David Keisler, MD, a gastroenterologist and internist in Aiken, S.C., shares 10 observations for reducing colorectal cancer in an Aiken Standard column.
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Gastroenterologist Oluwagbenga Serrano, MD, has opened a practice in Lakeside, Ariz., according to a White Mountain Independent report.
The New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers is promoting colon cancer awareness in recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in a new blog post.
A bill introduced in the House of Representatives yesterday would require Medicare to cover virtual colonoscopies for colon cancer screenings, according to a DOTMed report.
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy provides a free, downloadable poster providing QR codes patients can scan to watch ASGE patient education videos on colonoscopy and upper endoscopy.
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Gastroenterology Center of Connecticut, based in Hamden, and is partnering with Milford (Conn.) Anesthesia Associates to provide 30 free colonoscopies in 30 days during March to uninsured patients, according to a report on the Gastroenterology Center of Connecticut website.
Bay Area Gastroenterology in Houston has announced gastroenterologist Ravi S. Mani, MD, FACG, has been named fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association, according to a news release.
Enzo Biochem has announced the New York State Department of Health has approved Enzo Clinical Labs' use of the company's ColonSentry test, according to a news release.
The American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy have designed a gastroenterology safe surgery checklist for ambulatory surgery centers.
The Ohio Gastroenterology Group, based in Columbus, is providing free colonoscopies to uninsured, qualified individuals, according to a Columbus Dispatch report.