In this case, more is just too much. The number of participants needed to determine a significant clinical outcome in 9 Meters Biopharma Inc.’s phase III of larazotide in treating celiac disease has grown too large to support the study. The company said an independent statistician’s interim analysis convinced it to take a step back and re-evaluate its options for developing the zonulin inhibitor in the indication.

Shenzhen Xzing Technology Co. Ltd. received marketing approval from China’s NMPA for its Endofresh disposable electronic colonoscope. The disposable colonoscope provides images with 1920 x 1080 pixels, which helps with diagnosis. It is equipped with auxiliary water and a lens-washing function to make sure of clear vision throughout endoscopy. It also allows users to insert endoscopic accessories at any bending angle no more than 210 degrees.

Camera pills were never quite like this. Developed by Vibrant Gastro Inc. for people suffering from chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) the Vibrant system capsule is designed to travel deep into the gut and vibrate, augmenting the natural mechanisms of the body that govern bowel function.