GI & Endoscopy

Micro-Tech Endoscopy released its Napoleon measuring device, a ruler that sits next to a lesion during a colonoscopy to allow for more accurate polyp measurements, dbusiness reports.

The American Cancer Society estimates there will be 147,950 new cases of colorectal cancer this year and 53,200 deaths nationwide.

Three gastroenterologists joined a practice over the last seven days: 

A new blood test can detect celiac disease with 95 percent accuracy without requiring a biopsy, in what could be a breakthrough for diagnostic testing, Celiac.com reports.

Here are the five most-read Becker's ASC Review articles for gastroenterologists the week of Sept. 21-25:

Austin, Texas-based providers Ascension Seton and UT Health Austin created a clinical partnership to offer gastrointestinal care, UT Health announced Sept. 24.

Access to healthcare is limited in a rural population, which is concerning when managing colorectal cancer.

Here are seven updates from gastroenterology companies and practices from the past week:

Altering microorganisms in the intestine and managing inflammation may prevent colorectal cancer, according to findings from Gainesville-based University of Florida researchers. 

Colorectal surgeon Conor Delaney, MD, PhD, has been named president and CEO of the Cleveland Clinic Florida region effective Oct. 15.