A recent study published in the Journal of Endoscopy looked at using iPhones as mobile endoscopic viewing systems for gastroenterology, colorectal surgery and urology, according to an iMedicalApps report.
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Three Norwich, Conn.-based physicians have broken ground on their new $2 million medical office building that is slated to open this spring, according to a report from The Day.
Lexington, Mass.-based Avaxia Biologics has appointed Kevin Sarney, CPA, as its vice president of finance and administration.
Scientists have pinpointed a specific cell that may contribute to causing Crohn's disease, according to a Science Daily report.
This article is sponsored by EndoChoice.The most revolutionary trends in gastrointestinal disease imaging, diagnostics and treatment cover the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's triple aim: improving patient experience of care, improving the health of patient populations and reducing the cost of…
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Bedminster, N.J.-based NPS Pharmaceuticals completed a STEPS 2 study of Gattex, a treatment for patients with short bowel syndrome and found a large number of studied patients were able to completely or partially wean from parenteral support.
Israel-based RedHill Biopharma has begun a Phase III clinical study of its fixed-dose RHB-104, a drug to treat patients with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease.
Kanawha Valley Gastroenterology Associates in Lynchburg, Va., has adopted a Benchmark Systems electronic health record and practice management solution.
Gurpreet Singh, MD, has joined Sacramento, Calif.-based Woodland Healthcare as its new gastroenterologist, according to a report in The Davis Enterprise.
This article is sponsored by EndoChoice.Blair Lewis, MD, a gastroenterologist at Carnegie Hill Endoscopy Center in New York City, discusses how gastroenterologists and GI-driven centers can use quality metrics to improve their practice.