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 ▶️

Mind the GAPPS! 🧐 Gastric adenocarcinoma & proximal polyposis of the stomach (GAPPS) may be rare, but early diagnosis and management are key 🏥. Could early surgery cause more harm than good? 🤔 Read this rare case report here – fg.bmj.com/content/16/2/1… #GItwitter #GAPPS

🚨 A Non-endoscopic Capsule Sponge Device for detection of Barrett’s! 🚨 🔹 Results: - 12/54 had positive findings (intest. metaplasia, cellular atypia, ulceration) - Barrett’s detected in 8 (14.8%) cases - PPV of 72.7% 📊 ➡️➡️➡️➡️➡️➡️ 💡 Early intervention = better

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!

🚨 2023 UK Endoscopy Census Findings 🚨 📊 Key takeaways: • NHS services at 110% of pre-pandemic activity levels, but waiting times are slipping. • Staff shortages & increased sickness rates are a growing concern. • Rising reliance on insourcing to meet growing demand. 📉

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

Increasing evidence highlights the impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists on gastric motility. These antiobesity drugs delay gastric emptying, reduce appetite and cause GI side effects —> potentially ↑ aspiration risk during upper endoscopy.

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? 😉

📊 Exploring Clinical Research Recruitment Trends Across England! 🇬🇧 🔍 Key Insights: • 346 NHS sites participated in clinical research recruitment (76% secondary, 24% tertiary) • Gastroenterology studies saw balanced recruitment across secondary and tertiary sites, while

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