In the 2nd blog of 2022, we take a look at a trio of recently published articles in BMJOG covering a wide range of luminal gastroenterology. In our first article we look at the evidence for modulation of the luminal microbiome of the preterm infant using single and multiple strains of probiotics. Secondly we discuss […]
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A cutting edge review- Iron deficiency anaemia: pathophysiology, assessment, practical management
In this month’s blog we will focus on a timely review with extremely practical tips, clinical management pointers and highly useful flow charts- Kumar and colleagues review on iron deficiency anaemia. IDA is a well-recognised problem. Not only is it the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide, it is also a very common condition in the […]
Exclusive enteral nutrition in adult-onset Crohn’s disease, big-data and machine learning to predict mortality in C. Diff, and a structured approach to management of non-coeliac enteropathies
In this month’s blog we will focus on three articles, including two state of the art reviews and a highly innovative and important study involving artificial intelligence. To aid with the understanding of this article we highlight a recently published review in our sister journal, Frontline Gastroenterology, detailing the potential uses of machine learning in […]
Improving patient experience of endoscopy: The Newcastle ENDOPREM™: a validated patient reported experience measure for gastrointestinal endoscopy
In this month’s blog we will focus on a highly innovative and important study, detailing an under appreciated area of importance in endoscopy- measuring patient experience during gastrointestinal procedures. The author’s rationale for the study centred on the lack of patient-centred measures of their own experience, with current measures typically being clinician derived. The study […]
Exclusive enteral nutrition in adult Crohn’s disease, machine learning in capsule endoscopy and dosing of Vedolizumab based on T cell function
In this month’s blog we focus on two recently published articles in BMJOG and discuss a highly impactful basic science manuscript published in Gut which is likely to have implications of dosing of Vedolizumab. As we move forward from COVID-19 and face a potentially difficult winter it remains vital to practice evidence-based speciality medicine. BMJOG, […]
A close look at recent guidelines for the consensus management of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency
In August’s blog we have decided to take a detailed look at one of the most impactful papers published in BMJOG within the last 12 months. Phillips and colleagues detail practical guidelines on the consensus management of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency. This widely shared article provides concise, evidence-based, recommendations for managing patients with pancreatic exocrine insufficiency […]
BMJOG blog: Best treatment strategy for gallstones and something completely new
In this month’s blog, we take a we take a look at a clinical paper and several discoveries in more basic science. Dr James Ashton discusses an article from BMJOG on gallstone disease treatment outcomes in early cholecystectomy versus conservative management/delayed cholecystectomy, whilst Dr John Ong, one of our trainee editors, discusses two recent scientific […]
BMJOG Blog: Depression and IBD, artificial intelligence in colorectal cancer, coeliac disease and managing underperforming endoscopists
In this month’s blog, Dr. Christian Selinger, one of BMJOG’s associate editors and consultant Gastroenterologist in Leeds, selects his top publications from the last month and reflects on the findings and impact of these papers. These articles cover a wide-range of topics, reflecting contemporary luminal GI research in IBD, colorectal cancer, coeliac disease and endoscopy. […]
Endoscopy for PEG and foreign bodies, opportunistic detection of liver disease and drugs for intestinal failure
In this May edition of the BMJOG blog we take a break from discussing COVID-19 and look at some of the recently published articles in hepatology, intestinal failure and endoscopy. The journal continues to accept articles on a wide range of topics and we would encourage readers to explore the full range of manuscripts available […]
Gastrointestinal infection with COVID-19
In this blog Dr. John Ong, one the BMJOG trainee editors discusses the gastrointestinal manifestations of COVID-19. Whilst gastrointestinal COVID-19 infection is now well recognised its pathophysiology remains poorly understood. In this month’s blog, Dr. Ong briefly discuss two articles that may shed some light on the disease processes within the GI tract. In addition, […]