Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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Gastro Health, GI Alliance and more: Who had the most transactions in 2022?
Becker's reported on eight Gastro Health transactions in 2022. -
Kroger launches personalized medicine trial for gut and immune health
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of national grocery chain Kroger Co., has begun active recruitment for colorectal cancer gut and immune health observation. -
Gayle King gets colonoscopy, urges others to follow suit
Gayle King, CBS Mornings co-host and editor-at-large at Oprah Daily, shared via Instagram that she received a colonoscopy and has encouraged others to follow suit. -
Virginia lawmakers push for greater coverage of colon cancer screening costs
The Virginia House of Delegates is pushing to pass a bill that would require health insurance companies to cover all costs for colorectal cancer screenings ABC affiliate WSET reported Jan. 24. -
33% of pediatric gastroenterologists report burnout: study
A study published Jan. 1 in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition concluded that pediatric gastroenterologists are at risk for emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and overall burnout. -
UC San Diego Health earns endoscopy unit award
The University of California San Diego Health's endoscopy program has been recognized by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy for its commitment to quality and safety. -
16 gastroenterology updates
From an FDA approval to several gastroenterologists joining new facilities, here are 16 gastroenterology updates Becker's has reported on since Jan. 13: -
Cleveland hospital 1st in Midwest to perform awake pediatric endoscopy with EvoEndo system
Cleveland-based UH Rainbow Babies and Children's is the first facility in the Midwest to complete an awake pediatric endoscopy using the EvoEndo system. -
AGA invests in endoscopic ultrasound device company
Medical device company EndoSound has received an investment from the American Gastroenterological Association's venture capital fund to expand and improve its endoscopic ultrasound technology. -
Michigan Medicine gastroenterologist no longer works at university amid falsified data allegations
Chung Owyang, MD, a former gastroenterology researcher at Ann Arbor-based Michigan Medicine, no longer works for Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan after allegedly falsifying or fabricating data in multiple publications, MLive reported Jan. 24. -
Austin Gastroenterology opens new Leander clinic
Austin Gastroenterology has opened a new clinic in Leander, Texas, according to a Jan. 23 report from the Community Impact. -
FDA approves drug for treatment-resistant metastatic colorectal cancer
The FDA has approved the use of tucatinib — a drug engineered by biotech company Seagen — in tandem with trastuzumab as a second-line treatment for colorectal cancer that has not responded to other therapies. -
5 gastroenterologists to know
Here are five physicians to know who specialize in gastroenterology: -
Top 100 hospitals for gastrointestinal surgery by state, per Healthgrades
Healthgrades picked 100 hospitals for its "America's 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery" list, released Jan. 17. -
Blue Eye submucosal injection agent cleared by FDA
The Blue Eye submucosal injection agent has received FDA clearance and is now available in the U.S. -
University Gastroenterology taps Dr. Eric Newton as president
Rhode Island's largest gastroenterology group, University Gastroenterology, has named Eric Newton, MD, as its next president, according to a Jan. 19 press release sent to Becker's. -
Dr. Maria Abreu to join Oshi Health's medical advisory board
Oshi Health, a virtual digestive healthcare company, has named Maria Abreu, MD, future president of the American Gastroenterological Association, to its medical advisory board. -
5 gastroenterology ASCs to know
Here are five ASCs specializing in gastroenterology that were among Newsweek's "America's Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2023" list: -
Top 100 hospitals for gastrointestinal care by state, per Healthgrades
Healthgrades picked 100 hospitals for its "America's 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care" list, released Jan. 17. -
Arkansas Children's Northwest expands gastroenterology team
Arkansas Children's Northwest Hospital in Springdale has added new full-time members to its pediatric gastroenterology team.
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