Personal Story
Trisha’s Personal Story: My Gastroparesis Story My name is Trisha and I am sharing my personal story to give you an inside look at what it’s like living with this awful and misunderstood disease. I have had GI-related issues and numerous sporadic episodes of being unable to eat due to pain and nausea/vomiting for many […]
Testimony
On June 26, 2000, IFFGD Founder and President Nancy J. Norton presented the following testimony on behalf of IFFGD members to the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Gastrointestinal Drugs Advisory Committee regarding (NDA) 21-200, Zelnorm/Zelmac (tegaserod), produced by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation: Before I begin, I would just like to say that I am here […]
Testimony
IFFGD Founder and President, Nancy Norton, submitted the following written statement to the House Committee on Appropriations; Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies regarding Fiscal Year 2010 appropriations for the National Institutes of Health on May 1, 2009: Thank you for the opportunity to present this written statement regarding the […]
Testimony
Nancy J. Norton, President and Co-Founder of IFFGD submitted the following written statement regarding Fiscal Year 2009 appropriations for the National Institutes of Health to the Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies on April 28, 2008: Thank you for the opportunity to present this written statement […]
Testimony
On May 2, 2002 IFFGD Founder and President Nancy J. Norton presented the following testimony regarding Fiscal Year 2003 Irritable Bowel Syndrome Research to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies: Chairman Regula and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to present this written statement […]
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Disorder
Subtypes of Systemic Mastocytosis There are several types of Systemic Mastocytosis. They differ in how many mast cells build up, where they build up in the various parts of the body, and the types of symptoms that may be experienced. Importantly, all must satisfy the specific diagnostic criteria for Systemic Mastocytosis: How do we treat […]
Research Awards & Research Grants The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) is dedicated to advancing research and fostering innovation in the field of gastrointestinal (GI) health. Through our Nancy and Bill Norton Research Program, we recognize and support outstanding researchers whose work contributes to improving the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of GI disorders. By […]
Making A Surgeon A Part Of Your Health Care Team, David Mercer Surgery can be a critical part of managing certain GI conditions, but finding the right surgeon and understanding their role in your care is just as important. In this presentation, David Mercer discusses how to navigate your relationship with a surgeon, what to […]