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ESGE statement on COVID-19 Vaccinations and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit Personnel
The recent approval of the COVID-19 vaccines marks a milestone in the fight against the novel Corona virus (SARS-CoV-2). Currently, both mRNA- (BNT162b2, mRNA-1273) and vector-based vaccines (AZD1222) have received approval by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the European Commission (EC, EMA). Large-scale vaccination programmes are being rolled out world-wide and…
Read MoreESGE QIC Position Statement
Overcoming the barriers to dissemination and implementation of quality measures for gastrointestinal endoscopy: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) and United European Gastroenterology (UEG) position statement R. Bisschops, M.D. Rutter, M. Areia, et al. European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) with support of United European Gastroenterology (UEG) have developed performance measures to assess quality in…
Read MoreHappy new year! A few words from our President…
On behalf of the ESGE Governing Board, please allow me to wish you and your families a very happy, healthy, and prosperous 2021. I also wish to take this opportunity to look back on our many activities in 2020, and to share our perspectives for the upcoming year. One year ago, we announced the launch…
Read MoreAssess quality in your endoscopy unit with ESGE Quality check APP
Start measuring quality in your endoscopy unit, according to the ESGE Quality Improvement Committee’s recommendation. Find out more and request an access to the Quality check APP.
Read MoreEndoscopic management of enteral tubes – Part 1. ESGE Guideline
Endoscopic management of enteral tubes in adult patients – Part 1: Definitions and indications. European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline M. Arvanitakis, P. Gkolfakis, E.J. Despott, et al. This is Part 1 of a two-part Guideline from the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) that will address all major issues concerning enteral tube management.…
Read MoreSubmit your grant proposal to the ESGE Research Champions Den
ESGE research grants support innovative, original research in gastroenterology. In 2021, the research grants will evolve into the ESGE Research Champions Den, which is an annual competition for research funding taking place at the ESGE Days. Potential contenders submit their research idea online. The ESGE research committee reviews the applications and attributes a score to…
Read MoreUpdate on ESGE/ESGAR guideline – Imaging alternatives to colonoscopy
Imaging alternatives to colonoscopy: CT colonography and colon capsule. European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) and European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (ESGAR) Guideline – Update 2020 Spada C., Hassan C., Bellini D., et al. This is an update of the 2014–15 Guideline of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) and the European…
Read MoreApplication for ESGE Research Endorsement – be ready for the second round!
ESGE is happy to announce the launch of the ESGE Research Endorsement. One of the main objectives of ESGE is to promote good quality research in the field of GI endoscopy. In addition to the financial research grants, ESGE offers endorsement to other research projects without ESGE funding. ESGE endorsement may enhance the chances of…
Read MoreDo not miss the launch of the ESGE Quality check APP
Start measuring quality in your endoscopic unit. Find out more and request an access to the Quality check APP Learn more
Read MoreCurriculum for optical diagnosis training is online
Curriculum for optical diagnosis training in Europe: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Position Statement Dekker E., Houwen B.S.L., Puig I., et al. This ESGE position statement comprehensively addresses, for the first time in Europe, a clear framework for the provision of training in optical diagnosis during endoscopy. It encompasses the skills required prior to…
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