Going to a healthcare provider can be stressful, especially if you are sick or worried. You may think that being a “good” patient means simply doing what your healthcare provider tells you. But, staying quiet is not always a good idea. By asking questions and understanding your treatment options, you can share in making decisions […]
Going to the doctor can be stressful, especially if you are sick or worried. You may think that being a “good” patient means simply doing what your doctor tells you. But, staying quiet is not always a good idea. By asking questions and understanding your treatment options, you can share in making decisions with your […]
Testimony
Nancy J. Norton, President and Founder of IFFGD presented the following testimony regarding Fiscal Year 2006 Funding for Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders Research before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies in 2005: Chairman Regula and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to present […]
By: Bruce D. Naliboff, PhD David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA Dr. Naliboff is the recipient of the 2007 IFFGD Research Award for Senior Investigator – Clinical Science. Dr. Naliboff is an innovator in human experimental studies of pain mechanisms, including his current work on visceral sensitivity in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). […]
Disorder
Most of the time pain serves as a critical part of our sensory system, and is therefore a necessary though unpleasant function of a healthy body. However, it is becoming increasingly clear that chronic pain may be more like a disease or pathology of the nervous system associated with abnormal responses in the brain and […]
DDH Chat
IFFGD talks to G-PACT President, Carissa Haston, about the origin of the organization and what “Teaming Up,” the theme for Gastroparesis Awareness Month 2018, means to her. Managing the day-to-day with a chronic gastrointestinal (GI) motility disorder like gastroparesis, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO), or colonic inertia takes more than just the treatments you’re prescribed — […]
Testimony
Nancy J. Norton, President and Founder of IFFGD presented the following testimony regarding Fiscal Year 2005 Funding for Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders Research to the House Appropriations subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies in 2004: Chairman Regula and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to present […]
News Article
GERD Awareness Week IFFGD raises awareness about GERD and the importance of receiving an accurate diagnosis MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects an estimated 18 to 28% of Americans, making it the most prevalent gastrointestinal (GI) disorder in the country. GERD is often mistaken for occasional heartburn or dismissed as […]
The goal of taking medications to treat an illness is to make us feel better. When we are feeling ill and are looking for relief, the benefit of treatment is usually the focus. But, what about the risk that comes with it? When considering a treatment, you will want to understand and consider the risks […]
By: Martin Storr, MD, PhD Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany Dr. Storr is the recipient of the 2009 IFFGD Research Award for Junior Investigator, Basic Science. Through his research, Dr. Storr focuses on ways to characterize physiological pathways involved in the regulation of gastrointestinal function, to identify structures that may be targeted pharmacologically and to translate […]
Award for Clinical Science Investigator Dr. Christopher Almario’s research is focused on developing and validating innovative, scalable, evidence-based technologies that support patients and clinicians in making shared decisions that improve health and reduce costs. He has also conducted a number of studies that deepen our understanding of the epidemiology and impact of functional gastrointestinal disorders […]
Award for Basic/Translational Science Investigator Dr. Levinthal serves as Assistant Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine and Director of the Neurogastroenterology and Motility Center at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he leads an active research program that spans clinical, translational, and basic […]