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New advancements in technology have made accessing healthcare easier. In the last couple of decades, there have been technological advances in gastroenterology. These include advances in endoscopic procedures, innovative therapeutics such as biologic medicines, and an improved understanding of the gut microbiome, among many others. The microbiome includes all the bacteria and microorganisms that live […]

Each year, IFFGD sets forth its legislative priorities and works with legislators in Washington, D.C. to advance policies that impact the study and treatment of chronic gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. These policies are aimed at expanding and improving GI disease research, patient access to care, and prevention and public awareness of GI disease. 2025 Policy Priorities […]

Award for Clinical Science Investigator Dr. Kyle Staller’s research interests include clinical and epidemiologic research in neurogastroenterology and motility with particular interest in chronic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), fecal incontinence, eating disorders, and women’s health in functional GI diseases. His research has been published in medical journals across the spectrum of GI, and he […]

Medical Definitions of Digestive Terms A / B / C / D / E / F / G / H / I / J / L / M / N / O / P / Q / R / S / T / U / V / Z Related Links: The Language of Washington / […]

Inflammation can be a normal response to injury, or an abnormal response that causes disease. Inflammation can cause symptoms like fever, pain, swelling, and discomfort. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) treat inflammation by decreasing the activity of a group of enzymes called cyclooxygenases (COX). NSAIDs are often recommended after dental procedures and surgeries. They are commonly […]

Other disorders can have symptoms that may be similar to or overlap with gastrointestinal functional or motility disorders. Several of these are listed below along with links to sites where you can find out more information. Included on this page are other nonprofits that also address functional GI and motility disorders. Birth DefectsBirth defects (problems that […]