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.…
GI & Endoscopy
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,…
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…
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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…
Here are five recent clinical and technological advances in gastroenterology, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Worcester, Mass.-based UMass Chan Medical School became the first medical center to complete a procedure using the WallFlex Biliary Plus RX fully covered stent. The…
Medtronic has launched an agreement with Dragonfly Endoscopy to distribute its pancreaticobiliary system in the U.S. The system aims to provide enhanced visualization, maneuverability and diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities for patients undergoing endoscopy for visualization and therapeutic intervention in the…
Miami-based Gastro Health has named Chris Fourment, MD, vice president of clinical research, according to an April 21 news release shared with Becker’s. Dr. Fourment co-founded the department of clinical research and education at GI Alliance and served as the…