Medical Endoscopy Articles
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Medical Fiber Optics Market to Grow at Stable CAGR of 6.5% from 2023 to 2032
The global Medical Fiber Optics market size was estimated to be US$ 4.83 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% between 2023 to 2032. Recently, a report from insightSLICE on the global Medical Fiber Optics market has been published on their website. The mentioned market's current state and forecast from 2023 to 2032 are both included in this study. To seek the data, both ...
By insightSLICE
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Endoscopic Video Analysis - Case study
The challenge An innovative start-up initiative in the endoscopy space wanted to quickly prove out a range of AI benefits for video analysis application Our approach The RSIP Vision R&D team, in close collaboration with in-house and client medical experts, developed a multi-functional proof of concept We quickly & efficiently built key capabilities including pathology ...
By RSIP Vision
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Adenocarcinomas and Their Often Misleading Symptoms When Dyspepsia Is an Indication of Cancer - Case Study
Medical History Jane is a 40-year-old, married mother of two teenage boys. She teaches at the local elementary school and has been in good health for most of her life. She has no surgical history. Her most severe ailment up to this point has been the flu at age 27. Her students are first-graders; they are often difficult to control. She also experiences the normal stresses of raising ...
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Transitioning to a single-use mindset, getting ahead of the curve
If single use devices are inevitable, the next step after “why” needs to be an understanding of “how” medtech companies and device makers can get on the right side of the movement. The move towards single use scopes and other medical devices had its start long before Covid-19, but the pandemic has accelerated this trend across the medical technology field. An emphasis ...
By Noah Medical
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VLB for Surveillance - Case Study
Patient History This patient was a 69 year old man with long segment (Prague Criteria C10M10) Barrett's Esophagus (BE) with high grade dysplasia (HCD). Initial endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) specimens were negative for dysplasia. For this procedure, a surveillance endoscopy was performed to localize abnormalities using the NvisionVLE Imaging ...
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VLE for Post-Treatment Assessment - Case Study
Patient History This patient was originally referred with nodular esophageal disease that was endoscopically visible at the Castro-Esophageal Junction (CEJ). The area was treated using combination Cryotherapy and Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMRJ. (Figures 1-3) Pathology of the EMR sample was positive for Adenocarcinoma (Figure 4) A subsequent surveillance ECD showed the previous EMR site, a ...
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VLE for Pre-Treatment Planning - Case Study
Patient History A 68 year old male being treated for short segment (1cm) Barrett's Esophagus (BE). During a prior exam, combination therapy for recurring non-dysplastic BE by Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) and Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) was conducted. The intent for this procedure was to assess the treatment area, in part, using the NvisionVLE Imaging System, and to ablate any recurrence ...
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VLE for Identification of Subsquamous Disease - Case Study
Patient History This patient was a 68 year old man referred with short segment Barrett's Esophagus (BE) with intramucosal carcinoma (IMC). At the referring center, previous resection of nodularity revealed Tla adenocarcinoma with negative margins. Subsequent surveillance biopsies yielded IMC, and triggered referral. For the procedures described here, standard endoscopy with the addition of ...
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Transvaginal Hybrid Notes Cholecystectomy: Current Techniques and Advantages
Abstract Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has proven to be a safe and effective procedure, with low rates of com- plications and mortality since its introduction in the late 1980s. However, surgeons have been working to develop alternatives to this technique to improve clinical outcomes and the level of patient satisfaction. Natural orifice trans- luminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is one such ...
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Laparoscopic Fundoplication with the FreeHold Trio Retractor - Case Study
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a highly prevalent disease. It affects about two thirds of adults in the U.S. at some point in their lives and accounts for greater than 4 million physician visits every yearl?. The so-called typical symptoms of GERD consist of heartburn, regurgitation and dysphagia. Cough, wheezing, hoarseness or chest pain may be present and are termed atypical ...
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Common Mistakes in Measuring Medical Optics and How to Avoid Them
Optics and medical devices have a long history and partnership. Since the invention of the microscope in the late 1500s to mid-1600s, the interest and desire to “see” into the human body to diagnose illness and subsequently repair it has only intensified. Optics in modern medical devices fall into two categories: those used for diagnosis of illness, and those which are therapeutic or ...
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Surgery for Carpal Tunnel
Considering Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a painful or numbing condition that affects the hands and fingers. It’s caused by pressure on one main nerves of the hand, the median nerve. The nerve passes through a narrow passageway in the wrist called the “carpal tunnel” (hence the name of the disorder). The pressure causes the nerve to ...
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CoapTech and Fidmi Medical to collaborate on groundbreaking g-tube systems
CoapTech and Fidmi Medical, Ltd. announced that they will be collaborating on bringing to market a set of next-generation products for the initial placement and long-term maintenance of gastrostomy tubes (G-tubes). The collaboration between CoapTech and Fidmi will focus on integrating the company’s two technologies and expanding their collective market opportunities. Gastrostomy tubes, ...
By CoapTech
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Are Your Hands Going Numb?
The following are the 7 most common reasons why your hands might be going numb. There could be a rarer reason (also listed below) for this problem, but you should look into the most common ones first. About Your Numbness In order to better understand what's causing your numb hands it's necessary to consider these 3 questions: Do you have numb hands all of the time or just ...
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Molecular Fluorescence Endoscopy of (PRE)Malignant Esophageal Lesions (NL) - Case study
Title: A randomised pilot intervention study for the esophageal lesion detection using c-Met targeted fluorsecence endoscopy. Objective: The primary objective of this randomized pilot intervention study is to determine the sensitivity of the fluorescent tracer EMI-137 in identifying (pre)malignant esophageal lesions during surveillance endoscopy. Status: Study completed Results: See published ...
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West Hertfordshire IBD technology study - Case Study
Observational study with retrospective and prospective data collection, for total of 24 months. This is an IBD technology study investigating quantitative metrics for endoscopy, histology and radiology for improved diagnosis and assessment of ...
By Perspectum
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Researchers highlight the impact of COVID 19 pandemic on patients with cancer
New collaborative research from Queen’s University Belfast, the University of Split, Croatia and King’s College London has shown that the response to the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is significantly affecting the treatment and care of patients with cancer. The research, recently published in the European Journal of Cancer, highlights how the repurposing of ...
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Rani developing technology for oral delivery of injectable biologics
(NASDAQ:RANI) is developing a disruptive technology to solve the problem of converting biologic injectable drugs, including antibodies, peptides and proteins, into oral therapies with its RaniPill that bypasses destruction in the stomach to deliver its payload to the vascular intestinal wall in the GI tract. “This is not a new idea, although previous attempts were based on chemistry and ...
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Most common behaviors eliminated by dog training in North Texas
Dogs are a part of our families and we love to have them around. Certain behaviors are often endearing, but it’s not uncommon for others to be maddening. It can be frustrating and difficult to train certain behaviors out of your dog if you’re not familiar with the process. With help from dog training in North Texas by Black Creek K-9 Pipeline Leak Detection, your dog will learn how ...
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What tools are available for management of Lower Anterior Resection Syndrome - LARS
To address the lack of a standardized approach for the management of LARS, a bowel management program, called BOREAL, was developed and evaluated in this study, aiming to highlight the acceptability, feasibility and effectiveness of timely assessment and treatment of LARS. Low anterior resection is a common after sphincter-preserving, rectal cancer surgery and can contribute to long-term bowel ...
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