Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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3 new GI-driven ASCs and facilities — June 2018
Here are three gastroenterology-focused ASCs or facilities that were newly opened or announced in June: - 7/20/18 -
Dietitians add value to GI practices, ‘Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility’ study finds
A new survey published in the Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility found gastroenterologists think directing IBS patients to dietitians is just as or more effective than IBS medications, but few refer their patients to them. - 7/20/18 -
GI leader to know: Dr. Kent Katz of Gastroenterology Associates
Kent Katz, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Casper, Wyo.-based Gastroenterology Associates. - 7/20/18 -
Diet soda linked to improved outcomes in colon cancer, Yale Cancer Center study finds
A new study from New Haven, Conn.-based Yale Cancer Center published in PLOS ONE found drinking low- or no-calorie, artificially sweetened beverages is associated with a lower risk of colon cancer recurrence and cancer death. - 7/20/18 -
Which colonoscope attachment works the best? 3 study insights
A study, published in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, compared the effectiveness of different colonoscope attachments. - 7/20/18 -
What older patients prefer to hear from clinicians about colon cancer screenings: 3 findings from ‘JAMA Oncology’
A new study from JAMA Oncology found older patients would rather be advised on other health issues and guidelines rather than being told they may not live long enough to benefit from colonoscopies, Reuters Health reported. - 7/20/18 -
GI physician demand rises for 4th straight year — 4 insights from Merritt Hawkins survey
Merritt Hawkins released results from its 2018 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives, which found demand for gastroenterologists continues to grow. - 7/20/18 -
5 most-read GI/endoscopy stories: July 12-18
Here are the five most popular gastroenterology and endoscopy stories for the week of July 12 to July 18, 2018. - 7/19/18 -
Exact Sciences stock is hot, 'The Street' says
Anticipating strong quarterly earnings for Exact Sciences, TheStreet believes the Cologuard-maker is in line for growth. - 7/19/18 -
Current sigmoidoscopy guidelines ineffective for women — 4 study insights
A study published in BMJ showed sigmoidoscopies had little effect on incidence or mortality rates in women aged 50 to 64, Medical News Bulletin reported. - 7/19/18 -
GI residents earn over $64K — Here's which specialties rake in more
Allergy and immunology, rheumatology, specialized surgery and critical care residents were the top four highest paid this year, beating gastroenterology residents in the No. 5 slot, according to the Medscape 2018 Residents Salary & Debt Report. - 7/19/18 -
GI leader to know: Dr. Nadege Gunn of Austin Gastroenterology
Nadege Gunn, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Austin (Texas) Gastroenterology. - 7/18/18 -
Key Surgical, ModMed & more — 3 GI company key notes
Here are three updates on GI companies from the past week: - 7/18/18 -
Lumendi earns CE mark for DiLumen EIP — 4 insights
Lumendi's DiLumen EIP earned CE certification. - 7/18/18 -
Takeda goes all in on China — Aims to capture $170B market slice
Takeda has a new "core country" in its sights: China, Bloomberg reports. - 7/18/18 -
Endoscopy division paves the way for Boston Scientific success — 4 insights
Boston Scientific's endoscopy, urology and pelvic health divisions are propelling the company's growth, Seeking Alpha reports. - 7/18/18 -
Gastrologix partners with Stratis Medical to distribute video capsule endoscopy products — 4 insights
Gastroenterology purchasing organization Gastrologix partnered with Stratis Medical to distribute Stratis products. - 7/18/18 -
Where GI stands in value-based care: 4 questions with Dr. Arnold Levy
Arnold Levy, MD, advisor, gMed, Inc., a Modernizing Medicine company, discusses how the transition to value-based care is affecting gastroenterology and how GI groups can maximize their resources to provide the best care possible. - 7/18/18 -
3 key findings from Gut study on all-cause mortality associated with occult blood in stool
A new study conducted in the UK and published in Gut found blood detected in stool is associated with an increased risk of death from a wide range of causes, not just colorectal cancer. - 7/17/18 -
New research from Cancer finds mail-delivered colorectal results increases screening: 4 key takeaways
New research published in Cancer shows sending colorectal cancer screening kits in the mail increases the number of screenings, paving the way to improving screening on a larger scale. - 7/17/18