Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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Researchers link placebos to potential harm in IBD trials: 10 things to know
Two reviews of recent trials for drugs used to treat inflammatory bowel disease found that patients who received a placebo were at "significantly higher risk" for potential harms, MedPage Today reported Sept. 26. -
Are more young patients really seeking colonoscopies?
Colorectal screening among 45- to 49-year -olds has increased threefold since 2021, according to an Oct. 3 study published in JAMA Network Open. -
7 recent CRC developments, studies, updates
Between new guidelines for colonoscopies to technological innovations, the gastroenterology and endoscopy space has been busy. -
The 157 best hospitals for GI surgery in 2025, per Healthgrades
Healthgrades has released its annual ranking of the best hospitals in the U.S. for 2024, naming the 100 best hospitals in the nation and the top hospitals across 16 different medical specialties. -
The colonoscopy payment 'loopholes' GIs are eyeing
As colorectal cancer cases rise, gastroenterologists are pushing for patients to receive screenings, but some colonoscopy insurance loopholes stand in the way. -
Younger people and CRC stool tests: 5 things to know
The use of fecal immunochemical testing as a screening tool for colorectal cancer is increasing. -
Colonoscopy malpractice cases: 5 things to know
As the gold standard for colon cancer, colonoscopies are often the subject of malpractice cases for gastroenterologists, according to a blog post from law firm Miller & Zois. -
Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology faces triple cyberattack
Lakewood, Colo.-based Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology has faced cyberattacks from at least three online criminal groups accessing the data of more than 169,000 patients, according to an Oct. 21 report from DataBreaches.net. -
Stool testing could reduce need for post-polypectomy colonoscopies: 5 things to know
Annual fecal immunochemical test-based surveillance could be as effective as colonoscopies in reducing long-term colorectal cancer incidence and mortality, according to a recent study published in Gastroenterology. The approach could significantly decrease the overall use of colonoscopies. -
GIs' concern over UnitedHealth's gold card program: 5 things to know
Some gastroenterologists have expressed concern over a lack of clarity in eligibility requirements in UnitedHealthcare's new gold card program, Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News reported Oct. 18. -
'We are going to need more physicians': What's scaring this gastroenterologist about medicine's future
Gastroenterology is seeing rapid changes, as colorectal cancer cases rise and the physician shortage intensifies. -
GI specialist earns inaugural endowed professorship
Steven Brant, MD, professor at New Brunswick, N.J.-based Rutgers University, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Bishr and Souha Omary Family Endowed Legacy Professorship. -
8 gastroenterology malpractice cases to know
Although gastroenterologists are not common defendants in medical malpractice lawsuits, some cases over the last 10 years have resulted in multimillion-dollar settlements, according to a blog post from law firm Miller & Zois. -
5 things gastroenterologists need to know about malpractice
Compared to other specialists, gastroenterologists are less commonly defendants in medical malpractice cases, according to a blog post by law firm Miller & Zois. -
US Digestive Health welcomes 7 physicians
Exton, Pa.-based US Digestive Health, one of the nation's largest gastroenterology practices, has added seven new physicians to its network. -
How to create a 'symphony' in GI practice management
Gastroenterology practices are faced with a spate of exciting innovations and consistent challenges. -
5 gastroenterologists in the headlines
Here are five gastroenterologists making headlines in the last month, as reported by Becker's: -
GI physicians laud new colonoscopy guidelines
In 2021, an advisory panel lowered the recommended age for when people should begin colon cancer screenings from 50 to 45, and according to a new study, patients are complying with the change. -
Gastroenterologists sound the alarm on new cancer screenings, payer policies
Gastroenterologists across the U.S. are voicing concerns about three key policies affecting patient care, screening accuracy and physician reimbursements. -
Vanderbilt colonoscopy patients warned of infection exposure
Patients at Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt Clinic may have been exposed to HIV or hepatitis B and C while undergoing routine colonoscopy procedures, according to an Oct. 12 report from Fox affiliate WZTV.
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