GI & Endoscopy

GI Dynamics appointed Michael D. Dale president, CEO and member of the board of directors.

Cirrhosis of the liver is more common than previously thought, however 69 percent of the adults identified as possibly having liver cirrhosis may not know they have this disease, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology.

The Stamford Hospital recognized AmSurg Partner and Medical Director at Diagnostic Endoscopy Center Stuart Waldstreicher, MD, as the "Physician of the Quarter."

Cantel Medical acquired the assets of Pure Water Solutions for a purchase price of $11.9 million in cash consideration.

Obesity and acid reflux are two major risk factors of esophageal cancer, according to a review article published in New England Journal of Medicine.

Here are seven recent news updates on gastroenterology and endoscopy companies.

Olympus received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance to introduce its Narrow Band Imaging technology in the United States, according to a Medgadget report.

A Mayo Clinic Jacksonville-based study could be the basis of new colonoscopy guideline updates for experienced gastroenterologists, according to a report from The Florida Times-Union.

Gastroenterologist Christopher T. Meyer, DO, was named CEO and chairman of the Board of Governors for Holzer Health System, according to a My Daily Register report.

Uroplasty and Vision-Sciences entered into a definitive merger agreement.