GI & Endoscopy

Millions of colonoscopies are performed in the United States every year, and while risks associated with the procedure are typically low, there are complications, such as colon perforations, that could lead to litigation, according to a MD News report.

Bronson Gastroenterology Portage (Mich.) has added Christopher Radawski, MD, to its team, according to a Southwest Michigan's Second Wave report.

Polson (Mt.) Health, a department of Kalispell (Mt.) Regional Healthcare, plans to open a new clinic that will offer gastroenterology and dermatology services, according to a Lake County Leader report.

Here are five recent updates on gastroenterology and endoscopy companies.

Seres Health, a clinical-stage therapeutics company, has raised $48 million, according to a Boston Business Journal report.

CRH Medical acquired Gastroenterology Anesthesia, according to a Cantech Letter report.

The American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy/American College of Gastroenterology Task Force on Quality in Endoscopy has updated quality indicators for all GI/endoscopy procedures and the four major endoscopic procedures. Here are four things to know.

The FDA has granted the Aer-O-Scope Colonoscope System from GI View 510(k) clearance.

Here are four gastroenterologists who recently took on new leadership roles.

Demand for GI/endoscopy procedures and care is projected to rise and innovative technology continues to reshape the specialty, yet gastroenterologists face a mounting set of obstacles. From declining reimbursement to dwindling time for patient care, practice as it is today…