Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Iterative Scopes taps Dr. Shrujal Baxi as chief medical officer

Iterative Scopes, a gastroenterology-focused software company, appointed Shrujal Baxi, MD, chief medical officer.

Gastro Health acquires Virginia practice

Gastro Health finalized its acquisition of Charlottesville (Va.) Gastroenterology Associates on Sept. 1.

Brigham and Women’s adds gastrointestinal robot

Boston-based Brigham and Women’s Hospital is adding EndoQuest’s surgical robot capable of providing minimally-invasive gastrointestinal surgery using trans-oral or trans-anal methods.

8 Gastro Health moves in 8 months

Here are eight moves from Gastro Health that Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 6:

August recap: Top 10 gastroenterology stories

Here are the most-read gastroenterology stories published by Becker’s in August:

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledges $5M to Bactolife to accelerate gut infection research

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has given a $5 million investment to global gut microbiome research company Bactolife to accelerate technology development. 

Biomerica hires new chief commercial officer ahead of IBS test launch

Bioamerica has hired Robert Carlson as its new chief commercial officer as it prepares to launch the new InFoods IBS test before the end of the year. 

10 gastroenterologists to know

Here are 10 physicians to know who specialize in gastroenterology:

Yale New Haven Health System launches digestive health facility

Yale New Haven Health System and New England Medical Group have opened a new digestive health facility in Westport, Conn., according to an Aug. 29 report from Westchester & Fairfield County Business Journals.  

8 gastroenterology updates

From a private equity investment to a new endoscopy center, here are eight gastroenterology industry updates Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 16: