Novo Nordisk’s oral Wegovy and Eli Lilly’s Foundayo are driving a shift toward oral GLP-1 therapies in the U.S. obesity market. In the latest IQVIA data cited by Citi, Wegovy pill prescriptions reached approximately 183,000 in the most recent reporting period, while Foundayo prescriptions rose…
Helio Genomics and Quest Diagnostics have partnered to expand access to a blood-based liver cancer test across the U.S. Starting…
Olympus’ $1M+ equipment grant to ASGE isn’t just philanthropy—it’s a strategic investment in shaping the next generation of endoscopists and,…
Walgreens is taking colorectal cancer screening out of the clinic and into retail—partnering with Exact Sciences to offer Cologuard access…
Evaluating the analytical performance of direct-to-consumer gut microbiome testing services (Nature)
This study evaluates the analytical reliability of direct-to-consumer (DTC) gut microbiome testing services. As consumer interest in gut health rises,…
DDW 2026
Several studies presented at DDW 2026 highlighted emerging approaches that could reshape…
A structured triage system for interventional GI referrals changed the originally requested…
Headlines in GI
A routine endoscope demonstration at a Texas hospital allegedly turned into a…
A randomized trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine found…
Thought Leadership
In a wide-ranging interview, Byron L. Cryer, MD, president of the American Gastroenterological Association and chairman of internal medicine at Baylor University Medical Center,…
The hidden cost of administrative work extends far beyond unpaid overtime, according…
The microbiome field is undergoing a fundamental shift—from cataloging which microbes are…
As direct-to-consumer microbiome testing becomes more popular, clinicians are calling for stronger…
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
A Northwestern Medicine study of nearly 18,600 colonoscopies performed by 55 physicians found that an AI tool could accurately assess…
Tech & Innovation
Neptune Medical has received FDA clearance for its Triton 1 Robotic Endoscopy System, designed to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures throughout the colon. The robotic system…
Editor's Picks
Novo Nordisk’s oral Wegovy and Eli Lilly’s Foundayo are driving a shift…
Business
Novo Nordisk’s oral Wegovy and Eli Lilly’s Foundayo are driving a shift…
Exponential Tech
Neptune Medical has received FDA clearance for its Triton 1 Robotic Endoscopy…
Leadership
A new commentary in The Health Care Blog examines the growing physician…
Patient Trends
A new population-based study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology evaluated the…
