GI & Endoscopy

A study published in the Journal of Crohn's and Colitis examined the safety and efficacy of Salix Pharmaceuticals' budesonide multimatrix.

Neil Price, MD, Elizabeth Lindsey, MD and Mark Miller, MD, formed GastroIntestinal Health Partners, The Wilson Post reports.

Lesley K. Dawravoo, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Downers Grove, Ill.-based Digestive Health Services, SC.

Middlesex County, N.J.-based University Medical Center of Princeton opened its Center for Digestive Health, NJ.com reports.

St. Louis-based Barnes-Jewish Hospital named Matthew Mutch, MD, the Solon and Bettie Gershman Chair in Colon and Rectal Surgery.

A study presented at Digestive Disease Week 2017 examined plecanatide's safety and efficacy for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.

Technavio analysts expect the colonoscopy device market to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.63 percent from 2017 to 2021.

Polyethylene glycol is better for bowel prep than sodium picosulfate plus magnesium citrate, Medscape reports.

Six hedge fund managers reduced their funds position in Allergan during the first quarter of fiscal year 2017, Reuters reports.

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