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

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IBS symptoms improved by amitriptyline, study shows

18 October 2023, 11:01am

Low-dose amitriptyline was significantly more effective...

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Offer home tests to all patients with colorectal cancer symptoms, NICE advises

5 July 2023, 12:07pm

In draft guidance published today, NICE recommends...

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MHRA introduces new measures to reduce JAK inhibitor risks

3 May 2023, 11:07am

Prescribers are advised to avoid using janus kinase...

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Antibiotics shown to reduce risk of aspirin-induced GI bleeding

23 November 2022, 11:23am

Treatment with Helicobacter pylori-eradicating antibiotics...

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PPI use inappropriate in over half of cases, study suggests

21 September 2022, 8:27am

Findings from a Dutch primary care study show that...

At-a-glance product comparison charts.

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Aminosalicylates

14 June 2023, 9:00am

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

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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