GI & Endoscopy

Cantel Medical, a medical equipment company, reported 5 percent growth in profit for its fourth quarter, according to a RTT News report.

The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons has launched a new program designed to promote safe use of energy-based devices in the endoscopy suite and operating room, according to an EndoNurse report.

Gilead Sciences' hepatitis C treatment Sovaldi, sold at roughly $1,000 per pill, has made headlines for both its price tag and effectiveness. But, the drugs record sales may now be on the decline, according to a Medscape report.  

What are the most exciting strides forward in GI/endoscopy technology? Ten gastroenterologists weigh in on what they think are the biggest advancements in the field.

A new study performed at an university-based endoscopy center suggests that endoscopic ultrasonography may replaced endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography as the primary means of detecting common bile duct stones, according to a 7th Space Interactive report.

The FDA has approved adalimumab (Humira) for achieving and maintaining remission in pediatric patients Crohn's patients six years or older, according to a Medscape report.

Mechanical engineer Peitro Valdastri, PhD, with Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., has received a $1.5 million grant to develop a magnetic capsule endoscope for colonoscopy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Here are seven gastroenterologists who were featured in the news during the last week.

Gastroenterologist David Gottesman, MD, has joined Cleveland Clinic, according to a Cleveland Jewish News report.

Juliane Bingener, MD, professor of surgery and vice chair for quality, safety and service in the department of surgery at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, Minn., has joined the Titan Medical surgeon advisory board.