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Commentaries about digestive and digital health from the MyGiHealth team

Computer versus physician identification of gastrointestinal alarm features

Full article published in the International Journal of Medical Informatics. Objective It is important for clinicians to inquire about “alarm features” as it may identify those at risk for organic disease and who require additional diagnostic workup. We developed a computer...

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What’s the big deal with gluten?

William D. Chey partners with TED to unravel the facts behind celiac disease, wheat allergies and non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

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Several new drug treatments benefit patients with IBS

Watch Dr. William Chey discuss several different abstracts he presented at DDW 2015 with data on new drug treatments for irritable bowel syndrome.

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Digital Health in the Clinical Trenches : A Reality Check

We often hear that healthcare lies on a precipice of transformative change. Each day brings news of an innovation poised to alter the practice of medicine. Technophiles announce that digital health advances such as electronic health records (EHR), mobile health...

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The Future of GI Disease Monitoring

Watch Dr. Brennan Spiegel discuss new technology to monitor GI diseases, including mobile health applications, wearable biosensors, and social media.

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Digital manometry comparable to anorectal manometry for diagnosis of dyssynergic defecation

Watch Dr. William Chey discuss an abstract he presented at DDW 2015 that addresses a novel device developed to identify patients with dyssynergic defecation.

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Do I have IBS? A Short Guide to Diagnostic Testing Challenges

IBS: A Clinical Chameleon - Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder characterized by recurrent abdominal pain and altered bowel habits in the absence of detectable organic disease. What that means is we can’t (yet) take a picture of IBS,...

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The Low FODMAP Diet and IBS

Published by Whole Foods Magazine : Are the foods you are eating making you sick? Have you tried all the latest fad diets with minimal to no relief? For many people suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), it is a...

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Got GERD? New Study Finds Novel Risk Factors for Acid Reflux

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or “GERD,” is caused by the movement of stomach acid into the esophagus. It can be painful, can impair quality of life, and cost a lot of money to manage. The prevalence of acid reflux symptoms is...

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Pregnancy and Postpartum Bowel Changes

Although it's well known that pregnant women often suffer from GI distress, including nausea, vomiting, and heartburn, it's less well known that many women develop GI problems long after having delivered a baby. These post-partum problems range from constipation, to...

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The Spectrum of Constipation-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and chronic constipation are among the most common syndromes in the world. IBS affects around 10% of the population and is marked by recurrent abdominal pain, discomfort, diarrhea, or constipation. People with IBS suffer not only...

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Gluten Avoidance in Non-Celiac Patients

Dr. William Chey discusses the new trend of non-celiac patients following a gluten free diet.

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Dietary Interventions in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

As seen on Practice Update : Hippocrates once mused, “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food.” Despite pleas for dietary advice from patients with gastrointestinal symptoms, practitioners of western medicine have largely shunned this sage advice. Within...

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Computer-Generated Vs. Physician-Documented History of Present Illness (HPI): Results of a Blinded Comparison

As seen in The American Journal of Gastroenterology : Objectives: Healthcare delivery now mandates shorter visits with higher documentation requirements, undermining the patient–provider interaction. To improve clinic visit efficiency, we developed a patient–provider portal that systematically collects patient symptoms using...

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The Role of Technical Advances in the Adoption and Integration of Patient-reported Outcomes in Clinical Care

Published by the American Public Health Association : Background : Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are gaining recognition as key measures for improving the quality of patient care in clinical care settings. Three factors have made the implementation of PROs in clinical...

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New Quality Indicators For Colonoscopy

Dr. William Chey discusses the transition of screening colonoscopy practice from a fee-for-service model to a quality-based model.

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Mobile Health Apps: E-Wave of the Future

Published by the American Gastroenterological Association : A Renaissance in Mobile Computing - It was only seven years ago when Apple released its first iPhone. Little did we know that Apple’s product launch would catalyze a renaissance in mobile computing,...

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ACG Monograph on the Management of IBS and Chronic Idiopathic Constipation

Dr. William Chey discusses the rapidly changing field of both IBS and CIC treatments.

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Novel Role of the Serine Protease Inhibitor Elafin in Gluten-Related Disorders

Dr. William Chey discusses the pathophysiology of celiac disease and the the role of various serine proteases in its inflammatory processes.

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New Practice Guidelines on Acute Pancreatitis

Dr. William Chey discusses the increasing prevalence of acute pancreatitis and different management solutions.

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