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IBS symptoms improved by amitriptyline, study shows
Low-dose amitriptyline was significantly more effective...

MHRA introduces new measures to reduce JAK inhibitor risks
Prescribers are advised to avoid using janus kinase...

Antibiotics shown to reduce risk of aspirin-induced GI bleeding
Treatment with Helicobacter pylori-eradicating antibiotics...

PPI use inappropriate in over half of cases, study suggests
Findings from a Dutch primary care study show that...

Training device for reflux and dysphagia available on NHS
A neuromuscular training device for patients with reflux-based...

C. difficile treatment guidance published by NICE
NICE has issued antimicrobial prescribing guidance...

PPIs 'may improve glycaemic control' in diabetes patients
The potential glucose-lowering effects of proton pump...

Ranitidine shortage continues
All preparations of ranitidine remain out of stock...

Monitor blood glucose in patients on long-term PPIs, say researchers
Regular use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may increase...

New warnings and restrictions for stimulant laxatives
The MHRA has issued new safety warnings, revised recommended...

Prescribers updated on continuing ranitidine shortage
Resupply dates for oral and injectable ranitidine products...

New information pack guides GPs on best practice management of constipation
Published by the Bowel Interest Group (BIG), the pack...

Ranitidine in short supply after contamination fears prompt precautionary recall
GPs have reported shortages of ranitidine following...

Excessive steroid dosing highlighted in inflammatory bowel disease
Some patients with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis...

New resources launched to help GPs manage inflammatory bowel disease
Two new easy-to-follow pathways have been published...

Updated bowel disease treatment summaries published by MIMS
Updated quick-reference summaries of the latest NICE...

Gluten-free prescribing restricted to bread and mixes
GPs in England are no longer able to prescribe gluten-free...

No need to treat most functional gastric disorders in infants
Most functional gastrointestinal problems in infants...

High loperamide doses linked to serious cardiac reactions
Cardiac events including QT prolongation, torsades...

NICE approves first treatment for IBS with diarrhoea
Eluxadoline (Truberzi) can now be prescribed routinely...