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Barbara’s Personal Story: Living with Gastroparesis and Seeking Support After 5 Years of Pain I have been suffering for 5 yrs. With pain and vomiting and was finally given a diagnosis this year of gastroparesis. It is so horriable. Im almost to the point i dont want to eat because i know whats following. Family […]
Paul E. Hyman, MD Children’s Hospital at New Orleans, New Orleans, LA Dr. Hyman is the recipient of the 2007 IFFGD Research Award for Senior Investigator – Pediatrics. Dr. Hyman’s research focused on pediatric gastrointestinal motility disorders, chronic visceral pain, and children’s functional gastrointestinal disorders. He found antroduodenal and colon manometry useful in characterizing the […]
The standard general definition for pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience that’s associated with actual or perceived damage to the body. Pain is the dominant symptom experienced by patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), so it’s no wonder people want to learn more about managing pain. 3 out of 4 people with IBS […]
140R An 8 Step Approach To Chronic Pain Management
On April 12, 2013 IFFGD presented eight investigators with our 2013 Research Awards in recognition of their contributions to scientific and clinical advancements in the area of functional gastrointestinal (GI) and motility disorders. The awards support and encourage the participation of clinicians and scientists in multidisciplinary efforts aimed at providing a better understanding of these […]
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By: Bridget R. Southwell, PhD, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Royal Children’s Hospital and University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia Dr. Southwell is the 2005 recipient of the IFFGD Research Award to Pediatric Investigator, Basic Science. She has brought her skills in basic neurogastroenterology to understanding the causes of functional disturbances of colonic motility in children. She has […]
These IFFGD research awards (2005) were given to active investigators who have a record of research interest in basic mechanisms or clinical aspects of functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders. The awards are intended to encourage the participation of clinicians and scientists in multidisciplinary efforts aimed at advancing the understanding of gastrointestinal disorders in adults and […]
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