Jerry Vandeveer is a bell ringer for the Salvation Army in Fort Wayne, Ind., but located next to his donation bucket is a sign asking donors "Have you had a colonoscopy?" WANE reports.
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Bridgewater, N.J.-based Clinical Genomics, a biotechnology company focused on colorectal cancer diagnosis, has appointed Mark Boyle to president of in vitro diagnostics.
Japan's Takeda Pharmaceuticals is exercising its option to develop and commercialize Leuven, Belgium-based TiGenix's Cx601 in Canada and Japan.
A study in Cancer Prevention Research claims that vitamin E and selenium do not prevent colorectal adenomas, UPI reports.
Here are three updates on gastroenterology and endoscopy companies.
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Eric Osgard, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Reno, Nev.-based Gastroenterology Consultants.
For the first time in more than a decade, the American College of Gastroenterology offered a new recommendation for the evaluation of abnormal liver chemistries.
Bridgewater, N.J.-based Clinical Genomics launched Colvera, a blood-based test for colorectal cancer recurrence monitoring.
Researchers at Pittsburgh's Carnegie Mellon University are developing edible batteries using natural chemicals that could soon power rechargeable, swallowable cameras, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy News reports.
A study in Gastroenterology performed a systematic review of relevant gastrointestinal research to determine which modifiable lifestyle factors impact a patient's risk for developing serrated colorectal polyps.