GI & Endoscopy

Mark Griffin, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Lincoln, Neb.-based Gastroenterology Specialists.

Colonoscopy is significantly associated with colorectal cancer mortality reduction, according to a case-control study of Veterans Affairs-CMS administrative data in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Here are three gastroenterologists that made headlines this past week.

Miami-based Gastro Health's longterm CEO Alexander Fernandez departed suddenly in February, and Joseph Garcia was named his replacement.

The National Science Foundation awarded Tim Muldoon, PhD, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Fayetteville-based University of Arkansas, a $500,000 grant for him to continue his work on an endoscopic probe for colonoscopies.

Two legal firms are investigating whether Cogentix's board breached their duties to stockholders by failing to solicit bids for the company ahead of its potential acquisition by Laborie Medical, Medical Device Investing News reports.

The North Dakota Colorectal Cancer Roundtable bestowed several honors on individuals promoting colorectal cancer prevention, KVRR reports.

Here are three practices and hospitals making headlines this past week.

Doximity released its second annual Physician Compensation Report, which surveyed more than 65,000 verified U.S. physician respondents. Compensation varied significantly across metropolitan areas, between genders and medical specialties.

Here are four updates on GI companies from the past week.