Antidepressants and some psychological therapies are an effective means of treating irritable bowel syndrome, according to a new meta-analysis. Symptoms improved in 56% of IBS patients on antidepressants compared with only 35% on placebo, data from 16 studies showed. Results were similar for both tricyclic antidepressants and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, found the researchers led by... Read More

GPs should refer patients with persistent gastro-oesophageal symptoms for specialist care, recommend new draft NICE guidelines. The guidance, published this week, says GPs should consider referring people of any age who have gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms that are persistent, unresponsive to treatment or unexplained, or who are thinking about undergoing surgery. To read the full story vist... Read More

Following a recent national meeting of medical, nursing and allied health professionals interested in the provision of better end of life care for people with cirrhosis, held at the Royal Free Hospital, London on November 2013, we are now conducting a national survey looking at palliative care provision in liver services across the UK. The... Read More

Why not visit  www.patientpictures.com/gastro? for: – Clear accurate clinical drawings for patients – Key notes that explain medical conditions, tests and procedures – Over 30 gastroenterology pictures for use during consultations – View on screen, print out or email – Quick registration – no password required  

Press Release – 17th March 2013 BAPEN Press Release Malnutrition Matters: A Commitment to Act A three-step guide to improving nutritional care in England March 17th 2014: BAPEN launches a new easy to use guide ‘Malnutrition Matters: A Commitment to Act’, designed to bring much needed clarity to where responsibility for commissioning and delivering good... Read More

Do you have unanswered questions about the treatment of IBD (Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis)? Would research that answers those questions help to improve the lives of people with IBD? This is your chance to make your views known. The IBD treatment uncertainties survey has been set up by staff at the Royal College of Physicians and they have asked for PCSG members to submit... Read More

The show is commissioned by Channel 4 and will be looking at the story of two separate individuals who have become housebound due to severe weight gain. Both individuals have a weight of 40st+ and whilst not bedbound, do find it very difficult to leave the house. We will follow their journey over an 8... Read More

Developing primary care and the next steps for general practice Event’s website: Click here Congress Centre, 28 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3LS Thursday, 3rd April 2014 This event is CPD certified Guests of Honour: Dr Mike Bewick, Deputy Medical Director, NHS England; Professor David Colin-Thomé, Chairman, Primary Care Commissioning; Dr David Geddes, Head of Primary... Read More

We are looking for a GP with an understanding of paediatric gastroenterology for a a six month project requiring attendance of between 3 to 6 meetings over 3-6 months with most of the work being done by email and/or teleconference. This worthwhile project is a collaboration between the British Society of Paediactric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and... Read More

Healthline.com is a trusted source for health information and advice. Healthline’s Hepatitis C infographic provides a visualization of how Hep C affects various parts of the body such as the liver, stomach, thyroid, and more. Click here to see the page