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News

A Push to Prevent Colorectal Cancer - Recognizing patients' dislike of colonoscopies, more health systems are offering a simpler option

A colonoscopy is widely recommended once adults reach age 50, yet more than a third of Americans who have passed that milestone haven't had the procedure. Not surprisingly, people find it invasive, unpleasant and inconvenient, studies show. (Read the full WSJ post)

Do you suffer from bleeding or uncomfortable hemorrhoids?

If so, NYGA can help. We now perform a highly effective non-surgical method for the removal of hemorrhoids. Call our office to schedule a no-obligation consultation. Most insurance plans are accepted.

Major study in the New England Journal of Medicine shows colonoscopy reduces risk of dying from colorectal cancer by more than half. Read The New York Times’ coverage here.

Pressure to Increase Colonoscopy Volume Could Affect Procedure Quality (Dr. Cohen quoted). Read Article Here.

Announcements

We now offer Saturday appointments for endoscopic procedures! Contact Us

Now Open - Yorkville Endoscopy

New York Gastroenterology Associates would like to announce the opening of Yorkville Endoscopy. Yorkville Endoscopy is a state of the art ambulatory endoscopy center offering our patients unparalleled care. We will now be performing endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopy and upper endoscopy at Yorkville Endoscopy. We are pleased that are patients will benefit from the warm caring staff, newest endoscopic equipment, and enhanced safety provided by Yorkville Endoscopy. We are pleased to offer this service to our patients, as we believe it represents a significant step forward in improving patient care and safety.

Capsule Study of the COLON

Examination of the colon using a newly developed capsule camera is being studied by the doctors at NYGA. If you are interested in learning more about this technology, please contact Nicole at 212-996-1105.

New Series of Articles directly from the physicians of New York Gastroenterology Associates

We are happy to announce a new series of articles that focus on improving and maintaining gastrointestinal health. Beginning this month, a new article will be posted each month focusing on a current topic in gastroenterology. These essays will be written by the physicians of New York Gastroenterology Associates. Several topics that are planned for the future include ‘The Role of Diet in Irritable Bowel Syndrome,’ ‘Recent Advances in the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease,’ ‘Harmful Effects of Medication on the Gut,’ and ‘Gastroesophageal Reflux: Treatment beyond Acid Suppression.’ We hope that you find these brief articles informative. We also encourage readers to send us your feedback and suggestions for future articles.

Articles

Is production pressure jeopardizing the quality of colonoscopy?
A survey of U.S. endoscopists’ practices and perceptions

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A morphologic analysis of sessile serrated polyps observed during routine colonoscopy

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Can computer-aided personalized sedation bridge troubled waters?

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Split dosing of bowel preparations for colonoscopy: an analysis of its efficacy, safety, and tolerability

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Sedation in digestive endoscopy: the Athens international position statements

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Events