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Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

Dr Ashley Bloom

Podcasts

Iron deficiency in the context of gastrointestinal loss

When to use pill camera to determine cause of gastro bleeds? We discuss finding the cause of iron deficiency: large bowel conditions, haemorroids, watermelon stomach and portal hypertensive gastropathy.

Expert/s: Dr Ashley Bloom

Gastroenterology

Dr Nicole Winter

Podcasts

Upper GI cancer

While it is challenging to navigate the information, it is recommended that GPs simply refer the patient if they are not confident

Expert/s: Dr Nicole Winter

Gastroenterology

Dr Mary Ann Johnson

Podcasts

Gastric cancer – What you need to know

While gastric cancer is improving, GPs are the frontline and must reach out if they have concerns

Expert/s: Dr Mary Ann Johnson

Diet and nutrition, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology

Videos

Pancreatic lipase for pancreatic exocrine insufficiency

In this Product Explainer Hepatobiliary Surgeon Dr David Yeo explains the role of pancreatic enzyme supplements for pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, especially the importance of educating patients on correct dosing requirements to optimise nutrient absorption (7 mins).

Expert/s: Dr David Yeo

Endocrinology, Gastroenterology

Clinical Articles

Pancreatic cancer management update

Pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed at late stage, leading to poor survival rates, but advances in molecular profiling and development of gene-targeted drugs could offer hope for the future

Expert/s: Fiona Clark

Gastroenterology

Clinical Articles

Investigate or reassure? When to refer for infant gastrointestinal issues

Most infant gastrointestinal issues will resolve on their own—know the red flags to watch for

Expert/s: Rosalyn Page

Endocrinology, Gastroenterology

Dr Agnieszka Lemanska

Clinical Articles

Pancreatic cancer could be diagnosed up to three years earlier – new study

Every year, more than 10,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Unfortunately, for most of those people, the disease is diagnosed too late to be cured. Less than 10% of people live five years following a diagnosis.

Expert/s: Dr Agnieszka Lemanska

Gastroenterology

Dr Linda Calabresi

Clinical Articles

Managing number twos in under ones

One in five infants will be constipated at any one time, which speaks to just how common this condition is, says paediatric gastroenterologist Dr Rupert Hinds.

Expert/s: Dr Linda Calabresi

Gastroenterology, Paediatrics, Women's health

Dr Rupert Hinds

Podcasts

The dietary management of constipation in infants and young children

The recommended treatment of constipation in children of various ages, will a change of formula help? And which stool softeners are recommended in infants and toddlers with constipation

Expert/s: Dr Rupert Hinds

Gastroenterology

Dr Rebecca Burgell

Podcasts

Irritable bowel syndrome update and practice tips

Getting the diagnosis AND the communication right, and useful herbal options and other treatments for IBS.

Expert/s: Dr Rebecca Burgell

Diet and nutrition, Gastroenterology

Dr Brett MacFarlane

Monographs

Over the Counter Treatments for Reflux Symptoms

This article looks at the various non-prescription medicines used to treat reflux, their mechanisms of action and their effectiveness.

Expert/s: Dr Brett MacFarlane

Gastroenterology

Prof Finlay Macrae AO

Podcasts

Gluten related disorders – Lecture

In this Healthed lecture, Prof Finlay Macrae AO explains that approximately 1.5% of Australians suffer from coeliac disease and 1 in 4 people report avoiding wheat or gluten for several reasons.

Expert/s: Prof Finlay Macrae AO