GI & Endoscopy

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy hosted the Duodenoscope Infection Control Summit on March 30.

A new study has found that colorectal cancer diagnoses increased in patients more than 70 years old, compared to patients ages 55 to 69 years old, according to a Medscape report.

Reed B. Hogan, MD, is a gastroenterologist practicing at GI Associates and Endoscopy Center in Jackson, Miss., and Madison, Miss. He is a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson and chairman…

C. Scott Boagni, MD, a gastroenterologist, was one of the honorees at Opelousas (La.) General Health System's National Doctor's Day celebration, according to a Daily World report.

The Obama administration has released the National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, which outlines actions to be taken by several Federal agencies and departments.

Cayuga Medical Center in Cortland, N.Y., has opened its Cayuga Endoscopy Center in Ithaca, N.Y., according to an Ithacacom report.

Boston Scientific has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Xlumena, a device company that focuses on the development, manufacture and sale of minimally invasive devices for endoscopic ultrasound.

Anne Henkel, MD, is an assistant professor of gastroenterology and hepatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. She is board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine.

A high intake of marine omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids is associated with lower risk of microsatellite instable–high colorectal cancers, but not microsatellite stable tumors, according to a study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs when stomach contents backflow into the esophagus or throat leading to symptoms of heartburn, and regurgitation.