GI & Endoscopy

Physicians Endoscopy announced several of its endoscopy centers are actively participating in National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam proclaimed March 7 as "Dress in Blue Day" to promote colorectal cancer awareness, according to an AmSurg blog post.

Capital Digestive Care, a Washington, D.C.-based physician group, will serve as the founding partner of a Colon Cancer Alliance program in its area to provide care for underserved communities.

A recent study published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology compared the quality, safety and cost of colonoscopy performed by nurses and physician trainees.

Digestive disease care costs in the U.S. represent a significant economic burden. Here are 12 statistics on the indirect costs of digestive disease hospital stays in comparison to ambulatory care, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and…

The American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy announced that President Barack Obama declared March 2014 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Quality colonoscopy preparation requires patients to follow instructions carefully. Researchers in a recent study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology examined patient factors that affect the quality of colonoscopy preparation.

Colonoscopy is a high-volume procedure for many gastroenterologists, ambulatory surgery centers and endoscopy centers. As the demand for high-quality, low-cost care grows, many providers are turning to alternative payment models.

In a recent study published in the journal Gastroenterology researchers set out to examine the safety and efficacy of endoscopic resection in patients with mucosal adenocarcinoma of the esophagus.

Biopharmaceutical company Amicus Therapeutics has named board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist Jay Barth, MD, its Chief Medical Officer.