This past year was a tumultuous time for healthcare and all of its specialties. From patient engagement and technology to remaining independent, four gastroenterologists discuss what they believe were the top issues for their field in 2014.
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American Gastroenterological Association member Sonia S. Kupfer, MD, met with the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, according to an AGA eDigest report.
Newman Regional Health, based in Emporia, Kan., held their final meeting of the year, and the board of trustees approved the health system's 2015 budget, according to a report by The Emporia Gazette.
Here are six recent news updates on gastroenterology and endoscopy companies.
A study conducted at The Hormel Institute in Austin, Minn., may have identified a new marker for colon cancer, according to an ABC 6 News report.
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US Endoscopy announces a distribution partnership with EndoAid, a subsidiary of Aran Research and Development.
Lyndon Hernandez, MD, MPH is a partner of the Wisconsin practice GI Associates, LLC. Dr. Hernandez offers insight into his start in medicine and the state of gastroenterology today.
The American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Skills, Training, Assessment and Reinforcement Certificate Programs will offer a Barrett's ablation course this year.
EndoChoice released the C38s, a slim colonoscope, which joins the company's portfolio of Fuse Full Spectrum Endoscopy products.
Guarav Singhvi, MD, recently met with Rep. Raul Ruiz, MD, the U.S. Representative for Dr. Singhvi's home district, according to an AGA Washington Insider blog post.