Gastroenterology news

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IBS symptoms improved by amitriptyline, study shows

Low-dose amitriptyline was significantly more effective...

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MHRA introduces new measures to reduce JAK inhibitor risks

Prescribers are advised to avoid using janus kinase...

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Antibiotics shown to reduce risk of aspirin-induced GI bleeding

Treatment with Helicobacter pylori-eradicating antibiotics...

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PPI use inappropriate in over half of cases, study suggests

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

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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...