- Dexlansoprazole ticks all the GORD boxes
- A quick guide to managing ulcerative colitis
- How IBD affects women’s physical and mental health
Ed’s note
Gastroenterology galore!
News
NHI: Issues surrounding practical implementation remain unresolved
Gastroenterology
CPD: Dexlansoprazole ticks all the GORD boxes
A quick guide to managing UC: Treatment strategies, goals, and the role of mesalazine
How IBD affects women’s physical and mental health
The anti-viral activities of bismuth in the treatment of gastroenteritis
Obs & gynae
Online CPD: Burning issues in vaginal health
Endocrinology
Are SGLT-2 inhibitors underutilised despite proven benefits?
Oncology
7 signs and symptoms of lung cancer
Dermatology
New imiquimod pump system improves accuracy and convenience
Atopic dermatitis: More than just skin deep
Psychiatry
Managing dysphagia in patients living with schizophrenia
Gastroenterology galore!
More than 2000 years ago, Hippocrates supposedly declared that ‘all disease begins in the gut’, and most certainly, in recent years, increasing evidence has emerged supporting the role of a healthy microbiome in the prevention of chronic diseases.
In this issue of the magazine, we spotlight a number of gastrointestinal diseases including gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, ulcerative colitis, gastroenteritis, and inflammatory bowel disorder.
If you haven’t yet, don’t forget to register for the upcoming South African Gastroenterology Society Congress, which will be taking place in the capitol from 9-12 August 2023. For more info, go to www.sages.co.za.
Other articles you might find interesting include a look at why SGLT-2 inhibitors are underutilised despite their proven benefits, what factors play a role in the onset of atopic dermatitis, and the management of dysphagia in patients living with schizophrenia.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to earn an additional three (3) points by reading our online CPD article. To read the article and access the quiz, just scan the QR code or if you receive our digital issue, just click on the link: https://www.medicalacademic.co.za/courses/burning-issues-in-vaginal-health/
Hope you enjoy the read!
Regards
René Bosman
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