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Ergonomics, the proper positioning that aligns with the natural movements of the body, significantly impacts gastroenterologists and their trainees in delivering quality care to their patients and contributes to possible …
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Cathy Easley has been an endoscopy technician for over 30 years. She loves her job but not the pain and injuries that have taken their toll on her over her …
Read Storyby ColoWrap, on June 05, 2024
Gastroenterologists and their staff face the physical toll of colonoscopy procedures each day, and now they are acutely feeling the strain of a nationwide endoscopy personnel shortage. Now more than …
Read Storyby ColoWrap, on May 15, 2024
In a recent large population-based study published in the peer-reviewed Gastroenterology journal, researchers found that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) medications—such as Ozempic and Wegovy that are integrally transforming medications …
Read Storyby ColoWrap, on April 23, 2024
Northfield Hospital, a venerable healthcare institution with over a century of service, stands as a beacon of integrated healthcare. Nestled within its serene, state-of-the-art premises lies a 37-bed facility offering …
Read Storyby ColoWrap, on December 20, 2023
‘Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the house Not a WOW was working, not even a mouse. The scopes were hung by the bedside with care, In hopes …
Read Storyby ColoWrap, on August 09, 2023
With the recent Hollywood Strike potentially causing a staggering $3 billion in economic fallout, the impact of employee discontentment across industries, particularly healthcare, cannot be ignored. Whether it's creative writers …
Read Storyby Dr. Nimi Jayachandran, on September 27, 2021
Colonoscopies are one of the most effective tools for screening and diagnosing a number of colon and gut-related conditions. In the United States, doctors advise individuals aged 45 and over …
Read Storyby Larissa Biggers, on November 08, 2019
Anyone in involved in colonoscopy knows that applying abdominal pressure is risky business. But just how dangerous is it? An ergonomics expert weighs in …
Read Storyby Larissa Biggers, on October 25, 2019
For those not familiar with the Joint Commission, it is a not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies over 22,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the U.S. Accreditation and certification are …
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