A collection of news articles on gastroenterology and other issues relevant to physicians and administrators in independent GI practices.
GI News
FDA Gastro Meeting Turns Eye To Celiac Disease
Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News
Kate O’Rourke
Newly identified gene variants may contribute to development of very early onset IBD
Healio
Judith Kelsen
Perceived stress higher among patients with IBS
Healio
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Nutritional management with serum-derived bovine immunoglobulin benefits refractory IBS-D patients
Healio
N/A
Novel Genes Found in Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Patients Younger than Five
EndoNurse
N/A
Simulation model provides more accurate estimate of cancer progression in Barrett’s esophagus
Healio
Sonja Kroep
NASH Calculator Predicts Risk in Children
Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News
Kate O’Rourke
New formulation of IBgard improves IBS symptoms
Helio
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Do adults & children with celiac disease have similar responses to gluten? 5 key notes
Becker’s ASC Review
Anuja Vaidya
AGA: 8 things to know about celiac disease
Becker’s ASC Review
Carrie Pallardy
Probiotic ineffective for prevention, elimination of GI colonization with drug-resistant organisms
Healio
JH Kwon
Recurrence of sessile serrated adenomas, polyps similar to conventional adenomas after EMR
Healio
Kevin D. Rex
Robot Fares Well Against Laparoscopy For Colorectal Outcomes, Costs
Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News
Paul Bufano
Getting Around Steroid Failure in EoE
Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News
Monica J. Smith
8 recent FDA updates in gastroenterology
Healio
N/A
App Predicts Risk for Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy
Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News
Kate O’Rourke
SEMS placement found to be cost effective for bile duct obstruction
Healio
Daisy Walter
AGA proposes alternate pathway to recertification
Medical Xpress
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Self-directed teaching adequate for learning to diagnose Barrett’s esophagus-related neoplasia with NBI
Healio
Claire Daly
EoE in Evolution
Healio
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Colonoscopy
‘White Diets’ Don’t Adversely Affect Colonoscopy Preparation
DoctorsLounge
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Reference payment for colonoscopy saved California millions of dollars
Reuters
Kathryn Doyle
Longer Colonoscopy Time May Cut Cancer Risk
HealthDay
N/A
New blood test for colon cancer improves colonoscopy screening results
Medical Xpress
N/A
Report Card Improves Colonoscopy Adenoma Detection Rates
General Surgery News
Kate O’Rourke
5 things to know about second-look colonoscopy & FIT-based CRC screening
Becker’s ASC Review
Carrie Pallardy
Chicago Team Creates Nursing Assessment Tool to Decrease Poor Bowel Prep Among Inpatients
EndoNurse
Karin Lillis
Colonoscopy polyp detection rate increases in right side of colon when patient position changed during withdrawal
Healio
AJ Ball
Austin first to offer procedure that makes colonoscopies easier
KVUE
Terri Gruca
Ambulatory Surgery Centers
7 things for ASC leaders to know for Thursday — Sept. 3, 2015
Becker’s ASC Review
Mary Rechtoris
7 legislative changes impacting ASCs — August 21, 2015
Becker’s ASC Review
Mary Rechtoris
Stark Law
Stark Law – Is Relief in Sight?
JD Supra
Frank Carsonie, Kelly Skeat
Proposed 2016 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Includes Changes to Stark Regulations
Business Advisor
Karilynn Bayus, George Bodenger
Medicare Reimbursement
Medicare Pay Won’t be Tailored to Providers
Health Leaders Media
Gregory A. Freeman
CMS votes to uphold Medicare reimbursement for Cologuard
Becker’s ASC Review
Carrie Pallardy
Which Reimbursement Path Will Doctors Favor Under Medicare’s New Payment System?
Bloomberg BNA
Mindy Yochelson
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
AMGA Submits Recommendations on Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule for 2016
Newswise
N/A
Physician Payment Reform In A Post-SGR World: Challenges Remain
Health Affairs
John O’Shea