GI & Endoscopy

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.

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.

Maurizio Bonacini, MD, is a gastroenterologist with Sutter Health in San Francisco.

The Salt Lake City-based Huntsman Cancer Institute received $8.8 million from the National Institutes of Health to find out how lifestyle and health factors impact colon and rectal cancer outcomes.