The current 24-hour driving ban after gastrointestinal endoscopic procedural sedation is an inconvenience that may deter some patients from complying with colonoscopy screenings and other exams. A Cleveland Clinic research project aims to assess endoscopy patients’ discharge readiness using a driving simulator to compare psychomotoric performance among recipients of propofol and nonpropofol sedation.
Touching Base with the ASGE’s Incoming President
Cleveland Clinic’s John Vargo, MD, MPH, an international expert in therapeutic endoscopy, shares his leadership plans for the endoscopy society and his take on the state of the specialty.
What Lessons (Including Cost Savings) We’re Learning from Standardizing Our Endoscopy Program
Standardizing endoscopy procedures enterprise-wide is helping Cleveland Clinic augment and ensure quality, while minimizing waste and lowering the cost of procedures. John Vargo, MD, MPH explains.
Gallstones: Watch and Wait, or Intervene?
Gallstones are common in the United States, affecting an estimated 1 in 7 adults. Fortunately, they are asymptomatic in up to 80% of cases, and current guidelines do not recommend cholecystectomy unless they cause symptoms.
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John Vargo, MD, MPH, Discusses His Plans for Standardizing Endoscopy Efforts
Endoscopy is being standardized throughout Cleveland Clinic to ensure every patient gets optimal care for the best value. Dr. Vargo explains how this is being done.
What You Don’t Want to Miss at WCOG at ACG2017
Highlights include new findings in the treatment of IBD, cirrhosis, lung transplantation and bariatric surgery for obesity.
6 Reasons to Look for Cleveland Clinic at DDW 2017
Cleveland Clinic physicians will make more than 60 presentations at this year’s meeting. Our GI chair highlights 6 you won’t want to miss.
7 Reasons to Look for Cleveland Clinic at DDW 2016
Cleveland Clinic physicians will make over 70 oral and poster presentations at this year’s meeting. Our GI chair highlights 7 of special importance.
Capnography Fails to Improve Hypoxemia Detection in Routine GI Procedures
In healthy patients undergoing EGD or colonoscopy with moderate sedation, capnography increases costs without adding safety benefit, first-of-its-kind study shows
6 Reasons to Check Out Cleveland Clinic at ACG 2015
This year’s American College of Gastroenterology annual conference will focus on key trends important to your GI practice. Find out what the hot topics are from physicians at Cleveland Clinic