Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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GI leader to know: Dr. James Scheiman of the University of Virginia Health System
James M. Scheiman, MD, is the gastroenterology and hepatology chief at the Charlottesville-based University of Virginia Health System. - 2/11/19 -
Which colonoscopy bowel prep is best? 5 study insights
A prospective study in The American Journal of Gastroenterology evaluated which colonoscopy bowel preps are best tolerated and most effective. - 2/11/19 -
St. Luke's University Health Network absorbs Bux-mont Gastroenterology — 4 insights
Bethlehem Pa.-based St. Luke's University Health Network absorbed and rebranded Sellersville, Pa.-based Bux-mont Gastroenterology, Lehigh Valley Business reports. - 2/11/19 -
GI leader to know: Dr. Ishaan Kalha of Kern Medical
Ishaan Kalha, MD, is the gastroenterology division chief at Bakersfield, Calif.-based Kern Medical. - 2/8/19 -
Drs. Prateek Sharma, John Maple & more: 4 GI physicians making headlines
Here are four gastroenterologists in the news this week: - 2/8/19 -
Spokane Digestive Center embraces state's price transparency efforts — 5 insights
Spokane (Wash.) Digestive Center is leaning fully into Washington State's new WAHealthCareCompare website as it embraces price transparency. - 2/8/19 -
Despite slow-start, gastroenterology stands to benefit from telemedicine — 4 insights
Where telemedicine is proving essential in other specialties, it's yet to catch on in gastroenterology, according to an editorial in The Lancet. - 2/8/19 -
Dr. Santa Nandi moving private practice — 3 insights
Santa Nandi, MD, plans to move her private practice March 12 to another Hicksville, N.Y. location. - 2/8/19 -
5 must-read articles for GI physicians this week: Jan. 31-Feb.7
Here are the five most-read gastroenterology articles published on Becker's ASC Review this week: - 2/7/19 -
Current screening guidelines still effective after negative colonoscopy — 3 study insights
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine examined the long-term risk of colorectal cancer and related mortality in average-risk patients after a colonoscopy with negative results. - 2/7/19 -
Competition in outpatient surgery + how to prepare for the Amazon of ASCs: 4 Qs with Dr. Manoj Mehta
Given the rapid change taking place in healthcare, ASCs may soon face disruption that has as much impact as Amazon's new healthcare venture, according to gastroenterologist Manoj Mehta, MD, medical director of Wilmette, Ill.-based Endoscopy Center of the North Shore. - 2/6/19 -
New AI technology may aid colorectal surgeon training
Researchers supported by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering are developing virtual training and evaluation tools for colorectal surgeons. The team is working closely with Troy, N.Y.-based Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - 2/6/19 -
Takeda, HealthPartners & more: 3 GI company key notes
Here are three updates on gastroenterology and industry-relevant companies to note: - 2/6/19 -
GI leader to know: Dr. Tamir Ben-Menachem of Summit Medical Group
Tamir Ben-Menachem, MD, is Berkeley Heights, N.J.-based Summit Medical Group 's gastroenterology department chairman. - 2/6/19 -
EndoGastric Solutions' TIF 2.0 & hiatal hernia repair procedures controls pH in GERD patients — 5 study insights
Researchers examined how laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair followed by Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication impacted gastroesophageal reflux disease patients' clinical outcomes in a study published in the Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. - 2/6/19 -
McLeod Digestive Health Center physicians perform new outpatient colon cancer treatment — 3 insights
Florence, S.C.-based McLeod Digestive Health Center physicians began performing endoscopic full thickness resections to remove large polyps and early tumors in the colon. - 2/6/19 -
4 insights on new International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus President Dr. Prateek Sharma
The International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus named Kansas City-based University of Kansas Cancer Center gastroenterologist Prateek Sharma, MD as its new president. Four insights: - 2/5/19 -
HealthPartners receives CMS' Health Equity Award — 3 insights
Bloomington, Minn.-based HealthPartners was one of two organizations to receive CMS' Health Equity Award. - 2/5/19 -
GI leader to know: Dr. Stacie Jones of Arkansas Children's Hospital
Stacie M. Jones, MD, is the gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition interim chief at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children's Hospital, both located in Little Rock. - 2/4/19 -
Sealantis acquired for $25 million: 5 things to know
Advanced Medical Solutions Group acquired surgical sealant company Sealantis. - 2/4/19