World Gastroenterology Organisation - Global Guardian of Digestive Health.

2010: Year of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

The World Digestive Health Day 2010 Campaign Leader Dr. Charles Bernstein comments on WGO’s goals for this year:

The World Digestive Health Day 2010 Campaign Leader Dr. Charles Bernstein comments on WGOs goals for this year"Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a group of inflammatory conditions of the colon and small intestine. The two main types of IBD are Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease. IBD affects young people and its peak age of onset is typically the third decade, during a time while young adults are finishing their education, starting a family, or building a career. Some patients suffer from progressive courses while for others the course is more waxing and waning. Hospitalization and surgery are often necessary and can greatly impact on quality of life. However, with individually tailored medical and surgical therapy patients with IBD can lead full and productive lives and many can have their disease in long lasting remission. While IBD was predominately a disease of developed countries from the middle of the twentieth century, in recent years there have been rising incidence rates in developing countries. During 2010 WGO wishes to underscore the emergence and complexities of IBD to doctors in developed and developing countries. Our focus is on optimizing diagnostic approaches and maximizing patient care to enhance the quality of life of IBD patients and to help inform their health care providers worldwide."

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Educational and Promotional Activities for 2010: The Year of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and World Digestive Health Day

WGO is pleased to announce the following activities and tools in conjunction with 2010: The Year of Inflammatory Bowel Disease:

  • IBD Guideline

    The WGO Global Guideline on IBD was released in 2009 and offers clinical Cascades for treatment at every resource level.» Download IBD Guideline here

  • 10 Tips for Living with IBD

    10 essential tips for patients living with IBD, including general advice on nutrition, medication and other IBD related topics.» Download the 10 Tips here pdf file » El documento en español pdf file

  • Influenza A (H1N1) Virus in patients with IBD

    WGO is pleased to present its membership a review article on influenza A (H1N1) virus in patients with IBD.» Download article pdf file

  • FAQ on IBD by Patients

    Ten of the most frequently asked questions about IBD by patients, with answers provided by the international IBD expert and WDHD 2010 campaign chair, Dr. Charles Bernstein.» FAQ on IBD by Patients pdf file

  • FAQ on IBD by Doctors

    Ten of the most frequently asked questions about IBD by doctors, with answers provided by the international IBD expert and WDHD 2010 campaign chair, Dr. Charles Bernstein. » FAQ on IBD by Doctors pdf file

  • GASTRO 2009 UEGW/WCOG: IBD Lessons from Global Variations

    With the kind permission of GASTRO 2009 UEGW/WCOG, WGO is proud to release a special WDHD 2010 tool, a recording of Dr. Charles Bernstein’s presentation “IBD Lessons from Global Variations” at GASTRO 2009, also included on the Best of GASTRO 2009 Highlight DVD.» View video video » Purchase entire “Best of GASTRO 2009” DVD pdf file

  • Patient group endorsement

    The WGO’s World Digestive Health Day 2010 is proud to collaborate with a number of IBD Patient Groups in a common effort to raise awareness about IBD. The WGO fully endorses the IBD Patient Groups’ campaign “World IBD Day” and is proud to release a letter of endorsement to the WDHD 2010 by these IBD Patient Groups. » Letter of Endorsement pdf file


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