Gastrointestinal pathogens, iron deficiency and IBD, primary biliary cirrhosis, and IBD medications in COVID-19: March 2021

In March’s edition of our BMJ Open Gastroenterology blog I discuss three articles published in the journal within the last 4 weeks, on testing for gastrointestinal pathogens, use of oral iron preparation in IBD and on an exercise-based trial for fatigue in liver disease. Whilst the third wave of COVID-19 rescinds in the UK, it […]

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BMJ Open Gastroenterology- February blog

In the second of our BMJ Open Gastroenterology blogs I will focus on three articles, on Coeliac disease, on long-term use of proton pump inhibitors and on endoscopic ultrasound in pancreatitis. All articles have been published online within the last month. Alongside this I want to summarise a hugely important publication in Gut that will […]

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Inaugural BMJ Open Gastroenterology Blog

Welcome to the inaugural blog from BMJ Open Gastroenterology, in this concise monthly summary we will highlight 2-3 articles published in the journal and describe important manuscripts from the wider literature. We also intend to cover some specific topics throughout the year, including the importance of open access publishing, statistical reviews and calls for specific […]

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