Booking now open for the PCSG ASM
Booking is now open for the PCSG ASM, to be held on Saturday 11th October at RCGP, 30 Euston Square. London. To... Read More
GPs managing bowel disease patients without support
A study, presented at the recent British Society of Gastroenterology conference, found almost 60% of GPs reported they manage patients with established... Read More
H. pylori eradication reduced gastric cancer incidence
Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy reduced the incidence of gastric cancer in asymptomatic Asian patients, according to recent study data. “Gastric cancer is the third... Read More
Facts about Pancreatic Cancer
The PCSG has been involved in the update of the following web pages: What is the pancreas – http://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/information-and-support/facts-about-pancreatic-cancer/what-is-the-pancreas What is pancreatic cancer... Read More
Something to chew over – vote for your Digest favourites
As The Digest continues to blaze a trail for the PCSG, thanks to its winning blend of cutting edge science, thought provoking... Read More
Antidepressants work in IBS
Antidepressants and some psychological therapies are an effective means of treating irritable bowel syndrome, according to a new meta-analysis. Symptoms improved in 56%... Read More
GPs should refer patients for persistent gastric reflux, says NICE
GPs should refer patients with persistent gastro-oesophageal symptoms for specialist care, recommend new draft NICE guidelines. The guidance, published this week, says GPs... Read More
National on-line survey to explore health professional understanding of Palliative care provision in end stage liver disease
Following a recent national meeting of medical, nursing and allied health professionals interested in the provision of better end of life care... Read More