Robert O. Heuckeroth, MD, PhD, and Ritu Verma, MBChB, will lead a study assessing the safety of a laxative for adults that is often given to constipated children, according to a New York Times report.
GI & Endoscopy
Here are six recent news updates on gastroenterology and endoscopy companies.
EndoChoice has fulfilled customer orders for its newly-released second generation Fuse system.
EnteroTrack and Denver-based University of Colorado have entered into an exclusive license agreement that will allow EnteroTrack to develop and market a device that monitors gastrointestinal tract inflammation.
Milford (Mass.) Regional Medical Center added Brett Hassan, MD, to Milford Gastroenterology Associates, according to a Metro West Daily News report.
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Boston Scientific has disclosed insider trading activity — David A. Pierce, senior vice president and president, endoscopy of Boston Scientific unloaded 5,000 shares at an average price of $12.90 on Dec. 8, according to a Stafford Daily report.
Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital in Kennedy, Texas, secured $43.8 million in bonds for a replacement facility that will include an endoscopy suite, according to a Healthcare Finance News report.
Salix Pharmaceuticals announced that Carolyn Logan has decided to retire as president, CEO and a director of the company, effective Jan. 30, according to a Street Insider report.
Texas Children's Hospital named Benjamin L. Shneider, MD, chief of its gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition service.
The global endoscopy market is expected to reach approximately $47 billion by 2020, according to a report by IQ4I Research & Consultancy.