A shorter daily shift schedule for endoscopists avoids a decrease in the polyp detection rate as the day progresses, according to a news release from Mayo Clinic.
GI & Endoscopy
A study by researchers at Detroit's Henry Ford Hospital found that patients who took a pill that is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for chronic constipation only need to drink half of the liquid previously required for…
The American Gastroenterological Association has announced the 2010 winners of its prestigious recognition awards, designed to acknowledge clinicians and researchers who have made outstanding contributions and achievements in the filed of gastroenterology, according to an AGA news release.
The American Gastroenterological Association and MedAssurant have launched the largest patient registry in the GI field, the AGA Digestive Health Outcomes Registry, which captures data and tracks outcomes related to inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer prevention, according to a…
Xlumena, a privately held provider of innovative technology for gastroenterologists and interventional endoscopists, has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration to market its NAVIX Access Device, an advanced endoscopy system designed to enable secure access, dilation and…
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Fujifilm Holdings Corp., based in Valhalla, N.Y., signed a five-year comprehensive joint research and development agreement on endoscopy-related products with Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, according to a Fujifilm news release.
A study funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases found that a significant proportion of irritable bowel syndrome patients treated with cognitive behavior therapy, those called "rapid responders," saw and maintained improvement of their IBS…
Thomas J. Savides, MD, interim chief and professor of clinical medicines for the division of gastroenterology, has been named as physician of the year for UC San Diego Health System, according to a UCSD news release.
St. Anthony's Medical Center in St. Louis has added Twan Phanijphand, DO, a gastroenterology specialist, to its medical staff, according to a St. Anthony's news release.
Here are the 2010 Medicare payment rates for six upper GI procedures in the ASC setting.