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Gastro Girl
@gastrogirl
Your trusted patient advocate and guide to digestive health expertise, resources and support. Official Patient Education Partner @AmCollegeGastro
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    Gastro Girl
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    Jun 1
    What happens when years of acid reflux start changing the cells lining the esophagus? In this clip, Dr. Raman Muthusamy shares a simple analogy that helps explain how Barrett's Esophagus can develop—and why chronic heartburn shouldn't be ignored. 🎥 Watch the clip and then head
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    Gastro Girl
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    Apr 15, 2025
    New ACG Guideline Alert! Gastric cancer rates in the U.S. are 2-13x higher in certain non-White & immigrant populations — yet most cases are caught too late. The latest @AmCollegeGastro guideline focuses on managing gastric premalignant conditions to change that. Early
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    Gastro Girl
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    Apr 11, 2023
    How many times have you heard that "#IrritableBowelSyndrome is all in your head"? We're so sick of these myths about #IBS. Let's bust these myths during #IBSAwarenessmonth! buff.ly/3ZTOCHZ
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    Gastro Girl
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    Oct 23, 2022
    Congrats team Gastro Girl! The Patient Voice award recognizes a patient advocate or advocacy group that moved the needle on a disease regarding discussion in the public or comms between patients and providers! Thanks @HealioGastro! #ACG2022 #HealioInnovators
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    Gastro Girl
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    Mar 1, 2022
    We kick-off March #ColorectalCancerAwareness Month with a powerful reminder to #getthefacts so you can better understand your risk factors; know the signs and symptoms of #CRC and #talktoyourdoctor. For more info visit @AmCollegeGastro @FightCRC @CCAlliance @GIonDemand
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    Gastro Girl
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    Nov 20, 2024
    🎙 New Podcast Episode! Understanding H. pylori with Dr. William D. Chey #health #guthealth #GITwitter In this episode, we’re joined by @umfoodoc @umichmedicine , a leading gastroenterologist and the lead author of the ACG’s newly updated guidelines for H. pylori. Here’s what
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    Gastro Girl
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    Apr 14, 2020
    Proud & honored to know & work w @MarkPochapin @amcollegegastro This video brought me to tears Grateful for all you & entire #healthcare community are doing for patients & families Unimaginable what you are all experiencing w #COVID19 @TIME @katiecouric bit.ly/2Vzy74S
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    Gastro Girl
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    Oct 24, 2019
    Best flight ever! #ACG2019 bound #ILM to #SanAntonio via #Atlanta where #K9 Tucker @PBCountySheriff was directly behind me. When he wasn’t resting his head on my armrest, he was chilling on my #pillow. This amazing boy & his partner eased my flight anxiety. We need #dogsonflights
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    Gastro Girl
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    Nov 27, 2022
    In the latest @gastrogirl, brought to you by @AmCollegeGastro Patient Care Committee, leading GIs Dr. Linda Nguyen + Dr. Michael Camilleri give us an understanding of the recent clinical guideline updates for #Gastroparesis. Take a listen! gastrogirl.libsyn.com/what-patients-…
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    Gastro Girl
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    Apr 19, 2023
    Gastrointestinal symptom associated w #IBS like #bloating, #constipation and lower abdominal #pain can overlap w or serve as warning signs of other #WomensHealth conditions like #endometriosis, #ovariancancer, and #pelvicfloor disorders that also impact the bladder. In this
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    Gastro Girl
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    Mar 13, 2019
    We urge #insurers #policymakers to recognize vital role of RDNs in treating & preventing disease/chronic health conditions, esp for #GI PTS. Appreciate you & your colleagues @KateScarlata_RD @KatelynC_RD @PatsyCatsos @gutsyrd @GIdietitian @TheGutsyRD @ea_haller #gutlove #RDNDAY
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    Gastro Girl
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    Sep 12, 2022
    Grateful & honored to be among this fierce group of nominees for this year's @HealioGastro @blackingastro Patient Voice Award for my decades-long work to give patients access to GI experts; evidence-based educational info/resources. #HealioInnovators Vote surveymonkey.com/r/HC6HZ8W
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    Gastro Girl
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    Oct 27, 2022
    We can't wait to air our @HHampel1 podcast talking about genetics and hereditary cancers. Thanks for stopping by our booth at #ACG2022 Heather!
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    Gastro Girl
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    Nov 16, 2018
    Clinicians don't miss @AmCollegeGastro Webinar "Food for Life: The Role of Diet & Lifestyle for #IBS" @umfoodoc @emilyhaller @umichmedicine discuss efficacy/evidence of diet/lifestyle interventions based on ACG's updated monograph on #IBS Mgmt goo.gl/UiBivn #Health