A new study reveals that colonoscopy is an effective method of detecting colorectal cancer in elderly patients who had not been previously screened, according to an article on new research presented at Digestive Disease Week.
GI & Endoscopy
The national gastroenterology societies have announced they have issued a new document on sedation training for gastrointestinal endoscopy, according to a news release (pdf).
The American Gastroenterological Association Research Foundation has announced its 2012 research scholars, according to a news release.
Loren Laine, MD, AGAF, of the Yale University School of Medicine, has begun his presidency of the American Gastroenterological Association Institute, according to an AGA news release.
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Apollo Endosurgery has announced it has added Richard J. Meelia, former CEO and chairman of Covidien, to its board of directors, according to a news release.
Navin Kumar, MD, has received a "doctor of the year" award from nurses at one of the campuses of Indiana's Franciscan St. Margaret Health, according to an NWI Times report.
A new study reveals that by shining a small light within the small intestine, close to the junction with the pancreas, physicians are able to detect pancreatic cancer, according to a news release.
The American Gastroenterological Association has announced it has named the 2012 winners of its recognition awards, according to a news release.
A new study shows patients who watch an online instructional video are more apt to keep colonoscopy appointments and arrive prepared for the screening, according to a news release.