Here are six news updates on key gastroenterology and endoscopy companies.
Boston Scientific CEO and director Michael Mahoney has been appointed to the Baxter's board of directors. Baxter is a medical products company, according to a Street Insider report.
Commonwealth Laboratories entered into an agreement with Quest Diagnostics, which will expand the availability of IBSchek. IBSchek is a blood test designed to help physicians diagnose irritable bowel syndrome.
Shares of Exact Sciences dropped following a U.S. Preventative Services Task Force rating announcement of the company's Cologuard. But, a new study of patient preferences could affect the USPSTF's final recommendations.
EndoGastric Solutions announced findings that confirm the efficacy of its Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication procedure as a viable alternative to proton pump inhibitors for controlling symptoms of GERD.
FUJIFILM Medical Systems' endoscopy division signed a five-year agreement with Providence Health & Services, based in Renton, Wash.
FUJIFILM Medical Systems' endoscopy division has made four additions to its 500 Series product line.
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