Medical articles from Professor Owen Epstein

In his latest online article, Professor Owen Epstein gives us his insights into capsule endoscopy. He talks about what the procedure consists of, the potential limitations or contraindications, the pr...

Vagus nerve dysfunction occurs when the vagus nerve has been damaged due to a past infection or inflammation or when we experience a prolonged period of physical or mental stress. In our latest articl...

During the coronavirus crisis, some patients may still need to see their gastroenterologist for diagnosis of conditions such as Crohn's disease or even bowel cancer detection. Normally, such condition...

Have certain situations ever made you feel "sick to your stomach"? How often have you felt "butterflies" or decided to just "go with your gut"? These expressions exist for a reason; they reflect an im...

The wireless revolution has changed our lives in many ways: bowel screening tests included. Capsule endoscopies are an alternative method of conducted screening tests of the bowel (along with the res...

When it comes to diagnosing gastrointestinal conditions such as ulcerative colitis or diverticular disease, there are minimally invasive techniques that are used to make that diagnosis. Read more from...