Here are four updates from the past week to note:
GI & Endoscopy
Israel-based RedHill Biopharma enrolled the last patient into its phase II study of Bekinda 12 mg.
A study published in the Journal of Investigative Medicine examined acute on chronic gastrointestinal bleeding.
Hot Springs-based Arkansas Gastroenterology Associates and Endoscopy Center added Jody Purifoy, DNP, APRN, to its staff, The Sentinel-Record reports.
ReportBuyer expects the endoscopy equipment market to boom in the next five years, reaching $35.3 billion and expanding at a 6.2 percent compound annual growth rate.
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Adedayo Mokuolu, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Henderson, Nev.-based Desert Gastroenterology Associates.
Tenapanor provided adequate symptom relief to 63.2 percent of patients, according to a study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's 2016 annual meeting, Oct. 14 to Oct. 19, 2017 in Las Vegas, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy News reports.
Miami-based Gastro Health is acquiring Hollywood, Fla.-based Gastroenterology Consultants, PA.
Top Doctor Awards named Kevin Collier, MD, a 2017 Top Doctor in Bethesda, Maryland.
The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons gave Mederi Therapeutics' Stretta Therapy for GERD a strong recommendation in a new clinical spotlight review guideline statement.