Miami-based Gastro Health acquired Miami's Pediatric Gastroenterology Associates, becoming the largest pediatric gastroenterology provider in South Florida.
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UnitedHealthcare announced it would cover Exact Sciences' Cologuard test starting July 1, causing Exact Sciences' shares to jump 12 percent, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Crohn's and Colitis Canada and the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology released a list of five inflammatory bowel disease tests, treatments and procedures that are commonly ordered but possibly unnecessary.
Larry Taylor, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Tallahassee, Fla.-based Digestive Disease Clinic.
An observational research registry aims to provide insights into the management of metastatic colorectal cancer.
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A study published in Nature Communications discovered how a genomic approach to colorectal cancer could improve a patient's prognosis and quality of life.
Array BioPharma and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. are investigating the safety, tolerability and efficacy of Array's investigational MEK inhibitor binimetinib when used with Bristol Myers Squibb's Opdivo and Opdivo + Yeroy regime.
A study published in Surgical Endoscopy examined the efficacy of Mederi's endoscopic radiofrequency procedure Stretta in managing gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Takeda Canada inaugurated its new Ontario-based headquarters May 30.
Adrienne Scheich, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Chicago-based Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.