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First published on 19 Jan 2021
Learning Points Patients have better outcomes through engaging in research and being treated in hospitals or NHS Trusts with active research programmes The role of research nurses is diverse and multifactorial, calling on clinical expertise alongside research, project management, and […]
First published on 13 Jan 2021
Learning points There are many educational opportunities for gastrointestinal nurses Education can be completed alone by reading or with peers at conferences Learning does not always occur in the classroom, but undertaking master’s-level awards is valuable for nurses Introduction […]
First published on 07 Dec 2020
Learning points Counsel women of child-bearing age about fertility and pregnancy with IBD Control IBD tightly during pregnancy to achieve optimal maternal and fetal outcomes Establish regular proactive communication with obstetrics to ensure joined-up care Introduction Management of inflammatory […]
First published on 24 Nov 2020
Learning points Dos: Anticipate the need for intubation for airway protection before urgent endoscopic retrieval. Don’ts: Attempt an endoscopic extraction of drug-containing packets. Defer endoscopic extraction of food bolus impaction later than 12 to 24 hours. Defer endoscopic extraction […]
First published on 08 Oct 2020
Learning points 1. Understand the different reference ranges for liver function tests and enzymes during pregnancy 2. Identify the key points for individual pregnancy-related conditions 3. Be aware of differentiating factors between various liver conditions of pregnancy Introduction Pregnancy directly […]
First published on 23 Sep 2020
Learning points 1. Specialist genetic services help with molecular phenotyping, which combines genetic data, clinical information and biological relevance to determine an individuals’ cancer risk 2. All colorectal cancers should be universally tested for Lynch syndrome 3. New guidelines recommend […]
First published on 21 Sep 2020
Learning Points 1. A clinical diagnosis of rumination syndrome should be considered in patients presenting with recurrent effortless post-prandial regurgitation of undigested food without nausea 2. Concurrent oesophageal manometry with impedance monitoring after a test meal can be helpful in […]
First published on 28 May 2020
Learning points The reader will learn how to apply the evidences of the literature in the management of chronic constipation in clinical practice Readers will learn how to define refractory constipation Readers will learn how to manage and investigate refractory […]
First published on 16 Apr 2020
Learning Points Endoscopic therapy is required for peptic ulcers with spurting or oozing active bleeding (Forrest 1a or 1b lesions) or visible vessels (Forrest 2a) Ulcers with adherent clots (Forrest 2b) should have the clot removed where possible and endoscopic […]
First published on 16 Apr 2020
Introduction Fistulising perianal Crohn’s disease (pCD) represents a major issue for patients and has a cumulative risk of over 25% at long-term follow-up. The phenotype of rectal and perianal involvement in CD is predictive of a poor outcome, poses a […]
First published on 16 Apr 2020
Learning points: Duodenal varices are rare and clinically challenging causes of portal hypertensive bleeding associated with significant mortality; they require a high index of suspicion and multimodal diagnostic and therapeutic approaches Endoscopic cyanoacrylate injection and band ligation remain first-line treatments […]
First published on 25 Feb 2020
Introduction Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic and relapsing inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract.1 Diarrhoea is the presenting complaint in the majority of patients, with 85% reporting it as their initial symptom.2 It can become confusing whether persistent […]