Highlights from Ingest 2023
In this episode Dr Charlie Andrews looks back at 2023 and highlights some key takeaways from Ingest in 2023.
Testing Times – New Digestif out now
The latest edition of the Digestif has been published. Focussing on what’s new in primary care gastroenterology diagnostics the new edition, ‘Testing Times’, is a great read. Authors include Professor Willie Hamilton, Dr Cinzia Papadia & Dr Kevin Barrett. Read the latest issue here
Barrett’s oesophagus
In this episode, Charlie Andrews speaks to Dr Andrew Moore about this condition, which affects up to 1.5% of the population, with a risk of progression to cancer of 3-13% over the patient’s lifetime (Cancer Research UK). They discuss the typical presenting features, who needs an endoscopy to look for Barrett’s, and how the condition... Read More
Bile acid diarrhoea
In this episode, Charlie Andrews speaks to Professor Julian Walters about bile acid malabsorption and diarrhoea. With up to a third of patients with diarrhoea-predominant IBS having underlying bile acid diarrhoea, and with diagnosis rates for this condition being low, this episode is an important one for anyone working in primary care. We explore the role... Read More
Faecal calprotectin
In this episode, Charlie Andrews speaks to Dr James Turvill about faecal calprotectin use in primary care. Dr Turvill is a gastroenterologist based in York, who was instrumental in developing the NICE-approved and widely adopted York Faecal Calprotectin Care Pathway. What is calprotectin? When should we use it in primary care? How should we interpret... Read More
IBS – dietary management and the 10-minute consultation…
Marianne Williams is an extremely experienced dietician, innovator, digital technology advocate and winner of the NHS England Allied Health Professional of the Year prize for 2018. In this episode, Marianne shares her wealth of knowledge around all things IBS to discuss initial dietary management, the low FODMAPs diet, the role of probiotics, and gives us... Read More
IBD Flare Management
In this episode Charlie Andrews speaks to Dr Kevin Barrett about IBD flare management. On average, 50% of patients will flare annually, and often the GP surgery is the first port of call. We therefore need to know how to assess and manage patients presenting with symptomatic IBD. Kevin Barrett, IBD clinical champion for IBD... Read More
Updated guidance on FIT testing in primary care
In this episode, Charlie Andrews speaks to Dr Kevin Monahan, lead author for the joint guidelines published by the BSG and ACPGBI in July 2022 outlining the role of FIT testing in patients with symptoms suggestive of colorectal cancer. These guidelines have informed how we use FIT in primary care, and in this episode he... Read More