by Anna Gomberg | Jul 21, 2021 | GIRF in the News
Want to Try Yoga to Relieve IBD Symptoms? MD-Backed Online Classes Are Available Now For people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), staying physically and mentally fit is paramount in order to keep symptoms at bay. But setting foot in a gym during the novel...
by Anna Gomberg | Jun 21, 2021 | Board Spotlight, Newsletter
Beatrice Crain, better known as Bee to her friends and family was the grand lady of Chicago. She loved Chicago. She had a personal relationship with many of the leading citizens of this City. Through the Crain-Maling Foundation she was able to support many of...
by Anna Gomberg | Jun 9, 2021 | Newsletter, Recipes
June in Chicago is high strawberry season, and brings multitudes of ways to enjoy these beautiful summertime treats. Courtney Schuchmann, registered dietitian at the University of Chicago Digestive Diseases Center, notes that strawberries are a great source of vitamin...
by Anna Gomberg | Jun 9, 2021 | Research and Discovery, Uncategorized, University of Chicago Medicine
Some survey-based studies show rates of sexual dysfunction as high as 90% for IBD patients across all stages of the disease. Due to the complexities involved, patients and providers may miss the opportunity to discuss and resolve this important issue. “Many factors...
by Anna Gomberg | Jun 9, 2021 | Grateful Patients, Uncategorized, University of Chicago Medicine
In January 2013, Jackie Lopez knew that something was wrong. Just after starting her second semester at the University of Iowa, Jackie began to experience debilitating symptoms of abdominal pain and urgency. Jackie says, “I remember rushing to the bathroom, and...
by Anna Gomberg | Jun 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
by Anna Gomberg | May 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dr. David Rubin: Good evening. I am Dr. David Rubin, and I am chief of the Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, and the co-director of our Digestive Diseases Center at the University of Chicago Medicine. Thank you so much for joining us tonight. I...
by Anna Gomberg | May 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
On Saturday, May 1, 2021, the GI Research Foundation Ball Diamond Anniversary Ball celebrated 60 brilliant years with a high energy tribute to the best and brightest of GIRF. In a virtual event like no other, the Foundation raised more than $1.3 million for research...
by Anna Gomberg | Apr 8, 2021 | Newsletter, Recipes
A traditional symbol of life—and rejuvenation, eggs are incorporated into many spring festivals and traditions. This recipe is an easy way to incorporate eggs and perennial favorite, avocados, into a light appetizer, lunch, or dinner with many nutritional benefits for...
by Anna Gomberg | Apr 8, 2021 | Newsletter, Research and Discovery, University of Chicago Medicine
Difficulty swallowing is a particularly troubling digestive disease symptom with myriad causes. Often, patients suffer for years, adapting their behavior to contend with the sensation of food sticking in their throat or esophagus as they eat, eating a limited diet and...
by Anna Gomberg | Apr 8, 2021 | Grateful Patients, Newsletter, University of Chicago Medicine
By 2014, Katherine (Kathy) France had been having trouble swallowing for years. Her symptoms became so severe that even drinking a glass of water could take over an hour. She sought guidance from several gastroenterologists. A close colleague had been treated for...
