GI & Endoscopy

Using EndoGastric Solution's EsophyX Z device to perform the transoral incisionless fundoplication 2.0 procedure in achalasia patients who have undergone peroral endoscopic myotomy is a safe and effective treatment, according to a study in Endoscopy International Open.

Exact Sciences and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners released the results of their HealthyWomen's National Colorectal Cancer Screening Knowledge and Patient Patterns Survey.

U.S. News & World Report released its 2018 to 2019 rankings of the best children's hospitals for pediatric gastroenterology and GI surgery.

Wayne Yu, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Oak Lawn, Ill.-based Midwest Center for Gastrointestinal Health.

Biomerica enrolled the first patient in a clinical trial for its InFoods diagnostic-guided therapy to alleviate irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.

Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai Medical Center launched the Medically Associated Science and Technology program to advance treatments for gastrointestinal and metabolic disorders.

Mark Bronner, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Louisville (Ky.) Gastroenterology Associates.

Mark Stenhouse left his executive role at AbbVie to join Exact Sciences because he felt the company was fighting a worthy battle: preventing colorectal cancer.

Here are the five most popular gastroenterology and endoscopy stories for the week of June 18 to June 22, 2018:

Alberto Peña, MD, a pediatric surgeon at Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora, received the 2018 American Pediatric Surgical Association Robert E. Gross Award for Excellence in Pediatric Research and Achievement for his contributions to pediatric colorectal surgery.