Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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The 25 best hospitals for pediatric GI care
Cincinnati Children's has been named the top facility for pediatric gastroenterology and GI surgery in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report. -
Non-traditional CRC screening tools: 7 things to know
The FDA has recently approved two new tests for colorectal cancer screenings. These tests are less invasive, and may encourage more patients to seek care. -
GI compensation, workforce in 2024: 10 notes
Gastroenterologist compensation has continued to rise in the last several years, while burnout has declined. Here are 10 notes on the GI workforce in 2024: -
Next-generation CRC test earns FDA approval
The FDA has approved the Cologuard Plus test, a next-generation, multitarget stool DNA test approved for patients at an average risk for colorectal cancer. -
No link between antibiotics, CRC in younger patients: Study: 10 things to know
A recent study by Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente found that antibiotics use is unlikely to be a factor in the increase in CRC diagnosis in adults under 50. -
More young patients getting colonoscopies: 7 things to know
In 2021, an advisory panel lowered the recommended age for when people should begin colon cancer screenings from 50 to 45. According to new data, there has since been a small but significant increase in screenings among younger people, according to an Oct. 3 report from CNBC. -
Interventional endoscopy leader joins NYU Langone
Nikhil Kumta, MD, a distinguished leader in the field of advanced endoscopy, has been named chief of endoscopy at Tisch Hospital and Kimmel Pavilion in New York City. -
UCLA receives grant to boost CRC screenings in underserved areas
Researchers from UCLA Health's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center received a $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to enhance follow-up care after colorectal cancer screenings in underserved populations. -
Robotic surgery better for colorectal cancer patients: 5 things to know
A new study, published in the Journal of Robotic Surgery, shows that robotic surgery provides an advantage for patients over traditional laparoscopic approaches to colorectal resections. -
GI prescription provider renews Medicaid contract
RedHill Biopharma, a specialty biopharmaceutical company with a focus on developing treatments for the bacterial infection H. pylori, has renewed its contract with Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid healthcare program. -
Early anti-TNF treatment linked to Crohn's remission: Study
A multicenter prospective cohort study of patients with Crohn's disease found that patients who received high concentrations of anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy were linked to a greater probability of sustained remission, Medscape Medical News reported Oct. 1. -
Bariatric surgeon to pay $45K to settle false claims allegations
A physician who formerly worked at Steward Easton (Pa.) Hospital has agreed to pay $45,000 plus interest to resolve allegations that he submitted false claims to Medicaid and Medicare by improperly billing esophagogastroduodenoscopies. -
Frontiers of microbial medicine: 5 things to know
Evidence is mounting that the gut microbiome influences many major human diseases, according to a Sept. 23 Medscape Medical News article. -
CRC's unexpected new prevention strategy: Flu vaccines
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., with more than 150,000 patients diagnosed and treated annually. -
GI's busy September: 10 things to know
The GI space saw numerous developments and industry moves in September. -
Combined endoscopy, colonoscopy safer for GLP-1 patients: Study
Patients taking GLP-1 receptor agonists have a lower risk of food retention when an esophagogastroduodenoscopy is combined with a colonoscopy, according to an Oct. 1 MedPage Today report. -
BCBS of Massachusetts encourages colorectal cancer screenings: 5 notes
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is encouraging its members to review options for colorectal cancer screenings amid a rise in cases, according to an Oct. 1 news release from the insurer. -
AI-powered module coming to 400+ GI Alliance locations
GI Alliance — the largest GI practice network in the country — will introduce Medtronic's GI Genius to its over 400 locations nationwide. -
GI cancer rates increasing faster among young women
Over the last 20 years, incidences of upper gastrointestinal cancer have increased faster in young women than young men, according to a Sept. 30 report from Endocrinology Advisor. -
5 notes on the future of GI growth
Gastroenterology has seen a number of industry-changing developments in recent years, and new recommendations regarding minimum ages and the quality of colonoscopies promises even more change in the industry.
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