William D. Chey

Review updates in management of common GI disorders including irritable bowel syndrome, use of cannabis and functional dyspepsia…

Review updates in management of common GI disorders including irritable bowel syndrome, use of cannabis and functional dyspepsia…

AGA guidelines are among the most rigorously evidence-based and trusted guidelines in the field of GI and hepatology…

Disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia (FD), are among the most common gastrointestinal (GI) disorders seen in primary care and GI practices. The pathophysiology is multifactorial and not well understood…

Disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia (FD), are among the most common gastrointestinal (GI) disorders seen in primary care and GI practices. The pathophysiology is multifactorial and not well understood…

This session presents the best submitted clinical abstracts as determined by their specific council sections…

SOCIETY: AGA

Fecal incontinence is associated with substantial impacts on quality of life. Prevalence estimates range from 2% to as high as 20% based on the methodology used, and is likely underreported by patients. Prior studies have demonstrated inconsistent effects of body-mass index on fecal incontinence…

BACKGROUND: The gastrointestinal (GI) disturbance is a frequent complication in patients with thoracolumbar vertebral fracture (TVF), especially in the postoperative period. Laxatives are sometimes of limited effect…

BACKGROUND: The gastrointestinal (GI) disturbance is a frequent complication in patients with thoracolumbar vertebral fracture (TVF), especially in the postoperative period. Laxatives are sometimes of limited effect…

Background: Disaccharidases are brush border enzymes that digest disaccharides to monosaccharides for absorption across the intestinal epithelium…

INTRODUCTION: The current ‘step-down’ approach to implementing a low FODMAP diet (LFD) in which all 5 FODMAP groups are restricted presents significant practical challenges for patients, A ‘step-up’ approach has been proposed where only 1-2 FODMAP groups are initially restricted and further restric…

INTRODUCTION: There is a lack of data on the efficacy of dietary therapies by IBS subtype (IBS-D, IBS-C, and IBS-M)…

INTRODUCTION: A diet low in FODMAPs (LFD) is only effective in 50-60% of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and is restrictive, time-consuming, and carries the risk of nutritional deficiencies. Therefore, there is a need for novel dietary therapies for IBS…

SOCIETY: AGA This session aims to delve into the existing gaps in care within a GI practice and how they can be effectively addressed by incorporating a GI expert dietitian. It will illustrate the best practices for integrating a GI expert dietitian into your care team…

TREATMENT WITH THE HISTAMINE 1 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST EBASTINE FOR NON-CONSTIPATED IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME: A DOUBLE-BLIND, RANDOMIZED, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED TRIAL