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61. NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem earns Scopy award
... for colon cancer, according to a Jan. 23 press release from the health system. Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in New York City, and African Americans are 20% more likely ...23 January 2024 -
62. Surveillance colonoscopies are preventive, Congress, GI groups tell HHS
A letter authored by 45 members of Congress, led by Rep. Debbie Dingell, has been submitted to Health and Human Services urging federal agencies to expand access to colorectal cancer screenings by ensuring ...22 January 2024 -
63. Robotic surgery produces better outcomes for colon cancer patients: Study
... conversions to open surgery necessitated by anatomical challenges and fewer instances of postoperative ileus. The U.S. sees 150,000 new colorectal cancer cases every year, and robotic surgery for colectomies ...11 January 2024 -
64. Are gastroenterologists flocking to employment?
... population and changing colorectal cancer screening guidelines will continue to drive consolidation as demand for gastroenterology services increases, according to consulting firm HealthCare Appraisers' ...10 January 2024 -
65. 5 numbers gastroenterologists should watch
... the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore. 4. Maine has the highest rate of colorectal cancer screenings, with 68.9% of adults ages 45 to 75 reporting receiving one or more of ...10 January 2024 -
66. 5 gastroenterology leaders to know
Here are the leaders of five gastroenterology associations to know: Jennifer Christie, MD. President of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. In addition to her role at the American ...03 January 2024 -
67. Valley Hospital earns GI award for colonoscopy efforts
... for colorectal cancer awareness. The SCOPYs, or Service Awards for Colorectal Cancer Outreach, Prevention & Year-Round Excellence, recognize systems for engagement, education and awareness efforts ...14 December 2023 -
68. 6 celebrities raising GI cancer awareness
Throughout 2023, several major celebrities have teamed up to raise awareness for colorectal cancer and colonoscopy screening options. Through partnerships with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, actor ...11 December 2023 -
69. Dak Prescott joins Ryan Reynolds to raise colorectal cancer awareness
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has teamed up with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance and actor Ryan Reynolds' Lead from Behind campaign to raise awareness for screenings. Mr. Prescott lost his ...08 December 2023 -
70. Colorectal cancer screening rates by state
Maine has the highest rate of colorectal cancer screenings, according to the United Health Foundation's America's Health Rankings. This information comes from 2022 data from the CDC Behavioral Risk ...07 December 2023 -
71. 14 physicians suing their employers in 2023
... the screening, they will either voluntarily resign or be terminated. 3. Bangor-based Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is among those being sued by a former colorectal surgeon who claims she ...04 December 2023 -
72. 3 controversial trends in gastroenterology
Here are three controversial trends ASC industry leaders should know: 1. The updated recommended age for cancer screenings In August, the American College of Physicians updated its guidance for colorectal ...23 October 2023 -
73. Keeping up with demand: How tech is fueling efficiency + outpatient GI procedures
... tonal changes, patterns, and image outlines. 1 As part of a colorectal cancer screening solution, TXI technology may combine well with both Narrow Band Imaging™ (NBI™) technology and the ENDOCUFF VISION™ ...20 October 2023 -
74. 5 physicians on the cutting edge of gastroenterology
... on research about early detection and prevention of colorectal cancer, according to an Oct. 4 news release from the university. He is also a co-investigator on a study developing a natural language processing ...12 October 2023 -
75. 10 physicians suing their former employer in 2023
... a former colorectal surgeon who claims she was discriminated against based on her sex and country of origin. 2. David Lankford, MD, an Indiana-based pediatric intensivist, filed a lawsuit against Fort ...22 September 2023 -
76. 4 colonoscopy updates
... to get colorectal cancer and 40 percent more likely to die from it than most other groups, according to research by the Harris Poll on behalf of Olympus. 3. Colonoscopies using artificial intelligence ...20 September 2023 -
77. Colon cancer continues to disproportionately impact minority communities: 7 things to know
Black Americans are 20 percent more likely to get colorectal cancer and 40 percent more likely to die from it than most other groups, according to research by the American Cancer Society. Harris Poll, ...12 September 2023 -
78. AI-powered colonoscopies improve small polyp detection: Study
Colonoscopies using artificial intelligence increased detection of small polyps — but not colorectal neoplasms or advanced adenomas, which can be indicators of colorectal cancer — and resulted in higher ...29 August 2023 -
79. The recommended age for colorectal cancer screenings is rising, but is it in the best interest of patients?
During the first week of August, the American College of Physicians updated its guidance for colorectal screenings in asymptomatic, average-risk individuals, raising the recommended screening age from ...18 August 2023 -
80. The cost of the 25 most common ASC procedures
... $3,169 22. Anesthesia lens surgery: $768 23. Trigger finger surgery: $3,927 24. Interlaminar epidural steroid injections: $1,938 25. Colorectal cancer screening not for a high-risk individual: ...14 August 2023