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Message from the Director of Motility Lab: Dr. Vikram Rangan

The GI Motility Lab is a state-of-the-art testing center performing diagnostic studies for patients with GI motility disorders. Studies include: high-resolution esophageal manometry (to assess the muscles of the esophagus, which can malfunction in some patients and cause difficulty swallowing), high...

Newsletter Topic: What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Written by Dr. Sarah Ballou and Dr. Trisha Pasricha How is IBS diagnosed? IBS is diagnosed through a set of clinical criteria that your doctor reviews based on your medical history. A hallmark of IBS is chronic abdominal pain related to your stool. Your doctor may do additional studies if you have...

BIDMC Research Retreat

This year's annual BIDMC Research Retreat 2024 featured keynote speakers, new faculty lightning talks, and a stunning poster presentation session! Highlights from our group included: Su Min (Violet) Hong, BS, and Mahalakshmi Rajkumar, MS, presented their work on how loss of Mecp2 results in gut...

NYT: Is It OK to Use Your Phone on the Toilet?

Dr. Trisha Pasricha and her lab conducted research investigating the use of smartphones on the toilet and its potential risk of hemorrhoids. Recently published, the New York Times answered the following question: "I love browsing TikTok while I’m doing my business. Will this give me constipation or...