GI & Endoscopy

Gastroenterologist Veronica M. TenCate, DO, has joined the staff of Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, according to a news release.

Wolters Kluwer Health has announced Eugene (Ore.) Gastroenterology Consultants has selected its ProVation MD software for gastroenterology procedure documentation and coding, according to a news release (pdf).

Ronald J. Vender, MD, FACG, has been elected the 2012-2013 president of the American College of Gastroenterology, according to a news release (pdf).

The results of two studies suggest a possible link between GI tract inflammation and irritable bowel syndrome symptoms, according to a news release (pdf).

The results of a new study show patients with type 2 diabetes may face increased Barrett's esophagus risk, according to a news release (pdf).

The results of a new study show patients with chronic constipation may face increased colorectal cancer risk, according to a news release (pdf).

The results of a new study indicate a drug used to treat psoriasis shows positive results in decreasing the effects of Crohn's disease, according to a news release.

The results of a new study indicate that people with both hay fever and asthma are at lower risk of developing colorectal cancer, according to a news release.

Gastroenterologist Ayaz Matin, MD, has joined St. Luke's University Health Network in the St. Luke's gastroenterology specialists practice, according to a news release.

Gastroenterologist David A. Brenner, MD, has been elected to the Institute of Medicine, according to an Everything San Diego report.