Allurion have developed a new Capsule Gastric Balloon for weight loss, that does not need to be endoscopically placed. The results are looking impressive. Click here for a link to further information
NHS Networks – Primary Care Transformation IBD-SSHAMP (Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Supported, Self Help and Management Programme); UK’s first internet based remote management system for managing stable IBD, was recently highlighted on the NHS Networks Primary Care Transformation platform Click here to see a link
2022 has seen a new drive from the team at OSD Hemel Hempstead. This year they are keen to set up a Functional Gut Clinic, with the support of a range of services such as Radiology, Endoscopy, Immunology, Capsule and Dietetics They have started the new year with this video flier in which I discuss some of the basic principals…
Further evidence can be found in these two articles looking at the benefit of a high soluble fibre diet and avoidance of known dietary triggers in helping settle acid-reflux symptoms.
Anyone concerned about the side effects of longterm PPIs should flick through this Review article from 2017 and the BSG’s Positional Statement.
We have recently received a statement from the BSG (British Society of Gastroenterology) recommending COVID vaccinations for all IBD patients Essentially they have made 5 recommendations RECOMMENDATION 1: We strongly support SARS-CoV2 vaccination for patients with IBD. RECOMMENDATION 2: The risks of SARS-CoV2 vaccination in IBD patients are anticipated to be very low. RECOMMENDATION 3: In IBD patients taking immunosuppressive drugs, including biologics…
I have been contacted by several coeliac patients asking for advice with regards to their risk of contracting Covid 19 (Corona virus) due to their underlying condition. To the best of my knowledge coeliac disease does not carry any additional risks to;- Picking up corona virus, or Suffering from it, if you were unfortunate enough to contract it. This is…