GI & Endoscopy

Here are three gastroenterologists who recently made headlines.

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy named Kenneth R. McQuaid, MD, president.

The most recent data available from the Colon Cancer Prevention Project shows Kentucky led the nation in colon cancer incidence in 2013, according to a Richmond Register report.

Access to effective hepatitis C virus treatment is blocked by high costs, according to research published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

Takeda Pharmaceutical, in partnership with the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, launched IBD Unmasked, a global awareness initiative.

Patients with pancreatic cysts have a higher overall risk of pancreatic cancer compared to those without the cysts, according to a study in GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Here are four recent news updates on key gastroenterology and endoscopy companies.

Amicus Therapeutics appointed Andrew E. Mulberg, MD, vice president, regulatory strategy.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has updated its 2008 recommendations for colorectal cancer screenings, according to a JAMA article.

Here are 10 current statistics on annual and hourly gastroenterologist pay, from Salary.com.