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

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...

New warnings and restrictions for stimulant laxatives

19 August 2020, 4:53pm

The MHRA has issued new safety warnings, revised recommended...

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

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External resources

Useful websites and online tools to support prescribing for gastrointestinal conditions.

General

Coeliac Disease

Coeliac UK

Colostomy

Colostomy Association

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Crohn's and Colitis UK

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Nutrition

British Nutrition Foundation

Peptic Ulcers

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