Endoscopy is typically considered a “minimally invasive” procedure. Before endoscopic procedures existed, surgery was often necessary to access the inside of the body. Endoscopic procedures can also be done without the general anesthesia often necessary for surgery, and therefore may carry less risk. This article discusses what an endoscopy is, why you may need one, how it is done, and different types of endoscopy procedures. What is an Endoscopy? An endoscope is a flexible tube with a lighted camera attached....

The symptoms of chronic GI bleeding depend on where in the digestive tract the bleeding is occurring. Chronic bleeding in the GI tract may not be easily detected as acute GI tract bleeding because the signs of it are less obvious. It is important that you seek medical attention whenever you either see signs of GI bleeding, or show the symptoms of a GI bleed. Chronic gastrointestinal bleeding can cause anemia in the patient....

U.S. commander of Central Command (Centcom), Marine General Frank McKenzie, called the chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Gen. Joseph Aoun and expressed “U.S. willingness to continue to work with the LAF to help provide aid and assistance to meet the needs of the Lebanese people during this terrible tragedy.” If Lebanon were a normal country, McKenzie’s statement would make sense. But it isn’t. And as the circumstances surrounding the destruction last Tuesday of the port in Beirut—and much of the surrounding 10 miles of the city—demonstrate, Lebanon is not really a country at all....

Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue gave the team a couple days off and James took the opportunity to work out in Miami. David Alexander, one of James’ trainers, posted a video of James and former Heat teammate Dwyane Wade on Twitter. MORE: LeBron’s receding hairline, with photo evidence After Thursday’s practice in Cleveland he explained his trip to reporters. “What do I go there for? Go there ‘cause I want to,” James said ( via ESPN....

Facing the New Orleans Pelicans in a preseason game, the Miami Heat duo provided one of their best plays to date. James started the break and threaded the needle on a bounce pass to find Wade, who returned a bounce pass that led to a James dunk. But this description doesn't do the play justice. Check out some of the best preseason ball you'll ever see below: 

Shortly after James made his decision, rumors swirled that James could return to No. 32, a number he wore while at St. Vincent St. Mary’s in high school during his freshman year, and again in the McDonald’s All-American game. But on Friday, an Instagram post from James seemed to scrap that notion. So will it be 6, as he wore with Team USA and the Heat, or 23, as he did for years at SVSM and with the Cavs to begin his career?...

As a nod to the recording artists heading on stage, both LeBron James and Kyrie Irving got Grammy-themed editions of their current signature shoes. MORE: Harry The Hawk dances | Hornets sing ‘Piano Man’ To be fair, these are pretty dope. The LeBron 12 has sort of been a dud, and this gold colorway might be the best one yet save for the black/pink/orange “Data”. The Kyrie 1 hasn’t needed any help, as it has had strong launch colorways to go with the best design for a first signature shoe of all time....

All-Star forward LeBron James, frustrated with a turnover in the third quarter, walked off the court and sat down on the bench in the middle of play. Because he left the Cavaliers with just four players on the court, referees assessed a technical foul per NBA rules. MORE: Breaking down the NBA’s top rookies | Warriors taking aim at NBA history James apologized to his teammates after the game, saying he “blew a gasket....

Green shook his head. “They’re going to battle, they’re going to compete, and they’re super talented,” Green said. “So you can’t come out saying, oh, we beat them six in a row, we’re good. Absolutely not. As soon as you do that and let your guard down, it’s a wrap. We know that.” MORE: Must-see photos from the 2016 NBA Finals At the very least, after the Warriors stretched that run to seven straight wins by leveling a blowout in Game 2 on Sunday night, 110-77, Golden State has established some level of control over the Cavs’ best weapon, star forward LeBron James....

ESPN reported earlier this week the 34-year-old star’s trust in the “organization has been damaged — maybe irrevocably.” James, however, denied the report on his Instagram story Wednesday. James was working out and watching ESPN’s “First Take” in the video. “That. Is. Not. True,” James said. “It’s not true at all. I’m actually at the Lakers facility right now.” Magic Johnson shockingly stepped down from his position as the Lakers president of basketball operations before the team’s final game of the season at an impromptu press conference....

For only the second time in his NBA career, James started a game without his token headband against the Mavericks on March 10, 2015. While many wondered if it would be a one-off occasion, the Cavaliers’ star has since gone headband-less, leaving the world to bask in his hairline for all its glory. MORE: Photo timeline of LeBron’s receding hairline | LeBron hits crazy full-court shot | Classic LeBron photos...

Around that time, West was approached by Al Silverman, a small man wearing glasses. Silverman was the editor of Sport magazine, and he informed West that he’d been chosen MVP of the Finals and would win a Dodge Charger. West was disconsolate at the loss, but he was no fool — he accepted the free car. LEBRON: ‘I feel confident because I’m the best player in the world’ | His greatest Finals games...

The veteran has started organizing a minicamp for his team in Las Vegas before the Lakers’ training camp officially starts at the end of September, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, who cited unidentified sources. The initiative is intended to help the players become more comfortable with each other after the Lakers added eight new players during the offseason. “It’s meant to galvanize and bond this Lakers unit right before the start of the real training camp that begins in Los Angeles in September,” Charania reported....

James suffered a broken nose last week when Oklahoma City's Serge Ibaka hit him in the face while attempting to block a dunk . GALLERY: NBA players who have worn masks LeBron finished with an emphatic slam, but fell to the court, where blood began to leak from his nose. After sitting out the Heat's Sunday game against the Bulls , James wore the mask during practice , and returned to the lineup on Thursday against the New York Knicks....

Valanciunas tried to help James from the ground, but he was quickly rebuffed. When the Raptors center reached out, James reacted with a swift swing of his elbow to break free of Valanciunas. MORE: LeBron’s defensive lapse | Another Westbrook triple-double | Garnett: Nuggets quit on Brian Shaw When Valanciunas threw James to the floor, the crowd cheered, according to Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon Journal. And when James responded with an elbow, those cheers grew louder....

James told reporters on Wednesday he’s wiling to do whatever it takes to keep the team going in a positive direction, even if that means coming off the bench. MORE: NBA trade deadline | Pro sports leagues ‘planning for new gambling reality’ | Howard out at least a month “It’s all about the team and for me being the leader of the team, it doesn’t matter. Whatever this team needs in order for us to win, I’ll come off the bench....

Curry has been terrific throughout the playoffs, as he has been throughout the entire season. He broke Reggie Miller’s playoff record for most 3-pointers made, and that was before he made it to the Finals. So how do you slow him down? Let’s ask James. MORE: LeBron’s greatest Finals moments | Curry’s family keeps him humble | Finals predictions James has a point. Both he and Curry have been nearly unstoppable in this year’s playoffs....

Alas, the 43-year-old English golfer/soccer fan will have to settle for starting his second round of the U.S. Open one stroke off the lead. Westwood finished second at the Masters and, thus far at Oakmont, has picked up where he left off. MORE: U.S. Open live scoreboard Two birdies on Friday morning — he had four holes left after Friday’s rainy disaster — have him at minus-3, one back of Kevin Landry....

When Congress legislates, the law of unintended consequences is often the result. Today the blowback from a law passed a year ago is punishing the U.S. defense industry, critics say. And it’s happening at the worst moment, when defense firms are getting hammered by Wall Street for poor earnings. U.S. companies have long complained of reams of red tape from cold-war-era export-licensing laws. But their problems grew acute after a 1998 scandal....

In it’s July report titled “Immigrants and America’s Comeback from the COVID-19 crisis,” an expansive look at the role immigrants have played and can play as the U.S. looks to recover from the impacts of the pandemic, the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) said “restoring legal immigration” to the levels the U.S. saw before Trump came into power could help America bounce back. “Restoring legal immigration to the level prior to when Trump administration policies reduced it will help America’s comeback from COVID-19 and enhance U....