20, 2021

Novel Scope With Disposable Elevator Cap Might Be Answer To Infection Risk

A duodenoscope with a disposable elevator cap (DEC) performed well in a multicenter prospective study, bringing ...

JANUARY 15, 2021

Olympus Releases New Endoscope Reprocessor

Olympus launched the OER-Elite, its next-generation automated endoscope reprocessor, which is compatible with the ...

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Protect Yourself From Counterfeit PPE

As the need for personal protective equipment has remained at the forefront during the COVID-19 epidemic, there has ...

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The Scope: Harish Gagneja, MD, on the Mess in Texas

Harish Gagneja, MD, of Austin Gastroenterology, on how his practice has stayed open during the pandemic, which has ...

JULY 24, 2020

When a Cough Can Kill: How Hospital HVACs Fight COVID-19

At a hospital in Wuhan, China, a group of investigators swiped swabs over high-touch areas such as computer mice, ...

JULY 14, 2020