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Novel test algorithm reduces unnecessary testing in patients with diarrhoea
Stephen Padilla, 09 Feb 2018
A point-of-order test restriction algorithm for hospitalized adults with diarrhoea reduces bacterial stool cultures and ova and parasites testing, which results in substantial cost and time savings, according to a recent study.
Long-term dietary fibre intake helps prevent faecal incontinence in older women
2 days ago
Older women consuming high levels of dietary fibre in the long term appear to have a lower risk of developing faecal incontinence, a study reports.
Endoscopic surveillance improves detection of, survival in oesophageal adenocarcinoma
05 Jun 2018
Active endoscopic surveillance in patients with Barrett’s oesophagus (BE) promotes detection of earlier-stage oesophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) and may result in a small survival benefit, according to a recent meta-analysis.
Common soap additive linked to colonic inflammation
Pank Jit Sin, 6 days ago
The common antimicrobial agent, triclosan, has been implicated in colonic inflammation and the disease development of colitis and colitis-associated colon cancer, reveals a study appearing in Science Translational Medicine. [doi:10.1126/scitranslmed.aan4116] 

GPs in co-management of IBD: The follow-up phase

02 Oct 2017
If implemented correctly, the physician associates (PA) could really aid in taking some of the pressure off doctors.
Last August, the article 'Role of General Practitioners in Early Detection of Inflammatory Bowel Disease' highlighted proper screening and early specialist referral by the general practitioner (GP) as vital components in reducing the burden of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This year, the focus is on the role of GPs in co-managing a patient with IBD at the follow-up phase.

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Novel test algorithm reduces unnecessary testing in patients with diarrhoea
Stephen Padilla, 09 Feb 2018
A point-of-order test restriction algorithm for hospitalized adults with diarrhoea reduces bacterial stool cultures and ova and parasites testing, which results in substantial cost and time savings, according to a recent study.
Long-term dietary fibre intake helps prevent faecal incontinence in older women
2 days ago
Older women consuming high levels of dietary fibre in the long term appear to have a lower risk of developing faecal incontinence, a study reports.
Endoscopic surveillance improves detection of, survival in oesophageal adenocarcinoma
05 Jun 2018
Active endoscopic surveillance in patients with Barrett’s oesophagus (BE) promotes detection of earlier-stage oesophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) and may result in a small survival benefit, according to a recent meta-analysis.
Common soap additive linked to colonic inflammation
Pank Jit Sin, 6 days ago
The common antimicrobial agent, triclosan, has been implicated in colonic inflammation and the disease development of colitis and colitis-associated colon cancer, reveals a study appearing in Science Translational Medicine. [doi:10.1126/scitranslmed.aan4116]