A study published in the journal Genome Medicine shows the bacteria in people's gut may predict their risk of life-threatening blood infections following high-dose chemotherapy, as reported by Infection Control Today.
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Joel R. Montbriand, MD, gastroenterologist and CEO of Gastroenterology of the Rockies in Boulder, Colo., has been inducted into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame, according to the Daily Camera.
A study published in the journal Gut found patients were less likely to comply to a split-dose bowel preparation regimen before colonoscopy if they had an early morning procedure, long travel time, poor education level or if they were women.
W. Ray Kim, MD, is a gastroenterologist and chief of the division of gastroenterology and hepatology at Stanford (Calif.) University Medical Center. He is also chair of both the development committee and clinical research committee of the American Association for…
Here are three recent news updates on key gastroenterology and endoscopy companies.
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EndoChoice saw an increase of 2.9 percent in short interest, according to a report by The Post.
A new survey, published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, investigates the dietary concerns and beliefs of people with inflammatory bowel disease.
The Savannah Book Festival board of directors has elected Mark E. Murphy, MD, as its new president, according to The Savannah Tribune.
The FDA is considering changing how it regulates fecal microbiota transplants for patients with recurrent C. difficile infections, according to GenomeWeb.
Mark B. Pochapin, MD, is a gastroenterologist and director of the division of gastroenterology at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City. He is also a Sholtz/Leeds Professor of Gastroenterology and the vice chair for clinical affairs.