Sydney Gastroenterology and Liver Group

15/11/2024

Interesting study from Princess Alexandra from Prof Holtmann’s team. Published in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the study showed that gastric and oesophageal cancer rates were 2.7 and 7.5 times higher among individuals with a positive immunochemical faecal occult blood test (iFOBT) undergoing bowel cancer screening than rates for the general population.

Should we as gastroenterologists be recommending upper GI endoscopies routinely in patients with +iFOBT?

At this stage not recommended or Medicare reimbursed, but perhaps this will need to be reconsidered?

Ask us more or visit https://gastroandliver.com.au

25/08/2024

Make sure you eat well with plenty of fibre to keep your poo happy. It might just prevent a heart attack!

It affects more than 20 per cent of the population, but few of us would think that constipation increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke.

10/01/2024

This is consistent with the advice we give our patients - we need to focus on simple changes that can be accomplished easily. Dietary fibre is the best "prebiotic" and we grossly underestimate how to achieve 30g daily consumption!

Try to make a few simple changes this year - more grains, nuts, fresh fruit and vegetables (in season), and avoid processed foods. Not a difficult concept, but perhaps more difficult to sustain in our busy lives!

Improve your gut microbiome health and you improve so many aspects of your overall health. Here’s how to do it.