GI & Endoscopy

Salix Pharmaceuticals announced that Carolyn Logan has decided to retire as president, CEO and a director of the company, effective Jan. 30, according to a Street Insider report.

Texas Children's Hospital named Benjamin L. Shneider, MD, chief of its gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition service.

The global endoscopy market is expected to reach approximately $47 billion by 2020, according to a report by IQ4I Research & Consultancy.

GI Dynamics appointed Michael D. Dale president, CEO and member of the board of directors.

Cirrhosis of the liver is more common than previously thought, however 69 percent of the adults identified as possibly having liver cirrhosis may not know they have this disease, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology.

The Stamford Hospital recognized AmSurg Partner and Medical Director at Diagnostic Endoscopy Center Stuart Waldstreicher, MD, as the "Physician of the Quarter."

Cantel Medical acquired the assets of Pure Water Solutions for a purchase price of $11.9 million in cash consideration.

Obesity and acid reflux are two major risk factors of esophageal cancer, according to a review article published in New England Journal of Medicine.

Here are seven recent news updates on gastroenterology and endoscopy companies.

Olympus received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance to introduce its Narrow Band Imaging technology in the United States, according to a Medgadget report.