GI & Endoscopy

The Gastroenterology board of editors selected Rishi D. Naik, MD, as the recipient of its second editorial fellowship.

New research from the Annals of Gastroenterology found dysregulated methylation of DNA appears to be associated with a higher risk of developing Crohn’s disease, and the risk the disease will progress in those already diagnosed with Crohn’s.

Here are 57 gastroenterologists making headlines in 2018:

Here are three gastroenterology-focused ASCs or facilities that were newly opened or announced in June:

A new survey published in the Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility found gastroenterologists think directing IBS patients to dietitians is just as or more effective than IBS medications, but few refer their patients to them.

Kent Katz, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Casper, Wyo.-based Gastroenterology Associates.

A new study from New Haven, Conn.-based Yale Cancer Center published in PLOS ONE found drinking low- or no-calorie, artificially sweetened beverages is associated with a lower risk of colon cancer recurrence and cancer death.

A study, published in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, compared the effectiveness of different colonoscope attachments.

A new study from JAMA Oncology found older patients would rather be advised on other health issues and guidelines rather than being told they may not live long enough to benefit from colonoscopies, Reuters Health reported.

Merritt Hawkins released results from its 2018 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives, which found demand for gastroenterologists continues to grow.