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 [...]
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, [...]
Biologics and Biosimilars Available in Canada Background on Biologics and Biosimilars Biologics are large, complex medicines that are made in living cells.1 In comparison to small molecule drugs, such as Aspirin®, which have simple molecular structures and can [...]
IBS Global Impact Report 2018 April is IBS Awareness Month Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic, functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel patterns, including constipation and/or diarrhea. It is one of the most common [...]
Aging Digestive Tract PSA View our new public service announcement on the Aging Digestive Tract. And then click the links below to learn more about the impacts that aging has on the digestive tract, as well as ways to [...]
2017 Survey Report: Clostridium difficile Infection The GI Society represents Canadians living with gastrointestinal diseases and disorders, including those who have experienced Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), and the devastating digestive symptoms that occur from this infection. We offer patient education [...]
IBD Awareness Month PSA View our new public service announcement on IBD Awareness Month. And then click the links below to learn more about inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. [...]
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Video Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when the upper portion of the digestive tract is not functioning properly, causing stomach contents to flow back into the esophagus. The most common symptoms are acid reflux and heartburn. [...]
BC Colorectal Cancer Screening Test Suspended One type of colorectal cancer screening test, the fecal immunochemical test (FIT), is currently unavailable in British Columbia due to a manufacturing defect with the liquid reagent used in this test. All BC labs [...]
