Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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COVID-19 & gastroenterology: March 17 updates
A study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology highlighted findings around the novel coronavirus. -
Italian pharmaceutical company producing free disinfectant gel
Italian pharmaceutical company Menarini Group is changing half of its plant to produce disinfectant gel it will donate to hospitals and healthcare organizations. -
WVU Medicine to postpone elective GI procedures, surgeries until May
WVU Medicine in Morgantown, W.Va., is postponing elective and nonemergent surgeries and gastroenterology procedures from March 18 to May 15, according to local CBS affiliate WDTV. -
What gastroenterologists should know about coronavirus: 5 must-reads this week
Five must-read articles for gastroenterologists this week: -
2020 Sherman Prize nominations open
The Bruce and Cynthia Sherman Charitable Foundation opened up nominations for the 2020 Sherman Prize, which recognizes individuals who have worked to improve outcomes for patients living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. -
Florida Digestive Health Specialists expanding — 3 insights
Bradenton-based Florida Digestive Health Specialists is building a 30,000-square-foot medical office building near its corporate headquarters, Business Observer reports. -
GI societies issue joint statement on COVID-19 — What you should know, what you should do
The American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association, American Association for Study of Liver Diseases and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy outlined everything they knew about COVID-19 in a joint statement. -
3 gastroenterologists share their thoughts on the specialty's future
Three insights from GI physicians about what the future of gastroenterology has in store: -
2020 report: Investment heats up in the gastroenterology space
The gastroenterology space saw an increase in new private equity investors in 2018 and 2019, according to Physicians First's 2020 gastroenterology outlook report. -
The struggle for ASC independence: Gastroenterologist Michael DiMarino weighs in
Michael DiMarino, MD, is a gastroenterologist practicing at Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia. Here, he shares his thoughts on ASC growth, potential headwinds and more. -
Motus GI moving headquarters from Florida to Massachusetts
Motus GI is moving its corporate headquarters from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to the greater Boston area in the second quarter of this year to support commercial efforts for its Pure-Vu colon cleansing system. -
3 updates to know for colorectal cancer awareness month
March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Here are three recent updates on colonoscopies and CRC screening: -
3 gastroenterology-focused ASCs recently opened or announced
Three gastroenterology-focused ASCs recently opened or announced: -
10 things to know about Physicians Endoscopy
Physicians Endoscopy is one of the major players in the outpatient setting for gastroenterology and has experienced a number of changes in the past few years. -
Gastrointestinal surgeon joins Exero Medical board
Exero Medical has appointed British gastrointestinal surgeon Charles Knowles to its scientific advisory board. -
Instructional videos, report cards improve adenoma detection rates
Low-performing colonoscopists improved adenoma and serrated lesion detection rates when presented with instructional videos and report cards, Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News reports. -
New York gastroenterologist loses medical license & 4 other must-read articles
Five must read articles for gastroenterologists this week: -
GI Alliance makes 1st acquisition of 2020 in San Antonio — 4 insights
Dallas-based GI Alliance waited until March to ring in the new year, but did so in a big way by acquiring Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio. -
3 leaders in gastroenterology to know
Three gastroenterology leaders to know: -
3 gastroenterologists making headlines
Three gastroenterologists making headlines: