Researchers attempted to quantify the effect surveillance colonoscopy had on colorectal cancer prevention in a study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
GI & Endoscopy
Five must-read articles for gastroenterologists this week:
The FDA sent Takeda a questioning letter in response to the company's biologics license application concerning the subcutaneous formulation of Entyvio, a maintenance therapy for ulcerative colitis.
Gastroenterology remains a lucrative specialty for ASCs, with both growth and disruption expected in 2020.
Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, Fla., built what it believes to be the region's first gastroesophageal reflux center, FHN reports.
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Three gastroenterologists joined practices the week of Jan. 27-31:
South Denver Gastroenterology opened a clinic and endoscopy center in Castle Rock, Colo., Castle Rock News-Press reports.
Three gastroenterology ASCs and practices opened in January
Michel Kahaleh, MD, is the chief of gastroenterology at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, N.J. Here, he describes how endoscopy centers should use advanced endoscopic procedures.
Three gastroenterology leaders to know this week: