GI & Endoscopy

The merger of three gastroenterology practices created Seattle-based Puget Sound Gastroenterology.

Takeda Pharmaceuticals President and CEO Christophe Weber could face increased scrutiny after the retirement of Chairman Yasuchika Hasegawa, Biospace.com reports. 

Gastroenterologists from Philadelphia-based University of Pennsylvania Medicine received a $6.5 million grant from the National Cancer Institute for Barrett's esophagus research.

Here are four practices with gastroenterology services making news:

Montana's largest gastrointestinal medical group is the Kalispell-based Digestive Health Institute of Montana.

The FDA approved Salix Pharmaceutical's new drug application for Plenvu, a lower-volume polyethylene glycol-based bowel preparation developed for bowel cleansing.

The International Association of HealthCare Professionals is including Lino DeGuzman, MD, in its Leading Physicians of the World publication.

Medial EarlySign entered into a strategic collaboration with Medicover for a pilot program aimed at identifying individuals that have a high colorectal cancer risk.

Wells Fargo Analysts David Maris believes Valeant Pharmaceuticals could be heavily impacted by the FDA's renewed focus on generic medicines, Investopedia reports.

Louisville, Colo.-based Gastroenterology of the Rockies has 18 physicians practicing at four practices and four endoscopy centers throughout Colorado.