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We’re delighted to be able to share news of a recently created selection of low FODMAP recipe videos featured on the ‘My Healthy Appetite’ YouTube channel. All content has been developed by the presenting duo - specialist gastroenterology dietitian Dr Bridgette Wilson and professional London-based chef Leon Rothera

A low FODMAP diet has gained increasing interest as a means of managing symptoms of IBS patients. However, the intake patterns of FODMAPs in this patient group remain unclear. This study aimed to characterise the within- and between-subject variation in FODMAP intake in this group.

The Dr. Schär Nutrition Service Team is delighted to announce it has updated its first and second-line dietary advice booklets for use with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) patients.

Previous research has suggested a role for infections, particularly gastrointestinal (GI) infections, in the development of coeliac disease (CD). This aim of this study was to test whether the presence of certain viral infections was more common prior to the development of CD antibodies.

Amongst the non-classical presentations of CD, a wide-range of female reproductive disorders have been described, including infertility and adverse pregnancy outcomes. The aim of this review was to critically summarise the current literature in this field and provide practical proposals for clinicians.

Dr Leda Roncoroni has been announced as the winner of the 2018 Dr Schär Institute Nutrition Project Award.

Following the success of the inaugural meeting in 2017, the Sheffield team has put together a great programme for the second National Dietetic Gastroenterology Symposium including hot topics in GI practice and examples of great practice.

Dietitians are ideally placed to operate under extended scope models of care within gastroenterology outpatient services as a significant proportion of patients referred have functional gut disorders, which may be best managed with diet and lifestyle advice.

Glutafin’s Nutrition Service Team has produced a detailed summary of the changes proposed for gluten-free prescriptions in England and the practical implications of these across the UK. Key dates for the implementation of these changes, alongside a full list of Glutafin products and availability in England and the devolved nations are also provided here.