A new study published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology examines Stretta and its role as a safe, effective treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
GI & Endoscopy
Gastroenterology is one of the ambulatory surgery center's key specialties. Here are eight gastroenterologists, included in the Becker's ASC Review list 100 ASC Industry Physician Leaders to Know list, who hold leadership positions and have impacted the ASC industry.
Gastroenterologist Todd Baron, MD, has joined the University of North Carolina division of gastroenterology and hepatology as director of advanced therapeutic endoscopy.
The Downers Grove (Ill.) Economic Development Corporation has granted the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy its Cornerstone Award for the society's new Institute for Training and Technology.
Hot snare polypectomy outperforms cold snare polypectomy when it comes to removing flat or sessile intermediate-sized polyps, according to a recent study discussed in Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News.
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Milton Ochieng', MD, has joined BJC Medical Group's Progressive GI & Hepatology Specialists in St. Louis, according to a St. Louis Post-Dispatch report.
Colonoscopy is widely considered the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening, but is this model sustainable from a cost-effectiveness standpoint?
Can patient choice play a role in improving colorectal cancer screening rates?
Along with the rise of accountable care organizations and value-based care, population health has become an important concept. Two gastroenterologists weigh in on how GI physicians can take part in managing overall community health.
Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the CY 2015 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgery Center Proposed Rule, as well as the CY 2015 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. Here are seven elements of…