A randomized clinical trial of mesalazine suppository: the usefulness and problems of central review of evaluations of colonic mucosal findings

A double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial was performed for 4weeks, which involved continuous administration of a 1-g mesalazine suppos...

Evaluation of formal feedback on endoscopic competence among trainees: the EFFECT trial

The study aimed to characterize the impact of feedback on colonoscopy performance among gastroenterology (GI) trainees. After feedback, caecal intubat...

Algorithm-based management of patients with gastrointestinal symptoms in patients after pelvic radiation treatment (ORBIT): a randomised controlled trial

Chronic gastrointestinal symptoms after pelvic radiotherapy are common and affect patients' quality of life. Nurse-led algorithm-based treatment was f...

A prospective, randomized assessment of a spatial orientation device in natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery

The Queen's NOTES group has devised a novel method of orientation by using a magnetic device that passes within an endoscope channel allowing for 3-di...

An inter-observer agreement study of autofluorescence endoscopy in Barrett's esophagus among expert and non-expert endoscopists

Autofluorescence imaging (AFI) is associated with significant false-positive results during Barrett's surveillance. The aim of this study was to asses...

Learners favour high resolution oesophageal manometry with better diagnostic accuracy over conventional line tracings

High-resolution manometry (HRM) provides a colorful representation of oesophageal motility. Novice and intermediate learners were tested to compare HR...