GI & Endoscopy

Here are four gastroenterologists who made headlines within the past two weeks.

The American College of Gastroenterology made substantial changes to the clinical guidelines on the diagnosis and management of Barrett's esophagus.

University Medial Center in Tucson, Ariz., will soon open a $2 million endoscopy suite.

The American College of Gastroenterology guidelines for Barrett's esophagus were updated to recommend skipping routine BE screening for most women with gastroesophageal reflux, according to a Medcape report.

The Ontario Association of Gastroenterology awarded Earl Morgan, MD, the Distinguished Service Award, according to the Windsor Star. 

The American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy developed a report on the key provisions from the CMS 2016 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System updates.

David S. Estores, Jr., MD, is director of endoscopy and an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at University of Florida Health. He is a fellow of American Gastroenterological Association and a member of…

Synergy Pharmaceuticals named Gary Sender executive vice president and CFO.

Tucson-based University of Arizona is planning to conduct a clinical trial that will evaluate the effects of a common food additive on irritable bowel syndrome.

The American Medical Association created a Category 1 CPT Code for Torax's LINX Reflux Management System for esophageal sphincter augmentation.