Gastrointestinal Tract
Alternative Names
Digestive disease - resources; Resources - gastrointestinal disorders
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The following organizations provide information on gastrointestinal disorders:
- American College of Gastroenterology - www.acg.gi.org
- International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) - www.iffgd.org
- American Liver Foundation - www.liverfoundation.org
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse - http://digestive.niddk.n...
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