Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Georgia hospital adds noninvasive esophageal cancer screening 

The Medical College of Georgia in Augusta is now offering a noninvasive screening for esophageal cancer with a new device, local ABC affiliate WJBF reported March 16. 

‘Competitive egotistical behavior needs to be flushed down the toilet,’ GI says on physician relationships

For Rajiv Sharma, MD, understanding the physicians you are working with is key to success. 

Artificial intelligence may help lower adenoma miss rates

Using artificial intelligence during colonoscopies may help decrease adenoma miss rates, according to a study in Gastroenterology.

10 gastroenterologists to know

Here are 10 physicians who specialize in gastroenterology to know:

Gastrointestinal societies dismiss 2021 endoscopic processing revisions 

Several gastrointestinal societies issued a joint statement March 11 rejecting the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation’s 2021 revisions to endoscope processing standards in healthcare facilities. 

Gastrointestinal societies dismiss 2021 endoscopic processing revisions 

Several gastrointestinal societies issued a joint statement March 11 rejecting the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation’s 2021 revisions to endoscope processing standards in healthcare facilities. 

American Cancer Society projects 52,280 CRC deaths in 2022: 7 notes

Colorectal cancer, the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and in women, is projected to cause 52,280 deaths this year, according to the American Cancer Society.

American Gastroenterological Association honors Dr. Nageshwar Reddy

The American Gastroenterological Association honored Nageshwar Reddy, MD, with the “Distinguished Educator” Award, APN News reported March 12. 

5 gastroenterology updates for ASC leaders to know

Here are five gastroenterology updates for ASC leaders:

6 gastroenterology device companies to watch in 2022

Here are six device gastroenterology companies that have made big moves in the last year: