One GI continues its purpose driven expansion in Ohio and beyond (PR Newswire)
One GI, a gastroenterology management services organization, has partnered with Digestive Disease Consultants in Cleveland.
Allied Digestive Health partners with Princeton Gastroenterology Associates (Community News)
Princeton Gastroenterology Associates has recently announced that they had joined New Jersey’s largest gastroenterology group — Allied Digestive Health.
One GI Continues expansion In Indiana (PR Newswire)
One GI, a gastroenterology management services organization, has partnered with Digestive Health Associates (“DHA”) in the Terre Haute, IN market.
One GI Growth Continues in the Northern Ohio Market (PR Newswire)
One GI, a gastroenterology management services organization, has partnered with Great Lakes Gastroenterology (“GLG”) in the Cleveland, OH market.
University of Colorado Researchers Develop Miniature Colonoscopy Robot Capable of Collecting Biopsies and Transmit Diagnostic Information in Real Time (Dark Daily)
The capsule-sized robotic device called “Endoculus” could eventually replace traditional endoscopes used in colonoscopies and endoscopies.
Private equity investment in health care could face increased scrutiny (Benefits Pro)
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a push for greater transparency in how private equity-owned health care firms operate.
New study links gut fungi to intestinal inflammation in Crohn’s disease patients (EurekAlert)
The results of a new study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University is a step towards understanding Crohn’s disease and the factors that cause its intestinal inflammation.
Duodenoscope-related infections: Will history repeat itself? (AGA)
Past outbreaks have helped shape our current infection prevention and control strategies, but the level of risk for the future remains uncertain.
No more surprise bills: Private insurance plans must cover the full colorectal cancer screening continuum (Medical Xpress)
The Biden Administration issued guidance requiring private insurers to cover colonoscopy when needed as a follow-up to a non-invasive CRC screening test.
Earlier Colorectal Screening Bolstered by Real-World Data (MedPage Today)
For each 1-year increase in age, there was an 8% greater risk of finding advanced colorectal neoplasia by colonoscopy.
Single-use duodenoscope is cost effective in ERCP (MDedge)
The EXALT Model-D single-use duodenoscope may be a cost-effective alternative to high-level disinfection (HLD) of reusable duodenoscopes, according to a new analysis.
‘2 steps forward and 3 steps back’: Georgia endoscopy center’s struggle to survive (Becker’s GI & Endoscopy)
Staff shortages, exacerbated by COVID-19 spikes and vaccination mandates, have some endoscopy centers struggling to stay afloat.
Mount Sinai Researchers Report Increasing Incidence of Early-Onset Colorectal Precancerous Lesions (Mount Sinai)
The team analyzed data collected between January 1, 2014, and February 5, 2021, from high-quality colonoscopies from 123 ambulatory endoscopy centers across 29 states.
Expert Tips for Preventing, Managing Large Polyp Resection Complications (GI & Endoscopy News)
Douglas K. Rex, MD, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine, offers tips for avoiding and managing immediate and delayed complications of polypectomy.
Exact Sciences moves into hereditary cancer tests with $190M PreventionGenetics buyout
(Fierce Biotech)
Exact Sciences is aiming to expand its diagnostics franchise into hereditary cancer screening. PreventionGenetics offers more than 5,000 types of genetic tests for clients in 85 countries.
Cognitive behavioral treatment for irritable bowel syndrome: literature review (BioPsychoSocial Medicine)
In recent years, many standardized scales that allow for IBS-specific psychological assessments have been used in clinical studies of CBT for IBS.
The Scope with Dr. K: Dr. Cheryl Pegus, Executive VP of Health & Wellness at Walmart (HCN Radio)
Host Dr. Lawrence Kosinski sits down with Dr. Cheryl Pegus, to discuss disparities in health equity based on geography and ethnicity, as well as how Walmart is impacting the provider space.
Swallowable Intragastric Balloon Shows Significant Weight Loss (Medscape)
The Allurion intragastric balloon, a novel balloon that is swallowed, requiring no surgery or endoscopic placement, shows high efficacy in achieving weight loss.
More Hot headlines in GI
Progress still needed for pregnant and postpartum gastroenterologists (MDedge)
No Connection Seen Between Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Celiac Disease in Children (Celiac)
Microbial enzymes induce colitis by reactivating triclosan in the mouse gastrointestinal tract (Nature)
4 PE GI centers ranked among America’s best ASCs by Newsweek
(Becker’s GI & Endoscopy)
Malnutrition linked to increased risk for adverse events in IBD (Healio)
The Five Biggest Healthcare Tech Trends In 2022 (Forbes)
Crohn’s & Colitis Congress LIVE in Las Vegas January 20-22, 2022 (Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation)
The challenges of reprocessing reusable flexible gastrointestinal endoscopes
(Ambu Global)
Pancreatic Cancer Incidence Rising Sharply Among Young Women (GI & Endoscopy News)
New Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure Guidelines from the American College of Gastroenterology (Newswise)
Videos: Interviews with GI Leaders (NextServices)