'Green Endoscopy' Aims to Reduce Waste During Colonoscopy

GI endoscopy generates 85,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide waste annually. That waste stems from high case volumes, patient travel, the decontamination process, and single-use devices.
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source https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/green-endoscopy-aims-reduce-waste-during-colonoscopy-2024a10009jf?src=rss

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