Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

The family of a patient who died during a colonoscopy in 2018 at the Portland (Ore.) Clinic is suing the facility for $50 million, according to an Aug. 1 report from the Courtroom View Network.

Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic (Minn.) is expanding its GI coverage by hiring Erica Williams, APRN, CNP, who specializes in gastroenterology. 

Businessman and social media personality Dave Portnoy has documented his colonoscopy process on camera to raise awareness in collaboration with nonprofit Lead From Behind, according to a July 31 report from Newsweek.

On July 29, the FDA approved a new screening test for colorectal cancer that requires only a blood sample, providing a less invasive option for patients who are hesitant about traditional screening methods. 

Three gastroenterology or endoscopy center leaders joined Becker’s to discuss what’s missing in conversations with payers:

On July 29, the FDA approved a new screening test for colorectal cancer that requires only a blood sample.

Here are seven stories involving colonoscopy or colorectal cancer treatment that Becker’s as reported on since July 1:

The FDA has approved a new screening test for colorectal cancer that only requires a sample of blood, The New York Times reported July 29.

A study published by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found significant racial disparities when it comes to follow-up rates for colonoscopies and the quality of colonoscopy performed. 

Nashville, Tenn.-based One GI is implementing artificial intelligence solutions to improve patient care.