Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

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:

9 moves from GI Alliance in 7 months

Here are 9 moves from Southlake, Texas-based GI Alliance that Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 4:

Mayo Clinic algorithm may better predict colorectal cancer recurrence

Mayo Clinic researchers in Phoenix used artificial intelligence to create an algorithm to better predict colorectal cancer recurrence, according to a multinational study published in Gastroenterology.

The benefits, drawbacks of gastroenterologists joining large groups: 1 CEO’s perspective

Jerry Tillinger, CEO of U.S. Digestive Health in Exton, Pa., recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss what larger organizations have to offer gastroenterologists.

23 gastrointestinal drugs facing shortages

The drug market is not impervious to worldwide supply chain issues, and gastroenterologists are experiencing drug shortages like most other physicians this year.