GI & Endoscopy

The Illinois Gastroenterology Group in Elgin found a way to save money in the new MACRA reform era, according to MedPage Today.

A Journal of Gastroenterology and Hematology study found chronic kidney disease negatively impacts digestive function, according to Renal & Urology News.

Edgar Achkar, MD, is a member of the gastroenterology and hematology department at Cleveland Clinic. He previously served as president of the American College of Gastroenterology.

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

The American Gastroenterological Association's Gastroenterology is the highest-ranked journal in terms of impact in the gastroenterology and hepatology category, according to Thomson Reuters' Impact Factor rankings for 2015.

A study, published in the Journal of Hepatology, found once hepatitis C infection has healed, portal vein hypertension also heals, according to Medical Xpress.

Rohit Loomba, MD, MHSc, is vice chief of gastroenterology at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine in La Jolla. He is also director of the Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Research Center at the university.

Cantel Medical stock saw a drop in short interest, according to The Post.

New research shows Allurion Technologies' Elipse balloon is a safe and effective procedureless weight-loss treatment, according to Science Daily.

Fraser, Mich.-based Healthmark added The Endo Bin and Trolley set, which features five lockable Round Soakers trays. The trays allow providers to safely hold flexible scopes without over-bending. Additionally, The Endo Bin and Trolley Set enables providers to readily slide…