GI & Endoscopy

Here are three updates on GI and industry-relevant companies to date:

University of Massachusetts Amherst food science researchers discovered a bevy of enzymes present in increased quantities in mice with colon cancer.

The American Gastroenterological Association outlined five 'wins' from the Continuing Board Certification: Vision for the Future Commission's report to the American Board of Medical Specialties.

The American Gastroenterological Association Research Foundation recognized Ans Pauwels, PhD, as researcher of the month.

Research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine examined the performance of fecal immunochemical tests in detecting colorectal cancer and advanced adenomas.

Joel V. Weinstock, MD, is the gastroenterology and hepatology division chief at Boston-based Tufts Medical Center.

Fight Colorectal Cancer launched its National Colon Cancer Month campaign petitioning the public to close the colonoscopy loophole, and to snap a #StrongArmSelfie.

South Lake Tahoe, Calif.-based Barton Health hired gastroenterologist Joseph Hancock, MD, in response to a community health assessment, the Tahoe Daily Tribune reports.

Medscape surveyed 15,069 physicians across more than 29 specialties for its Gastroenterologist Lifestyle, Happiness & Burnout Report 2019. Respondents were required to practice in the U.S.

Here are seven gastroenterologists featured in the news in the past week: