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SUMMARY:Hepatitis B&C Training Program and Treatment Update 2019 (October)
DESCRIPTION:The Scripps National Hepatitis B & C Training Program and Treatment Update will educate health care practitioners on the prevalence\, demographics\, natural history\, prevention\, screening\, and diagnosis of chronic viral hepatitis\, antiviral therapies\, histology\, cirrhosis\, hepatocellular carcinoma\, liver biopsy\, referral of patients with chronic HBV and/or HCV infection improving their management\, and application of multidisciplinary team approach (local network of practitioners). \nLunch non-CME symposium hosted by AbbVie Inc: MAVYRET: Clinical Data Including Real World Evidence
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/hepatitis-bc-training-program-and-treatment-update-2019-october/
LOCATION:Marina del Rey Marriott\, Marina Del Rey\, California 90292\, United States\, Marina Del Rey\, CA\, 90292\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191013
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190823T235639Z
UID:1767-1570824000-1570910399@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:8th Annual Western Michigan Liver Round-Up
DESCRIPTION:An update on advances in clinical hepatology\nfor practicing gastroenterologists and\nprimary care physicians. \nOn the agenda:\n \n\n Management of IBD\n MR Imaging of the Liver\n Checkpoint Inhibitor Toxicity in the Liver and the Gut\n Alcoholic Liver Disease and Biomarkers\n Treatment of NAFLD: Medical\, Microbiome or Mechanical?\n Updates on Liver Allocation\n\n4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum \n4 ABIM MOC points
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/8th-annual-western-michigan-liver-round-up/
LOCATION:Amway Grand Plaza\, Curio Collection by Hilton\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan 49503\, United States\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191014
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190826T195700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T195700Z
UID:1773-1570737600-1570996799@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Pennsylvania Society of Gastroenterology 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/pennsylvania-society-of-gastroenterology-2019-annual-scientific-meeting/
LOCATION:Kalahari Resorts & Conventions\, Pocono Manor\, Pennsylvania 18349\, United States\, Pocono Manor\, PA\, 18349\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191012
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190823T235319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190823T235319Z
UID:1764-1570392000-1570823999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Certified Tobacco Treatment Training Program (October)
DESCRIPTION:This intensive four-day program offers the highest quality tobacco treatment training based on the most up-to-date evidence-based tobacco cessation research data and treatment strategies. Participants from wide range of health care disciplines who are already providing tobacco dependence treatment or with a strong interest in entering this field are invited to attend. The goal is to train tobacco cessation champions for organizations and communities. \nTopics:\n \n\n Assessment\n Counseling Skills\n Motivational Interviewing\n Diversity and Disparities\n Treatment Planning\n Pharmacotherapy\n Tobacco Dependence and co-morbid conditions\n Relapse Prevention\n\nThe last half-day of the program will consist of an examination which tests both knowledge and counseling skills. \n26.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum \n26.5 CNE contact hours
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/certified-tobacco-treatment-training-program-october/
LOCATION:The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center\, Houston\, Texas 77030\, United States\, Houston\, TX\, 77030\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191006
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190823T234828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190823T234828Z
UID:1761-1570219200-1570305599@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:5th Annual Gastroenterology and Hepatology Update 2019
DESCRIPTION:This course will provide the latest state-of-the-art information on the diagnosis and management of common disorders such as esophageal cancer\, eosinophilic esophagitis\, anti-coagulation\, obesity medical and endoscopic management options\, acute pancreatitis\, hereditary aspects of gastrointestinal cancer\, management of cirrhotic complications\, portal hypertension in particular\, update on cholestatic and autoimmune liver disorders\, hepatitis B and C – current therapies\, and controversies in liver transplantation.
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/5th-annual-gastroenterology-and-hepatology-update-2019/
LOCATION:Mayo Clinic Education Center\, Phoenix\, Arizona 85054\, United States\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85054\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191006
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190823T234637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190823T234637Z
UID:1758-1570219200-1570305599@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Real World IBD: Dilemmas and Discussion 2019
DESCRIPTION:This one-day course will provide clinicians\, nurse practitioners and physician assistants with state-of-the-art information on diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease with emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Challenging cases of pouch dysfunction will be presented. Invited speakers are experts from the inflammatory bowel disease clinic\, radiology and colorectal surgery. \nFormat: didactic lectures\, panel discussions and Q&A. Active audience participation is strongly encouraged. \n6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/real-world-ibd-dilemmas-and-discussion-2019/
LOCATION:InterContinental Minneapolis – Saint Paul Airport\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55450\, United States\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55450\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191006
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190823T233948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190823T233948Z
UID:1755-1570219200-1570305599@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Medical Marijuana in Virginia: More Than Just Smoke and Mirrors
DESCRIPTION:This half-day seminar is designed to help healthcare professionals distinguish between social perceptions of medical marijuana efficacy and what the available evidence tells us. Virginia regulations governing written certification for patients to possess cannabidiol (CBD) or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THC-A) oil\, and the dispensing guidelines will be discussed. \n3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum \n3.25 CNE contact hours
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/medical-marijuana-in-virginia-more-than-just-smoke-and-mirrors/
LOCATION:Richmond Marriott Short Pump\, Glen Allen\, Virginia 23060\, United States\, Glen Allen\, VA\, 23060\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191006
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190823T233649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190823T233649Z
UID:1752-1570132800-1570305599@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Hands-on Neuromodulation: Sacral\, Pudendal\, Tibial\, Botulinum Toxin\, Pelvic Pain
DESCRIPTION:Learning Objectives: \n\n Discuss the role of tibial\, sacral and pudendal neuromodulation for the treatment of voiding bladder\, bowel\, and pelvic disorders\n Assess the role of botulinum toxin for the treatment of overactive bladder and pelvic pain/floor dysfunction\n Review pertinent anatomy during hands-on cadaver lab and apply new neuromodulation techniques\n\n13.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/hands-on-neuromodulation-sacral-pudendal-tibial-botulinum-toxin-pelvic-pain/
LOCATION:Royal Oak\, Michigan 48073\, United States\, Royal Oak\, Michigan 48073\, United States\, Royal Oak\, MI\, 48073\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191005
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190823T232926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190823T232926Z
UID:1743-1570132800-1570219199@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:University of Wisconsin Obesity Management Summit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/university-of-wisconsin-obesity-management-summit/
LOCATION:Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center\, Madison\, Wisconsin 53703\, United States\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191006
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190823T233413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190823T233413Z
UID:1749-1570046400-1570305599@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS) Annual Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the latest in neuroendocrine tumor (NET) diseases treatment and diagnosis. Discuss new diagnostic and therapeutic techniques\, optimal multidisciplinary care\, and the future of neuroendocrine tumor research. \nThe schedule includes an allied health track\, early career track\, tumor boards\, oral abstracts\, poster sessions\, panel discussions. \n~ 500 participants
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/north-american-neuroendocrine-tumor-society-nanets-annual-symposium-2/
LOCATION:Sheraton Boston Hotel\, Boston\, Massachusetts 02199\, United States\, Boston\, MA\, 02199\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191006
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190823T233131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190823T233131Z
UID:1746-1570046400-1570305599@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS) Annual Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the latest in neuroendocrine tumor (NET) diseases treatment and diagnosis. Discuss new diagnostic and therapeutic techniques\, optimal multidisciplinary care\, and the future of neuroendocrine tumor research. \nThe schedule includes an allied health track\, early career track\, tumor boards\, oral abstracts\, poster sessions\, panel discussions. \n~ 500 participants
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/north-american-neuroendocrine-tumor-society-nanets-annual-symposium/
LOCATION:Sheraton Boston Hotel\, Boston\, Massachusetts 02199\, United States\, Boston\, MA\, 02199\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190928
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190823T232624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190823T232624Z
UID:1740-1569528000-1569614399@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:7th Annual Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Day
DESCRIPTION:On the agenda:\n \n\n Discriminating IBS from IBD – How Far Should We Go?\n Microbial Influence on Mucosal Homeostasis\n Sex Differences in Statural Growth Impairment in Pediatric Crohn’s Disease: Early Findings from the Growth Study\n Safety\, Clinical Response and Microbiome Findings Following Fecal Microbiota Transplant in Children with IBD\n Blood-Based Genetic Biomarkers\n Severity of IBD and Response to Therapies\n Pathophysiology of Liver Disease in IBD\n Evaluating Bone Mineral Accretion in Pediatric IBD\n Application of Novel Basic Research Technologies\n The Anti-TNF Use and Psoriasis in Pediatric IBD Study\n Innovative Medical Education Modalities in IBD\n How Digital Health Technologies Can Improve Outcomes in Patients with IBD\n The Latest in Surgical Therapies for Pediatric IBD\n Cultivating Resilience\, Optimism\, Coping and Self-Regulation in Pediatric Patients with IBD\n Evolving Role of Diet in the Pathogenesis and Treatment of IBD\n Challenging Clinical Practice: The Highs and Lows of Anti-TNF Agent Use in Europe
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/7th-annual-pediatric-inflammatory-bowel-disease-research-day/
LOCATION:Belfer Research Building\, Third Floor\, Rooms 302\, New York\, New York 10021\, United States\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190928
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190821T203804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T203804Z
UID:1727-1569528000-1569614399@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Big Gut Seminars: Focus on Complex Esophageal Disease
DESCRIPTION:Significant advancements have been made in the field of complex esophageal disease. This CME- and MOC-accredited course is focused on the pathogenesis\, diagnosis\, and evidence-based treatment of individuals having benign or pre-malignant\, complex esophageal disease. Featuring a multidisciplinary faculty of national leaders and an interactive format\, the program includes a round of short didactic presentations focused on novel treatment options; discussion of emerging issues in clinical care; and multidisciplinary panel discussion of challenging\, complex patient cases. Topics will include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)\, Barrett’s esophagus\, achalasia and other esophageal motility disorders\, eosinophilic esophagitis\, and functional disease of the upper gastrointestinal tract. Special considerations\, such as the treatment of bariatric postsurgical syndromes\, will be included.
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/big-gut-seminars-focus-on-complex-esophageal-disease/
LOCATION:NYU Langone Health – Smilow Seminar Room\, New York\, New York 10016\, United States\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190928
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190821T203354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T203354Z
UID:1724-1569528000-1569614399@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:2019 Bruce Lucas Hepatology and Liver Transplant Symposium
DESCRIPTION:~ 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/2019-bruce-lucas-hepatology-and-liver-transplant-symposium/
LOCATION:Kroger Field\, Lexington\, Kentucky 40506\, United States\, Lexington\, KY\, 40506\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190928
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190821T202631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T202631Z
UID:1721-1569528000-1569614399@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Jefferson Renal Update Symposium: Cross-Talk Between the Kidneys and Remote Organ Systems
DESCRIPTION:This symposium is designed to address the pathophysiology that underlies the complex and bidirectional interaction between the kidneys and other organs. The program will provide updated information on management approaches to care for patients with kidney injury in the setting of other organ failure. \nTopics:\n \n\n Lupus Nephritis\n Hepato-Renal Syndrome\n Infectious Diseases and Renal Disease\n Hyperparathyroidism and Renal Disease\n Cardio-Renal Syndrome\n Hypertension in Pregnancy\n Onco-Nephrology\n Kidney Dysfunction in Non-Renal Solid Organ Transplants\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n Classify the epidemiology\, pathogenesis\, and administer the proper treatment for lupus nephritis\n Discuss the current classification\, pathophysiology\, and management of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with liver cirrhosis\n Recognize the different kidney pathology seen in patients with chronic infection including\nHepatitis C and HIV and how this affects management decisions\n Differentiate between primary and renal associated hyperparathyroidism and discuss clinical\ncomplications that affect CKD patients\n Classify different types of cardio-renal syndrome and determine the best method of management\n Outline the spectrum of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and general management principles\n Determine strategies to monitor for long-term cardiovascular sequelae\n Recognize the common AKI or CKD associated with cancer and cancer therapy\n Determine the causes of renal disease with a progressive decline in kidney function in non-renal\nsolid organ transplant\n Identify the criteria for simultaneous organ transplantation\n\nFormat: Didactic lectures\, case presentations\, and panel discussions. \n4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ \n4 CNE contact hours
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/3rd-annual-jefferson-renal-update-symposium-cross-talk-between-the-kidneys-and-remote-organ-systems/
LOCATION:Jefferson Alumni Hall\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania 19107\, United States\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190927
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190821T200833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T200833Z
UID:1715-1569268800-1569527999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:15th Annual Updates in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Intensive Physician Board Review Course
DESCRIPTION:This course will offer healthcare professionals educational updates to help them successfully incorporate new information on advanced stage cancer/debilitating disease patients’ medical\, psychosocial\, ethical\, spiritual and legal needs and moral\, ethical and psychosocial dilemmas health care providers are frequently faced with during end-of-life care into clinical practice and also take Hospice and Palliative Medicine board certification examination. Physicians\, fellows and advanced nurse practitioners will gain the knowledge and competence pertaining to optimal systematic symptom and pain management\, and easy implementable effective patient/caregiver communication techniques. \nOn the agenda:\n \n\n Pain: Assessment and Principles\n Opioids and Interventions for Pain Management\n Pediatric Palliative Care\n Adjuvant Medications and Integrative Approaches in Pain Management\n Delirium\, Palliative Sedation\, and Opioid Induced Neurotoxicity\n Opioid Rotation\n Cachexia\n Dyspnea and Cough\n Prognostication\, Grief and Bereavement\n Wound Care\, Pressure Ulcers\, Medication Interaction\, Pruritus\, Xerostomia\n Medications Interaction\n Nausea\, Constipation\, Bowel Obstruction\n Geriatric Palliative Care\n Psychosocial and Spiritual Issues\n Ethical and Legal Decision Making\n Disease Specific Palliative Care: Cardiac\, Renal\, Neurological\, AIDS\n Management of Anxiety/Depression\n Fatigue\n Palliative Care Emergencies\n\nFormat: Lectures/didactic\, Q&A sessions with audience response system and lunches Meet the Professor (case presentation/round table discussion). \n24.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum \n24.00 ABIM MOC points
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/15th-annual-updates-in-hospice-and-palliative-medicine-and-intensive-physician-board-review-course/
LOCATION:The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center\, Robert Lee Clark Clinic Building\, Floor 11\, Robert C. Hickey Auditorium\, Houston\, Texas 77030\, United States\, Houston\, TX\, 77030\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190928
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190821T202247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T202247Z
UID:1718-1569182400-1569614399@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:The National Résumé Writers' Association (NRWA) Bahamas Cruise Conference
DESCRIPTION:The theme: “Charting a Course for Success.” \nFor the past 20+ years\, the NRWA Annual Conference has offered tremendous value to broad community of career-centred professionals. \nOn the agenda:\n \n\n Keynote address: Engaging Psychology to Equip Clients for Successful Career Switches\n Securing and Protecting Your Online Reputation in the Digital Age\n Indeed.com Inside & Out – How to Get the Most out of the Nation’s #1 Job Site\n Strategically Crafted Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles for Career Changers\n How to Identify\, Build\, and ROCK Your Resume Niche\n Make Your Website Work FOR You – Tools to Help You Grow Your Business\n Easy Photoshop Magic Trick for Resume Writers\n Fun with Grammar\, Punctuation and Syntax – An Easy Refresher\n Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs): Competition or Charting a Course to Success by Leveraging Opportunity\n 15 LinkedIn Tips & Tools You Probably Don’t Know & Should Teach Your Clients\n NRWA Membership\n The Skinny: How to Keep Your Cover Letters Slim and Trim\n Blockchain\, NextGen Resumes\, and Steps You can Take Now!\n Resumes & Cover Letter for New Graduates
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/the-national-resume-writers-association-nrwa-bahamas-cruise-conference/
LOCATION:Port Canaveral\, Florida 32920\, United States\, Port Canaveral\, Florida 32920\, United States\, Port Canaveral\, FL\, 32920\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190922
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190820T232637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T232637Z
UID:1699-1569009600-1569095999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:The 6th Annual Gastric and Soft Tissue Neoplasms Symposium
DESCRIPTION:This annual symposium will update participants on the advances in and state-of-the-art care of gastric tumors\, including neuroendocrine\, and soft tissue sarcomas (extremity and retroperitoneal)\, focusing on imaging\, surgical management\, and systemic therapy for NET. The importance of a multidisciplinary approach to patients with these rare tumors will be highlighted. Nationally and internationally renowned speakers from MedStar Health Cancer Network\, MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute\, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital\, MedStar Washington Hospital Center\, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center\, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center\, Mayo Clinic\, and Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center will discuss the roles of evolving new diagnostic modalities\, biopsy techniques\, immune and molecular targeted therapies\, organ-sparing surgery\, and the use of state-of-the art radiotherapeutics. Time for case presentations with Q & A will be allocated in the afternoon.
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/the-6th-annual-gastric-and-soft-tissue-neoplasms-symposium/
LOCATION:Park Hyatt Washington\, D.C.\, Washington\, D.C. 20037\, United States\, WA\, 20037\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190922
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190820T231319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T231319Z
UID:1696-1569009600-1569095999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:New Frontiers for the Fontan Survivor: Challenges\, Opportunities and the Ultimate Destination of Heart/Liver Transplantation
DESCRIPTION:This one-day symposium will provide a comprehensive update on the long-term issues faced by adult Fontan survivors. The course focuses on patients with “failing” Fontan physiology and the available tools and therapies for the treatment of this challenging subset of patients\, including updates on medical therapies\, catheter-based and surgical techniques for palliation and support. The ultimate therapeutic options of orthotopic heart and multi-organ transplantation are covered in detail as the need grows in this aging Fontan population. The target audience includes adult and pediatric congenital cardiologists\, congenital and transplant cardiac surgeons\, heart failure/transplant specialists\, hepatologists\, liver transplant surgeons\, cardiac intensivists\, cardiology and cardiac surgery trainees\, cardiac nurses\, and physician assistants. \nLearning Objectives:\n \n\n Define the “failing” Fontan patient\n Describe the role of echocardiographic\nimaging\, exercise testing and cardiac catheterization\n Utilize evidence-based medical therapies for treatment and surveillance of the Fontan survivor\n Diagnose Fontan associated liver disease\n Refer appropriate Fontan patients for catheter-based mechanical and electrical interventions\n Identify the role and the limitations of Fontan conversion surgery\n Identify Fontan patients that may benefit from transplantation or mechanical support\n Describe peri- and post-operative ICU care\, the short-\, intermediate and long-term orthotopic heart and liver transplant management\, challenges and considerations of combined orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT)/orthotopic liver\ntransplantation (OLT)\n\n7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/new-frontiers-for-the-fontan-survivor-challenges-opportunities-and-the-ultimate-destination-of-heart-liver-transplantation/
LOCATION:UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center\, Los Angeles\, California 90095\, United States\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190922
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190820T230409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T230409Z
UID:1692-1569009600-1569095999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:GI Motility & Brain-Gut Disorders: Evidence vs Consensus - 20th Annual Course in Neurogastroenterology & Motility
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this course is to incorporate both evidence-based data and expert observations in order to help participants develop strategies to address GI motility and brain-gut disorders disorders in practice. \nThis intense\, one-day course is comprised of two parts: a morning session with case-based panel discussions and mini-lectures\, and an afternoon practical session with hands-on workshops and small group sessions. \nOn the agenda:\n \n\n Colon and Anorectal Cases\, Gastric and Small Bowel Cases\, Esophageal Cases\n Evaluation and Management of Oropharyngeal dysphagia\n GI Manifestations of Small Fiber Neuropathy\, Autonomic Dysfunction\, and POTS\n Understanding Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)\n Practical Sessions for Testing and Therapy of Motility and Functional Disorders\n Basic Class: Practical Sessions for Testing and Therapy of Motility and Functional Disorders\n\n Esopahegeal Manometry\n Catheter-based pH Testing\n Wireless Esophageal pH Testing\n Anorectal Manometry\n Wireless Motility Capsule\n Endo FLIP\n Cognitive Behavioral Therapy\n Breath Testing\n Biofeedback and Pelvic Floor Therapy\n Dietary therapy\n\n\n Advanced Class: Motility and Reflux Testing Tracings Review with Case Presentations\n\n7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/gi-motility-brain-gut-disorders-evidence-vs-consensus-20th-annual-course-in-neurogastroenterology-motility/
LOCATION:Brigham and Women’s Hospital\, Bornstein Family Amphitheater\, Boston\, Massachusetts 02115\, United States\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190924
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190821T200554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T200554Z
UID:1712-1568923200-1569268799@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Intensive Review for the GI Boards
DESCRIPTION:This course provides an intensive review of gastroenterology and hepatology through the lens of future successful test-taking. It is targeted to candidates preparing for both initial certification and recertification and those in clinical practice who want a high-paced intensive review of the field. \nThis GI boards will test physicians on their awareness of current guidelines and recent advances in all aspects of gastroenterology and hepatology. The course will bring together outstanding educators from Cleveland Clinic and other leading institutions. \n30 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ \n30 ABIM MOC points
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/intensive-review-for-the-gi-boards-2/
LOCATION:Bellagio\, Las Vegas\, Nevada 89109\, United States\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190923
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190821T200321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T200321Z
UID:1709-1568923200-1569182399@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:13th Annual Conference of the International Liver Cancer Association (ILCA)
DESCRIPTION:This 3-day cutting-edge international multidisciplinary forum will provide liver cancer specialists\, clinical\, translational and basic researchers and allied health professionals with updates in the latest innovations in liver cancer research and patient care. \nFormat: general sessions\, symposia\, workshops\, Young Investigator session\, industry partner lunch symposiums\, workshop for nurses\, and networking sessions. \n~ 800 participants
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/13th-annual-conference-of-the-international-liver-cancer-association-ilca-2/
LOCATION:Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile\, Chicago\, Illinois 60611\, United States\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190924
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190820T233332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T233332Z
UID:1705-1568923200-1569268799@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Intensive Review for the GI Boards
DESCRIPTION:This course provides an intensive review of gastroenterology and hepatology through the lens of future successful test-taking. It is targeted to candidates preparing for both initial certification and recertification and those in clinical practice who want a high-paced intensive review of the field. \nThis GI boards will test physicians on their awareness of current guidelines and recent advances in all aspects of gastroenterology and hepatology. The course will bring together outstanding educators from Cleveland Clinic and other leading institutions. \n30 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ \n30 ABIM MOC points
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/intensive-review-for-the-gi-boards/
LOCATION:Bellagio\, Las Vegas\, Nevada 89109\, United States\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190923
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190820T233034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T233034Z
UID:1702-1568923200-1569182399@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:13th Annual Conference of the International Liver Cancer Association (ILCA)
DESCRIPTION:This 3-day cutting-edge international multidisciplinary forum will provide liver cancer specialists\, clinical\, translational and basic researchers and allied health professionals with updates in the latest innovations in liver cancer research and patient care. \nFormat: general sessions\, symposia\, workshops\, Young Investigator session\, industry partner lunch symposiums\, workshop for nurses\, and networking sessions. \n~ 800 participants
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/13th-annual-conference-of-the-international-liver-cancer-association-ilca/
LOCATION:Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile\, Chicago\, Illinois 60611\, United States\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190922
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190820T225939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T225939Z
UID:1689-1568923200-1569095999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing: Advanced Multidisciplinary Care
DESCRIPTION:9.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/pediatric-feeding-and-swallowing-advanced-multidisciplinary-care/
LOCATION:Childrens Hospital Colorado\, Aurora\, Colorado 80045\, United States\, Aurora\, CO\, 80045\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190922
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190820T225647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T225647Z
UID:1686-1568923200-1569095999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:4th Live in The D Annual Advanced Endoscopy Course  CME
DESCRIPTION:On the agenda:\n \n\n Interventional EUS\n Biliary Cannulation – Tips and Tricks\, SpyGlass™ DS Direct Visualization System\n Endoscopic Suturing and Closure\n Interventional Approach to Barrett’s Esophagus\n Enteral Stents\n Lumen Apposing Stent Placement\n Management of Achalasia\n Update in Bariatric Endoscopy\n Endoscopic Management of Pancreatic Fluit Connection\n Quality Indicators of Colonoscopy\n Large Polyp Resection\n Management of Malignant Biliary Strictures\n\nFormat: Didactic lectures\, hand-on workshop (September 20)\, lives cases demonstrations and panel discussions. \n14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum \n14.75 CNE contact hours
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/4th-live-in-the-d-annual-advanced-endoscopy-course-cme/
LOCATION:Henry Ford Hospital\, E&R Building\, Room 2096\, Detroit\, Michigan 48202\, United States\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190922
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190820T225306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T225306Z
UID:1682-1568923200-1569095999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Annual Updates in Digestive Diseases Meets Acing the GI Board Exam
DESCRIPTION:The overall goal of this activity is to provide up-to-date evidence-based education in diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal and liver diseases as well as provide high-yield board examination preparation that will lead to highly trained healthcare professionals able to provide the highest level of patient care. \nLearning Objectives:\n \n\n Describe how to implement evidence-based medicine in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal and liver diseases\n State the role of emerging technologies for medical and surgical management of gastrointestinal diseases\n Discuss how to apply high-yield clinical pearls to diagnose complex gastrointestinal diseases\n Evaluate different views in controversial areas of the management of gastrointestinal (small bowel and nutrition\, diarrhea and enteropathies\, bariatric surgery\, pancreatic cancer screening\, endoscopic submucosal resection\, IBD\, pouchitis) and liver diseases (NAFLD\, living donor liver transplantation\, prevention of hepatitis B reactivation)\n Outline new guidelines for the therapeutic monitoring and management of gastrointestinal diseases\n\n11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum \n11.75 ABIM MOC points
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/annual-updates-in-digestive-diseases-meets-acing-the-gi-board-exam/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel\, Chicago\, Chicago\, Illinois 60601\, United States\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190921
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190820T225007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T225007Z
UID:1679-1568577600-1569009599@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Abdominal Imaging Categorical Course
DESCRIPTION:Course material includes: neoplastic\, infectious\, and inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract\, liver\, pancreas\, spleen\, bile ducts\, and gallbladder in addition to the adrenal glands\, kidneys\, bladder\, retroperitoneum\, and genital organs. \nLearning Objectives:\n \n\n Identify imaging characteristics of lesions involving the gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems that allow for narrowing of the differential diagnosis\n Illustrate how the underlying pathology of the lesion contributes to its imaging characteristics\n\n30.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/abdominal-imaging-categorical-course/
LOCATION:AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center\, Silver Spring\, Maryland 20910\, United States\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190920
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190820T224648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T224648Z
UID:1675-1568577600-1568923199@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Abdominal Ultrasound (4 Day) September
DESCRIPTION:This course will present concise review of ultrasound physics and instrumentation followed by a sequential introduction of the abdominal systems with anatomy and vasculature with the aim of acquiring skills for complete upper abdomen and small parts protocols:\n \n\n Prevertebral Vessels\n Liver and Biliary System\n Pancreas and Spleen\n Kidney and Retroperitoneum\n Thyroid\n Scrotum\n\nCase studies and ultrasound images are used to demonstrate the correlation of ultrasound appearance of normal versus abnormal tissues. The afternoon hands-on scanning labs reinforce the knowledge acquired during lectures with the necessary clinical skills to acquire and maximize a diagnostic image. A variety of ultrasound equipment is available in the scan lab. \n32 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/abdominal-ultrasound-4-day-september/
LOCATION:Advanced Health Education Center\, Houston\, Texas 77074\, United States\, Houston\, TX\, 77074\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190916
DTSTAMP:20260610T113429
CREATED:20190820T224334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T224334Z
UID:1672-1568404800-1568577599@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:New Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
DESCRIPTION:Organized in partnership with UCSD School of Medicine\, this New Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease conference will highlight the latest concepts in the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Disease complications\, special population considerations\, and surgical options will also be discussed. The course will be taught by nationally known experts who are actively involved in clinical trials and studies related to the management of Crohn’s and colitis. Physicians will be provided with the necessary context to integrate the relevant information into their practices to improve the quality of life for their afflicted patients.
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/new-advances-in-inflammatory-bowel-disease/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine\, San Diego\, California 92122\, United States\, San Diego\, California\, 92122\, United States
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