GI & Endoscopy

Smart Medical System's G-Eye balloon technology was found to increase the detection of colon adenomas when compared to Endocuff Vision-assisted technology, according to a study released Oct. 25. 

Here are 10 physicians who specialize in gastroenterology:

Spokane (Wash.) Gastroenterology is partnering with Velocity Clinical Research to conduct research on gastrointestinal diseases, the Journal of Business reported Oct. 21.

Gastroenterology of the Rockies is the first in the state to offer colonoscopy patients treatment using an artificial intelligence system to detect colorectal polyps, the Louisville, Colo.-based practice said Oct. 21.

Fifty-seven endoscopy centers made Newsweek's ranking of "America's Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2022."

Austin Chiang, MD, was named Medtronic's CMO for gastrointestinal business, the company said Oct. 21. 

FDA approved Cyltezo as the first interchangeable biosimilar to treat certain inflammatory diseases, the agency said Oct. 18. 

From COVID-19 making colonoscopy backlogs worse to Medtronic's first artificial intelligence system for the procedures, here are 12 updates in colonoscopy this year: 

California has seven of the world's top hospitals for gastroenterology, ranked by Newsweek in its World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2022 list.

The Garden State Endoscopy Center has relocated from Kenilworth to Mountainside, N.J.