Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

GI cancer rates increasing faster among young women

Over the last 20 years, incidences of upper gastrointestinal cancer have increased faster in young women than young men, according to a Sept. 30 report from Endocrinology Advisor. 

5 notes on the future of GI growth

Gastroenterology has seen a number of industry-changing developments in recent years, and new recommendations regarding minimum ages and the quality of colonoscopies promises even more change in the industry. 

Teleoperated endoscopy could transform remote surgery

A newly developed, teleoperated robotic endoscopy system could open up access to the procedure globally, Advanced Science News reported Sept. 30.

Cleveland Clinic discovers new bacterium that causes gut immunodeficiency

Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic researchers discovered a bacterium that weakens the immune system in the gut, which could contribute to inflammatory and infectious gut diseases.

What 7 leaders have to say about colonoscopies in 2024

Over the last year, there have been several major changes in the field of gastroenterology, especially when it comes to colonoscopies and colorectal cancer screenings. 

American Gastroenterological Association calls on Congress to reduce prior authorizations, improve reimbursements

The American Gastroenterological Association, which represents more than 16,000 physicians nationwide, spent Sept. 26 working with Congress to make changes to GI patient care. 

GI specialist tapped as inaugural director at the University of Chicago

Sonia Kupfer, MD, has been named the inaugural director of the community advancement of physician-scientists at the University of Chicago. 

Raising the bar on colonoscopies: 4 notes

As new quality indicators surrounding colonoscopies are introduced, the onus to meet the new guidelines will fall on individual gastroenterologists. 

The new blood test for colon cancer explained

The FDA on July 29 approved a screening test for colorectal cancer that requires only a blood sample. 

Practice affiliation's significant impact on GI Medicare billing: 5 breakdowns to know

A recent study by Avalere, funded by the American Independent Medical Practice Association, laid out how practice affiliation affects the share of gastroenterologists’ Medicare beneficiaries.