Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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Progenity appoints inflammatory bowel disease clinical advisory board
GI Biotech company Progenity recently established an inflammatory bowel disease clinical advisory board, the company announced June 17. -
5 issues GI execs are obsessing over
From private-equity investment to new screening recommendations, gastroenterology leaders are focusing on several industry shifts. -
10 gastroenterologists to know
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GI journal posts positive results from Linzess IBS clinical trial
The American Journal of Gastroenterology has published positive results from a phase 3b clinical trial evaluating Linzess on multiple abdominal symptoms in adult patients with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. -
10 best children's hospitals for GI
U.S. News & World Report released its rankings of the best children's hospitals for pediatric gastroenterology and GI surgery for 2020-21. -
Postoperative gastroenterology trends to know
Telemedicine and other technological advancements have changed the way gastroenterologists approach postoperative care. -
Meet the new gastroenterology chief at the University of Tennessee
Mansour Parsi, MD, has been appointed the Hyman Professor of Medicine and the chief of gastroenterology and hepatology in the college of medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, effective July 1. -
PE GI Solutions subscribes to Provation documentation system
PE GI Solutions' ASCs will begin using Provation's cloud-based documentation and patient charting system, it said June 15. -
Napo Pharmaceuticals appoints new chief medical officer
Gastrointestinal pharmaceutical company Napo Pharmaceuticals recently introduced Darlene Horton, MD, as its new chief medical officer, according to a May 26 press release. -
Gastroenterologist proposes surgery center, medical office in Minnesota: 3 details
A gastroenterologist is proposing to build a medical office and surgery center in Edina, Minn., The Edina Sun Current reported June 11. -
How many gastroenterologists have $5M+ net worth? 5 stats
Less than 5 percent of gastroenterologists have a net worth of at least $5 million, according to Medscape's "Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2021." -
5 takeaways on GI practice management, private equity
The COVID-19 pandemic is one factor that's changed the private practice and management landscape for gastroenterologists, according to a paper written by United Digestive leaders. -
Former endoscopy center nurse sues Pennsylvania hospital, claims age discrimination
The former 60-year-old clinical supervisor of State College, Pa.-based Mount Nittany Medical Center's endoscopy center is suing the hospital, claiming age discrimination. -
Dr. Aja McCutchen joins United Digestive's board of directors
United Digestive added Aja McCutchen, MD, as the seventh member of its board of directors. -
Gastroenterologist pay drops to $406,000: 15 key statistics
Gastroenterologist pay dropped to $406,000, the seventh highest-paid specialty, with plastic surgeons beating orthopedic surgeons to the top spot in 2021. -
Artificial intelligence & laparoscopic approaches: intraoperative GI surgery trends
Gastroenterology procedures have changed over the decade through developments like artificial intelligence and minimally invasive laparoscopic devices. -
Where Dell Medical School's program for at-home CRC screenings stands 3 years in
A recent study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine analyzes the results of an ongoing project by The University of Texas at Austin's Dell Medical School to mail colorectal cancer screening tests to low-income individuals in Travis County, Texas. -
Summit Health adds Gotham Gastroenterology to network
Summit Health will integrate New York City-based Gotham Gastroenterology into its network as part of its goal to expand access to medical care in the New York metropolitan area, according to a June 7 press release. -
GI trends in preoperative care: Q&A with Dr. Richard Hodin
Understanding gastroenterology trends in preoperative care can allow gastroenterologists to better prepare patients for surgery and recovery. -
Colorectal surgeon named head surgeon at Hackensack University Medical Center
Howard Ross, MD, was named chair of surgery and surgeon-in-chief at Hackensack (N.J.) University Medical Center.