Editor's Column

John C. Deutsch, M.D.

 

Video Clips, Images, and VHJOE

At VHJOE, we are committed to publishing interesting videoclips for our readers. Videos can be related to any aspect of gastroenterology, and include sources such as virtual colonoscopy (Video Clip 1), endoscopy (Video Clip 2), or capsule endoscopy (Video Clip 3). To that end, we have tried a variety of formats with the intent of having short download times and good resolution. We have experimented in breaking up clips into sections, in using Flash, QuickTime, and Windows Media. We try to test all of our videoclips in several formats and on several different computers. As new software is developed, we will continue to change our production so that even readers with telephone modems can enjoy the articles we publish. We encourage readers to use the different types of downloads and give us feedback if there seems to be a problem. Only with reader feedback can we make adjustments and continue our pursuit of high quality internet video.

Additionally, we encourage all of our readers to consider submitting articles with video files. The editorial staff can assist in the technical aspects of this process.

We are also interested in providing articles with as many images as required to highlight a topic. An example is this month's expert review on photodynamic therapy by Drew B. Schembre, MD in which 20 color images and tables accompany the article. We strive to include images that capture our viewers' attention as well as illustrate the principles discussed in the text.

As technology evolves, VHJOE will continue to evolve to bring our readers high quality images and videoclips.

Video Clip 1: Virtual colonoscopy.
Video Clip 2: Endoscopy.
Video Clip 3: Capsule endoscopy.


 




Editorial Board:
Manoop S. Bhutani, M.D.
Galveston, TX
William R. Brugge, M.D.
Boston, MA
Peter R. McNally, D.O.
Denver, CO
Iqbal S. Sandhu, M.D.
Salt Lake City, UT
Thomas J. Savides, M.D.
San Diego, CA

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