Testimony
IFFGD President, Ceciel Rooker, submitted the following written statement to the House and Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 appropriations for medical research and public health programs. April 9, 2019 STATEMENT OF CECIEL T. ROOKER PRESIDENT INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR […]
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Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) In this episode of 5 Minutes in GI, we sit down with Dr. Thangam Venkatesan and Dr. Benjamin Liu to discuss Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS). The original video has been split into two parts to make the content easily digestible (pun intended). This is part 2: Understanding CHS and Its Connection […]
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) In this episode of 5 Minutes in GI, we sit down with Dr. Thangam Venkatesan and Dr. Benjamin Liu to discuss Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS). The original video has been split into two parts to make the content easily digestible (pun intended). Understanding CHS and Its Connection to CVS Cannabinoid Hyperemesis […]
During Spring 2023, IFFGD worked with PhD and Public Health student Makenna Lenover to develop IBS Infographic visual content for the aboutibs.org website
What Are The Benefits and Risks Of GERD Treatments? A plain-language publication from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) compare the benefits and risks of treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The 2011 publication, Comparative Effectiveness of Management Strategies for Adults with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, is […]
The following article discusses surgical treatments for GERD. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is defined as the back-flow of stomach contents into the esophagus causing undesirable symptoms and potentially resulting in esophageal damage. Symptoms of GERD The most common symptom of GERD is heartburn. This is an uncomfortable burning sensation felt in the middle of the […]
The goals of GERD treatment are: To bring the symptoms under control so that the individual feels better; heal the esophagus of inflammation or injury; manage or prevent complications such as Barrett’s esophagus or stricture; and maintain the symptoms of GERD in remission so that daily life is unaffected or minimally affected by reflux. A […]
IFFGD, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders, is a Public Charity designated under the U.S. IRS code 501(c)(3). We are a registered nonprofit education and research organization. Our Mission Our mission is to inform, assist, and support people affected by gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. IFFGD was founded in 1991 by one person struggling with the challenges imposed by […]
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