GI & Endoscopy

Endra Life Sciences hired Raza Malik, MD, PhD, to serve as a scientific adviser, complementing the company's team of radiology experts.

AbbVie received final approval from the European Commission for its acquisition of Allergan.

Citing market conditions, Bausch Health made a series of moves to keep its debt at current levels.

A Utah gastroenterologist has agreed to pay the HHS' Office of Civil Rights $100,000 for a corrective action plan related to a potential violation of a HIPAA security rule.

The New York State Board for Professional Medical Conduct revoked the license of Mirza Beg, MD, who sent sexually explicit text messages to a minor who was his former patient, Syracuse.com reports.

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Takeda Pharmaceuticals continues to combat its Shire acquisition-related debt by selling off another set of non-core assets to Hypera in Brazil, the company announced March 2.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia researchers have developed a 3D-imaging method that allows them to view the enteric nervous system, News-Medical.net reports.

The FDA awarded Pavmed's EsoGuard Esophageal DNA Test breakthrough device designation to aid in diagnosing Barrett's esophagus.

Orlando, Fla.-based Digestive and Liver Center of Florida implemented AndorHealth's ThinkAndor, an internal communication and collaboration tool that interprets EHR systems and presents information in a more-easily interpretable format.