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IBD Updates: New Medications and COVID-19 Vaccine Updates with Russell D. Cohen, MD, and David T. Rubin, MD
“For many years, we had just a few treatments, which we had to give to everyone… with the help of research, [we are hoping to] identify the predominant inflammatory pathway for each patient, and then choose the best agent, customized for that patient…”
Everyday Health 8/6/20
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The North Shore Weekend 6/27/21
Sexual Function and Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis with Sushila Dalal, MD
Some survey-based studies show rates of sexual dysfunction as...
Jackie Lopez, GI Nurse and J-Pouch Patient “This is literally my dream job.”
In January 2013, Jackie Lopez knew that something was wrong....
Treating Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) and Difficulty Swallowing with Robert Kavitt, MD, MPH
Difficulty swallowing is a particularly troubling digestive...
“He has helped me to live a fuller life and I am so grateful.” Katherine France, patient of Robert Kavitt, MD, MPH
By 2014, Katherine (Kathy) France had been having trouble...
Triple Organ Transplant with a Hepatitis C Positive Liver
Triple Organ Transplant with a Hepatitis C Positive Liver On...
Curing Hepatitis C: The Pathway to Disease Elimination
Curing Hepatitis C: The Pathway to Disease Elimination With...
A. Murat Eren, PhD: “Gaining a Deeper Understanding of the Microbiome”
The human microbiome is a complex ecosystem made up of...
Dr. Benjamin Shogan’s Research to Improve Surgical Outcomes
Benjamin Shogan, MD, is a surgeon specializing in colon and...
GIRF Funding and Thank You
Thank you to our Donors!! Thanks to your generous support, the...
Other Recent News
Visceral: Podcast Episode – The Art and Science of IBD Treatment (episode 2)
In the latest episode of Visceral: Listen to Your Gut, Russell D. Cohen, MD, and Emily Dobrez, APN, discuss the ways patients can best manage their Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis using the latest available treatments.
Meet Allison Thielen: GastroIntestinal Research Foundation’s New Finance and Operations Manager Shares Her Story
I have been fascinated by medicine and the human body since I was a small child. While other pre-teens spent the early 1990s watching the docudrama series, Rescue 911, or the TV drama, ER, I was disappointed in their fictitious nature and scoured the education channels for real surgery shows. I love learning about anatomy, disease, what can go wrong, and all the methods physician scientists have developed to heal people.
Take a Research Learning Journey With Us
Ever since becoming the Executive Director of the GastroIntestinal Research Foundation (Foundation), all my Zoom calls with my family start with a question from my brother with Crohn’s, “Have you found a cure yet?” While I can’t answer yes, I can tell him about the incredible research the Foundation is funding and its promise of a cure for Crohn’s and other digestive diseases. I value his continued urging to stay focused on the mission.
Gut-Friendly Recipe: Pureed Parsnips with Olive Oil and Fresh Herbs
Many parsnip recipes call for a great deal of rich butter and heavy cream… delicious, but also sometimes complicated for people with digestive diseases or other health concerns. In this recipe, you roast the parsnips before pureeing, which helps their unique flavor shine, and then add vegetable or chicken stock to create the classic velvety smooth texture. Finishing the dish with a drizzle of olive oil and a handful of chopped fresh herbs helps make this simple dish special-occasion-worthy, while also being easier to digest and gluten-free.
Season’s Eatings: How digestive diseases patients can cope with the challenges of the holidays, with Courtney Schuchmann, Registered Dietitian at the University of Chicago Medicine
From Halloween through the New Year, it can feel like every gathering – from family dinners to holiday parties and cookie exchanges – centers around food. What should be a happy holiday season often becomes a challenging ‘food season’ for those living with inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, Celiac disease, liver disease, pancreatic disease, or those struggling with metabolic and weight-related concerns. Fortunately, Courtney Schuchmann, registered dietitian at the University of Chicago Medicine Digestive Diseases Center, has some helpful guidance.
Visceral: Podcast Episode – The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Your Health (episode 1)
In this episode, we interview Dr. Eugene Chang, a national and renowned physician-scientist from the University of Chicago. In his lab, he and his team study the interactive relationship between intestinal microbes and the gut they live in, a relationship that is fundamental to our health. When the right balance is disturbed, the consequences can be catastrophic.
Celebrities and Pro-Athletes Swing into A Winning All-Star Challenge!
On Monday, August 29th the GI Research Foundation hosted the Larry A. Pogofsky All-Star Challenge—On the Greens at Bryn Mawr Country Club in Lincolnwood. Pro-athletes – including Chicago greats Ozzie Guillen, Chris Chelios, Willie Gault and more – joined foursomes to honor Larry’s love of sports and continue his legacy of funding research to better treat, prevent and cure digestive diseases.
Welcome Back with the Associates Board Annual Cocktail Party: ReUnited for GI Health
“Just looking at this room tonight, it feels awesome to say we are here, together, and doing what the Associates Board does—raising money, and giving it to support research at the University of Chicago Digestive Diseases Center,” said Jordan Hirsch, AB President.
Should digestive diseases patients seek out anti-inflammatory foods?
Inflammation is a key concern for people living with many different digestive diseases and other health concerns. Walnuts, turmeric, flaxseeds, green tea, broccoli sprouts, fatty fish, olive oil, among many, many, others, are all touted by different research studies (of varying rigor) as having anti-inflammatory properties.