GI & Endoscopy

These 41 gastroenterologists joined new practices in 2019:

Risk of developing early onset colorectal cancer may be higher for patients without a family history of the disease, according to research published in Gastroenterology.

As the decade comes to a close in gastroenterology, the specialty has never been at a point of more promise. Colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates are decreasing as screening rates increase; the introduction of machine learning into the specialty…

The majority of Americans would avoid or delay getting a colonoscopy for one reason or another, a survey from Merck Manuals revealed.

Here are five updates from gastroenterology companies and practices from the past week:

ColonaryConcepts announced Dec. 18 that it purchased EC Prep, its proprietary colonoscopy preparation platform, back from Sebela Pharmaceuticals.

Gastroenterology had a banner year in 2019, with the specialty becoming ingrained in the public's view. 

Five must-read gastroenterology articles this week:

Becker's ASC Review published a slew of gastroenterology-focused articles featuring commentary, statistics and more. Here are some of the most read articles for the year:

CRH Medical Corp. acquired Florida Panhandle Anesthesia Associates, a gastroenterology anesthesia practice serving one GI ASC.