Risk of developing early onset colorectal cancer may be higher for patients without a family history of the disease, according to research published in Gastroenterology.  By Rachel Popa - 12/19/19

As the decade comes to a close in gastroenterology, the specialty has never been at a point of more promise. Colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates are decreasing as screening rates increase; the introduction of machine learning into the specialty is happening at a rapid pace; and the public has never been more aware of the importance of gut health.  By Eric Oliver - 12/19/19

The majority of Americans would avoid or delay getting a colonoscopy for one reason or another, a survey from Merck Manuals revealed.  By Eric Oliver - 12/19/19

Here are five updates from gastroenterology companies and practices from the past week:  By Eric Oliver - 12/18/19

ColonaryConcepts announced Dec. 18 that it purchased EC Prep, its proprietary colonoscopy preparation platform, back from Sebela Pharmaceuticals.  By Eric Oliver - 12/18/19

Gastroenterology had a banner year in 2019, with the specialty becoming ingrained in the public's view.   By Eric Oliver - 12/18/19

Five must-read gastroenterology articles this week:  By Rachel Popa - 12/17/19

Becker's ASC Review published a slew of gastroenterology-focused articles featuring commentary, statistics and more. Here are some of the most read articles for the year:  By Eric Oliver - 12/17/19

CRH Medical Corp. acquired Florida Panhandle Anesthesia Associates, a gastroenterology anesthesia practice serving one GI ASC.  By Eric Oliver - 12/17/19

Dallas-based GI Alliance acquired Lubbock Digestive Disease Associates and South Plains Endoscopy Center, further expanding its presence in Texas.  By Eric Oliver - 12/17/19

  Three reports showed increased demand and pay for gastroenterologists this year:  By Rachel Popa - 12/16/19

The FDA cleared Boston Scientific's EXALT Model D Single-Use Duodenoscope, marking the first time the agency approved a single-use duodenoscope.  By Eric Oliver - 12/16/19

North Chesterfield, Va.-based Richmond Gastroenterology Associates acquired 6,061 square  feet of land in Chesterfield, Va., the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.  By Eric Oliver - 12/16/19

A national registry of endoscopic procedures launched in 2010 now has over 10 million colonoscopies on file.  By Rachel Popa - 12/13/19

Three GI leaders to know this week:  By Rachel Popa - 12/13/19

Here are three recent news and policy updates from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American College of Gastroenterology:  By Rachel Popa - 12/12/19

More low-income Latino patients were likely to get a screening colonoscopy when provided patient navigation materials, according to a study published in Cancer and reported on in CancerNetwork.  By Eric Oliver - 12/12/19

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy penned a letter voicing its support for a House bill that would lower drug costs for seniors and update Medicare payments in 2021.  By Rachel Popa - 12/11/19

Here are eight updates from gastroenterology companies and practices from the past week:  By Eric Oliver - 12/11/19

Dallas-based GI Alliance acquired Little Rock-based GastroArkansas, marking the sixth state the gastroenterology services organization has expanded into.  By Eric Oliver - 12/11/19