Today's Top 20 Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Stories
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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. -
UC Davis Health opens outpatient endoscopy suite
Sacramento, Calif.-based UC Davis Health has opened an outpatient endoscopy suite. -
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health adds 3 physicians to Digestive Disease Services Institute
Stuart, Fla.-based Cleveland Clinic Martin Health has added three physicians to its Digestive Disease Services Institute. -
One GI expands in Northern Virginia through new partnership
Management services organization One GI has partnered with Gainesville, Va.-based Gastroenterology Associates, further expanding its presence in the Northern Virginia and Mid-Atlantic market. -
Hartford HealthCare launches digestive institute
Hartford (Conn.) Healthcare has launched a digestive health institute, the hospital said Jan. 12. -
Gastroenterology gains 1,128 physicians over 5 years
Gastroenterology gained 1,128 active physicians from 2016 to 2021, according to the Association of American Medical College's "Physician Specialty Data Report." -
Meet the leaders of United Digestive
United Digestive is a GI practice management company based in Atlanta that was formed as a partnership between Frazier Healthcare Partners and Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates in 2018. Here are the six leaders of the organization, according to its website:
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