Physician assistants can perform colonoscopies as accurately as gastroenterologists in average-risk patients, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, reported on by Clinical Advisor.
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CRH Medical Corp. acquired a majority interest in Orange County Anesthesia Associates, effective Aug. 3.
A July study published in Gut underscores the urgent need to head off "an impending cancer healthcare crisis," Medscape reports.
David Schwimmer, MD, joined Bradenton-based Florida Digestive Health Specialists.
Bausch Health agreed to pay the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission $45 million to settle allegations it misled investors in reported financial figures during the 2014 and 2015 reporting periods.
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Here are the five most-read Becker's ASC Review articles for gastroenterologists the week of July 27-31:
The American Gastroenterological Association and the Clinical Research Strategy Group are partnering with Rx.Health — a spinoff of New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System — to create a virtual trial network for gastroenterology.
Exact Sciences reported $268.9 million in revenue for the second quarter ended June 30, compared to $199.9 million in the same period last year.
Franciscan Physician Network's second location in Valparaiso, Ind., offers gastroenterology and orthopedic surgery, according to Northwest Indiana Business Magazine.
Here are six updates from gastroenterology companies and practices from the past week: