GI & Endoscopy

The FDA has granted Avantis Medical's Third Eye Panoramic device for colonoscopy 510(k) clearance.  

A recent study published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology examines the growing role complementary and alternative medicine is playing in the treatment of gastrointestinal conditions.

Mercy Clinic Digestive Disease-Lake Saint Louis added Layla Hajjafar, MD, to its physician team, according to a Newsmagazine Network report.

Here are seven must-reads on treatments and screenings for colorectal cancer.

The American Cancer Society has honored two GI/endoscopy surgeons at its 35th Annual Diamond Ball on Nov. 15, according to an nj.com report.

Here are six GI physicians who made headlines within the past week.

Actavis successfully completed its tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of Durata Therapeutics.

Allergan, a Botox maker, accepted a $66 billion takeover bid from Actavis, according to a Reuters report.

Cantel Medical, the parent company of Medivators, has promoted Jorgen Hansen from executive vice president and COO to president and COO.

New Hanover Regional Medical Center has announced Hanover Gastroenterology in Wilmington, N.C., has expanded with a new office location, according to a WilmingtonBiz report.