Researchers from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center found that no COVID-19 fatalities have been reported in patients with inflammatory bowel disease in Los Angeles County, Calif., according to Consultant360.
GI & Endoscopy
The American Gastroenterological Association recognized Juanita Merchant, MD, PhD, with its 2020 Distinguished Mentor Award, according to an Aug. 26 announcement from the University of Arizona in Tucson.
Here are the five most-read Becker's ASC Review articles for gastroenterologists the week of Aug. 24-28:
Horizon Health in Paris, Ill., now offers gastroenterology services after adding an advanced care provider, The Prairie Press reports.
Ten years from now, gastroenterology will be completely unrecognizable from what it is today.
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The U.S. gastroenterology ASC market was worth $7.21 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.8 percent through 2027 to hit $10.27 billion, according to a Reports Globe report.
Prolonged suspension of elective endoscopic procedures and outpatient consults could "compromise patient care and result in poor outcomes," according to a new study published in Digestive Diseases.
Takeda sold its Japanese-focused consumer healthcare business to private equity firm Blackstone Group for $2.2 billion, the latest in several similar transactions the company has executed, Endpoints News reports.
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD, tested positive for COVID-19 Aug. 20.
Bradenton-based Florida Digestive Health Specialists opened Gastroenterology Center of Tampa Bay, its 25th location in the state.