
Benjamin Zare
@zare_benjamin
South London Gastroenterology SpR | PhD candidate @StMarksHospital @imperialcollege | Trainee Editor @FrontGastro_BMJ | Communication Lead @GLINT_Research
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09-06-2022 18:27:19
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New study in Frontline Gastro โ โBowel cancer diagnosis experiences as a predictor of overall care ratingโ โ ๐ Key Findings: > 4069 CRC patients surveyed: 4-21% reported issues with diagnostic info ๐ > Negative diagnosis-related experiences = lower overall care ratings


Great #FGPodcast with Giamouris Vangelis and Dr Tassos Grammatikopoulos from King's College NHS being interviewed by Oliver Tavabie on the BSPGHAN Pancreatitis Working Group Paper entitled "Pancreatitis in children: practical management from the BSPGHAN Pancreatitis Working Group" via โถ๏ธ



๐จ A Non-endoscopic Capsule Sponge Device for detection of Barrettโs! ๐จ ๐น Results: - 12/54 had positive findings (intest. metaplasia, cellular atypia, ulceration) - Barrettโs detected in 8 (14.8%) cases - PPV of 72.7% ๐ โก๏ธโก๏ธโก๏ธโก๏ธโก๏ธโก๏ธ ๐ก Early intervention = better


Adjunct Polymeric EEN for Crohnโs ๐ฝ๏ธ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ด๐ ๐ก EEN can effectively induce biochemical remission in adults with active Crohn's according to this paper in Frontline Gastro ๐๐ช Andโฆ EEN works well regardless of disease location (though fewer patients on biologics


Great paper by Lisa Sharkey - well worth a read by all HCPs!


Back of the NET! โฝ Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NETs) are increasingly spotted during GI endoscopies ๐ฌโbut what should you do when they're found? ๐ค Check out this review in Frontline Gastro by @gastrolivuni for essential guidance on managing these incidental findings! #NET #NEN


๐จ IBD & Sexual Health: A Hidden Concern ๐จ ๐ 74% of IBD patients want expert advice on sexual dysfunction, but many don't have access! ๐ฑ Active disease is linked to more significant sexual issuesโtime for better care options. Read more in Frontline Gastro ๐


๐ This study in Frontline Gastro sheds light on chronic liver disease (CLD) in remote Indigenous communities! ๐ ๐น 83.9% had at least one CLD risk factor ๐น 45% had multiple risk factors, including alcohol misuse, diabetes & obesity ๐น Early screening could help reduce



Milestone papers that changed clinical practice in IBD fg.bmj.com/content/early/โฆ via Aaron Bancil et al

Thought-provoking letter in August's Frontline Gastro Highlights the suboptimal palliative care (PC) provision for patients with decompensated cirrhosis, with discussions often happening too late. ๐ฐ๏ธ ๐ Timely use of PC and routine prognostic assessments can significantly


๐ Early detection is key for Eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) to prevent food obstructions and improve QoL. ๐ฝ๏ธ Refresh your knowledge of expert guidelines on timely referrals, proper biopsy, and effective treatments for better management in Frontline Gastro ๐


๐จ Characteristics, aetiology and outcomes in patients with and without HCC ๐จ Insights from ๐ดโโ ๏ธ Adrian Stanley in Frontline Gastro โ ๐น 21.6% of HCC patients had no cirrhosis - diagnosed older & with more advanced disease. ๐น No survival difference between cirrhotic &


What should I know about IUS for IBD? ๐ค ๐ฉบ Point-of-care intestinal ultrasound (IUS) could transform IBD management! ๐ 59.5% of IUS exams led to management changes, offering faster, more accurate care. Check out this original research by ? in Frontline Gastro here โ


Loving this paper! One to bookmark- well done Dr Jonny Blackwell for pulling this together with an all-star international author listโฆcontender for next years #FGCup? ๐


Be On Guard against Giardia! โ๏ธ ๐ Risk Factors for Giardia duodenalis in MSM include HIV status, sexual behaviours, and coinfections ๐ฆ ๐ฌ Read the full paper in Frontline Gastro to learn more โ fg.bmj.com/content/15/5/4โฆ #GiardiaDuodenalis #MSM #PublicHealth #SexualHealth


๐ฉบ Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) in the era of endoscopically placed lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS) ๐ก ๐ Main Findings: โข 96 SAP patients analysed, 32% requiring LAMS drainage. โข Long hospital stays (median 68 days) and 23% mortality rate. ๐ฌ Read this Frontline Gastro
