Here are eight statistics on inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report found that 35 percent of Americans are obese, according to the Medscape Gastroenterologists Lifestyle Report 2014. How do physicians compare to the national average?
The American Gastroenterological Association announced a recent study published in its official journal Gastroenterology that demonstrates anti-TNF- α agents may be a beneficial early treatment for pediatric patients with Crohn's disease.
Gastroenterology/endoscopy is one of the top ambulatory surgery center key specialties. Here are 10 statistics on GI/endoscopy revenue per case based on geographical area, according to VMG Health's ASC Intellimarker Survey 2011.
The American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association and American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy released a report on 2014 Current Procedural Terminology coding updates.
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Reimbursement pressure hovers near the top of the list of physicians' concerns for the future of medical practice. Here are six updates for gastroenterologists to know about the Medicare sustainable growth rate, physician attitude towards the shifting healthcare landscape and…
Last week, the American Gastroenterological Association, in conjunction with the other GI societies and the Alliance of Specialty Medicine, travelled to Capitol Hill to discuss the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act.
In 2011, 3 million people had liver disease in the U.S., according to the National Digestive Disease Information Clearinghouse.
A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report found 75 percent of patients in a group of 10,342 cases were already colonized with C. difficile at the time of hospital admission, according to Medscape's 5 Important Developments in C.…
Though the FDA has repealed its decision to require a new drug application for fecal microbiota transplantation, increased interest in studying FMT for other clinical indications could lead to renewed regulation efforts.