GI & Endoscopy

An endoscopist's knowledge of a positive Cologuard test improved colonoscopy performance, according to a Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic poster presentation at the 2016 Digestive Disease Week in San Diego.

The American Gastroenterological Association awarded Anna S. Lok, MD, the 2016 William Beaumont Prize in Gastroenterology for her contributions in liver diseases and gastroenterology, according to UMHS News.

Chung Owyang, MD, is a gastroenterologist at the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor.

Here are three gastroenterologists who recently made headlines.

Apollo Endosurgery launched the ORBERA Coach platform, a telehealth program.

Thousand Oaks, Calif.-based Compulink Business Systems will unveil Gastroenterology Advantage at Digestive Disease Week 2016 in San Diego from May 21 to May 24.

Here are seven GI device companies that will showcase at Digestive Disease Week 2016 from May 21 to May 24 in San Diego.

Arun Swaminath, MD, is a gastroenterologist and director of the inflammatory bowel disease program at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. He also serves as an assistant professor at the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine in Hempstead, N.Y.

Pentax Medical acquired more than 90 percent of shares in Simmedica.

Frost & Sullivan selected CapsoVision as the recipient of its 2016 European Enabling Technology Leadership award.