
Benjamin Zare
@zare_benjamin
South London Gastroenterology SpR | PhD candidate @StMarksHospital @imperialcollege | Trainee Editor @FrontGastro_BMJ | Communication Lead @GLINT_Research
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09-06-2022 18:27:19
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New study in Frontline Gastro – ‘Bowel cancer diagnosis experiences as a predictor of overall care rating’ – 📊 Key Findings: > 4069 CRC patients surveyed: 4-21% reported issues with diagnostic info 📑 > Negative diagnosis-related experiences = lower overall care ratings


Great #FGPodcast with Giamouris Vangelis and Dr Tassos Grammatikopoulos from King's College NHS being interviewed by Oliver Tavabie on the BSPGHAN Pancreatitis Working Group Paper entitled "Pancreatitis in children: practical management from the BSPGHAN Pancreatitis Working Group" via ▶️




Adjunct Polymeric EEN for Crohn’s 🍽️🥗🍔🍕🍣🍩🍓🍴🍔 💡 EEN can effectively induce biochemical remission in adults with active Crohn's according to this paper in Frontline Gastro 🙌💪 And… EEN works well regardless of disease location (though fewer patients on biologics


Great paper by Lisa Sharkey - well worth a read by all HCPs!


Back of the NET! ⚽ Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NETs) are increasingly spotted during GI endoscopies 🔬—but what should you do when they're found? 🤔 Check out this review in Frontline Gastro by @gastrolivuni for essential guidance on managing these incidental findings! #NET #NEN


🚨 IBD & Sexual Health: A Hidden Concern 🚨 💔 74% of IBD patients want expert advice on sexual dysfunction, but many don't have access! 🌱 Active disease is linked to more significant sexual issues—time for better care options. Read more in Frontline Gastro 👉


📊 This study in Frontline Gastro sheds light on chronic liver disease (CLD) in remote Indigenous communities! 🌏 🔹 83.9% had at least one CLD risk factor 🔹 45% had multiple risk factors, including alcohol misuse, diabetes & obesity 🔹 Early screening could help reduce



Milestone papers that changed clinical practice in IBD fg.bmj.com/content/early/… via Aaron Bancil et al

Thought-provoking letter in August's Frontline Gastro Highlights the suboptimal palliative care (PC) provision for patients with decompensated cirrhosis, with discussions often happening too late. 🕰️ 👉 Timely use of PC and routine prognostic assessments can significantly


🔍 Early detection is key for Eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) to prevent food obstructions and improve QoL. 🍽️ Refresh your knowledge of expert guidelines on timely referrals, proper biopsy, and effective treatments for better management in Frontline Gastro 👇


🚨 Characteristics, aetiology and outcomes in patients with and without HCC 🚨 Insights from 🏴☠️ Adrian Stanley in Frontline Gastro — 🔹 21.6% of HCC patients had no cirrhosis - diagnosed older & with more advanced disease. 🔹 No survival difference between cirrhotic &


What should I know about IUS for IBD? 🤔 🩺 Point-of-care intestinal ultrasound (IUS) could transform IBD management! 📊 59.5% of IUS exams led to management changes, offering faster, more accurate care. Check out this original research by ? in Frontline Gastro here –


Loving this paper! One to bookmark- well done Dr Jonny Blackwell for pulling this together with an all-star international author list…contender for next years #FGCup? 😉


Be On Guard against Giardia! ⚔️ 🌍 Risk Factors for Giardia duodenalis in MSM include HIV status, sexual behaviours, and coinfections 🦠 💬 Read the full paper in Frontline Gastro to learn more – fg.bmj.com/content/15/5/4… #GiardiaDuodenalis #MSM #PublicHealth #SexualHealth


🩺 Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) in the era of endoscopically placed lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS) 💡 🔍 Main Findings: • 96 SAP patients analysed, 32% requiring LAMS drainage. • Long hospital stays (median 68 days) and 23% mortality rate. 💬 Read this Frontline Gastro
