Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

One GI onboards Iterative Scopes’ recruitment technology

Gastroenterology-focused software company Iterative Scopes is bringing its AI Recruitment technology to One GI.

Endoscopy device company inks deal to sell products to 1,200+ VA facilities

UroViu, a single-use endoscopy platform developer, has signed a contract with Fidelis Sustainability Distribution, a veteran-owned medical technology company that partners with the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency’s Medical Equipment electronic catalog.&n…

AGA: Controversial colonoscopy study findings not necessarily applicable to U.S.

The American Gastroenterological Association has released a statement regarding the controversial study in The New England Journal of Medicine saying its conclusions are not necessarily applicable to colorectal cancer screening in the U.S.

Flagship Healthcare Properties acquires Gastroenterology of Southern Indiana building

Healthcare real estate firm Flagship Healthcare Properties has acquired the Gastroenterology of Southern Indiana medical building in New Albany, the largest gastroenterology health center in the region, the News and Tribune reported Oct. 11. 

More than half of young gastroenterologists have student debt

More than half of gastroenterologists under 40 have student debt, according to Medscape’s “Young Physician Compensation Report 2022.”

Abivax enrolls first patient in phase 3 ulcerative colitis drug trial

Biotechnology company Abivax has enrolled its first patient in a phase 3 trial of Obefazimod, a treatment for severe ulcerative colitis, according to an Oct. 11 press release sent to Becker’s. 

3 major GI deals in 20 days

Here are three of the most recent deals from gastroenterology megagroups that occurred in the span of 20 days:

5 gastroenterologists to know

Here are five physicians to know who specialize in gastroenterology:

New study sees lower-than-expected risk reduction from colonoscopies

A study in The New England Journal of Medicine found the risk reduction for those who were invited to receive a colonoscopy screening compared those who did not to be just 18 percent — but those who actually underwent the procedure saw larger reduction…

7 gastroenterology tech innovations

Several medical institutions are implementing Medtronic’s artificial intelligence-assisted polyp detection device, GI Genius.