GI & Endoscopy

Presenting patients with a choice of screening options didn't result in more patients getting screened for colorectal cancer, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

Four gastroenterologists who made the news recently:

Bausch Health, Salix Pharmaceuticals and Alfasigma SpA filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Sandoz, a division of Novartis.

Lakewood Ranch-based Florida Digestive Health Specialists added Avantika Mishra, MD, to its team.

Switzerland-based immuno-transcriptomics company Novigenix SA said its blood-based colorectal cancer test delivered encouraging results.

Here are four gastroenterology-focused ASCs and facilities opened or announced in September:

Here are 11 gastroenterologists Becker's ASC Review featured in September:

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. is exploring a deal to sell several of its over-the-counter and prescription drugs in emerging markets and Western Europe, The Japan Times reports.

Summit, N.J.-based pediatric gastroenterologist Michael Tyshkov, MD, was formally indicted on six counts of sexual assault-related offenses by a Union County, N.J.-based grand jury, Tap Into Westfield reports.

A class-action lawsuit alleging the American Board of Internal Medicine performed monopolistic actions related to its maintenance-of-certification exams was dismissed Sept. 26.