CDI and MyGiHealth were proud to join World IBS Day, Rome Foundation, and an esteemed panel of IBS experts to dispel myths and misconceptions of IBS during two live virtual interactive sessions for patients and providers held on April 19 (World IBS Day) and April 26. The esteemed faculty panel included: William Chey, MD, Gastroenterologist,…
Since 1997, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) has designated April as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month. Additionally, since 2019, April 19th has been officially known as World IBS Day. Throughout the month, health care practitioners, industry partners, patients, family members and caregivers are encouraged to help increase public awareness and educate the…
According to the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)’s new Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), healthcare providers should focus on “a positive diagnostic strategy as compared to a diagnostic strategy of exclusion be used to improve time to initiating appropriate therapy.” Additional peer-reviewed research that supports a diagnosis of inclusion also…
The following excerpt is from Gut Feelings- Disorders of Gut-Brain Interactions & the Patient/Doctor Relationship, a groundbreaking book on the science, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the gut-brain interaction (DGBI) and the importance of effective communication skills for patients and their doctors. What are the Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI)? There are 33 adult…
As a leader in functional GI diagnostic solutions, we get asked a lot of questions from healthcare providers about breath testing. To assist in providing further education for our provider partners and your patients on your diagnostic options, here are few things to know: What is breath testing? Breath testing is a non-invasive, simple way…
A new study from Commonwealth Diagnostics International (CDI) UK-based partner, Functional Gut Diagnostics (FGD), has shown that small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) could be contributing to symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The prevalence of intestinal dysbiosis in patients referred for antireflux surgery was published in this month’s medical journal Surgical Endoscopy. The study retrospectively…
For the first time, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) developed a clinical practice guideline for managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). ACG Clinical Guideline: Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) was published online in the January 2021 issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology. According to ACG, IBS is a “disorder of bowel function and…
Each year around Thanksgiving, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders recognizes GERD Awareness Week. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD, is a common disorder that affects roughly twenty percent of the U.S. adult population. Although common, the disease is often unrecognized, and its symptoms misunderstood. According to the IFFGD, GERD is most often associated with repeat occurrences of…
The COVID-19 pandemic has played a major role in the medical field and has altered the lives of patients’ throughout the world. Commonwealth Diagnostics International (CDI) co-hosted Epicured’s Partners in Health November 2020 Clinical Webinar featuring a panel of Gastroenterology experts who explored trends and best practices for diagnosing and treating functional GI Disorders in a…
The 2020 ACG Annual Scientific Meeting looked different this year. Like most medical conferences, the American College of Gastroenterology made the tough decision to transition the live meeting from in person (originally scheduled to be in Nashville) to a virtual educational experience. Despite the shift to an online setting, the meeting was a huge success…
