Reno, Nev.-based Gastroenterology Consultants is investigating an internal network data breach that occurred Dec. 8 and affected 1,974 patients.
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The FDA approved Smart Medical Systems' G-Eye colonoscope for the second time, clearing way for the scope to be installed at New York City-based NYU Langone Health, the devicemaker announced Feb. 16.
Artificial intelligence is a growing area in gastroenterology. It's something NextServices President Praveen Suthrum predicted as an industry disruptor in his book, Scope Forward, and last year marked several advancements.
Audax Private Equity could sell Miami-based Gastro Health in 2021 after nearly five years of ownership, according to a PE Hub report.
Physicians Thrive released its "Physician Compensation Report 2020," providing an array of salary information.
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The U.S. Office of Special Counsel revealed more details of an incident when the Department of Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System allegedly collected liver tissue from patients without their consent.
A Gastro Health-Alabama affiliate in Birmingham, is using Ambu's single-use duodenoscope, the platform announced Feb. 10.
Iterative Scopes and Eli Lilly reached a partnership Feb. 11 to conduct research around how artificial intelligence can improve understanding of inflammatory bowel disease pathophysiology and target identification.
Here are the most-read gastroenterology and endoscopy articles during the week of Feb. 8-12:
Providers have attempted to improve colorectal cancer screening rates by using risk stratification, but recent research debunked the effectiveness of the strategy, according to a study published in February issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology.