Castle Biosciences has signed an agreement to acquire GI health company Previse, which was developed by specialists at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. Previse is focused on chronic acid reflux related diseases, including esophageal cancer, according to…
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The American Gastroenterological Association updated its clinical practice recommendations regarding vaccinations and non-colorectal cancer screenings for people with inflammatory bowel disease. Freddy Caldera, DO, a gastroenterologist at UW Health in Madison, Wis., said in a May 6 AGA news release…
Consolidation is skyrocketing in gastroenterology, particularly with private equity – nearly 10% of U.S. gastroenterologists are part of PE-backed practices, according to a 2023 study published in Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Here are five major private equity transactions shaping the gastroenterology…
Oakland-based Kaiser Permanente Northern California has more than doubled its colorectal cancer screening rates over the past two decades — from 37.4% in 2000 to 79.8% in 2019 — through a proactive outreach program that has also significantly reduced mortality.…
The American Gastroenterological Association has partnered with healthcare startup incubator MATTER to launch an inaugural incubator focused on GI startups. The program will support startups that specialize in transforming the patient experience, advancing diagnostics and accelerating therapies for digestive diseases,…
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A study published in the Journal of Hepatology found that simultaneous bariatric surgery and liver transplant for severely obese patients is safe and improves long-term health outcomes. Here are five things to know about the study: 1. Conducted by the…
Sheldon Taub, MD, a gastroenterologist at Jupiter (Fla.) Medical Center with 45 years of experience, joined Becker’s to discuss the rewarding yet increasingly complex path of pursuing a medical career. Editor’s note: This response has been edited lightly for clarity…
1. Innovations in patient experience To increase their effectiveness and improve patient experience surrounding colonoscopy preparation, some practices have turned to new staffing models to provide a more hands-on approach. “We have increased the number of nursing navigators helping patients…
Los Angeles-based UCLA Health has been gifted $25 million from UCLA alumna and former chair of the UCLA Foundation board Shirley Wang and her husband, Walter, for its new digestive health center. The UCLA Walter and Shirley Wang Center for…
Fujifilm has released two new gastroscopes — the EG-840T and the EG-840TP — as part of its next-generation 800 series, according to an April 30 news release. Both devices work with Fujifilm’s endoscopic imaging system, which uses LED multi-light technology…