Researchers examined the effectiveness of transoral incisionless fundoplication in controlling symptoms associated with chronic refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease, according to a poster presented at ACG 2018, Oct. 5-10 in Philadelphia.
GI & Endoscopy
Gerard Isenberg, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Cleveland-based University Hospitals.
Here are four updates on gastroenterology companies from the past week:
Fight Colorectal Cancer awarded a research grant to Christine Sardo Molmenti, PhD, and Heather Hampel to advance research on early-onset colorectal cancer.
Exact Sciences posted $118.3 million in third quarter 2018 revenue, a 63 percent year-over-year increase.
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The Colon Cancer Coalition's stolen inflatable colon was found Monday outside a vacant house, the Star Tribune reported.
Jamison, Pa.-based Physicians Endoscopy finalized partnerships with three gastroenterology ASCs, bringing its portfolio to a total of 60 centers and 600-plus gastroenterologist partners.
A study published in Current Opinions Gastroenterology examined the recent research on adverse effects attributed to proton pump inhibitors, Medscape reports.
Joliet, Ill.-based Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center's Kamran Ayub, MD, performed a procedure with the EndoRotor, becoming the first in Illinois to do so, the Herald News reports.
Carter Validus Mission Critical REIT II acquired five medical office buildings in Benton, Ark., and Hot Springs, Ark., for $30.4 million, OAonline reports.