GI & Endoscopy

Christopher Andrews, MD, MSc, FRCPC, a gastroenterologist with the University of Calgary in Canada, has joined the M Pharmaceutical board of directors.

Klaus Mergener, MD, PhD, MBA, is a partner at Digestive Health Specialists, and the Medical Director, Gastroenterology at MultiCare Health System in Tacoma, WA. He is an Affiliate Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA.

The global capsule endoscope market is estimated to grow at a rapid rate over the next few years, according to a new report by Technavio.

Mederi Therapeutics has announced two milestones for its Stretta Therapy, a treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease.

PENTAX Medical has reiterated its commitment to working with the FDA to address infection risk associated with duodenoscopes. 

Commonwealth Laboratories, based in Salem, Mass., has launched IBSchek, a blood test designed to detect irritable bowel syndrome.

The majority of a physician's training is spent learning the intricacies of medicine: how to perform procedures, diagnosis conditions and treat patients. Gastroenterologists leave fellowship training armed with the knowledge necessary to be an accomplished clinician, but what about the…

Kenneth R. McQuaid, MD, FASGE, is the interim vice chair of medicine, chief of medical service and chief of gastroenterology at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. Dr. McQuaid is also a professor of medicine at UCSF School of Medicine.…

Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle has joined the lawsuit against Olympus America, a manufacturer of endoscopes, according to a Fox News report.

Here are five recent gastroenterology and endoscopy company news updates.