GI & Endoscopy

While esophageal intestinal metaplasia, or Barrett's esophagus, is the subject of multiple guidelines regarding screening and surveillance, there are no such guidelines in the United States for gastric intestinal metaplasia, according to Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News.

Barry K. Wershil, MD, is a pediatric gastroenterologist and director of the department of gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

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

A new study, published in Hepatology, found that aspirin use is associated with a significantly reduced risk of developing bile duct cancer.

A new therapy strategy for primary sclerosing cholangitis shows initial measurable success with nor-ursodeoxycholic acid, according to Science Daily.

Here are three new ASCs and facilities offering GI services.

R. Gregory Scheible, MD, is a gastroenterologist with Parkview Physicians Group and the director of the Parkview Weight Management Center in Fort Wayne, Ind. He practices at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Four gastroenterology devices received FDA clearance in March.

Physicians in the highest income tax brackets, including gastroenterologists, may have been presented with an unpleasant surprise in the last two years when they learned of their investment tax liability.

Bank of Montreal Can increased its stake in EndoChoice by 25.5 percent, according to a report by The Vista Voice.