Exact Sciences’ Cologuard available to Humana members & more — 4 GI company key notes

Here are four updates on gastroenterology and endoscopy companies.

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London-based Lumendi received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its DiLumen, an endoscopic accessory.

Laval, Quebec-based Valeant Pharmaceuticals made a series of leadership moves adding one executive and losing three others.

New York-based Synergy Pharmaceuticals released results from the first of two phase III clinical trials evaluating the safety and efficacy of plecanatide, its irritable bowel syndrome treatment.

Madison, Wis.-based Exact Sciences Corp. agreed to a contract with Louisville, Ky.-based Humana to cover its Cologuard colon cancer screening test as an in-network service.

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