GI & Endoscopy

Researchers at North Dakota State University's College of Health Professions in Fargo, N.D., received a three-year $435,000 grant from the NIH to study colon cancer. The study is led by Steven Qian, PhD, an associate professor of pharmacy in NDSU's…

Vitality Biopharma recently announced it would begin trading under the stock ticker symbol VBIO.

Here are three recent news updates on key gastroenterology and endoscopy companies:

The International Association of Healthcare Professionals has recognized gastroenterologist Jeffrey M. Weber, MD.

Gastroenterologist David C. Schaefer, MD, PhD, has joined the Wuesthoff Medical Center in Melbourne, Fla., according to Space Coast Daily.

The American College of Radiology, Colon Cancer Alliance, Colon Cancer Coalition and Prevent Cancer Foundation, among others, have asked CMS to cover seniors for virtual colonoscopy.

A recent study published in the British Journal of Dermatology has linked rosacea (a common facial skin condition) to various gastrointestinal disorders, which may help physicians who make gastroenterology diagnoses.

The United Network for Organ Sharing has proposed a new way to distribute livers to those in need of transplants, in an effort to make the system more equitable, according to NBC News.

Two gastroenterologists – Nick Frederickson, MD, and John R. Douglas Peterson, MD – have joined Mercy Clinic Gastroenterology in Washington, Mo., according to the Emissourian.

CMS released an updated Evidence of Coverage notice for Medicare Advantage plans, requiring those plans to cover Cologuard sans out-of-pocket costs.