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GASTROENTEROLOGY

October 2008: GPs have central role in managing IBD

23 Oct 2008Paid-up subscribers

How can ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease be distinguished? Which patients require urgent referral? How should patients with IBD be managed in the long term?
 

October 2008: Tailor treatment to the patient in irritable bowel syndrome

15 Oct 2008Paid-up subscribers

What dietary changes may help patients with irritable bowel syndrome? What drug treatments should be considered? When should patients be referred?
 

October 2007: Red flags are key to managing dyspepsia

01 Oct 2007Paid-up subscribers

Which patients should be referred for endoscopy? When should H.pylori testing be carried out? Which symptoms are suggestive of gastric carcinoma?
 

October 2007: Coeliac disease often goes undiagnosed

01 Oct 2007Paid-up subscribers

What are the typical presenting features of coeliac disease? How can GPs screen for coeliac disease? Is there an association with other conditions?