GI & Endoscopy

Three gastroenterologists joined a new practice this week: 

COVID-19 patients face an elevated risk of developing pancreatitis, according to a study conducted by a researcher at Little Rock-based University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Charleston Express reports.

Here are the five most-read Becker's ASC Review articles for gastroenterologists the week of Sept. 14-18:

Modernizing Medicine received a Silver Stevie Award for Most Valuable Medical Innovation at the 17th Annual International Business Awards.

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

Modernizing Medicine selected Adyen to create a unified commerce platform in its EHR offerings.

Gastroenterology procedure documentation software company Provation acquired ePreop, a perioperative software as a service solution.

New York City-based Mount Sinai Doctors opened a new location in Scarsdale, N.Y., which will provide an array of services.

Residents of eventual COVID-19 hotspots searched for information on gastrointestinal symptoms in the weeks preceding increases in disease incidence, according to a study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.  

St. Luke's Gastroenterology Specialists added Joseph Minissale, DO, to its recently opened office in Palmerton, Pa., the Times News reports.