Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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Endoscopy device company inks deal to sell products to 1,200+ VA facilities
UroViu, a single-use endoscopy platform developer, has signed a contract with Fidelis Sustainability Distribution, a veteran-owned medical technology company that partners with the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Medical Equipment electronic catalog. -
AGA: Controversial colonoscopy study findings not necessarily applicable to U.S.
The American Gastroenterological Association has released a statement regarding the controversial study in The New England Journal of Medicine saying its conclusions are not necessarily applicable to colorectal cancer screening in the U.S. -
Flagship Healthcare Properties acquires Gastroenterology of Southern Indiana building
Healthcare real estate firm Flagship Healthcare Properties has acquired the Gastroenterology of Southern Indiana medical building in New Albany, the largest gastroenterology health center in the region, the News and Tribune reported Oct. 11. -
More than half of young gastroenterologists have student debt
More than half of gastroenterologists under 40 have student debt, according to Medscape's "Young Physician Compensation Report 2022." -
Abivax enrolls first patient in phase 3 ulcerative colitis drug trial
Biotechnology company Abivax has enrolled its first patient in a phase 3 trial of Obefazimod, a treatment for severe ulcerative colitis, according to an Oct. 11 press release sent to Becker's. -
3 major GI deals in 20 days
Here are three of the most recent deals from gastroenterology megagroups that occurred in the span of 20 days: -
5 gastroenterologists to know
Here are five physicians to know who specialize in gastroenterology: -
New study sees lower-than-expected risk reduction from colonoscopies
A study in The New England Journal of Medicine found the risk reduction for those who were invited to receive a colonoscopy screening compared those who did not to be just 18 percent — but those who actually underwent the procedure saw larger reductions. -
7 gastroenterology tech innovations
Several medical institutions are implementing Medtronic's artificial intelligence-assisted polyp detection device, GI Genius. -
Gastroenterologist suing Mount Sinai for allegedly refusing to leave building he plans to convert to ASC
Gastroenterologist Shawn Khodadadian, MD, owner of a three-story building housing Mount Sinai's Heart Institute in New York City, is suing the health system for $596,000 in alleged unpaid rent, Commercial Observer reported Oct. 4. -
Medtronic to install 115 endoscopy modules at Veterans Affairs medical facilities
Healthcare technology company Medtronic will install 115 Medtronic GI Genius AI endoscopy modules at VA medical facilities across the U.S., according to an Oct. 5 press release sent to Becker's. -
Gastro Health secures 4th Ohio practice
Gastro Health finalized a partnership with Springfield Gastroenterology in Ohio. -
Virgo, Satisfai Health expand partnership, add Alimentiv
Endoscopy video technology company Virgo and artificial intelligence gastroenterology solutions company Satisfai health have added research and clinical trial provider Alimentiv to their ongoing partnership. -
2 gastroenterologists making headlines
Here are two gastroenterologists moves Becker's has reported on since Sept. 6: -
How one ASC is using AI-based diagnostics to prevent esophageal cancer
Approximately 20 percent1 of Americans suffer from chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Roughly 10 to 15 percent2 of those individuals will be diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus (BE), a condition that if left untreated, may lead to esophageal cancer. -
US Digestive Health gains 35 providers through partnership
Exton, Pa.-based US Digestive Health has partnered with Delaware Center for Digestive Care in Newark. -
4 numbers pointing to gastroenterology consolidation
Healthcare is increasingly consolidating, and gastroenterology is one of the many specialties with physicians migrating to employed models. -
13 gastroenterology updates
From FDA clearances to hospitals using GI Genius, here are 13 gastroenterology updates Becker's has reported on since Sept. 21: -
10 highest-paying cities for mid-career, late-career gastroenterologists
Dallas is the highest-paying U.S. city for mid-career (eight to 14 years) gastroenterologists, while Atlanta is the highest-paying city for late-career (22 to 28 years) gastroenterologists, based on data compiled from Medscape's 2022 salary reporter. -
UH Cleveland facility to receive additional GI Genius endoscopy modules
UH Cleveland Medical Center will receive additional donated GI Genius endoscopy units through a program sponsored by Medtronic and Amazon Web Services.
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