Olympus launches quantitative CT analysis service
Olympus Medical Group parent Olympus has launched SeleCT Connect, a new progra...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Olympus, Hitachi extend endoscopy ultrasound deal Olympus rolls out new ultrasound processor Olympus adds new ultrasound processor Olympus launches dictation upgrade Given, Olympus settle litigation (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - July 27, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

'Game changer' — Triangle firm lands FDA approval
A Triangle company has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for a device that will allow doctors to conduct uterine and bladder biopsies in their offices rather than an operating room. UVision 360 Inc. announced Wednesday morning that it had received the approval for its Luminelle 360 Bx (Biopsy) Sheath, which expands the capabilities of its Luminelle DTx System, which is used to conduct endoscopies. "The FDA approval of our Luminelle Bx Sheath not only marks a major milestone for… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - July 7, 2021 Category: American Health Authors: Sonia Waraich Source Type: news

With Hitachi deal done, Fujifilm sets sights on healthcare growth
Fresh off its acquisition of Hitachi's medical imaging business, Japanese industria...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Fujifilm launches imaging integration platform for endoscopy suite Fujifilm rolls out new x-ray, fluoroscopy system Fujifilm, Candelis partner to manage imaging workflow Fujifilm launches veterinary x-ray room MaxQ AI, Fujifilm ink Accipio distribution deal (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - July 1, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

More efficient tests may one day replace endoscopy
(University of Houston) A University of Houston biomedical researcher is widening the net, looking for symptoms of other proteins -- not just blood - found elevated in colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. The new biomarkers may one day replace the invasive endoscopy to determine what's going on inside the intestines. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - June 29, 2021 Category: Biology Source Type: news

Fujifilm launches imaging integration platform for endoscopy suite
Fujifilm Medical Systems USA has launched a new platform to integrate image...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Fujifilm rolls out new x-ray, fluoroscopy system Fujifilm's x-ray system connected with Qure.ai algorithm Fujifilm doubles down on healthcare in new $11B strategic plan Fujifilm wraps up Hitachi imaging acquisition Fujifilm installs out point-of-care ultrasound software (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - June 22, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

New Guidelines on Upper Gastrointestinal and Ulcer Bleeding New Guidelines on Upper Gastrointestinal and Ulcer Bleeding
New guidelines from the American College of Gastroenterology on upper gastrointestinal bleeding emphasize risk-stratification tools to reduce hospitalization, and the timing of endoscopy.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - June 7, 2021 Category: Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

Digestive Disease Week, May 21-23
The annual Digestive Disease Week, sponsored by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American Gastroenterological Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract was... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 28, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Guidelines Issued for Endoscopy of Surgically Altered Bowel
THURSDAY, May 27, 2021 -- In a consensus guideline issued by the Global Interventional Inflammatory Bowel Disease Group and published in the June 1 issue of The Lancet Gastroenterology& Hepatology, recommendations are presented for endoscopic... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 27, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

EndoFresh Obtains FDA 510(k) Clearance for Its Groundbreaking Disposable Digestive Endoscopy System
EndoFresh reveals its novel Disposable Digestive Endoscopy System with full advantages of potential clinical application, patient safety and financial implication, which is approved by the FDA and CE. It is perfect for gastrointestinal endoscopy, effective... Devices, Gastroenterology, FDA EndoFresh, disposable endoscope, disposable colonoscope (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - May 24, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Janssen Presents Results of First Head-to-Head Study of Biologic Therapies in Patients with Moderate to Severe Crohn ’s Disease
SPRING HOUSE, PENNSYLVANIA, May 23, 2021 – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson today announced efficacy and safety data for STELARA® (ustekinumab) in Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC),1-4including data from the SEAVUE study, the first head-to-head study of biologic therapies in patients with CD, presented in a Clinical Science Late-Breaking Abstract Plenary session.1 SEAVUE data showed treatment with STELARA demonstrated high rates of clinical remission, corticosteroid-free remission, clinical response and endoscopic response through one year in biologic-naïve patients with mo...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - May 24, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Innovation Source Type: news

Screening Endoscopy May Lower CRC-Related Mortality in Healthy Elderly
FRIDAY, May 21, 2021 -- For individuals older than 75 years who do not have cardiovascular disease or significant comorbidities, screening endoscopy is associated with a lower risk for colorectal cancer (CRC)-related mortality, according to a study... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 21, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Clinical prioritisation of diagnostic waiting lists
NHS England has published a letter which explains what is required for the clinical prioritisation of endoscopy and diagnostic waiting lists. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - May 12, 2021 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Namibia: Debmarine Donates Medical Equipment to Onandjokwe
[Namibian] MARINE diamond mining company Debmarine donated endoscopy equipment to Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital on Thursday. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 7, 2021 Category: African Health Source Type: news

U.S. FDA Grants De Novo Clearance for First and Only Artificial Intelligence System for Colonoscopy; Medtronic Launches GI Genius(TM) Intelligent Endoscopy Module
The GI Genius™ Module Assists Physicians in Detecting Pre-Cancerous Growths; Potentially Addressing 19 Million Colonoscopies Annually Transformative AI Colorectal Cancer Prevention Platform Expands Medtronic Capabilities in Medical Technology Data Analy... Devices, Gastroenterology, FDA, Product Launch Medtronic, Cosmo Pharmaceuticals, GI Genius, intelligent endoscopy (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - April 12, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Cosmo announces FDA approval of GI Genius(TM) intelligent endoscopy module, its revolutionary Artificial Intelligence device for lesion detection during colonoscopy
DUBLIN, April 12, 2021 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Cosmo Pharmaceuticals NV (SIX: COPN) today announced the FDA approval of GI Genius™ intelligent endoscopy system, its revolutionary device for lesion detection during colonoscopy. The ... Devices, Gastroenterology, FDA Cosmo Pharmaceuticals, Medtronic, GI Genius, intelligent endoscopy (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - April 12, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news