Lawyers representing Khalid Moussa, MD, a gastroenterologist practicing in Crestview, Fla., accused of inappropriate and sexual behavior, filed a motion to limit communication with the media, WEARTV reported.
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The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy recognized Darrien Gaston, MD, and his practice, Chicago-based Metropolitan Gastroenterology Consultants, for quality through its endoscopy unit recognition program, the Beverly Review reported.
A study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, examined how computer-aided diagnosis is improving rectosigmoid adenoma detection during colonoscopies, Medpage Today reports.
Motus GI released its second quarter 2018 financial results, posting a $4.2 million net loss, or $0.27 per diluted share.
Exact Sciences, the manufacturer of Cologuard, and the Green Bay Packers launched "Crossing the 50," a new campaign to raise money for the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation.
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Instead of referring their patients to an interventional radiologist, more hepatologists and gastroenterologists are performing liver biopsies themselves, Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News reported.
A systematic review, published in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, examined how patients perceived water exchange colonoscopies and the impact the procedure had on endoscopy room turnaround, Medscape reports.
Miami-based Gastro Health made a series of leadership appointments as the practice continues to expand.
U.S. News & World Report released its 2018 Best Hospital rankings.
Samuel Iwata, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Colorado Springs-based Colorado Gastroenterology Associates.