Benjamin Zare
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South London Gastroenterology SpR | PhD candidate @StMarksHospital @imperialcollege | Trainee Editor @FrontGastro_BMJ | Communication Lead @GLINT_Research
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Joined June 2022
A first glimpse at the Frontline Global Taskforce members, representing 9 nations and 5 continents! ππ₯ This diverse, powerhouse team brings together top minds from around the world β each with unique perspectives, expertise, and passion for innovation. From cutting-edge
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Thanks @FrontGastro_BMJ for including me. Excited and honored to be part of this excellent taskforce
A first glimpse at the Frontline Global Taskforce members, representing 9 nations and 5 continents! ππ₯ This diverse, powerhouse team brings together top minds from around the world β each with unique perspectives, expertise, and passion for innovation. From cutting-edge
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π¨ Introducing a brand new Frontline Gastroenterology Global Taskforce Member! ππ§ β¨ Dr. Frances Gail M. Turalba is a medical doctor who practices Internal Medicine and Medical Nutrition in the Philippines. She is a faculty member of the UERM College of Medicine serving as
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π¨ Introducing a brand new Frontline Gastroenterology Global Taskforce Member! ππ§ β¨ Dr Yuri Gorelik is a Gastroenterologist practicing advanced endoscopy at Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, interested in broad GI research, focusing on epidemiology and applications of artificial
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π¨ Introducing a brand new Frontline Gastroenterology Global Taskforce Member! ππ§ β¨ Dr. Supachaya Sriphoosanaphan is a PhD candidate at University College London (UCL), London, UK, and a Transplant Hepatologist at Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial
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π¨ Introducing a brand new Frontline Gastroenterology Global Taskforce Member! ππ§ β¨ Dr Hiruni Jayasena is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at University Hospital KDU as well as a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Medicine at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence
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π¨ Introducing a brand new Frontline Gastroenterology Global Taskforce Member! ππ§ β¨ Dr Elissa Dabaghi received her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas and is now completing her general surgery residency training at the Cleveland
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π¨ Introducing a brand new Frontline Gastroenterology Global Taskforce Member! ππ§ β¨ Dr. Wenting Tan is a hepatologist with a special interest in HBV-related cirrhosis and acute-on-chronic liver failure. She was honoured as Newton International Fellow by the Academy of Medical
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π¨ Introducing a brand new Frontline Gastroenterology Global Taskforce Member! ππ§ β¨ Dr Patricia Kaazan is a gastroenterologist at Flinders Medical Centre and IBDSA in Adelaide, South Australia. She is passionate about education and clinical research. X: @kaazanpatricia Insta::
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π¨ Introducing a brand new Frontline Gastroenterology Global Taskforce Member! ππ§ β¨ Dr. Abdelmounem E. Abdo is a Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist at Ibnsina Gastroenterology Centre in Khartoum, Sudan, with a specialization in interventional gastroenterology. His
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π Frontline Gastroenterology is going even more global! Introducing the inaugural FG Global Taskforce β spotlighting GI issues from a worldwide lens. π First topic: AI & Technology in GI π€ The first esteemed taskforce members are soon to be announced, so watch this space...!
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New study in @FrontGastro_BMJ β βBowel cancer diagnosis experiences as a predictor of overall care ratingβ β π Key Findings: > 4069 CRC patients surveyed: 4-21% reported issues with diagnostic info π > Negative diagnosis-related experiences = lower overall care ratings
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Great #FGPodcast with @GiamourisV and Dr Tassos Grammatikopoulos from @KingsCollegeNHS being interviewed by @OTavabie on the @BSPGHAN Pancreatitis Working Group Paper entitled "Pancreatitis in children: practical management from the BSPGHAN Pancreatitis Working Group" via βΆοΈ
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Mind the GAPPS! π§ Gastric adenocarcinoma & proximal polyposis of the stomach (GAPPS) may be rare, but early diagnosis and management are key π₯. Could early surgery cause more harm than good? π€ Read this rare case report here β https://t.co/KprOGoz55k
#GItwitter #GAPPS
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π¨ A Non-endoscopic Capsule Sponge Device for detection of Barrettβs! π¨ πΉ Results: - 12/54 had positive findings (intest. metaplasia, cellular atypia, ulceration) - Barrettβs detected in 8 (14.8%) cases - PPV of 72.7% π β‘οΈβ‘οΈβ‘οΈβ‘οΈβ‘οΈβ‘οΈ π‘ Early intervention = better
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Adjunct Polymeric EEN for Crohnβs π½οΈπ₯πππ£π©ππ΄π π‘ EEN can effectively induce biochemical remission in adults with active Crohn's according to this paper in @FrontGastro_BMJ ππͺ Andβ¦ EEN works well regardless of disease location (though fewer patients on biologics
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Great paper by @lisa_shark - well worth a read by all HCPs!
Antiobesity drugs for the gastroenterologist π‘π 1οΈβ£ Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) 2οΈβ£ Action of GLP1s 3οΈβ£ Action of GIPs (glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide) 4οΈβ£ Currently available GLP1s πΈ: @lisa_shark @FrontGastro_BMJ
https://t.co/JVFlOC9O7t
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π¨ 2023 UK Endoscopy Census Findings π¨ π Key takeaways: β’ NHS services at 110% of pre-pandemic activity levels, but waiting times are slipping. β’ Staff shortages & increased sickness rates are a growing concern. β’ Rising reliance on insourcing to meet growing demand. π
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Back of the NET! β½ Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NETs) are increasingly spotted during GI endoscopies π¬βbut what should you do when they're found? π€ Check out this review in @FrontGastro_BMJ by @gastrolivuni for essential guidance on managing these incidental findings! #NET #NEN
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π¨ IBD & Sexual Health: A Hidden Concern π¨ π 74% of IBD patients want expert advice on sexual dysfunction, but many don't have access! π± Active disease is linked to more significant sexual issuesβtime for better care options. Read more in @FrontGastro_BMJ π
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