Researchers at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, have created a scope that will allow gastroenterologists a 360-degree view during colonoscopies, according to a Winnipeg Free Press report.
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Manhattan Endoscopy Center has partnered with The Bowery Mission and Settlement Health in order to expand its free colonoscopy program, according to an EndoNurse report.
Vision-Sciences, a developer and manufacturer of flexible endoscopy products, has announced the launch of its 7000 Series Vision System, an endoscopy platform that integrates workflow enhancements, archiving, video and audio in one standalone unit.
Medigus, an endoscopic device company headquartered in Israel, has signed an agreement with Sinopharm, China National Pharmaceutical Group.
The Gastroenterology and Nutrition Division of the Children's Hospital LA has recruited Nanda Kerkar, MD.
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Mauna Kea Technologies, a global optical biopsy company, recently conducted a study that showed its Cellvizio optical biopsy device had greater accuracy in detecting stomach cancer than traditional endoscopic biopsy.
Children's of Alabama Hospital has opened a pediatric colorectal clinic on its Children's Russell Campus in Birmingham, the first clinic of its kind in the state, according to an AL report.
Salix Pharmaceuticals has committed $1.125 million and five years to the American Gastroenterological Association Research Foundation endowment.
Howard Hamat, MD, board certified gastroenterologist and internist, has been named the chief of staff at Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital in Houston, according to an Ultimate Lake Houston report.
Prepopik, a low-volume bowel preparation for colonoscopies, received FDA approval last year and in the latest study of its use 58.4 percent of patients found the solution "very easy" to take, while 29 percent of patients found it "easy," according…