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Gastro SpR in London | PhD in cirrhosis and digital health | Honorary Research Fellow @UCLResearch | Trainee Editor @FrontGastro_BMJ | Co-chair @uk_torch

Joined November 2022
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🎧 New #FGPodcast! Trevor Tabone talks to Dr Danso, Prof Hart and Dr Moulton about fatigue in IBD: why it happens, how to assess it, and what we can do about it. Listen now 👇 fgbmj.podbean.com #FrontlineGastro #IBD #IBDFatigue @BritSocGastro @dr_aditi_kumar @OTavabie @DrJMKennedy @DunnePdj @TrevorTabone @eathar_s @IrenePerezMD @KGananandan @zare_benjamin @dtleiberman
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The November issue of Frontline Gastroenterology is out! 📰 In UpFront, our Editor-in-Chief Dr Philip Smith picks the best of the issue: metabolic endoscopy, HCC surveillance, inclusive IBD care, black oesophagus and more. #FrontlineGastro #MedTwitter #GITwitter Read the full paper here: fg.bmj.com/content/17/6/477 @BritSocGastro @dr_aditi_kumar @OTavabie @DrJMKennedy @DunnePdj @TrevorTabone @eathar_s @IrenePerezMD @KGananandan @zare_benjamin @dtleiberman
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Hepatitis C testing in English remand prisons. 🚨 New @FrontlineGastro study found the number of implementation strategies used didn't match test uptake. Education alone may not be enough. Read the full paper here: fg.bmj.com/content/17/5/420 @BritSocGastro @my_UEG @AmCollegeGastro @DDWMeeting @ESGE_news @dr_aditi_kumar @OTavabie @DrJMKennedy @DunnePdj @TrevorTabone @eathar_s @IrenePerezMD @KGananandan @zare_benjamin @dtleiberman
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Further information via the BASL website basl.org.uk/ or register via this link execbs.eventsair.com/basl-in…
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⚠️ 🚨 This a paper is a MUST READ and call to arms ⚔️. The Gastroenterology & Hepatology Research Delivery Taskforce has identified the following to ensure successful research in the UK 🇬🇧 👏. This paper highlights 6 immediate actions to address key barriers 💪🤩. Have a read below to find out more 👇 👇 👇 fg.bmj.com/content/early/202… This was co-produced by membership of @NIHRrdn GI/Hep Specialty Group, @BritSocGastro Research Committee and @BASLedu Research Development Group published. Thanks @lynseycorless @ShahidaDin1 @Drwenhaoli @o_alastair @DebbieShawcros1 @DrVishalCPatel #Hepatology #Research #Gastroenterology #MedEd
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🔥 🔥 This is a MUST-read new review on how to manage ACLF 🔥 🔥. Thanks @OTavabie @laura_eburke @Florent_Artru @dean_karvellas @drgautammehta and team. The review covers the following and more 🤩 🌟 1️⃣ Definition and grading 2️⃣ Precipitants 3️⃣ Management, prognostication and palliation 4️⃣ Liver transplantation and liver-assist devices fg.bmj.com/content/early/202… @PhilSmithIsBack @OTavabie @dr_aditi_kumar @TrevorTabone @eathar_s @IrenePerezMD @KGananandan @zare_benjamin @medicalreg @dtleiberman @BASLedu @BSGtrainees @WorldGastroOrg @ulstergastro @pancreatitis_nl @EASLedu @AmCollegeGastro @Aegastro @SAGES_updates @WAGE_media #GITwitter #livertwitter #ACLF #liverfailure #MedEd
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This is a MUST attend course for any aspiring hepatologists! @BSGTrainees @BASLedu
BASL Introduction to Hepatology meeting 📅 Friday 6th November 📍Birmingham 🎯 Early year Gastroenterology trainees (ST4/5) and those considering applying for Gastroenterology (IMT3 and IMT1/2) who are interested in Hepatology. execbs.eventsair.com/basl-in… @BASLedu @BSGTrainees
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Ever had a patient maintain a high bilirubin post-sufficient biliary decompression 🤔 🤷‍♂️ ❓ This excellent study by @helpatologist @tberzin @Marktheliverdoc @NEndoscopy and team characterise the important and rare condition of persistent hepatocellular secretory failure (PHSF) post-ERCP 🙏 👏 This is an important entity to identify as it may avoid unnecessary repeat ERCPs in patients meeting PHSF criteria ‼️ fg.bmj.com/content/early/202… @PhilSmithIsBack @OTavabie @dr_aditi_kumar @TrevorTabone @eathar_s @IrenePerezMD @KGananandan @zare_benjamin @medicalreg @dtleiberman @BASLedu @BSGtrainees @WorldGastroOrg @ulstergastro @pancreatitis_nl @SEEDendoscopia @EASLedu @AmCollegeGastro @Aegastro @SAGES_updates @UHSEndoscopy @WAGE_media #GITwitter #livertwitter #gastroenterology #Endoscopy #ERCP #MedEd #Jaundice
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This is a definitely worth a watch for all trainees! Some great tips and tricks from the experts @BSGTrainees @AASLDtweets @BASLedu @EASLedu @EndoCollabcom
🚨 ⚠️ NEW WEBINAR RECORDING ALERT⚠️ 🚨 For those of you who missed our recent webinar on interventional endoscopy, check it out now on the link below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ bit.ly/4Aj5n2S 🔥 🔥 We discuss all things endoscopy, including EUS options for biliary drainage and gastric outlet obstruction, as well as polypectomy techniques with EMR/ ESD. There are also some important tips for aspiring endoscopists! 🔥 🔥 With an exceptional panel made up of @EndoTx @poodocnisha @gastro3570 @manuknayar, this is not one to miss! 🫵 🤩 @PhilSmithIsBack @OTavabie @dr_aditi_kumar @TrevorTabone @eathar_s @IrenePerezMD @KGananandan @zare_benjamin @medicalreg @dtleiberman @BASLedu @BSGtrainees @WorldGastroOrg @ulstergastro @pancreatitis_nl @SEEDendoscopia @EASLedu @AmCollegeGastro @Aegastro @SAGES_updates @UHSEndoscopy @WAGE_media #GITwitter #livertwitter #gastroenterology #Endoscopy #EUS #ERCP #EMR #MedEd
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🚨 ⚠️ NEW WEBINAR RECORDING ALERT⚠️ 🚨 For those of you who missed our recent webinar on interventional endoscopy, check it out now on the link below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ bit.ly/4Aj5n2S 🔥 🔥 We discuss all things endoscopy, including EUS options for biliary drainage and gastric outlet obstruction, as well as polypectomy techniques with EMR/ ESD. There are also some important tips for aspiring endoscopists! 🔥 🔥 With an exceptional panel made up of @EndoTx @poodocnisha @gastro3570 @manuknayar, this is not one to miss! 🫵 🤩 @PhilSmithIsBack @OTavabie @dr_aditi_kumar @TrevorTabone @eathar_s @IrenePerezMD @KGananandan @zare_benjamin @medicalreg @dtleiberman @BASLedu @BSGtrainees @WorldGastroOrg @ulstergastro @pancreatitis_nl @SEEDendoscopia @EASLedu @AmCollegeGastro @Aegastro @SAGES_updates @UHSEndoscopy @WAGE_media #GITwitter #livertwitter #gastroenterology #Endoscopy #EUS #ERCP #EMR #MedEd
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Delighted to see our pragmatic review discussing classification, prognostication and management of ACLF published in @FrontGastro_BMJ! Grateful to the team including @laura_eburke @Florent_Artru @dean_karvellas @drgautammehta for their input! fg.bmj.com/content/flgastro/…
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⚠️ 🚨 This a paper is a MUST READ and call to arms ⚔️. The Gastroenterology & Hepatology Research Delivery Taskforce has identified the following to ensure successful research in the UK 🇬🇧 👏. This paper highlights 6 immediate actions to address key barriers 💪🤩. Have a read below to find out more 👇 👇 👇 fg.bmj.com/content/early/202… This was co-produced by membership of @NIHRrdn GI/Hep Specialty Group, @BritSocGastro Research Committee and @BASLedu Research Development Group published. Thanks @lynseycorless @ShahidaDin1 @Drwenhaoli @o_alastair @DebbieShawcros1 @DrVishalCPatel #Hepatology #Research #Gastroenterology #MedEd
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🔎 Have a look at this new article 👀 . This study demonstrated that baseline infliximab clearance was associated with the use of intensified induction in acute severe ulcerative colitis 😲 🤩. Could this study highlight an important subgroup where intensified induction should be considered 🤔 💭 ❓ fg.bmj.com/content/early/202… @PhilSmithIsBack @OTavabie @dr_aditi_kumar @TrevorTabone @eathar_s @IrenePerezMD @KGananandan @zare_benjamin @medicalreg @dtleiberman @BSGtrainees @WorldGastroOrg @ulstergastro @AmCollegeGastro @Aegastro @UHSEndoscopy @WAGE_media #Gastroenterology #MedEd #IBD #UlcerativeColitis #Gastroenterology #GIresearch #Colitis #IBDAwareness #TranslationalGI #GutHealth
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⚠️ 🚨 MUST READ ⚠️ 🚨 Check out the new BSG/ JAG Delphi consensus on standardising UGIB haemostasis courses. Thanks @ThoufeeqMo @drgauravbnigam @drkeithsiau @PaulDunckley @swd1984 👏 🙏 Acute UGIB has an inpatient mortality of 8.8% ‼️ This consensus covers: 1️⃣ Course content and faculty 2️⃣ Course structure and design 3️⃣ Practical and technical delivery 4️⃣ Educational content and approach fg.bmj.com/content/early/202… @PhilSmithIsBack @OTavabie @dr_aditi_kumar @TrevorTabone @eathar_s @IrenePerezMD @KGananandan @zare_benjamin @medicalreg @dtleiberman @BASLedu @BSGtrainees @WorldGastroOrg @ulstergastro @pancreatitis_nl @SEEDendoscopia @EASLedu @AmCollegeGastro @Aegastro @SAGES_updates @UHSEndoscopy @WAGE_media #GITwitter #livertwitter #gastroenterology #Endoscopy #MedEd
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⚠️ 🚨 MUST read new article by Angel et al ⚠️ 🚨 Should trainees attend a mandatory UGIB haemostasis course 🩸 🤔 💭? This study showed that a 1-day course with case-based discussions and hands-on training sessions increased knowledge and confidence 🔥 🤯. @PhilSmithIsBack @OTavabie @dr_aditi_kumar @TrevorTabone @eathar_s @IrenePerezMD @KGananandan @zare_benjamin @medicalreg @dtleiberman @BASLedu @BSGtrainees @WorldGastroOrg @ulstergastro @pancreatitis_nl @SEEDendoscopia @EASLedu @AmCollegeGastro @Aegastro @SAGES_updates @UHSEndoscopy @WAGE_media #GITwitter #UGIB #gastroenterology #Endoscopy #MedEd
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Really looking forward to this tomorrow, please do join us for what should be a fantastic webinar! Please spread the word 🗣️ @drkeithsiau @EndoCollabcom @BSGEndo @ASGEendoscopy @BSGTrainees
🚨 ⚠️ Last chance to sign up for this excellent webinar tomorrow ⚠️ 🚨 Our amazing panel of @EndoTx @gastro3570 @poodocnisha @manuknayar ⭐ 🤩. This is not one to miss for any aspiring interventional endoscopists, but will also be hugely relevant for all acute med/ gastro/ hep trainees! Sign up below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ bsg.org.uk/events/bsg-webina… @PhilSmithIsBack @OTavabie @dr_aditi_kumar @TrevorTabone @eathar_s @IrenePerezMD @KGananandan @zare_benjamin @medicalreg @dtleiberman @BASLedu @BSGtrainees @WorldGastroOrg @ulstergastro @pancreatitis_nl @SEEDendoscopia @EASLedu @AmCollegeGastro @Aegastro @SAGES_updates @UHSEndoscopy @WAGE_media #GITwitter #livertwitter #gastroenterology #Endoscopy #EUS #ERCP #EMR #MedEd
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The #FG team is delighted to share this special endoscopy edition, featuring expert insights from world-leading leaders in endoscopy. 🚀 BSG EndoBridge Series (1/15): Diathermy Demystified Most endoscopists can select a generator setting, but how many truly understand why it works? 📢 The first article in our 15-part BSG EndoBridge Special Issue explores the principles of diathermy that underpin everyday and advanced endoscopy. 🔗 fg.bmj.com/content/17/e1/e3 ⚡ Why identical settings can produce different tissue effects ⚡ Cut vs coagulation: what's really happening? ⚡ The importance of voltage, impedance & current density ⚡ How saline immersion changes electrosurgical behaviour ⚡ Practical lessons for EMR, ESD, ERCP & third-space endoscopy Whether you're performing a polypectomy or an ESD, understanding the physics behind electrosurgery can improve precision and reduce complications. 📖 All EndoBridge articles are fully Open Access. @PhilSmithIsBack @OTavabie @dr_aditi_kumar @TrevorTabone @eathar_s @IrenePerezMD @KGananandan @zare_benjamin @medicalreg @dtleiberman @BASLedu @BSGtrainees @WorldGastroOrg @ulstergastro @SEEDendoscopia @EASLedu @AmCollegeGastro @Aegastro @SAGES_updates @WAGE_media @my_UEG @amergastroassn @NASPGHAN @UHSEndoscopy @ESGE_news @amergastroassn @BritSocGastro @ASGEendoscopy @EndoCollabcom @JAG_Endoscopy @SimonMEverett @gastro3570 @drkeithsiau @DrOmerAhmad @Dunnepdj @shraddha_gulati @CardiffGastro @DrBuHayee @poodocnisha @Sharm_Sub #BSGEndoBridge #FrontlineGastroenterology #Endoscopy #EMR #ESD #ERCP #MedEd
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⚠️ 🚨 Check out this overview of the new UK guidelines for alcohol treatment 🍺 🍷. Thanks @EwanForrest1 @DrStevenMasson 👏 👏 This is a must-read for all medics and gastroenterologists/ hepatologists 👀 ‼️ Learn about assessment, nutritional support, management of withdrawal, alcohol related brain damage, as well as relapse prevention 🤯 💊. Click the link below 👇 👇 👇 fg.bmj.com/content/early/202… @PhilSmithIsBack @OTavabie @dr_aditi_kumar @TrevorTabone @eathar_s @IrenePerezMD @KGananandan @zare_benjamin @medicalreg @dtleiberman @BASLedu @BSGtrainees @WorldGastroOrg @ulstergastro @EASLedu @AmCollegeGastro @Aegastro @SAGES_updates @UHSEndoscopy @WAGE_media #GITwitter #livertwitter #hepatology #MedEd #ALD
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⚠️ Check out this analysis of colon capsule endoscopy in Ireland 💊 🇮🇪 Take-homes : 1️⃣ Clinically significant findings detected in 38.7% of examinations 2️⃣ Increasing age was associated with higher diagnostic yield 3️⃣ Clinical indication influenced downstream endoscopy rates Check out below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ fg.bmj.com/content/early/202… @PhilSmithIsBack @OTavabie @dr_aditi_kumar @TrevorTabone @eathar_s @IrenePerezMD @KGananandan @zare_benjamin @medicalreg @dtleiberman @BSGtrainees @WorldGastroOrg @ulstergastro @SEEDendoscopia =@AmCollegeGastro @Aegastro @SAGES_updates @UHSEndoscopy @WAGE_media #GITwitter #gastroenterology #Endoscopy #MedEd
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