Stool DNA Test vs Colonoscopy: Which Colon Cancer Screen is More Accurate? [2025] Introduction Colorectal cancer remains the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States, yet it ranks as the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. When looking at screening options
Gastroenterology
AI-Powered Endoscopy: Are We Ready to Trust the Machine?
AI-Powered Endoscopy: Are We Ready to Trust the Machine? Abstract The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy represents one of the most transformative technological advances in modern gastroenterology. Computer-aided detection (CADe) and computer-aided diagnosis (CADx) systems have demonstrated high levels of accuracy in identifying colorectal polyps, gastric cancers,
Bariatric Endoscopy in 2025: New Evidence Changes Everything We Knew
Bariatric Endoscopy in 2025: New Evidence Changes Everything We Knew Introduction Bariatric endoscopy has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades, evolving from a niche procedure into an established component of mainstream obesity management. In 1997, approximately 40,000 bariatric metabolic surgeries were performed
ESD Endoscopy: The Hidden Truth About Who Really Needs to Learn It [2025 Guide]
ESD Endoscopy: The Hidden Truth About Who Really Needs to Learn It [2025 Guide] Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) is one of the most technically demanding procedures in advanced endoscopy. It requires exceptional precision, advanced endoscopic dexterity, and careful judgment to achieve successful outcomes while minimizing
H Pylori New Treatment Breakthrough: When Antibiotics Stop Working
H Pylori New Treatment Breakthrough: When Antibiotics Stop Working Introduction Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection remains one of the most widespread and clinically significant bacterial infections worldwide. By 2015, an estimated 4.4 billion individuals were infected, with the highest prevalence observed in developing countries
IBD Microbiome Breakthrough: Latest Research Reveals Hidden Gut Patterns
The Rise of Capsule Endoscopy in the Era of AI Analysis
The Rise of Capsule Endoscopy in the Era of AI Analysis Abstract The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with capsule endoscopy represents a paradigmatic shift in gastrointestinal diagnostics. It addresses the fundamental limitations of manual video review while enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. This analytical
Why Doctors Are Rethinking Proton Pump Inhibitors in 2025
Why Doctors Are Rethinking Proton Pump Inhibitors in 2025 Introduction Proton Pump Inhibitors: Lifesaving or Overprescribed? This question has become increasingly relevant as studies reveal that between 25% and 70% of patients taking these drugs have no appropriate indication. Introduced in the 1980s,
How Diet and Exercises Prevent Dementia Through Gut-Brain Pathways
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation: From Gut Health to Cancer Treatment Success
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation: From Gut Health to Cancer Treatment Success Introduction Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has emerged as a novel and highly promising strategy in the field of cancer immunotherapy. Recent clinical studies have reported objective response rates of up to 65 percent among