Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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Patients diagnosed with CRC after COVID-19 lockdown fare worse, study says
Patients in France diagnosed with metastatic colorectal cancer after the country's first COVID-19 lockdown had a higher tumor burden than those diagnosed before the lockdown, according to an analysis published in JAMA Network Open. -
ColoWrap awarded grant to expand patient population
ColoWrap was awarded a $255,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, the company announced Sept. 14. -
5 fast facts on GI Alliance's CEO
James Weber, MD, is the CEO and founder of Southlake, Texas-based GI Alliance. -
3 surgical techniques shaping gastroenterology
Four gastroenterology leaders spoke with Becker's ASC Review on the surgical technique that has had the most significant impact on their practice: -
Cleveland Clinic opens London outpatient center for orthopedics, gastroenterology
Cleveland Clinic London's Portland Place Outpatient Centre treated its first patients Sept. 14, offering services in several specialties, including orthopedics, gastroenterology and neurosciences. -
44% of women in GI experience difficulty finding a mentor: 4 stats to know
Women comprise only 18 percent of practicing U.S. gastroenterologists, and a new survey found that many have a hard time finding mentors. -
GI named chair of Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines
The Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines named gastroenterologist Ralph McKibben, MD, as chair of the organization, the company said Sept. 10. -
Weill Cornell Medicine names GI division chief
Robert Brown, MD, was named chief of the division of gastroenterology and hepatology at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City. -
What are GI's biggest disruptors?
Seven gastroenterology leaders spoke with Becker's ASC Review on what they see as the biggest disruptor in the GI industry. -
Independence Blue Cross lowers colorectal cancer screening coverage age to 45
Independence Blue Cross now covers and recommends preventive colorectal cancer screening for members beginning at age 45, the company said Sept. 13 in an email release. -
GI provider waited 'months' to tell 161,000+ patients they were exposed in ransomware attack
Houston-based Gastroenterology Consultants allegedly waited months before informing the more than 161,000 patients that their data was exposed in ransomware attack, KHOU 11 reported Sept. 9. -
Beth Israel performs 1st endoscopy with AI device
Boston-based Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center reportedly was the first in the state of Massachusetts to perform a procedure using Medtronic's artificial intelligence endoscopy module, GI Genius. -
5 physicians leading top hospitals' GI departments
Here are the gastroenterologists leading the GI departments for U.S. News & World Report's top five hospitals for gastroenterology and GI surgery in 2021-22. -
GIs 'need a better understanding of the therapeutic options,' physician says
Brian Dooreck, MD, gastroenterologist at Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Centers in Pembroke Pines, Fla., spoke with Becker's ASC Review on the surgical technique shaping his practice. -
8 gastroenterologists on the move
Here are eight gastroenterologists joining healthcare providers: -
5 fast facts on Gastro Health's CEO
Joseph Garcia has been the CEO of Miami-based Gastro Health since February 2018. -
4 GI device updates to know
From a polyp-detecting device that uses machine learning to a system using imaging technology to identify ischemic tissue, here are four gastroenterology devices recently making headlines: -
Protagonist Therapeutics appoints gastroenterologist as executive VP
Newark, Calif.-based biopharmaceutical company Protagonist Therapeutics appointed Scott Plevy, MD, as executive vice president and head of its gastrointestinal programs, the company said Sept. 7. -
Florida Digestive Health Specialists adds 2 new GIs
Lakewood Ranch-based Florida Digestive Health Specialists added two new gastroenterologists, the practice said in a Sept. 1 email. -
Endosound gains FDA breakthrough device designation for ultrasound system
The EndoSound Vision System was granted breakthrough device designation by the FDA Sept. 1.