Gastrointestinal Society

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“Functional constipation is difficult enough when you're an adult, but for children, the condition can be unbearable. Changing the diet is not always the solution, and medication might be the only relief," said Gail Attara, President and CEO of the Gastrointestinal Society in a news release announcing the Health Canada approval of Constella® (linaclotide) for children.

This is amazing news for children and teens 6-17 years old across Canada! This new treatment option brings hope and relief for many families. Read the full announcement at

Health Canada Approves AbbVie's CONSTELLA® (linaclotide) for the Treatment of Functional Constipation in Pediatric Patients 6 to 17 Years of Age /CNW/ - AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV), today announced that Health Canada has approved CONSTELLA® (linaclotide) as a once-daily oral treatment for children and...

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Have you seen our new pamphlet on the digestive system for kids?
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Check out the unmet needs in IBD survey report. https://badgut.org/2024-ibd-survey-results/

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Have you or a loved one experienced a C. difficile infection? Share your journey by taking our survey. Your voice matters. Caregivers are also welcome to participate. https://badgut.org/2024-cdi-survey/

Clostridioides difficile Infection Survey Clostridioides difficile Infection Survey The Gastrointestinal Society and the Canadian Society of Intestinal Research represent patients on a variety of healthcare fronts. We have designed this survey to help us understand your opinions and outlook regarding the effects of recurrent

Join us for a educational forum on Understanding the Link Between IBD and Mental Health. Tuesday, September 10 in and Thursday, November 28 in . These are in-person only events. ⁠
To register or learn more, visit https://badgut.org/events/lectures/

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Gail Attara our CEO, exposes how BC provides inferior funding for necessary medications compared to the rest of Canada. Read her op-ed in The Vancouver Sun.

Opinion: B.C.'s PharmaCare program covers fewer drugs than other provinces, leaving patients to struggle Between 2018 and 2023, B.C. PharmaCare refused to cover 31 new medications while Ontario declined coverage for two and Alberta for three

Gail Attara, our CEO, exposes how BC provides inferior funding for necessary medications compared to the rest of Canada. Read her op-ed in The Vancouver Sun. .

Opinion: B.C.'s PharmaCare program covers fewer drugs than other provinces, leaving patients to struggle Between 2018 and 2023, B.C. PharmaCare refused to cover 31 new medications while Ontario declined coverage for two and Alberta for three

We send hundreds of packages of educational resources to individuals, clinics, healthcare facilities, and hospitals nation-wide. Any donations towards this worthy cause would be greatly appreciated. https://badgut.org/donate/donate-form/

Can medication treat obesity?
https://badgut.org/information-centre/a-z-digestive-topics/obesity-medications/

Inside Facts
https://badgut.org/information-centre/a-z-digestive-topics/foodborne-illness/

There are many ways to treat and manage dysbiosis. In cases of bacterial infection, antibiotic treatment might eradicate the offending bacteria. When the problem is ongoing, probiotics and prebiotics can help return balance to the microbiome. https://badgut.org/information-centre/a-z-digestive-topics/prebiotics-probiotics/

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