Physician Introduction on Nausea and Vomiting – Presented by Dr. Katja Kovacic This video is a part of the 2021 Norton Education Series: 30th Anniversary Event – Pediatric Edition which was released on November 7, 2021. Warning: Some of the educational videos in this program contain graphic images of the human body related to medical […]
Multidisciplinary Treatment of Abdominal Pain – Presented by Dr. Miguel Saps This video is a part of the 2021 Norton Education Series: 30th Anniversary Event – Pediatric Edition which was released on November 7, 2021. Warning: Some of the educational videos in this program contain graphic images of the human body related to medical procedures […]
Nancy and Bill Norton Research Program The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD)s 2025 Nancy and Bill Norton Research Program Awards have concluded. This year, the Foundation is awarding one (1) Research Grant of $40,000, one (1) Preceptorship Award of up to $5,000, and fifteen (15) Travel Awards, each offering up to $2,000. 2026 Research Grant 2026 Travel Awards At […]
In February 2024, The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) awarded 15 Travel Awards of up to $2,000 to support young investigators who have a record of research interest and accomplishment in neurogastroenterology and, especially, in the basic mechanisms or clinical aspects of functional gastrointestinal (GI) and motility disorders. These awards are intended to encourage […]
News Article
IFFGD raises awareness about GERD and its impacts on an individual’s quality of life MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) affects millions worldwide, challenging their daily lives with persistent symptoms and discomfort. A population-based survey showed that 2 of 5 Americans reported having experienced GERD symptoms in the past, and 1 of […]
Personal Story
Olivia’s Personal Story: “I’m sorry for all your silent suffering, I know it’s so debilitating and depressing.” Hello, I’m 25 female, I’ve had Ibs mixed for about 6 years now. It began at uni with a combination of work and social anxiety. For 2 years I had constant loose stools (7-17 times depending on anxiety […]
Personal Story
Lisa’s Personal Story: “Every day I have feeling like something stuck in my throat, constant acid reflux” Three years ago kept waking up at 2am with heart racing and sky high blood pressure. Felt nauseous and chest and arm pain. This went on and off until had three attacks in one week. Each Ecg came […]
Personal Story
Bernadette’s Personal Story: Lots of colonoscopies Baby boomer who gets a colonoscopy exam by a specialist every 5 yrs.Last visit the specialist stated I had a torturous colon and he cannot do the colonoscopy.Even doing the 2 day prescribed prep, the doctor sent me to the near my hospital toto get an enema to make […]