GI & Endoscopy

Nov. 23 marked the beginning of National Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Week. Jay N. Yepuri, MD, of Digestive Health Associates of Texas in Bedford, discusses advances in GERD treatment and how gastroenterologists can play an active role in improving patient awareness.

Physicians at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle have become the first in the United States to use the Sedasys system for propofol delivery, according to a Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News report.

Could reimbursement impact cancer screening programs' efficacy? A study published in the journal Cancer has found that Medicaid beneficiaries are more likely to undergo cancer screening when their physicians receive higher reimbursement for office visits, according to a News Medical…

Over a six-month period, daily intake of VSL#3, a probiotic preparation, significantly reduced the risk of hospitalization for hepatic encephalopathy in patients with cirrhosis, according to a study published in Gastroenterology.

The global cancer diagnostics market is expected to reach an estimated value of $168.6 billion in 2020, according to a report from Transparency Market Research.

Healthcare is experiencing an unprecedented time of change, and with change comes both opportunities and threats. Three practicing gastroenterologists enumerate some of the top barriers to success in the field.

Gastroenterologist Benjamin Schmid, MD, received the annual McAuley Clinic Gratitude Award for volunteering at the Franciscan St. Margaret Health – Hammond (Ind.) clinic, according to a VALPOLIFE report.

Regional Gastroenterology Associates of Lancaster (Pa.) has named Deneen Ostasewski its director of clinical services.

Here are nine gastroenterologists who received honors within the past month.

Here are five recent news updates on GI/endoscopy companies.