Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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Colorectal cancer screenings on the rise, but still below CDC target: 3 important facts
A new study from the CDC published in Preventing Chronic Disease showed the rates for cancer screenings like those for colorectal cancer have improved, but are still below CDC targets, Medscape reported. - 7/27/18 -
EHRs improved documentation adherence for IBD: 6 'Gastroenterology' study facts
A study published in Gastroenterology found using electronic health records improved documentation adherence and performance measures in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. - 7/27/18 -
Texted prep reminders don't impact quality, study says
A study, published in Gastroenterology, examined if text message reminders improved bowel preparation before outpatient colonoscopies. - 7/27/18 -
University Gastroenterology adds Dr. Jeffrey Nadelson — 3 insights
Providence, R.I.-based University Gastroenterology is bringing inflammatory bowel disease specialist Jeffrey Nadelson, MD, on staff, effective Aug. 1. - 7/27/18 -
5 most-read GI/endoscopy stories: July 19-25
Here are the five most popular gastroenterology and endoscopy stories for the week of July 19 to July 25, 2018. - 7/26/18 -
3 facts to know about Boston Scientific’s 2018 Q2 growth
Boston Scientific released its sales and profit growth results for the second quarter of 2018. - 7/26/18 -
GI leader to know: Dr. Justin Howard of University of Minnesota Medical Center
Justin Howard, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Minneapolis-based University of Minnesota Medical Center. - 7/25/18 -
Exact Sciences, Lumendi & more — 4 GI company key notes
Here are four updates on GI companies from the past week: - 7/25/18 -
10 most-read GI stories in 2018
Here are the 10 most-read gastroenterology/endoscopy on Becker's ASC Review from Jan. 1 to June 30: - 7/25/18 -
FDA clears Slater Endoscopy's Monopolar Ensizor Endoscopic Scissors — 5 insights
Slater Endoscopy's Monopolar Ensizor Endoscopic Scissors received FDA approval. - 7/25/18 -
91 GI practices in the news in 2018
Here are 91 GI practices making headlines since January: - 7/24/18 -
How the proposed 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule can impact GIs — 12 insights
The American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association and American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy released a joint address on CMS' 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule. - 7/24/18 -
Solving the GI problem — Exact Sciences CEO Kevin Conroy on Exact's next steps
Exact Sciences Chairman, President and CEO Kevin Conroy is tackling a problem. His company's Cologuard test is an effective colonoscopy alternative that's being met by criticism from some gastroenterologists. - 7/24/18 -
GI leader to know: Dr. Nicole Palekar of Cleveland Clinic Florida
Nicole Palekar, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Weston-based Cleveland Clinic Florida. - 7/23/18 -
4 things to know about 'Gastroenterology's' newest editorial fellow
The Gastroenterology board of editors selected Rishi D. Naik, MD, as the recipient of its second editorial fellowship. - 7/23/18 -
Researchers find possible new DNA link to Crohn’s development, progression, study says
New research from the Annals of Gastroenterology found dysregulated methylation of DNA appears to be associated with a higher risk of developing Crohn’s disease, and the risk the disease will progress in those already diagnosed with Crohn’s. - 7/23/18 -
57 GI physicians in the news in 2018
Here are 57 gastroenterologists making headlines in 2018: - 7/23/18 -
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