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Welcome to the BSG
The British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) exists to maintain and promote high standards of patient care in gastroenterology and to enhance the capacity of its members to discover and apply new knowledge to benefit patients with digestive disorders. Our members include physicians, surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, scientists, nurses. dietitians, and others.

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Frontline Gastroenterology

Frontline Gastroenterology (FG) aims to accelerate the adoption of best practice in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology. It is multidisciplinary and focuses on the needs of patients and the professionals caring for them. The principal criterion for publication is potential impact on patient care. FG is an official journal of the British Society of Gastroenterology.
Editor: Dr Anton Emmanuel.
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Gut
Gut is a leading international peer-reviewed journal in gastroenterology and hepatology, with an established reputation for publishing first class clinical research of the alimentary tract, liver, biliary tree and pancreas. Gut delivers up-to-date, authoritative, clinically oriented coverage. Regular features include articles by leading authorities, reports on the latest treatments for diseases, reviews and commentaries.
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Clinical News
Bowel Cancer Symptom Awareness Campaign 2012
06/12/2011
The BSG has been actively engaged with the Department of Health around preparations for th [ ... ]
SAGE Awards 2012
09/11/2011
The SAGE Awards seek to recognise innovations to improve patient care. Sponsored by Shire [ ... ]
Revalidation Update
04/11/2011
Dr Adam Harris, Deputy Chair Clinical Services & Standards Committee The RCP Revalidation [ ... ]
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Research News
Update on HOT II Trial – Last call for volunteers
18/01/2012
The HOT II Trial is looking for 5-10 additional volunteers who may be interested to take p [ ... ]
EUGW Abstract Submission
10/01/2012
Online abstract submission is open now, but the submission deadline is earlier than usual [ ... ]
Bariatric surgery trial
15/12/2011
Long-term outcomes of obesity surgery Dr Jennifer Logue of the University of Glasgow and [ ... ]
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Core

Core is a charitable trust that raises funds for research to help fight gut and liver disease.
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Join the BSG
Join the BSG for a range of benefits. Click here to find out more.
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2nd BSG Clinical Update Meeting
Clinical Challenges in Hepatology
East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham
15 February 2012Register Now!
This meeting has been assigned 5 CPD credits by the RCP (code 71126).
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BSG/DDF Annual Meeting 2012
In 2012 the first Digestive Disorders Federation Meeting will be held at the Liverpool ACC on 17th - 20th June 2012. It will bring together professional groups across gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition in an integrated programme.
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BSG Endoscopy Travelling Fellowships 2012
BSG Endoscopy is once again offering members the chance to apply for the following travelling fellowships in 2012:
- BSG and MGS Advanced Endoscopy Fellowships @ National Cancer Centre, Tokyo
- Advanced Endoscopy Update Meeting @ MUSC
- BSG Short-term Advanced Endoscopy Fellowships @ MUSC
The Fellowships have been kindly sponsored by Boston Scientific and Olympus Keymed.
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BSG Annual Report 2011
BSG Annual Review 2011-2012: TAKING BRITISH GASTROENTEROLOGY FORWARD The Annual Review provides an overview of the Society's activities as well as some of the projects we are developing over the next year. Read a PDF of the report here. If you would like a hard copy of the report please email Janet Bassett at j.bassett@bsg.org.uk
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BSG iPhone App
Our first iPhone app is now available from the App Store. Download the app and receive the latest clinical, education, research and training news. Find out how gastroenterology and hepatology are being presented in the popular press. This information is drawn from the BSG's website, making it even easier for you to access the news you want, when you want it.
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Alcohol-Related Disease

Alcohol-Related Disease: meeting the challenge of improved quality of care and better use of resources sets out a practical plan for implementing a national strategy to improve services for patients that repeatedly attend hospital because of their dependence on alcohol and associated health problems. Its recommendations aim to improve the effectiveness of hospital services for patients who are alcohol dependent and who present at hospital in several ways, often through A&E. The paper calls for a dedicated Alcohol Team and a lead clinician at consultant level. It suggests ways of coordinating alcohol policies across hospitals and local areas.
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Education News
BASL Satellite Symposium on HBV Casebook
26/01/2012
The CPD-approved HBV Casebook website now includes filmed footage from a satellite symposi [ ... ]
Funding educational projects in low-income countries
06/01/2012
A fund of £30,000 is available from the BSG to support educational projects promoting the [ ... ]
UEGF Regional Postgraduate Summer School 2012
05/12/2011
Prague, Czech Republic
June 7-10, 2012 The UEGF Summer School of Gastroenterology will be [ ... ]
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Already a BSG member?
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Latest Research Summaries

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Colonoscopy with clipping for the diagnosis and treatment of diverticular bleeding
The latest issue of Clinical Gastroenterology & Hepatology investigates colonoscopy with clipping for the diagnosis...
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Booster vaccination recommended for HBV immunity in children with IBD
This month's issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology investigates Hepatitis B immunity and response...
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Smoking increases the risk of cancer in Barrett's esophagus
A study in the latest issue of Gastroenterology identifies modifiable lifestyle factors that affect the...
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Are fecal immunochemical test characteristics influenced by sample return time?
This month's American Journal of Gastroenterology evaluates the effect of sample return time on fecal...
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Self-expandable stents effectively manage leaks after bariatric surgery
February's issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy investigates the use of self-expandable stents in the treatment of...
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Colonoscopy with clipping for the diagnosis and treatment of diverticular bleeding
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Upcoming Events
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Media & Press
Sunnier climes linked to lower rates of IBD
11/01/2012
[Geographical variation and incidence of inflammatory bowel disease among US women Online [ ... ]
Latest developments will "dramatically change" the management of Barrett’s oesophagus and oesophageal cancer
26/10/2011
Stockholm, 24th October 2011 The results of several major studies assessing novel approac [ ... ]
Certain mouth bacteria signal pancreatic cancer
17/10/2011
[Variations of oral microbiota are associated with pancreatic diseases including pancreati [ ... ]
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Training News
Shire Innovation Fund website is live
14/07/2011
13 July 2011: The Shire Innovation Fund website is now live for anyone to access. Applican [ ... ]
The New JAG Trainee Certification Process
03/05/2011
Dear Trainee, Over the last 18 months, the JAG has carried out an extensive review and co [ ... ]
Modernising Scientific Careers - new MSc programme
12/04/2011
The Modernising Scientific Careers (MSC) programme has developed new MSc programmes to sup [ ... ]