Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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Pentax Medical posts lecture series on endoscopic infection control — 6 insights
Pentax Medical published several lectures from a symposium on endoscopic infection control, according to Zenopa. - 6/27/18 -
Exact Sciences, Biomerica & more — 4 GI company key notes
Here are four updates on GI companies from the past week: - 6/27/18 -
'Gastroenterology' journal earns top Impact Factor ranking — 4 insights
Clarivate Analytics doled out its impact score rankings, affirming Gastroenterology's spot as the No. 1 premier journal in gastroenterology. - 6/27/18 -
TIF 2.0 with EndoGastric Solution's EsophyX Z safe, effective achalasia treatment, study shows: 3 insights
Using EndoGastric Solution's EsophyX Z device to perform the transoral incisionless fundoplication 2.0 procedure in achalasia patients who have undergone peroral endoscopic myotomy is a safe and effective treatment, according to a study in Endoscopy International Open. - 6/27/18 -
79% of nurse practitioners routinely discuss CRC screening options with patients — 5 survey insights
Exact Sciences and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners released the results of their HealthyWomen's National Colorectal Cancer Screening Knowledge and Patient Patterns Survey. - 6/27/18 -
10 best pediatric children's hospitals for GI
U.S. News & World Report released its 2018 to 2019 rankings of the best children's hospitals for pediatric gastroenterology and GI surgery. - 6/27/18 -
GI leader to know: Dr. Wayne Yu of Midwest Center for Gastrointestinal Health
Wayne Yu, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Oak Lawn, Ill.-based Midwest Center for Gastrointestinal Health. - 6/26/18 -
Biomerica enrolls 1st patient in IBS diagnostic guided therapy — 5 insights
Biomerica enrolled the first patient in a clinical trial for its InFoods diagnostic-guided therapy to alleviate irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. - 6/26/18 -
Cedars-Sinai launches gastrointestinal research initiative: 4 notes
Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai Medical Center launched the Medically Associated Science and Technology program to advance treatments for gastrointestinal and metabolic disorders. - 6/25/18 -
GI leader to know: Dr. Mark Bronner of Louisville Gastroenterology Associates
Mark Bronner, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Louisville (Ky.) Gastroenterology Associates. - 6/25/18 -
Beating CRC, one test at a time — Exact Sciences' Mark Stenhouse stumps for Cologuard
Mark Stenhouse left his executive role at AbbVie to join Exact Sciences because he felt the company was fighting a worthy battle: preventing colorectal cancer. - 6/25/18 -
5 most read GI/endoscopy stories: June 18-22
Here are the five most popular gastroenterology and endoscopy stories for the week of June 18 to June 22, 2018: - 6/25/18 -
Dr. Alberto Peña honored for contributions to pediatric colorectal surgery: 3 notes
Alberto Peña, MD, a pediatric surgeon at Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora, received the 2018 American Pediatric Surgical Association Robert E. Gross Award for Excellence in Pediatric Research and Achievement for his contributions to pediatric colorectal surgery. - 6/22/18 -
Dr. Khulood Ahmed joins Hannibal Regional Medical Group
Hannibal (Mo.) Regional Medical Group welcomed board-certified gastroenterologist Khulood Ahmed, MD, the Hannibal Courier-Post reports. - 6/22/18 -
Digestive Health Foundation honors Dr. Steven Stryker, raises $2.41M at gala: 4 insights
The Digestive Health Foundation honored colorectal surgeon Steven Stryker, MD, and his wife Andrea Schwartz at its third annual gala June 9 at the Four Seasons Chicago, the Chicago Tribune reports. - 6/21/18 -
Gastroenterologist suspended after alleged involvement in woman's assault — 5 insights
Gastroenterologist Morris W. Beebe, MD, was one of five arrested in the alleged assault of a 25-year-old woman, WKYT reports. - 6/21/18 -
GI leader to know: Dr. Jeffrey Port of Southwest Gastroenterology Associates
Jeffrey Port, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Oak Lawn, Ill.-based Southwest Gastroenterology Associates. - 6/21/18 -
Mayo Clinic, University Gastroenterology & more: 4 GI practices in the news
Here are four practices and hospitals making headlines this past week: - 6/21/18 -
A prep party — Steve Martin, Martin Short & Tom Hanks throw colonoscopy party
Ahead of their colonoscopies, Steve Martin, Martin Short and Tom Hanks get together every other year to throw a colonoscopy party, Page Six reports. - 6/21/18 -
AGA creates online probiotic resource & more — 7 GI society key notes
Here are seven updates on GI societies from the past week: - 6/20/18