Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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7 recent GI exec moves
New York City-based NYU Langone Health and University of Chicago Medicine have named gastroenterologists as directors. -
Gastroenterology generates $3M in hospital revenue: 4 stats on GI incentives
Gastroenterology is expected to have a deficit of 1,630 physicians by 2025, according to a report by physician search and consulting firm Merritt Hawkins. -
Gastroenterologist named to therapeutics provider's advisory board
Therapeutics provider Ehave named Rahul Dixit, MD, to its medical advisory board, the company said Sept. 21. -
10 gastroenterologists to know
Here are 10 physicians who specialize in gastroenterology: -
Inflammatory bowel disease market to surpass $2.5M by 2028
The global inflammatory bowel disease market is estimated to be valued at $1.8 million and will surpass $2.5M by 2028, according to a Sept. 21 report from India-based global market intelligence firm Coherent Market Insights. -
5 forces changing the game in GI
There are multiple disruptors in the gastroenterology field today. Some are making patient care better, while others will create roadblocks for years to come. -
Computer-assisted colonoscopies reduce rate of missed lesions, study says
Adenoma detection is significantly higher using computer-aided colonoscopy than high-definition white light colonoscopy, according to a new study from Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. -
Patients diagnosed with CRC after COVID-19 lockdown fare worse, study says
Patients in France diagnosed with metastatic colorectal cancer after the country's first COVID-19 lockdown had a higher tumor burden than those diagnosed before the lockdown, according to an analysis published in JAMA Network Open. -
ColoWrap awarded grant to expand patient population
ColoWrap was awarded a $255,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, the company announced Sept. 14. -
5 fast facts on GI Alliance's CEO
James Weber, MD, is the CEO and founder of Southlake, Texas-based GI Alliance. -
3 surgical techniques shaping gastroenterology
Four gastroenterology leaders spoke with Becker's ASC Review on the surgical technique that has had the most significant impact on their practice: -
Cleveland Clinic opens London outpatient center for orthopedics, gastroenterology
Cleveland Clinic London's Portland Place Outpatient Centre treated its first patients Sept. 14, offering services in several specialties, including orthopedics, gastroenterology and neurosciences. -
44% of women in GI experience difficulty finding a mentor: 4 stats to know
Women comprise only 18 percent of practicing U.S. gastroenterologists, and a new survey found that many have a hard time finding mentors. -
GI named chair of Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines
The Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines named gastroenterologist Ralph McKibben, MD, as chair of the organization, the company said Sept. 10. -
Weill Cornell Medicine names GI division chief
Robert Brown, MD, was named chief of the division of gastroenterology and hepatology at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City. -
What are GI's biggest disruptors?
Seven gastroenterology leaders spoke with Becker's ASC Review on what they see as the biggest disruptor in the GI industry. -
Independence Blue Cross lowers colorectal cancer screening coverage age to 45
Independence Blue Cross now covers and recommends preventive colorectal cancer screening for members beginning at age 45, the company said Sept. 13 in an email release. -
GI provider waited 'months' to tell 161,000+ patients they were exposed in ransomware attack
Houston-based Gastroenterology Consultants allegedly waited months before informing the more than 161,000 patients that their data was exposed in ransomware attack, KHOU 11 reported Sept. 9. -
Beth Israel performs 1st endoscopy with AI device
Boston-based Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center reportedly was the first in the state of Massachusetts to perform a procedure using Medtronic's artificial intelligence endoscopy module, GI Genius. -
5 physicians leading top hospitals' GI departments
Here are the gastroenterologists leading the GI departments for U.S. News & World Report's top five hospitals for gastroenterology and GI surgery in 2021-22.