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However, these symptoms are not specific to IBD, but can also be caused, for example, by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Therefore, examination of the patients is necessary for differential diagnosis. The gold standard in the diagnosis of IBD is gastrointestinal endoscopy with additional biopsy. However, this is an invasive and also cost-intensive examination. ...
The first-of-its-kind system allows complete, real-time visualization of the stomach utilizing a pill-sized capsule containing a camera and is remote-controlled by the physician using proprietary magnetic technologies. Traditional capsule endoscope is propelled by natural motility of the digestive tract while the stomach is also affected by gravity, limiting complete ...