Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Michigan Medicine gastroenterologist fired for alleged falsified data

Chung Owyang, MD, a former gastroenterology researcher at Ann Arbor-based Michigan Medicine, was fired for alleged falsified or fabricated data in multiple publications, MLive reported Jan. 24.

Austin Gastroenterology opens new Leander clinic

Austin Gastroenterology has opened a new clinic in Leander, Texas, according to a Jan. 23 report from the Community Impact.

FDA approves drug for treatment-resistant metastatic colorectal cancer

The FDA has approved the use of tucatinib — a drug engineered by biotech company Seagen — in tandem with trastuzumab as a second-line treatment for colorectal cancer that has not responded to other therapies.

5 gastroenterologists to know

Here are five physicians to know who specialize in gastroenterology:

Top 100 hospitals for gastrointestinal surgery by state, per Healthgrades

Healthgrades picked 100 hospitals for its “America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery” list, released Jan. 17.

Blue Eye submucosal injection agent cleared by FDA

The Blue Eye submucosal injection agent has received FDA clearance and is now available in the U.S.

University Gastroenterology taps Dr. Eric Newton as president

Rhode Island’s largest gastroenterology group, University Gastroenterology, has named Eric Newton, MD, as its next president, according to a Jan. 19 press release sent to Becker’s. 

Dr. Maria Abreu to join Oshi Health's medical advisory board

Oshi Health, a virtual digestive healthcare company, has named Maria Abreu, MD, future president of the American Gastroenterological Association, to its medical advisory board. 

5 gastroenterology ASCs to know

Here are five ASCs specializing in gastroenterology that were among Newsweek’s “America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2023” list: 

Top 100 hospitals for gastrointestinal care by state, per Healthgrades

Healthgrades picked 100 hospitals for its “America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care” list, released Jan. 17.