Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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2 popular FIT tests detect advance neoplasia equally — 4 insights
A study, published in Gastroenterology, compared the effectiveness of FOB-Gold and OC-Sensor in detecting advanced neoplasia. - 8/17/18 -
AGA stumps for lower drug costs — 5 insights
The American Gastroenterological Association is urging legislators to improve prescription drug pricing. - 8/17/18 -
Saint Thomas Medical Partners adds Dr. Nimal Patel — 3 insights
Nashville, Tenn.-based Saint Thomas Medical Partners added Nimal Patel, DO, to practice out of the system's Murfreesboro, Tenn.-based location, the Murfreesboro Post reports. - 8/17/18 -
Removing the most common mutation in CRC can slow disease progression: 4 study insights
New research published in Cancer Cell found genetically manipulating and removing the mutant form of the p53 gene tumor growth and tissue invasion is reduced. - 8/16/18 -
5 must-read articles for GI physicians this week
Here are the five most popular gastroenterology and endoscopy stories for the week of Aug. 9 to Aug. 15, 2018: - 8/16/18 -
Murfreesboro Medical Clinic exceeds benchmark for ADR — here's how much
Murfreesboro (Tenn.) Medical Clinic's adenoma detection rate for colonoscopies is above the national average, WGNS Radio reported. - 8/16/18 -
Van Wert Health expands GI presence through $45M project — 3 insights
Van Wert (Ohio) Health is spending $45 million to expand surgical services on its main campus, the Journal Gazette reports. - 8/16/18 -
Exact Sciences breaks ground on corporate headquarters site — 6 insights
Exact Sciences broke ground on a 138,000-square-foot headquarters in Madison, Wis., to unite a portion of its workforce. - 8/16/18 -
Treatment alerts increase patient outcomes — 4 study insights
A study, published in The American Journal of Managed Care, examined how EHR-embedded computer alerts impacted patient outcomes. - 8/16/18 -
Exact Sciences, Gastro Health & more — 5 GI company key notes
Here are five updates on GI companies from the past week: - 8/15/18 -
GI leader to know: Dr. Anamika Reed of Gastroenterology Center of Connecticut
Anamika Reed, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Guilford-based Gastroenterology Center of Connecticut. - 8/15/18 -
Motion filed to limit media contact for gastroenterologist accused of sexual misconduct
Lawyers representing Khalid Moussa, MD, a gastroenterologist practicing in Crestview, Fla., accused of inappropriate and sexual behavior, filed a motion to limit communication with the media, WEARTV reported. - 8/15/18 -
ASGE recognizes Chicago gastroenterologist for quality: 4 insights
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy recognized Darrien Gaston, MD, and his practice, Chicago-based Metropolitan Gastroenterology Consultants, for quality through its endoscopy unit recognition program, the Beverly Review reported. - 8/15/18 -
How AI is improving polyp detection — 3 insights
A study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, examined how computer-aided diagnosis is improving rectosigmoid adenoma detection during colonoscopies, Medpage Today reports. - 8/15/18 -
Motus GI reports $4.2M Q2 loss — 6 insights
Motus GI released its second quarter 2018 financial results, posting a $4.2 million net loss, or $0.27 per diluted share. - 8/15/18 -
3 things to know on the Green Bay Packers & Exact Sciences' CRC screening partnership
Exact Sciences, the manufacturer of Cologuard, and the Green Bay Packers launched "Crossing the 50," a new campaign to raise money for the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation. - 8/14/18 -
More hepatologists, gastroenterologists performing liver biopsies themselves: 3 insights
Instead of referring their patients to an interventional radiologist, more hepatologists and gastroenterologists are performing liver biopsies themselves, Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News reported. - 8/14/18 -
Want to increase patient outcomes? Opt for water exchange colonoscopy — 3 study insights
A systematic review, published in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, examined how patients perceived water exchange colonoscopies and the impact the procedure had on endoscopy room turnaround, Medscape reports. - 8/14/18 -
Gastro Health expands, revamps executive team — 5 insights
Miami-based Gastro Health made a series of leadership appointments as the practice continues to expand. - 8/14/18 -
'U.S. News and World Report' names the top 10 hospitals for GI
U.S. News & World Report released its 2018 Best Hospital rankings. - 8/14/18