All Gastrointestinal articles
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SupplementA national audit of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) prescribing in patients with pancreatic cancer: The RICOCHET study
This supplement has been commissioned and funded by Viatris and developed in partnership with Guidelines.
NON-2021-4065 February 2022 -
News
Firms fined £35 million for colluding over supply of prochlorperazine to the NHS
CMA issues £35 million fine over an illegal arrangement in the supply of prochlorperazine
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Supplement
Improving patient outcomes: supporting pharmacists with the management of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI)
This supplement has been commissioned, funded, and reviewed by Viatris and developed in partnership with Guidelines for Pharmacy.
Information intended for UK healthcare professionals only.
NON-2021-6348 January 2022 -
Independent professional body guideline
BSG iron deficiency anaemia management guideline
Key recommendations for the assessment and management of iron deficiency anaemia in primary care
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News
Lyophilised oral faecal microbiota transplantation for ulcerative colitis
Authors of a double-blind, randomised trial suggest that faecal microbiota transplantation could be a promising treatment for patients with ulcerative colitis
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Video
Diagnosis and initial management of opioid-induced constipation
This promotional video has been funded by Sandoz Ltd and developed in conjunction with Guidelines. The promotional content on this page is intended for UK healthcare professionals only.
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141579 | Date of preparation: September 2021 -
Video
Opioid-induced constipation: optimal management and the role of PAMORA drugs
These promotional videos have been funded by Sandoz Ltd and developed in conjunction with Guidelines. The promotional content on this page is intended for UK healthcare professionals only.
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141578 | Date of preparation: September 2021 -
News
FODMAP foods but not gluten affects irritable bowel syndrome symptoms
New research suggests that gluten has no effect on symptoms experienced by patients with IBS, and FODMAPs have a modest effect
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News
Does vitamin D supplementation reduce the severity of IBS symptoms? An RCT answers
A new randomised controlled trial found no evidence to support the role of vitamin D in the management of irritable bowel syndrome symptoms or improving quality of life
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News
NICE publishes C. diff antimicrobial prescribing guideline
The new guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for managing Clostridioides difficile infection in community and hospital settings
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On demand webinars
Half-day virtual event focusing on practical approaches to management of gastrointestinal disorders and iron deficiency
Information intended for UK healthcare professionals only. This promotional event has been commissioned and funded by Norgine Pharmaceuticals Limited and developed in partnership with Guidelines.
UK-COR-NP-2100043
Date of preparation: July 2021 -
Information
Self Care Forum fact sheets
The Self Care Forum fact sheets help health professionals have a ‘self care aware’ conversation with people about their ailments
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Independent professional body guideline
Self Care Forum heartburn and indigestion fact sheet
A summary of recommendations for advising patients and the public on managing heartburn and indigestion
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NICE guideline
NICE CKS on diarrhoea in adults
A summary of NICE guidance on assessing and treating diarrhoea in adults, with recommendations on assessment, dehydration, and referral
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NICE guideline
COVID-19 rapid guideline on gastrointestinal and liver conditions affecting immune response
A summary of guidance intended to maximise the safety of children and adults with gastrointestinal or liver conditions treated with drugs affecting the immune response during the COVID-19 pandemic
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NICE guideline
NICE CKS on constipation
Areas covered in the summary include: advice for those with the condition, management (short-duration and chronic), secondary causes of the condition, and prescribing information
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NICE guideline
NICE pancreatitis guideline
Summary of NICE guidance on pancreatitis covers managing complications, nutrition support, and referral for specialist treatment
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News
Cost of constipation is still rising, reveals new report
A new report from Bowel Interest Group has revealed that the cost of emergency hospital admissions due to constipation continues to rise every year in England
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Independent professional body guideline
Dealing with chronic constipation—information for GPs
This summary highlights the results of research on constipation and treatment options and combines them into a simple diagram to help guide and provide a best practice pathway for general practice in its recognition, treatment, and point of escalation for the available therapies for chronic constipation. For further information, please view the full guidance together with the NICE Clinical Knowledge Summary on constipation.
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NICE guideline
Diverticular disease: diagnosis and management
Overview This guideline covers the diagnosis and management of diverticular disease in people aged 18 years and over. It does not include on: investigation of suspected acute diverticulitis in secondary care management of abcessess, bowel perforations, anastomosis and bowel resection for people with complicated acute ...
