Biosimilars Survey for Patients The Gastrointestinal Society represents Canadian patients on a variety of healthcare fronts, including access to medications. We have designed this survey to help us understand your opinions and outlook regarding biosimilar medications. We will use this information anonymously and in aggregate to shape future programming and to inform community members, healthcare [...]
Balancing Act: Cost Containment vs. Patient Health Outcomes September 5, 2019 Gail Attara, President & Chief Executive Officer Gastrointestinal Society President, Canadian Society of Intestinal Research Today, the BC Government announced a policy that will require inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) patients currently using originator infliximab (Remicade®) to switch to biosimilar infliximab [...]
Video: BadGut® Lecture on Medical Canabis If you have been unable to attend any of our BadGut® Lectures on Medical Cannabis in person, you can view a recording of a lecture we held in Vancouver, BC, on June 10, 2019, by watching the video below. This lecture provides a basic overview of medical cannabis and [...]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome BadGut® Lecture Video If you have been unable to attend any of our BadGut® Lectures on Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in person, you can view a recording of a lecture we held in Vancouver, BC, on April 8, 2019, by watching the video below. This lecture covers topics including a basic overview, [...]
Dr. Frank H. Anderson To make a donation to the GI Society in memory of Dr. Anderson, please click here. We are saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Frank H. Anderson on April 1, 2019, just ten days short of his 81st birthday. Dr. Anderson dedicated his career to making the world a better [...]
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Survey Results: The Unmet Need of IBD in Canada The GI Society represents Canadians living with gastrointestinal diseases and disorders, including those who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD is an umbrella term that primarily refers to Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These diseases are characterized by inflammation in the digestive tract. In ulcerative colitis, [...]
Medical Cannabis Video While some people have viewed cannabis negatively over the past century – after several successful campaigns to paint the plant in a negative light, and subsequent prohibition – opinions have been shifting over the past few years as more countries, including Canada, legalize cannabis. But is cannabis use actually [...]
IBD Unmet Need Survey We invite you to take part in this survey about the unmet need in inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis). Respondents will have the opportunity to enter a draw to win a prepaid credit card valued at $250. This survey will close on September 3, 2018 and we [...]
Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency Video In individuals with pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, the pancreas doesn’t make enough enzymes to adequately break down food into absorbable components. This can lead to serious nutritional deficiencies, and the symptoms these deficiencies cause. However, with medications and dietary changes, it is possible to manage. Learn more [...]
