Gastroenterology has consistently been among the top 10 highest-earning specialties in the U.S. Here are 16 key stats on gastroenterologist pay: This data was gathered from Medscape’s Physician Salary Explorer, Physician Debt and Net Worth Report 2020, and Physician Compensation Report 2022; Merritt Hawkins’ Physician Revenue Calculator, Doximity’s 2021 Physician Compensation Report and a report from job market research company Zippia.
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Reprocessing practices may not always be sufficient to prevent flexible endoscopes from exposing patients to infectious organisms, including carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), and other multidrug-resistant pathogens despite efforts and recent warnings to increase the safety and efficacy of reprocessing endoscopes, based on a new study’s findings. To improve sterilization efficacy, additional actions (eg, visual inspections) or supplemental measures (eg, sterilization) may be required.
Newly released guidelines for Barrett’s esophagus by the American College of Gastroenterology now call for expanding screening modalities to include nonendoscopic methods, liberalized intervals for surveillance of short-segment Barrett’s esophagus, and volume criteria for endoscopic therapy centers for Barrett’s esophagus.
The FDA has issued an updated safety communication supporting the transition to fully disposable duodenoscopes and those with disposable components.
Patients with common but deeply uncomfortable gastrointestinal issues are still struggling to manage their conditions. A Salix-sponsored survey found patients with IBS or chronic constipation saw symptoms worsen—and for some of them, begin—during the pandemic. A new patient survey from the gastroenterology biopharma dove down into the issues facing people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC).
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Iterative Scopes, a pioneer in precision medicine technologies for gastroenterology, announced today that two new members have joined the leadership team: Brice Wu as Chief Product Officer, and Haig Soghigian as Vice President of the newly formed Customer Success team. They collectively bring more than 20 years’ experience leading technical and customer service teams across a number of industries including healthcare and life sciences.
Although integrated multidisciplinary pediatric aerodigestive programs are not a novel concept, this still-young specialty is continuing to evolve and expand, and a growing body of literature now demonstrates that this kind of multidisciplinary care significantly improves outcomes while lowering costs of care for children with complex congenital or acquired conditions affecting breathing, swallowing and growth.
Diet is an important lifestyle factor that is known to contribute in the development of human disease. It is well established that poor diet plays an active role in exacerbating metabolic diseases, such as obesity, diabetes and hypertension. Our understanding of how the immune system drives chronic inflammation and disease pathogenesis has evolved in recent years. However, the contribution of dietary factors to inflammatory conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis and arthritis remain poorly defined. A western diet has been associated as pro-inflammatory, in contrast to traditional dietary patterns that are associated as being anti-inflammatory.
Here are 10 physicians who specialize in gastroenterology to know: Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Physicians are listed in alphabetical order. To nominate a physician for future lists, please contact Riz Hatton at rhatton@beckershealthcare.com. Mohammad Alsolaiman, MD. Revere Health (American Fork and Lehi, Utah). Dr. Alsolaiman has advanced endoscopy training in pancreatic and biliary diseases. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians, American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society of Gastroenterology Endoscopy. Louis Bell, MD. Coastal Gastroenterology (Bluffton, S.C.). Dr. Bell has 29 years of gastroenterology experience. He performs about 1,500 procedures annually and has performed over…
For over 1 million adults and children in the United States who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), symptoms such as abdominal pain, digestive issues, weight loss and fatigue are an uncomfortable way of life, even with treatment. IBD (a term for two conditions, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), shows up as chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. The exact cause of IBD is unknown, but the disease results from a defective immune system.