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The Frontline Gastroenterology (FG) podcast offers in-depth interviews with renowned authors and leading experts in gastroenterology, hepatology and clinical nutrition delving into the best practices in the field. FG - fg.bmj.com - is an esteemed international journal from the BMJ Group and the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG). Elevate your practice by subscribing to the FG podcast.

1 DAY AGO

IBD surveillance - beyond the guidelines

In today's podcast, we discuss a current hot topic in Gastroenterology - IBD surveillance. Join Dr Eathar Shakweh, trainee editor of FG, as she interviews Dr Shahida Din, Dr Ross Porter and Dr Beatriz Gros in discussing a recent publication in the journal, “a real-world retrospective cohort study of IBD colorectal cancer surveillance", alongside real-world challenges, and what the future of IBD holds. Host: Eathar Shakweh (Imperial College London and St Mark's Hospital & Academic Insitute) Guests: Dr Shahida Din (University of Edinburgh & Edinburgh IBD Unit, NHS Lothian, Western General Hospital) Dr Ross Porter (University of Glasgow & Queen Elizabeth University Hospital) Dr Beatriz Gros (Reina Sofía University Hospital, Spain) We hope you enjoy the #FGPodcast. Please follow @‌FrontGastro_BMJ. Listen to our regular podcasts and subscribe in Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us on your chosen platform, and leave us a review on the Frontline Gastroenterology Podcast page on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fg-podcast/id942944229

54 min
13 MAR

The life of an academic in gastroenterology, with Prof. Alexander Ford: Pt 3

With more than 500 published papers and over 40,000 citations, Prof. Alexander Ford is a notable name in gastroenterology academia. He is a professor of gastroenterology at University of Leeds, honorary consultant gastroenterologist at St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK, and the deputy editor of Gut. He joins FG editor Dr. Philip Smith and deputy editor Dr. Aditi Kumar to reflect on his career and the learnings he's taken from it. This is the final installation in a mini-series of three parts. In this episode Prof. Ford addresses our innate desire for recognition, institutional valuation of academic time, and coping with personal tragedy. Read the article: Reflecting on a career as a clinical academic in gastroenterology We hope you enjoy the #FGPodcast. Please follow @‌FrontGastro_BMJ. Listen to our regular podcasts and subscribe in Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us on your chosen platform, and leave us a review on the Frontline Gastroenterology Podcast page on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fg-podcast/id942944229

29 min
5 MAR

The life of an academic in gastroenterology, with Prof. Alexander Ford: Pt 2

With more than 500 published papers and over 40,000 citations, Prof. Alexander Ford is a notable name in gastroenterology academia. He is a professor of gastroenterology at University of Leeds, honorary consultant gastroenterologist at St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK, and the deputy editor of Gut. He joins FG editor Dr. Philip Smith and deputy editor Dr. Aditi Kumar to reflect on his career and the learnings he's taken from it. This is the second part in a mini-series of three parts. In this episode Prof. Ford explains how to approach networking with the right attitude, highlights the pitfalls of chasing high impact publications, and addresses the problem of saying "No" to opportunities. Read the article: Reflecting on a career as a clinical academic in gastroenterology We hope you enjoy the #FGPodcast. Please follow @‌FrontGastro_BMJ. Listen to our regular podcasts and subscribe in Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us on your chosen platform, and leave us a review on the Frontline Gastroenterology Podcast page on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fg-podcast/id942944229

30 min
24 FEB

The life of an academic in gastroenterology, with Prof. Alexander Ford: Pt 1

With more than 500 published papers and over 40,000 citations, Prof. Alexander Ford is a notable name in gastroenterology academia. He is a professor of gastroenterology at University of Leeds, honorary consultant gastroenterologist at St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK, and the deputy editor of Gut. He joins FG editor Dr. Philip Smith and deputy editor Dr. Aditi Kumar to reflect on his career and the learnings he's taken from it. This is the first part in a mini-series of three parts. In this episode Prof. Ford recounts his non-academic upbringing, his chance entry into academia, and the rewarding mentorship he experienced early in his career. Read the article: Reflecting on a career as a clinical academic in gastroenterology We hope you enjoy the #FGPodcast. Please follow @‌FrontGastro_BMJ. Listen to our regular podcasts and subscribe in Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us on your chosen platform, and leave us a review on the Frontline Gastroenterology Podcast page on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fg-podcast/id942944229

28 min
20 JAN

Checkpoint inhibitor colitis: a gastroenterologists’ perspective

Frontline Gastroenterology Podcast discussing the recently published paper in the April 2025 edition of the journal Frontline Gastroenterology entitled "Checkpoint inhibitor colitis: a gastroenterologists’ perspective." Dr Ben Zare, FG trainee editor, speaks with Dr Philip Harvey and Dr Aditi Kumar, Consultant Gastroenterologists at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Dr Joyce Mak, Consultant at Prince of Wales Hospital & Honorary Clinical Associate Prof at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Dr Jon Segal, Consultant Gastroenterologist at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre & Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Melbourne, Australia. Read the paper: https://fg.bmj.com/content/16/5/409 We hope you enjoy the #FGPodcast. Please follow @‌FrontGastro_BMJ. Listen to our regular podcasts and subscribe in Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us on your chosen platform, and leave us a review on the Frontline Gastroenterology Podcast page on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fg-podcast/id942944229

31 min
18/12/2025

Functional dyspepsia or gastroparesis?

This Frontline Gastroenterology podcast discusses the FG review entitled 'Functional Dyspepsia or Gastroparesis?' with lead author Prof Daniel Keszthelyi, alongside Dr Dipesh Vasant and Dr Chris Black. From clear definitions and diagnostic pitfalls to what to investigate (and avoid), practical management, and how to communicate the diagnosis—essential listening for gastroenterologists and physicians managing such patients. Read this open-access manuscript on this link: https://fg.bmj.com/content/16/5/392 We hope you enjoy the #FGPodcast. Please follow @‌FrontGastro_BMJ. Listen to our regular podcasts and subscribe in Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us on your chosen platform, and leave us a review on the Frontline Gastroenterology Podcast page on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fg-podcast/id942944229

31 min
19/11/2025

Three Critical Months for Patients with Decompensated Alcohol Related Cirrhosis

Deaths from alcohol-related liver disease tragically continue to increase in the United Kingdom. Liver transplant remains a curative option but only to a select cohort, requiring a minimum period of 3 months of abstinence. The group of those who have the highest morbidity and mortality are those admitted due to decompensation and alcohol-related hepatitis, and therefore the first three months post-discharge is critical. In this podcast, together with an expert panel, we explore the East Anglian perspective, addressing variations in access to alcohol care teams, approaches to maintain abstinence, post-discharge follow up and which patients to refer for transplantation. Read the paper: Three critical months for patients with decompensated alcohol-related cirrhosis Dr Kohilan Gananandan (Trainee Editor at FG and Hepatology Registrar at Royal London Hospital) and Dr James Maurice (Associate Editor at FG and Consultant Hepatologist at Southmead Hospital) interview Dr Christopher Oldroyd (Hepatology Registrar at Cambridge University Hospitals) and Dr Michael Allison (Consultant Hepatologist at Cambridge University Hospitals). We hope you enjoy the #FGPodcast. Please follow @‌FrontGastro_BMJ. Listen to our regular podcasts and subscribe in Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us on your chosen platform, and leave us a review on the Frontline Gastroenterology Podcast page on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fg-podcast/id942944229

35 min
01/10/2025

BASL Special Edition of Frontline Gastroenterology

This special edition has been made to celebrate BASL's affiliation with Frontline Gastroenterology - listen to the team discuss the papers in this recent special edition. Read the issue: https://fg.bmj.com/content/16/e1 Participants: Dr Oliver Tavabie - Deputy Editor at Frontline Gastroenterology and Consultant Hepatologist at the Leeds Liver Unit Dr Louise China - Lead Associate Editor at Frontline Gastroenterology and Consultant Hepatologist at the Royal Free Dr Tim Cross - BASL President, Associate Editor at Frontline Gastroenterology and Consultant Hepatologist at the Royal Liverpool Hospital We hope you enjoy the #FGPodcast. Please follow @‌FrontGastro_BMJ. Listen to our regular podcasts and subscribe in Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us on your chosen platform, and leave us a review on the Frontline Gastroenterology Podcast page on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fg-podcast/id942944229

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The Frontline Gastroenterology (FG) podcast offers in-depth interviews with renowned authors and leading experts in gastroenterology, hepatology and clinical nutrition delving into the best practices in the field. FG - fg.bmj.com - is an esteemed international journal from the BMJ Group and the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG). Elevate your practice by subscribing to the FG podcast.