GI & Endoscopy

The biggest news stories among gastroenterology readers in 2020 dealt with COVID-19 guidelines, specialist compensation, private equity deals and more.

COVID-19-related elective procedure delays greatly affected gastroenterology in 2020 in a year that was synonymous with drastic change. 

The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance issued a statement supporting new guidelines to begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45, but also petitioned for greater recognition of computed tomography colonography.

New York City-based Mount Sinai Doctors opened a third location in Yonkers, N.Y., that will focus on primary care, cardiology, neurology and gastroenterology, the Yonkers Times reported Dec. 10.

Gastroenterologists surveyed by single-use duodenoscope manufacturer Ambu said they were interested in using single-use duodenoscopes for up to half of their endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography procedures, Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News reported Dec. 10.

  Here are the most-read GI articles during the week of Dec. 7-12:

A bilayered chenodeoxycholic acid system could relieve colon cramping and improve patient experience, according to a Dec. 8 release from Boston-based Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Silver Springs, Md.-based Capital Digestive Care opened the first HyGieaCare Center in Rockville, Md., offering patient access to same-day colonoscopy preparation, the practice announced Dec. 9.

  Here are seven updates from GI companies and practices:

  West Bridgewater, Mass.-based GI Windows was named Emerging MedTech Company of the Year by the New England Venture Capital Association, according to a Dec. 8 press release.