It's finally here. DDW 2007. (Digestive Disease Week 2007). I'm in heaven. See, it's all information, all the time. I'm reporting live from the press room at the Washington,D.C. Convention Center and man is this place buzzing. Just got my purple bag filled with all sorts of yep, INFORMATION. In my hand now is the Scientific Session Handout--a nearly 2 inch thick book filled with all the latest and greatest research. Actually, it's a guide to where all this latest and greatest research is being presented. SO much to learn...so little time...I need a team of Gastro Girls to help me cover all this great stuff. But I'll do the best I can to bring you what you need to know...and if I can't cover it all to the extent I want to...I'll summarize the highlights and point you to more information. Most importantly, I promise to follow-up with all this great stuff (ok how many times have I used the word "great" so far?
Quickly, before I run off to a Press Conferences:
Two things of major note based on new studies from this morning's early sessions:
Hypnotherapy Helps Children With IBS
Hypnotherapy for children with functional abdominal pain or irritable bowel syndrome is "highly superior" (which I take this to mean it works much better)than conventional therapies. Stay tuned for more info. This is great news for kids who are unfortunatley trying to cope with IBS and/or functional abdominal pain. Want more? Read my post about hypnotherapy and IBS. What are people saying about hypnotherapy?
Diverticular Disease? You Can Watch Your Movie and Eat Your Popcorn Too
Diverticular disease? Well, a new study is saying that popcorn, seeds, corn and nuts may not be bad. In fact, frequent popcorn consumption was associated with a reduced risk of diverticulitis. This is great news for those who were told to avoid nuts, seeds and the beloved movie munchie--popcorn. The study found that eating corn and nuts doesn't increase the risk of diverticular disease. Wonder if movie ticket sales and Popcorn Combo sales will go up with this news? Let the munching begin...
Read the Medical News Today article on this study
Stay tuned for more updates...
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