Family history of colorectal cancer, hyperlipidemia, obesity and alcohol consumption could all be risk factors behind developing early-onset colorectal cancer, according to a Jan. 28 study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
GI & Endoscopy
Florida gastroenterologist Stewart Bitman, MD, was arrested Jan. 23, after he allegedly sent inappropriate photos to a 13-year-old, the South Florida SunSentinel reported Jan. 26.
Patients must confirm a positive stool-based colorectal cancer screening test with a colonoscopy, and delaying that follow-up colonoscopy has led to increased CRC rates, according to a study published in Gastroenterology Feb. 2.
Here are five updates from GI companies and practices over the past week:
The American Gastroenterological Association recognized 19 gastroenterologists through its annual AGA Recognition Prizes. The honorees will receive their awards virtually in May.
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Miami-based Gastro Health acquired a practice in Hollywood, Fla., expanding its presence in the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., area, the platform announced Feb. 1.
Thirteen gastroenterologists joined new practices, were appointed to positions with companies or were on the move in January 2021.
Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Ky., partnered with Kentucky CancerLink to screen uninsured and underinsured Kentucky residents for colorectal cancer, The Paducah Sun reported Jan. 29.
Like nearly everything else in our lives, the coronavirus pandemic upended gastroenterology.
A 73-year-old gastroenterologist was sentenced to three years of probation, 1,000 hours of community service and a $2.9 million restitution payment for his involvement in a decadeslong insurance fraud scheme, according to a Jan. 29 report from mynewsla.com.