GI Bleeding

Are your child’s stomachaches becoming a cause for concern? Or perhaps you've noticed unusual changes in their stool? As a pediatric gastroenterologist, I understand the worry that accompanies any sign of gastrointestinal distress in children. Today, let's delve into the intricate world of pediatric GI...

Female pioneers, Duke University gastroenterologist Deborah Fisher, MD, and engineering professor Sonia Grego, PhD, have invented Smart Toilets enabled with artificial intelligence that can analyze stool samples for signs of bleeding, infections, and chronic inflammation. The technology can be retrofitted within the pipes of an existing...

The most common gastrointestinal procedures in children are an upper and lower endoscopy. What is an Upper Endoscopy? An upper endoscopy is also known as an esophagogastroduodenoscopy or EGD. An EGD visualizes the lining of the esophagus (food pipe), stomach and upper small intestine (duodenum). An upper...