La Organización Mundial de Gastroenterología (OMGE; World Gastroenterology Organization, WGO) es una federación de más de 100 sociedades nacionales y 4 asociaciones regionales de gastroenterología que representan a 50 000 individuos. La OMGE se enfoca a promover el conocimiento del público y profesionales de la salud sobre la prevalencia mundial de las enfermedades digestivas y a alcanzar programas de educación y entrenamiento de alta calidad, accesible e independiente, especialmente para el mundo en desarrollo. Las iniciativas educativas de la OMGE incluyen hasta el momento: 15 centros de entrenamiento; 21 cursos de Train the Trainers para docentes; un programa de Outreach que facilita el suministro de equipos y accesorios; el Día Mundial de la Salud Digestiva; 24 guías globales con su metodología de cascada que las hace únicas en su género, y el Congreso Mundial de Gastroen...

Background: Evidence indicates that low-grade inflammation can alter gastrointestinal motor and sensory function and might contribute to the genesis of symptoms in IBS. Objective: To examine relationships between IBS, disease antibodies and cytokine titers in celiac patients and a control group. Materials and methods: IBS, CD activity and serum levels of IL-6, IL-8 and IL12/23p40 were determined in celiac patients and controls. Results: 123 celiac patients were included, 89% were female. 59% demonstrated disease activity and 32% met IBS criteria. Prevalence of IBS was not different between patients who adhered or did not adhere to GFD as well as between patients with or without positive antibodies. Celiac patients had increased levels of IL-6, IL-8 and IL12/23p40 as compared to controls. Higher levels of cytokines were found in celiac patients with IBS than in those without IBS. No diffe...