GI & Endoscopy

Gastric polyps, asymptomatic lesions found in the upper gastrointestinal tract, are found in 1 percent to 3 percent of esophagogastroduodenoscopies, according to a study published Feb. 19 in BMC Gastroenterology.

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based North Valley Surgery Center is kicking off a colon cancer screening program for women, the ASC's joint venture partner Sovereign Healthcare said Feb. 11.

The University of Virginia in Charlottesville renovated and expanded an outpatient procedure center for its digestive health department, construction firm Hord Coplan Macht said Feb. 17.

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. for men and women combined, according to the American Cancer Society, and a lack of screening can exacerbate the problem.

Medical device company EvoEndo has been cleared by the FDA to market and sell its EvoEndo single-use endoscopy system.

The gastroenterology sector continued to experience rapid consolidation in the fourth quarter in 2021, according to a market update from Provident.

Gastroenterology management companies Gastro Health, GI Alliance and United Digestive made big moves in 2021, accelerating the consolidation of the industry. 

Vivek Kaul, MD, a gastroenterologist at University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center and Strong Memorial Hospital, joined Becker's ASC Review to discuss the forces deciding the future of healthcare and how ASCs can thrive in a competitive market. 

As the COVID-19 pandemic demanded all hands on deck in the medical community, and patients put off preventive care, many other medical services fell by the wayside. The resulting ripple effects may be felt for years to come.

A new model could help determine a patient's most effective treatment option for gastric cancer.