Gastroenterology Update : A Case-Based Approach to Common GI Problems 2017

Gastroenterology Update: A Case-Based Approach to Common GI Problems is organized by University of Michigan Medical School and would be held during Sep 29 - Oct 01, 2017 at The Dearborn Inn, Dearborn, Michigan, United States of America.

The target audience for this primary care physicians, general practitioners, internists, practicing gastroenterologists and GI fellows and residents. Physician assistants, nurses and nurse practitioners providing primary care for gastrointestinal disorders are also encouraged to participate. This CME Conference has been approved with a maximum of 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Conference Objectives:
At the conclusion of the conference, participants will be able to understand and/or implement:
• The latest recommendations regarding the management of gastroesophageal reflux symptoms.
• The latest guidelines regarding the diagnosis and management of H. pylori.
• The role of the microbiome in gastrointestinal health and disease.
• The state of the art endoscopic evaluation and treatment options for suspected small bowel bleeding and other small bowel pathology.
• The indications, methods and use of fecal microbial transplant (FMT) in various gastrointestinal disorders.
• Evidenced-based approach to the evaluation and management of constipation.
• The latest operative and non-operative management strategies for hemorrhoidal disease.
• Current concepts and treatment recommendations for managing chronic pancreatitis.
• Evidenced-based approach to the evaluation of abnormal liver chemistries.
• The latest updates in risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of drug induced liver injury.
• The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in IBD.
• Behavioral therapy strategies in the management of IBD and functional GI disorders.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available