GI & Endoscopy

The American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy opened its Institute for Training last week in Downers Grove, Ill., according to a Suburban Life Media report.

A new book on the regional care style used to treat benign esophageal disorders by Chicago academic institutions was recently released.

Core Gastroenterology in Exeter, N.H., welcomed Arthur W. Yan, MD, MBA to the practice, according to a Foster's Daily Democrat report.

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy appointed Colleen M. Schmitt, MD, of the Galen Medical Group in Chattanooga, Tenn., president-elect, according to a Times Free Press report.

Here are 18 statistics about GI/endoscopy in ambulatory surgery centers, based on data from VMG Health's Multi-Specialty ASC Intellimarker 2011.

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.

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.

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