Gastroenterology 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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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...

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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...

New warnings and restrictions for stimulant laxatives

19 August 2020, 4:53pm

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

Prescribers updated on continuing ranitidine shortage

6 May 2020, 6:04pm

Resupply dates for oral and injectable ranitidine products...

New information pack guides GPs on best practice management of constipation

27 February 2020, 10:12am

Published by the Bowel Interest Group (BIG), the pack...

Ranitidine in short supply after contamination fears prompt precautionary recall

16 October 2019, 10:52am

GPs have reported shortages of ranitidine following...

Excessive steroid dosing highlighted in inflammatory bowel disease

14 October 2019, 2:04pm

Some patients with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis...

New resources launched to help GPs manage inflammatory bowel disease

12 August 2019, 10:43am

Two new easy-to-follow pathways have been published...

Updated bowel disease treatment summaries published by MIMS

15 July 2019, 11:48am

Updated quick-reference summaries of the latest NICE...

Gluten-free prescribing restricted to bread and mixes

12 December 2018, 3:40pm

GPs in England are no longer able to prescribe gluten-free...

No need to treat most functional gastric disorders in infants

7 June 2018, 10:00am

Most functional gastrointestinal problems in infants...

High loperamide doses linked to serious cardiac reactions

28 September 2017, 7:36am

Cardiac events including QT prolongation, torsades...

NICE approves first treatment for IBS with diarrhoea

30 August 2017, 4:10pm

Eluxadoline (Truberzi) can now be prescribed routinely...