Endoscopic Examination (IMAGE) Johns Hopkins Medicine Caption Two health care providers conducting an endoscopic examination of the gastrointestinal tract. A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine recommends that upper and lower GI endoscopies should be performed on the same day when medically appropriate. Credit With permission from the Privolzhsky Research Medical University, Russia Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.