What's New
Effective April 2, 2008 Zelnorm is no longer available to patients in the U.S. More here.
NEW! on IFFGD.org
New IBS Drug Approval. On April 29, 2008 the FDA approved AMITIZA (lubiprostone) to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) where constipation is the predominant bowel symptom in women 18 years and older. Go »
Funding for Research. (Jan 2008) President's Fiscal Year 2009 budget proposal falls short of preserving research funding at the National Institues of Health (NIH). Senate amendment passed Mar 13, 2008 authorizes increase in funding. Go »
IFFGD Research Grants Call for Applications. IFFGD is seeking applications from investigators for research related to functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders, and neurogastroenterology. (Closes June 2, 2008) Go »
Special Events. View new postings about events and meetings. Go »
Long-Range Research Plan. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting public comment on long-range research plan draft from the National Commission on Digestive Diseases (Closes March 8, 2008) Go »
Symposium Announcement. The 8th International Symposium on Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders will be held April 17-19, 2009 in Milwaukee, WI. Registration details are available. Go »
Incontinence Prevention. NIH State-of-the-Science Conference Statement recognizes the huge unmet need of those who are affected by incontinence. Go »
Digestive Health Matters Online. Archive copies of our quarterly journal, Digestive Health Matters, are now available online in our Store. (Free to Members - sign in first) Go »
New Discounts for Members. Members now recieve a 100% discount on select IFFGD Learning Center publications in our online Library. Not yet a Member? Join now and enjoy your benefits Go »
Clinical Corner Online for Members. Members may now access answers from digestive health experts to questions about digestive health. Go »
Video Corner: The Experts Speak. Watch video interviews from IFFGD Symposium; get the latest information on digestive health topics. Go »
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