Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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GI procedures and devices: 6 updates
Here are six recent updates on gastroenterology procedures and devices: -
Partnership to deploy AI tech in single-use endoscopes
Pristine Surgical and NexOptic have agreed to combine their technologies for a single-use endoscopic visualization platform. -
Opioid prescriptions for GI diseases increased over 10 years in US, study says
Opioid prescriptions for gastrointestinal diseases have increased by 0.5 percent each year between 2006 and 2016 in the U.S., a study published in the April 2021 issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology found. -
5 GI studies to know
Studies on inflammatory bowel disease recommend screening IBD patients for anxiety and depression and offering vaccines at IBD centers. -
GI partnerships, acquisitions and openings: 9 industry updates
GI companies have been busy in the past month, from ASC acquisitions to partnerships. -
Gastroenterologist named Huntington Hospital board member
Gastroenterologist Peter Rosenberg, MD, chief-elect of Huntington Hospital's medical staff in Pasadena, Calif., was elected to the hospital's board of directors. -
11 states projected have the most new colon, rectum cancer cases in 2021
The American Cancer Society estimates 11 states will have more than 4,000 new colon and rectum cancer cases this year, according to its Cancer Facts & Figures 2021 report. -
Philadelphia medical center opens outpatient GI suite
Michael Goldberg, DO, and Philadelphia-based Einstein Healthcare opened an outpatient gastroenterology suite on Einstein's main campus. -
IBD patients should be screened for anxiety, depression
Up to one third of patients with inflammatory bowel disease experience anxiety, and one quarter have symptoms of depression, a systematic review and meta-analysis shows. -
GI leadership updates in Q1
At least five gastroenterologists or GI innovators were appointed to leadership positions in the first quarter of 2021. -
Vaccination services in IBD centers 'critical' to improving immunization rates
Putting vaccine services in inflammatory bowel disease centers is critical to improving immunization rates, researchers say. -
Intragastric balloons recommended for patients with obesity, AGA says
The American Gastroenterological Association is recommending intragastric balloons as a weight loss tool along with lifestyle changes. -
How CRH Medical fared in Q1: 7 notes
CRH Medical almost lost its largest client at the end of 2020, but has picked up steam in 2021 with a string of acquisitions. -
CRH Medical acquires remaining interest in GI anesthesia practice
CRH Medical acquired the remaining 25 percent interest in Gainesville, Ga.-based Lake Lanier Anesthesia Associates, which CRH obtained 75 percent of in June 2020. -
Gastroenterologist named Maimonides Medical Center's chair of medicine
Anthony Kalloo, MD, has been named chair of New York City-based Maimonides Medical Center's department of medicine. -
2 GI studies recognized by research forum
The Clinical Research Forum on March 30 announced the recipients of its 2021 Top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Awards, and two of them are gastroenterology-focused. -
New opioid treats colitis pain without the side effects in mice, study shows
A new study has discovered a targeted opioid that could relieve pain from inflammatory bowel disease without causing side effects. -
Ohio woman granted $10.3M verdict after botched colon surgery
An Ohio woman won a $10.3 million jury verdict more than four years after an Ethicon Endoscopy stapler malfunctioned during surgery. -
Gastroenterologist named CMO of new Pennsylvania hospital
Gastroenterologist Katie Farah, MD, was named CMO of Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network's upcoming AHN Wexford (Pa.) Hospital. -
NYU Langone's new grant seeks to address CRC disparities
New York City-based NYU Langone received a $2.2 million grant to expand a program addressing disparities in colorectal cancer and gastrointestinal health.