International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders
A comorbidity, or overlapping conditions, is when two or more conditions or diseases are present at the same time in a patient. For example, it is not at all unusual for a patient with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to have fibromyalgia. This is a condition marked by pain, fatigue (tiredness), and tenderness in certain areas […]
Gastrointestinal (GI) Motility is defined as the movement of food through the body’s GI tract. The GI tract includes all digestive organs and begins with the mouth and ends with the anus. Another name used by healthcare providers is neurogastromotility. This refers to the relationship between your nervous system and GI tract, and the effect […]
By: Rachel Rosen, MD, MPH, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA Dr. Rosen was the 2005 recipient of the IFFGD Research Award to Pediatric Investigator, Clinical Science. Her current research focuses on the role of non-acid reflux in symptom development in children. In the studies that she and her colleagues have […]
In inflation-adjusted dollars, National Institutes of Health (NIH) appropriations are approximately at the same level as 15 years ago. NIDDK is the National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, one of 27 NIH Institutes and Centers. The NIDDK conducts and supports basic and applied research. Access the website at www.niddk.nih.gov. NIH is the […]
Canadian Society of Intestinal Research (CSiR) The Canadian Society of Intestinal Research (CSiR) is a registered non-profit organization. Established on October 18, 1976, CSiR is dedicated to increasing public awareness, providing patient educational materials, spearheading patient advocacy, and funding medical research regarding all areas of the gastrointestinal tract – from reflux disease, to inflammatory bowel […]
GI Motility Testing: At a Glance Often the diagnosis of a functional GI disorder can be made with few or no tests. Sometimes tests are needed to rule out another disease. Usually some preparation is needed before the test may be done. Correct preparation for a test helps make it easier and more effective. Knowing […]
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