Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

AGA calls for national colorectal cancer screening approach

The American Gastroenterological Association released a series of position statements June 14 amounting to a call to action for a national colorectal cancer screening approach.

50 best children’s hospitals for gastroenterology, ranked by US News

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital topped U.S. News & World Report’s list of best children’s hospitals for gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery.

5 gastroenterology studies to know

Here are five gastroenterology studies Becker’s has reported on since May 3.

Gastro Health adds Maryland practice

Gastro Health has added Annapolis, Md.-based Digestive Disorders Associates to its network, the Miami-based gastroenterology organization said June 13. 

Meet the leaders of 5 gastroenterology megagroups

Gastroenterology MSOs and physician networks have grown in popularity in recent years, giving gastroenterologists the opportunity to expand their reach.

Financial burden patients carry poses challenge to gastroenterologists

The shift in patients’ financial burdens is beginning to cast a shadow over gastroenterology.

‘An unmet medical need’: Physician weighs in on 1st eosinophilic esophagitis treatment

The GI industry hit a milestone in May with the first FDA approved treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis.

5 gastroenterologists making headlines

From the next editor-in-chief of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy to Gastro Health’s newly appointed COO, here are five gastroenterologists Becker’s has reported on since May 9:

New colonoscopy tech has potential to revolutionize industry

Innovations in colonoscopy technology are progressing rapidly and have the potential to revolutionize colonoscopy effectiveness. Here are some newer techniques to consider, per industry experts at MDLix:

‘Unheard of’: Rectal cancer vanished in 100% of participants for dostarlimab study

A cancer study published June 5 in the New England Journal of Medicine showed historic results, with every participant finishing cancer-free and without clinically significant complications.