GI Robotics co raises $42M | Gastro Health expands in Virginia | iColon blood test gets FDA nod

GI Robotics co raises $42M | Gastro Health expands in Virginia | iColon blood test gets FDA nod


Prof. David C. Whitcomb: Old paradigm of germ theory doesn't work. We need Precision Medicine. (Scope Forward Show/NextServices)

Widely considered as the father of pancreatic genetics, Prof. Whitcomb discusses the limitations of the old germ theory of medicine and emphasizes the need for precision medicine.


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Gastro Health partners with Virginia gastroenterologist, endoscopy center (Becker's GI & Endoscopy)

Gastro Health expands its Virginia presence with its seventh partnership, joining forces with M.H. Razavi, MD, and the Endoscopy & Digestive Center of Woodbridge.


Endoluminal robotics company EndoQuest scores $42M (MobiHealthNews)

A flexible robotic system for minimally invasive upper and lower gastrointestinal surgeries, enabling endoluminal procedures and single-incision surgeries through natural orifices or transumbilical incisions.


‘Small difference’ in colorectal neoplasia recurrence at 5 vs. 10 years after polypectomy (Healio)

Rates of advanced colorectal neoplasia recurrence were 1.5% at 5 years and 2.42% at 7 to 10 years. Older age, male sex and absence of diabetes or cardiovascular disease were significantly linked with recurrence.


Which GI groups are growing? (Becker's GI & Endoscopy)

Becker's GI and Endoscopy's list of 12 gastroenterology companies that expanded their footprint in 2023.


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DiaCarta OTC Fecal Occult Blood Test Receives FDA Clearance (360Dx)

The iColon Fecal Occult Blood Test allows for early detection at home of blood in stool, which can be clinically relevant for gastrointestinal disorders and colorectal cancer.


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Allied Digestive Health Becomes Suki Center of Excellence in Gastroenterology (PR Newswire)

Allied Digestive Health, with over 200 medical professionals, partners with Suki as a Center of Excellence to establish best AI practices in gastroenterology, aiming to enhance care and reduce costs.


Colorectal Cancer Screening in United States (America's Health Ranking)

According to the 2022 CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data, Maine leads in colorectal cancer screenings, as reported by the United Health Foundation's America's Health Rankings.


Mainz Biomed Reports Positive Topline Results from U.S. eAArly DETECT Study Evaluating Novel mRNA Biomarkers (BioSpace)

A next generation version of ColoAlert? test show 97% accuracy in Mainz Biomed's U.S. eAArly DETECT study for detecting colorectal cancer using novel mRNA biomarkers.


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Oshi Health expands virtual GI care to more employers (Becker's GI & Endocopy)

Virtual gastrointestinal clinic Oshi Health has partnered with advisory, broking and solutions company Willis Towers Watson to offer a digestive health solution for WTW clients.


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UnitedHealth Group now employs or is affiliated with 10% of all physicians in the U.S. (STAT News)

UnitedHealth Group now has around 90,000 employed or affiliated doctors, which constitutes approximately 10% of all physicians in the U.S. This expansion includes the acquisition or hiring of 20,000 doctors in the past year alone.


AI’s role in streamlining colorectal cancer screening (KevinMD.com)

Explore how AI is transforming colorectal cancer detection by simplifying screenings, reducing administrative tasks, and improving patient outcomes despite healthcare policy challenges.


Computer-aided vs. high-definition colonoscopy polyp detection: How they stack up (Becker's GI & Endoscopy)

Computer-aided polyp detection surpasses high-definition colonoscopy in adenoma detection efficiency,a randomized trial published in the journal Gastroenterology.


Liquid biopsy not cost-effective as alternative to colonoscopy for CRC screening (Healio)

Colonoscopy was the most cost-effective strategy with an associated mean cost of $9,037 per person. The cost of liquid biopsy would have to decrease to $56.16 in order to be cost-effective vs. no screening.



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