MIMS Gastroenterology Clinic

Latest news and quick-reference resources collated by the MIMS editors to support primary care prescribing for gastrointestinal disorders, from constipation to ulcerative colitis. 

Latest news

Male clinician in white coat showing female patient how to use IQoro device.

Training device for reflux and dysphagia available on NHS

18 May 2022, 8:53am

A neuromuscular training device for patients with reflux-based...

C. difficile treatment guidance published by NICE

23 July 2021, 4:05pm

NICE has issued antimicrobial prescribing guidance...

PPIs 'may improve glycaemic control' in diabetes patients

5 July 2021, 3:29pm

The potential glucose-lowering effects of proton pump...

Ranitidine shortage continues

26 April 2021, 4:19pm

All preparations of ranitidine remain out of stock...

Monitor blood glucose in patients on long-term PPIs, say researchers

29 September 2020, 5:31pm

Regular use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may increase...

Summaries of key national guidance.

Treatment Regimens for Eradication of H. pylori (PHE Guidance)

28 October 2019, 9:00am

Management of Crohn's Disease (NICE Guideline)

10 July 2019, 9:28am

Management of Ulcerative Colitis (NICE Guideline)

10 July 2019, 8:12am

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (NICE Guideline)

19 May 2017, 10:20am

Updated MIMS summary of H. pylori treatment regimens

10 February 2016, 10:46am

Calculators

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BMI

Enter height and weight to calculate body mass index (BMI).

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U&E reference intervals

Standard reference intervals for urea and electrolytes.

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