Monthly Archives: March, 2012
UNC Online Chat:”Partner Burden” and Functional GI Disorders on April 3, 2012
The University of North Carolina Center for Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders has announced the next online chat in its “Evening with the Experts” series. It will take place Tuesday, April 3, 2012 from 8:00-10:00 p.m. Eastern time. Reuben Wong, MD, of the National University Hospital in Singapore will present on the topic of “Partner …
The Financial Realities of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
With the very specific niche of the IBS Impact site and blog, we are faced with the questions of why people with IBS and those who support us should become involved in awareness and self-advocacy efforts and why people without IBS should care. Why does IBS matter as a broader societal issue rather than as …
Online Clinical Trial: Self-Help Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for IBS
UPDATE July 2012: The specific study mentioned below is now closed. However please see the last paragraph of this post for additional resources on clinical trials and follow this blog, the IBS Impact main website and social media for new studies as we learn of them. The following study is posted with the cooperation of …
Representatives Hayworth of New York and Moore of Wisconsin Co-Sponsor HR 2239 for Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders
UPDATE: HR 2239 did not pass in the 112th Congress. In February 2013, the Act was reintroduced in the 113th Congress as HR 842. Please see the March 2, 2013 post or click on the HR 842 category on the blog sidebar for updated information. According to THOMAS, the Library of Congress legislative database, and …
New Advocacy Tools and IFFGD/DHA Advocacy Day 2012 For Functional GI and Motility Disorders
IFFGD has let us know that new online tools have been installed on its website to make it quicker and easier for U.S. citizens to email Congress to advocate for HR 2239, the Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders Research Enhancement Act. HR 2239 is currently under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives. Capwiz is …
UNC Online Chat:”Answers to Your Questions About IBS and Functional GI Disorders” on March 6, 2012
The University of North Carolina Center for Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders has announced the next online chat in its “Evening with the Experts” series. It will take place Tuesday March 6, 2012 from 8:00-10:00 p.m. Eastern time. Douglas Drossman, MD, FACG, will be available for an open discussion of “Answers to Your Questions About …
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