The American Gastroenterological Association issued a guideline June 9 on probiotics use in gastroenterology, recommending against the use of such treatments at this time.
GI & Endoscopy
Colorectal surgeon Samuel Luka, MD, is using the THD Doppler Hemorrhoid System at Las Vegas-based Durango Outpatient Surgery Center to accelerate patients' recovery, according to a June 5 announcement.
CRH Medical completed a pair of deals to expand its anesthesiology practice portfolio.
The National Institutes of Health granted Charleston-based Medical University of South Carolina more than $16.5 million to open two digestive disease research centers, Medical Life Sciences News reports.
Austin (Texas) Gastroenterology opened an endoscopy center in Lakeway-Bee Cave, Texas, June 5, Community Impact reports.
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Private equity investment skyrocketed in gastroenterology in 2019, and although it's expected COVID-19 will hamper activity temporarily going forward, here's where each platform stands at the midpoint of 2020:
The Bruce and Cynthia Sherman Charitable Foundation extended the nomination period for its annual Sherman Prize until July 17.
Two gastroenterologists affiliated with Green Bay, Wis.-based Prevea Health two gastroenterologists began offering gastroenterology care in Manitowoc, Wis., according to the Herald Times Reporter.
Private equity-backed Gastro Health had to temporarily close several of its affiliated centers in response to COVID-19.
Gastroenterologist Rob Brandenburg, DO, joined Gallipolis, Ohio-based Holzer Health System, according to a May 28 announcement.