The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) is pleased to announce the 2026 Recipient of the IFFGD Research Grant: Congratulations Xaio Jing (Iris) Wang, M.D., FACG About Dr. Xaio Jing (Iris) Wang Dr. Xiao Jing (Iris) Wang, MD, FACG, is an Associate Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Consultative/General GI group […]
Testimony
IFFGD Founder and President Nancy Norton presented the following testimony on behalf of IFFGD members at a June 27, 2000 Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Gastrointestinal Drugs Advisory Committee meeting on NDA 21-107, LOTRONEX (alosetron): Thank you, Members of the Committee. I hope you are not going to be tired of hearing from me […]
Testimony
IFFGD President, Ceciel Rooker, submitted the following written statement to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations, Subcommittees on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 appropriations for medical research and public health programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and related agencies on June 1, 2018: […]
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A day without a bowel movement is no cause for concern. Bowel movements should be easy and soft. When you feel the urge, it is important to respond promptly. Don’t postpone it if you can. Constipation treatments include dietary and lifestyle changes, fiber supplements, and laxatives. Sometimes prescription medicines and therapies such as biofeedback may […]
537 Dietary And Nutritional Recommendations For Patients With GP