GI & Endoscopy

Karel Rybnicek, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Cleveland Gastroenterology Associates.

After experiencing steady growth in adaptation since 2001, the $178.8 million global endoscopy market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 14.8 percent through 2020, according to a report by Wise Guy Reports.

Here are the five most popular Becker's ASC Review gastroenterology and endoscopy stories for the week of Oct. 24 to Oct. 28.

Glen Daves, MD, is a gastroenterologist with South Carolina-based Gastroenterology Associates.

Here are three gastroenterologists in the news this past week.

Allergan is in the midst of acquiring Motus Therapeutics, a subsidiary of Rhythm Holding Company, after its relamorelin prescription achieved top line results in a phase 2b clinical trial.

A study in Cancer Epidemiology Biomakers & Prevention found that regularly consuming coffee decreases risk of colorectal cancer, Hometown Focus reports.

A study in Hepatology found that the prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in the United States leads to direct medical costs of more than $100 billion each year.

The American Gastroenterological Association has expanded its Patient INFO Center with a resource guide on inflammatory bowel disease and pregnancy.

R. David Shepard, MD, is a gastroenterologist with Tampa, Fla.-based Florida Medical Clinic.