GLP-1 receptor agonists — the drug class that includes Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro — were linked to improved survival among colon cancer patients in a new observational study from UC San Diego. Researchers analyzed clinical data from more than 6,800…
GI & Endoscopy
CapsoVision, a medical device developer, submitted an application Nov. 6 to the FDA requesting breakthrough device designation for its CapsoCam UGI capsule, aimed at detecting early-stage pancreatic cancer. The device offers panoramic imaging of the upper gastrointestinal tract and enables…
Dinesh Madhok, MD, a gastroenterologist who was recently named CEO of Jacksonville, Fla.-based Borland Groover, joined Becker’s to discuss what sets his practice apart competitively, and what he’s most excited about in the next few years. Question: What sets Borland…
Dinesh Madhok, MD, gastroenterologist CEO of Jacksonville, Fla.-based Borland Groover, joined Becker’s to discuss the three biggest challenges facing gastroenterology practices today. Dr. Madhok was recently appointed CEO after nearly three decades with Borland Groover. Question: What do you see…
Gastroenterologists are raising concerns about the CMS’ finalized payment policies, according to a joint statement from the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. “We are extremely frustrated that CMS chose to forge ahead…
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As gastroenterology evolves, leaders are reimagining how to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care. Dinesh Madhok, MD, CEO of Jacksonville, Fla.-based Borland Groover, joined Becker’s to discuss embracing new service lines such as chronic care management and obesity-related liver disease could be…
The FDA has approved linaclotide (Linzess) capsules for pediatric patients 7 years and older with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, according to a Nov. 5 news release. Linzess is the first treatment approved for this condition in pediatric patients. The…
Steven Wexner, MD, has joined Columbia, Mo.-based Medstar Health as physician executive director and system chief of colorectal surgery. According to a Nov. 4 news release, Dr. Wexner will be based at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., joining…
Facility-based colorectal cancer screening among young adults in the U.S. has become more prevalent since medical guidelines lowered the recommended age to begin CRC screening to 45, according to findings from a study published in JAMA Network Nov. 4. The…
Jacksonville, Fla.-based Borland Groover is positioning for its next era of growth through a leadership realignment and a focus on patient-centered innovation. The gastroenterology group, founded in 1947, recently announced four new C-suite leaders as part of its restructuring. The…