Tools of the Trade: Approach to Endoscopic Hemostasis
for Non-variceal Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Date:
May 4, 2022 @ 12 PM ET
Speaker:
Kenneth W. Hung MD, MS
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Yale School of Medicine
Description:
This webinar will provide a systematic evidence-based approach to non-variceal gastrointestinal bleeding with a focus on endoscopic hemostasis and causes of gastrointestinal bleeding. A comprehensive overview of patient assessment, medical management, and endoscopic tools for control of non-variceal gastrointestinal bleeding will be discussed in a case-based manner.
Learning objectives:
Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant will be able to:
1. Discuss the variety of endoscopic tools and techniques used to treat non-variceal gastrointestinal bleeding
2. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of using endoscopic tools
3. Describe a systematic approach to the management of non-variceal gastrointestinal bleeding
State of the Art on the Evaluation and
Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Date:
May 10, 2022 @ 12 PM ET
Speaker:
Rena Yadlapati MD MSHS FACG
Medical Director
UCSD Center for Esophageal Diseases
Description:
This webinar will review the current guidelines and best practice recommendations for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) through presentation of clinical cases of patients with reflux symptoms.
Learning objectives:
Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant will be able to:
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Discuss when a trial of PPI therapy is appropriate for patients with reflux symptoms
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Identify scenarios when objective testing is needed to evaluate for GERD
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Utilize data from reflux monitoring to guide a phenotype treatment approach for GERD
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Recognize the role of esophageal hypersensitivity and hypervigilance on symptom burden
Continuing Education for Physicians and Nurses
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Your CE Source and Saxe Healthcare Communications. Your CE Source is accredited by ACCME for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.