Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

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.

Gastroenterologist suing Mount Sinai for allegedly refusing to leave building he plans to convert to ASC 

Gastroenterologist Shawn Khodadadian, MD, owner of a three-story building housing Mount Sinai’s Heart Institute in New York City, is suing the health system for $596,000 in alleged unpaid rent, Commercial Observer reported Oct. 4. 

Medtronic to install 115 endoscopy modules at Veterans Affairs medical facilities

Healthcare technology company Medtronic will install 115 Medtronic GI Genius AI endoscopy modules at VA medical facilities across the U.S., according to an Oct. 5 press release sent to Becker’s. 

Gastro Health secures 4th Ohio practice

Gastro Health finalized a partnership with Springfield Gastroenterology in Ohio.

Virgo, Satisfai Health expand partnership, add Alimentiv

Endoscopy video technology company Virgo and artificial intelligence gastroenterology solutions company Satisfai health have added research and clinical trial provider Alimentiv to their ongoing partnership.

2 gastroenterologists making headlines

Here are two gastroenterologists moves Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 6: