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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,...
Published in Cedars-Sinai’s Discoveries magazine : Clinical research is no longer limited to finding the next wonder drug, developing a new device, or discovering a genetic mutation. More than ever before, caregivers are engaged in the scientific study of healthcare itself:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Gluten Avoidance in Non-Celiac Patients
Dr. William Chey discusses the new trend of non-celiac patients following a gluten free diet.
Constipation and Fecal Incontinence During and After Pregnancy
Dr. William Chey discusses the prevalence and risk factors constipation and fecal incontinence during and after pregnancy.
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...
Physician-developed gastrointestinal disorders app company looks to expand
Published by Mobi Health News : Since 2010, doctors from UCLA and the University of Michigan have been working with Ironwood Pharmaceuticals on a project called MyGiHealth, which leverages computers and apps to improve doctor-patient communication around gastrointestinal disorders. At an...
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...
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...
Seven Gastroenterologists on the Biggest Opportunities for GI Innovation
As seen in Beckers GI & Endoscopy : William D. Chey, MD, AGAF, FACG, FACP, RFF, Director, GI Physiology Laboratory, Co-director, Michigan Bowel Control Program, University of Michigan Health System (Ann Arbor): My Total Health is a health information technology...
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.
Computer System More Effective Than Doctors at Producing Comprehensive Patient Reports
Published by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center : A computer system was more effective than doctors at collecting information about patient symptoms, producing reports that were more complete, organized and useful than narratives generated by physicians during office visits, according to a...
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,...
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.
MyGiHealth: Reimagining the Dialogue Between Patients and Physicians
As seen in Medical Marketing & Media Online : As pharmaceutical industry professionals and consumers of healthcare, we are well aware of the inefficiencies, limitations, and frustrations often associated with point-of-care interactions between patients and physicians. We've all experienced it firsthand:...
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.
New Practice Guidelines on Acute Pancreatitis
Dr. William Chey discusses the increasing prevalence of acute pancreatitis and different management solutions.