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Welcome to the British Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (known as BSPGHAN), the national, professional and academic society which represents specialty colleagues working for infants, children and young people with digestive and liver disorders.
WHO WE ARE
BSPGHAN is a society that brings together colleagues from a range of professional disciplines and is recognised by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) as the society responsible for this field of paediatric medicine.
BSPGHAN’s membership is renowned for its friendliness and inclusivity. Membership stands at around 500 members, comprising consultants and specialist trainees in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition; affiliated health care professionals such as specialist dieticians, nurses, pharmacists, clinical psychologists and scientists. This breadth of membership is a great benefit to the society and the wide range or professionals serve to represent our models of care for families. BSPGHAN has Professional groups and Working Parties to advocate for the key issues that our patients face.
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News and Updates
Update on EoE Guidelines – Dr Marcus Auth
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Marcus Auth. Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, at the BSPGHAN Annual Meeting 2021 delivered on 27th April 2021. Produced by KYL.
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome – Dr Osvaldo Borrelli
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Osvaldo Borrelli, Great Ormond Street Hospital, on 14th April 2021. Produced by DW.
Rumination Syndrome – Dr Anthony Wiskin
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Anthony Wiskin, Royal Bristol Children’s Hospital, on 9th April 2021. Produced by DW.
Updated JCVI advice on Covid19 vaccines for adults aged under 30 years
Covid19 Vaccination update 7th April 2021 (replaces advice on BSPGHAN website on 31st January 2021) Today, April 7th, 2021, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has changed their clinical advice on Covid 19 vaccines for those aged under 30 years. Adults aged 18 to 29 who do not have an underlying health condition that puts them at greater risk from Covid should be offered an alternative to the Astra Zeneca vaccine if one is available. The MHRA advised that- side-effects were "extremely rare" - and more work was going on to identify if the Astra Zeneca vaccine was causing blood clots.People who have had their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine should still get their second dose. Only those who suffered one of these rare blood clots after the first dose should not get vaccinated.People with blood disorders that leave them at risk of clotting should discuss the benefits and risks of vaccination with their doctor.The JCVI today said that they have not...
March 2021 Highlights
Dear members I hope this email finds you all well. I trust that you are looking forward to our BSPGHAN Annual Meeting 27-29th April. If you already registered for January, there's no need to re-register for April. A reminder that accepted abstracts will be published in Frontline Gastroenterology. I hope that you are making regular use of your access to the journal and enjoying the brilliant educational material that is accessed via our members login page? Please see Highlights for Members – Publishing Papers to Impact on Practice for March 2021 sent from the Editor in Chief, Professor Mark Beattie. Best wishes Sue BSPGHAN President. Dear Colleagues I wanted to highlight some of our recent published content that I thought would be of interest The gut microbiome: what every gastroenterologist needs to know https://fg.bmj.com/content/12/2/118 Getting to grips with sarcopenia: recent advances and practical management for...
2021 ECCO Crohn’s Disease Guidelines – Prof. Richard Russell
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Prof. Richard Russell, Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh, on 17 March 2021. Produced by DW.
Managing H. pylori in Paediatric Practice- Richard Hansen
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Richard Hansen, consultant paediatric gastroenterologist at Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow, on 11 March 2021.
The Role of Genetics in the Diagnosis of Neonatal Cholestasis – Prof. Dino Hadzic
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Prof. Dino Hadzic, King’s College Hospital, on 5th March 2021. Produced by DW.
ESPGHAN Parenteral Nutrition Guidelines – Rachel Wood
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Rachel Wood, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, on 19th February 2021. Produced by DW.
Food in IBS – Theodoric Wong
This is a recording of the talk delivered by Dr Theodoric Wong, consultant paediatric gastroenterologist at Birmingham Children's Hospital, on 11 November 2020, during the Midlands Gut Club Meeting. Video editing by KYL.
Upcoming Events
Glasgow Gastro Conference
The Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow are organising the next in person Glasgow Gastro Conference on the 13th September. Find out more
National Percutaneous Endocopic Gastrostomy Course
A unique opportunity to both observe and practice the different techniques of PEG insertion in children*WHERE? Northern General Hospital, Medical Education Centre, SheffieldWHEN? 13 September 2024 Course fees are £500. […]
International Academy of Paediatric Endoscopy Training: Training the Paediatric Colonoscopy Trainers – JAG Approved (UK)
Venue: Sheffield Children's Hospital, Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TH Discounts available for BSPGHAN affiliated delegates. Download the agenda (PDF) Download the flyer for more details (PDF)
10th Congress of the European Academy of Paediatric Societies (EAPS 2024)
Date: 17-20 October 2024 Location: Vienna & Online From world-class networking opportunities and learning new best practices to acquiring a global perspective of the current state of paediatrics, this congress […]
INAC 2024 – the 9th International Neonatology Association Conference
5th – 8th December 2024 Berlin, Germany INAC is geared to address practical problems in Neonatology with a global lens, engaging delegates from all over the world who participate in […]