GI & Endoscopy

Allergan will present clinical data for Linzess and linaclotide delayed release, Viberzi relamorelin CIV and cenicriviroc, at Digestive Disease Week, May 6 through May 9 in Chicago.

National University of Singapore researchers created a nanodiamond-based contrast agent that can enhance internal body structures' visibility during magnetic resonance imaging.

Miami-based Gastro Health acquired the Hialeah, Fla.-based practice of Orlando Torres, MD.

Stephen Hutto, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Tyler, Texas-based NorthPark Medical Plaza.

Gastrointestinal Specialists' staff joined Hamilton Physician Group, the Dalton Daily Citizen reports. Both organizations are based in Dalton, Ga.

Harrisburg (Pa.) Endoscopy and Surgery Center is notifying patients of a potential data breach.

A study presented at the 2017 European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases in Vienna examined the spread of Clostridium difficile bacteria, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy News reports.

Zacks analysts expect Allergan to post earnings of $3.32 per share for the first quarter of fiscal year 2017, The Cerbat Gem reports.

Here are the five most read gastroenterology/endoscopy stories from April 24 to April 30, 2017.

Michael Sagatelian, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Charleston, S.C.-based Palmetto Digestive Health Specialists.