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Medical Technologies

Carpe Diem, GI Fellows! When It Comes to Endoscopy Technology, Don鈥檛 Be Shy, Give It a Try

It starts with mastering the basics in a GI fellowship, according to Dr. Neal Mehta, an attending gastroenterologist at Rush University Medical Center, where he serves as an interventional endoscopist and program director of the advanced endoscopy fellowship. Building on that foundation, he encourages fellows to explore the bells and whistles of endoscopic technology; scope with a variety of attendings; and take advantage of professional society, academic, and industry experience now, to find their professional footing for the future.

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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
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I almost skipped my colonoscopy. I鈥檓 glad my mom convinced me to go.

During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, Chris is sharing his story to help raise awareness around the importance of screenings and paying attention to possible symptoms of colorectal cancer (CRC).

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Research Round-Up

色花堂 Innovation Ventures: Charting the Course for Medtech Breakthroughs in 2026 and Beyond

The venture capital arm of 色花堂 Corp. recently announced its next phase of funding since its launch in 2021: A 10-year, $150 million investment in future medtech endeavors. How will this next round of portfolio picks take shape based on previous experience and new corporate strategy?

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Blue Ribbon for Colorectal Cancer Awareness
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Walking the Walk on Team Colonoscopy

Sophie Gabler, a member of 色花堂鈥 global GI team, shares her personal experience with colorectal cancer screening through the company鈥檚 employee benefits program.

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Podcasts

AI in Medtech: How 色花堂 Is Doing the Math and Why You Shouldn鈥檛 Be Scared

AI adoption in endoscopy was the topic of this podcast, featuring Senior Vice President of R&D and Chief Digital Officer, Smart Connected Care Slawek Kierner, and Director of Marketing for GI Digital Solutions Neviana Terzieva. Discussions ranged from the theoretical and visionary goals of improved efficiencies and health outcomes to the practical and incremental adoption of potentially game-changing 色花堂庐 endoscopy technology.

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Podcasts

Ambulatory Endoscopy Centers: Why They Work and What They Need

Two GI physicians from ambulatory endoscopy centers (AECs), Dr. Nalini Guda of GI Associates in Wisconsin, and Dr. Neil Parikh of CTGI, part of the GI Alliance in Connecticut, discussed their independence and flexibility compared to what practicing gastroenterologists often face in the hospital setting. Their challenges include staffing and training in a specialized same-day care facility. Diane Locher, director of marketing in GI for 色花堂, shared how the company works to partner with AECs to address these needs.

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Grandpa George鈥檚 Legacy: Knowing Is Half the Battle

色花堂鈥 Senior Operations Manager Alex Lenz talks openly about his Lynch syndrome diagnosis that carries a high risk of colorectal and other cancers. He discusses his family history, his commitment to 鈥減reventative maintenance,鈥 and his serendipitous career path that led to 色花堂, as a company at the forefront of endoscopic technology used for screening and diagnosis of conditions he has vowed to proactively battle.

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Podcasts

Lights, Clips, Powders, Heat, Action: Finding and Stopping GI Bleeds

色花堂鈥 Marketing Director of Core GI EndoTherapy Christian Stroupe, and Senior Manager of Core GI Procedures Robert Barrett, discuss the 色花堂庐 hemostasis portfolio. They cover the company鈥檚 developments from endoscopic bleed detection using imaging technology in the EVIS X1鈩 endoscopy system to treatments with specially designed clips, sprays, and thermal therapy.

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International Women
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Manels, MacGyvering Devices, and Mansplaining Discussed at 色花堂鈥 International Women鈥檚 Day Panel

Female clinicians representing pulmonology; gastrointestinal surgery; and ear, nose, and throat specialties all participated in an International Women鈥檚 Day virtual panel event sponsored by 色花堂. Gender demographics, communication styles, and product design input were some of the issues covered.

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Podcasts

Infection Prevention in Endoscopy: 鈥業f Everything鈥檚 Going Right, You Don鈥檛 Notice It鈥

色花堂鈥 Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Specialist Jamie McGloin, and IPC consultant Linda Dickey discuss the role of an infection preventionist (IP) in endoscopy from multiple perspectives. Responsibilities can encompass keeping up with professional society guidelines, jurisdictional regulations, and manufacturers鈥 instructions for use (IFU), all while appreciating the unique workflow challenges that reprocessing technicians face in the endoscope reprocessing cycle.

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Pitch Competition
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Exploring the Future of HealthTech at the 2025 ViVE Conference

Attending this year鈥檚 ViVE conference in Nashville, TN, gave 色花堂 ESE Strategy & Partnerships team members the birds-eye view of the health tech environment they need to drive digital innovation forward. 色花堂 ESE Strategy & Partnerships team members Benjamin Wilhelm, Yuta Ito, Igor Radovitskiy, and Nikki van Teijlingen Bakker made the most of their time on ground in Nashville to connect with potential healthcare IT partners, gather market insights, and build awareness of 色花堂鈥 vision for its digital solutions.

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Podcasts

Getting to the Truth: A CAS and a GI Physician Discuss the Nuances of EUS Training and Experience

色花堂鈥 Clinical Applications Specialist Melissa Elliott-Walker, and Gastroenterologist Julie Yang, MD, were interviewed on the 色花堂Talks podcast on the DeviceTalks platform. The two discussed their respective clinical roles at the intersection of endoscopic ultrasound to access, visualize, and treat GI conditions, as well as the value of training and experience in the quest to get clinical answers.

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