In a surprise move, Nobel laureates Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna are seeking to cancel two of their own key CRISPR patents in Europe. This decision follows a ruling that their initial patent application lacked enough detail for replication. The move aims to avoid a…
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In 2021, colonoscopy screenings in the U.S. cost $23.7 billion, with rising colorectal cancer (CRC) rates contributing to increasing demand.…
The Body Roundness Index (B.R.I.) is emerging as an alternative to the Body Mass Index (B.M.I.), offering a more accurate…
THD America, a Natick, Massachusetts-based medical device company, and its parent company have agreed to pay $700,000 to resolve allegations…
California’s legislature passed AB 3129, which, if signed by Governor Newsom, will…
Headlines in GI
In a surprise move, Nobel laureates Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna are…
Interviews
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is promoting colorectal cancer screening options…
Thought Leadership
The “obesity first” approach in healthcare is gaining traction as clinicians focus on addressing obesity as the root cause of many chronic conditions, such…
Gastroenterology is poised for growth with key opportunities including expanded screening for…
UnitedHealthcare’s national prior authorization gold-card program went into effect on Oct. 1,…
In this episode of the MGC podcast, Dr. Laurie Keefer discusses her…
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
At the Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024 conference, experts discussed the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) for colonoscopy. AI-assisted…
Tech & Innovation
A new teleoperated, magnetically steered robotic endoscope has the potential to make endoscopy safer and more accessible, especially in underserved areas. Controlled remotely via joysticks and…
Editor's Picks
In a surprise move, Nobel laureates Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna are…
Business
Geneoscopy, Inc. has received a New York State Department of Health laboratory…
Exponential Tech
A new teleoperated, magnetically steered robotic endoscope has the potential to make…
Leadership
Hoag Digestive Health Institute has appointed Dr. Jennifer Phan, a board-certified gastroenterologist,…
Patient Trends
Key Insights: Home health tests are becoming increasingly popular, allowing patients to…