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SUMMARY:Rediscover the 2022 ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium
DESCRIPTION:San Francisco\, CA – Moscone West Building. Offering new\, innovative findings in GI cancer treatment\, research\, and care\, we invite you to join us at the 2022 ASCO Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers Symposium taking place January 20-22\, 2022\, in-person at the Moscone West Building in San Francisco\, CA and online. The Symposium is a specialized meeting designed to highlight the latest science in GI cancers and provides solution-focused strategies to help oncologists deliver the highest quality of care to patients. The Symposium fosters dialogue among oncologists and other members of the cancer care community while offering a fresh perspective on advances in research\, providing clinical context tailored for a multidisciplinary audience. \nProgram at a Glance: \n\nHighly interactive sessions with multidisciplinary perspectives based on the latest international research advances.\nPresentation of the newest innovations and implications for optimal patient care.\nEnhanced opportunities for face-to-face networking and collaboration\, and on-demand access to meeting materials.\nSolution-focused strategies for the GI cancer care community.\n\nWays to Engage: \n\nPresent at the leading\, multidisciplinary forum for new innovative research in telehealth\, technology\, access to care\, and more. Make a difference for every patient everywhere with one of the largest global audiences in GI cancer care.\nStay up to date on the latest practice-changing science in GI cancer care. Prior attendees race about the multidisciplinary value that the GI Cancers Symposium brings to the GI field. Meet the experts who are putting the science into context and how to apply in practice.\nMake lasting connections with colleagues\, presenters\, and GI specialists around the world with more face-to-face networking\, mentorship\, and a chance to discuss the latest solution-focused strategies.\nDebate what we can do now and where we’re going. Keep up to date on the future of technology and how it relates to access\, diagnosis\, and followup predictions about screening.\nExplore the latest drug developments and advanced technology and connect with industry leaders. As precision medicine evolves\, so does the international discussion on access to treatments.\n\nCome together with the diverse GI cancer care community for the latest innovative science\, solution-focused strategies\, and multidisciplinary approaches. For additional information and registration\, visit: conferences.asco.org/gi/attend
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/rediscover-the-2022-asco-gastrointestinal-cancers-symposium/
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SUMMARY:North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology\, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN)/CPNP/APGNN Virtual Annual Meeting and Postgraduate Course
DESCRIPTION:Program at a Glance: \nDecember 12-17\, 2021\nAll times posted are Eastern Time. All sessions will be recorded and available within 24 hours\, and for a full year\, after the live event. \nSunday\, December 12\n7:30pm – 9:30pm Plenary Session \nMonday\, December 13\n12:00pm – 1:30pm Concurrent Session I Evaluation and treatment of GI symptoms in special populations \nTime to Spare a Liver \n1:30pm – 2:15pm Poster Session I \n2:12pm – 3:00pm Poster Session Highlights \n3:00pm – 4:30pm Concurrent Session II \nTrip\, stumble\, but didn’t quite fall – obstacles and challenges in the care of child with IBD Intestinal Failure: What to do next? \nResearch Forum Part 1 – Artificial Intelligence \n7:30pm – 9:30pm Awards Ceremony \nTuesday\, December 14\n12:00pm – 1:30pm Concurrent Session III \nThe Short Bowel Patient: Collaboration and \nScreening \nPolyps and Varices\, Oh My!: Best practices in endoscopy \nRefractory constipation: Getting to the bottom of the problem \n1:30pm – 3:00pm Live Exhibit Hall Hours \n3:00pm – 4:30pm Concurrent Session IV \nCeliac and EoE \nTechnology Tips for Pediatric GI \nThe Exocrine Pancreas: When Too Little is Enough! \n4:30pm – 8:00pm Product Theaters \n8:00pm – 10:00pm NASPGHAN \nWednesday\, December 15 \n1:30pm – 2:15pm Poster Session II \n2:12pm – 3:00pm Poster Session Highlights \n3:00pm – 4:30pm Concurrent Session V \nVideo Abstracts Pancreas in the New Era! \nWellness and Professional Fulfillment \nThursday\, December 16\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Concurrent Session VI \nGuidelines \nIs the Liver a by-stander or the Driving Force? POTSpourri in neurogastroenterology \n1:30pm – 3:00pm Live Exhibit Hall Hours \n3:00pm – 4:30pm  Concurrent Session VII THE IN’s and OUT’s: Approaches and treatment options in neurogastroenterology Research Forum 2 – Building your Research \nCareer \nGut Microbiota and Inflammatory Bowel Disease \nFriday\, December 17\n12:00pm – 1:00pm Concurrent Session VIII \nPractical approaches in the management of our \nIBD patients \nGoing Further Than Ever Before: Advances in Small Bowel Evaluation \n1:30pm – 2:15pm Poster Session III \n2:12pm – 3:00pm Poster Session Highlights \nFor additional information and registration\, visit: \nnaspghan.org
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/north-american-society-for-pediatric-gastroenterology-hepatology-and-nutrition-naspghan-cpnp-apgnn-virtual-annual-meeting-and-postgraduate-course/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211028
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SUMMARY:American College of Gastroenterology 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting & Postgraduate Course 2021
DESCRIPTION:Las Vegas\, NV – ACG 2021 The Premier GI Clinical Meeting & Postgraduate Course. ACG is a recognized leader in educating GI professionals and the general public about digestive disorders\, and our Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course is considered the premier GI clinical event of the year. It offers GI physicians the opportunity to network with peers\, share experiences from their practice\, learn the latest clinical information on key GI topics\, and see the latest advances in gastrointestinal technology and therapeutics throughout the Exhibit Hall. \nJoin the community of GI clinicians and submit your research or case report for presentation at ACG 2021. Thousands of poster presentations\, and a selection of oral presentations\, will be delivered over four days. There are 17 Categories with more than 40 Awards – many for GI fellows-in-training only. \nFor additional information and registration\, visit: acgmeetings.gi.org
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/american-college-of-gastroenterology-2021-annual-scientific-meeting-postgraduate-course-2021-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211009
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SUMMARY:ASPEN Malnutrition Awareness Week: Learn How to Intervene and Treat Malnutrition
DESCRIPTION:The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) will present its annual campaign to educate gastroenterologists and other healthcare professionals on detecting and treating malnutrition on October 4-8. ASPEN Malnutrition Awareness WeekTM includes live webinars throughout the week plus an array of complimentary practice tools\, on-demand short videos\, and other resources addressing malnutrition. \nFor webinar details and access to the resources\, visit: nutritioncare.org/PG-MAW
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/aspen-malnutrition-awareness-week-learn-how-to-intervene-and-treat-malnutrition-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210904
DTSTAMP:20260525T174555
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SUMMARY:SAGES 2021: Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons 40th Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Las Vegas\, NV– SAGES 2021 “Re-imagining Surgical Care for a Healthier World.” To recognize SAGES 40th birthday\, the organizers have centered the meeting around core values of service\, innovation\, global community\, excellence\, inclusivity\, and…FUN! Live In-Person Annual Meeting: Includes access to the Virtual Enduring Activity. Join your colleagues in Las Vegas for the live in-person meeting! You can earn up to 32.5 CME credits. In addition\, you will receive complimentary access to our Virtual Enduring Activity which will include on-demand access to recordings of most scientific sessions and panels offered during the live meeting. Participants of the Virtual Enduring Activity may earn up to 139.5 CME credits. \nFor additional information and registration\, visit:\nsages2021.surgery
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/sages-2021-society-of-american-gastrointestinal-and-endoscopic-surgeons-40th-annual-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210822
DTSTAMP:20260525T174555
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SUMMARY:Prevention & Therapies for Hepatitis and Chronic Liver Disease Seminar
DESCRIPTION:New Orleans\, LA – Hyatt Centric French Quarter. This seminar will address emerging diagnostic and treatment approaches for viral hepatitis (Hep A\, B\, C\, Delta and E) and chronic diseases of the liver (cirrhosis\, hepatocellular carcinoma\, primary sclerosing cholangitis\, primary biliary cholangitis\, lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (LAL-D)\, and fatty liver disease/NASH). Complications of cirrhosis\, hepatorenal syndrome and hepatic encephalopathy\, SARS-COV-2 in liver disease patients/liver transplant recipients will also be highlighted. \nPresented by Fred Regenstein\, MD\, Tulane University School of Medicine\, Shobha Joshi\, MD\, Ochsner Clinic Cindy Benz\, PA-C\, PhD\, Southeast LA Veterans Health. \nThe goal of this seminar series is to prevent new cases and improve the outcomes of those already infected. This completely updated seminar series will be offered in 11 cities across the country beginning in June 2021. \nIn addition to the face-to-face and live streaming webinars seminars\, the content is also available as web-based enduring material. \nFor additional information and registration\, email: cmepd@louisville.edu \nOr visit: \nlouisville.edu/medicine/cme/documents-2021/ NewOrleans21.pdf
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/prevention-therapies-for-hepatitis-and-chronic-liver-disease-seminar-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210620
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SUMMARY:The Blackburn Course in Obesity  Medicine  • Treating Obesity 2021  • Live Streaming
DESCRIPTION:Education to Optimize Your Care of Adult\, Adolescent\, and Pediatric Patients with Obesity The Blackburn Course in Obesity Medicine will be held online this year\, using live streaming\, electronic Q&A\, and other remote learning technologies. \nOVERVIEW \nEffective treatment of patients with obesity is an increasingly important part of modern medical practice. This course delivers practical strategies to optimize the management of obesity and its many complications\, and provides the most up-to-date approaches to obesity prevention and treatment. \nPresented by authorities in medicine\, surgery\, pediatrics\, nutrition\, endocrinology\, gastroenterology and psychology from the country’s leading obesity treatment centers\, this course covers critical topics in the prevention and treatment of obesity and related disorders. It includes didactic lectures\, panel discussions\, and case-based interactive workshops to improve participants’ ability to care for patients with obesity. In addition\, an Obesity Medicine board review is offered for participants preparing for the American Board of Obesity Medicine board examination. \nThis course is designed to give healthcare providers the knowledge to: \n\n Identify\, evaluate and manage patients with high-risk obesity\n Provide lifestyle-based therapies for obesity\, including nutritional\, physical activity\, and behavioral approaches\n Apply effective counseling and behavioral modification techniques\n Apply current pharmacological approaches to the treatment of obesity\n Assess patients for their need and appropriateness for bariatric surgery and determine surgical options\n\nFor additional information and registration\, visit: obesity.hmscme.com
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/the-blackburn-course-in-obesity-medicine-treating-obesity-2021-live-streaming-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210606
DTSTAMP:20260525T174555
CREATED:20210621T202709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T202709Z
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SUMMARY:6th World Congress of Paediatric  Gastroenterology\, Hepatology and Nutrition
DESCRIPTION:The World Congress – Together Online from Vienna to the World! After very careful consideration\, we decided to hold the 6th World Congress of Paediatric Gastroenterology\, Hepatology and Nutrition\, 2-5 June 2021\, as a fully virtual event \nWhat Can You Expect? \nAn outstanding scientific programme\, fascinating speakers presenting cutting-edge lectures\, clinical tracks\, educational courses\, and much more:\n• Interactive question and answer sessions\, live discussions and panel debates.\n• Several live sessions from our TV studio – to present latest information and summarize highlights of daily congress presentations.\n• A schedule that meets the requirements of our global audience so anyone can attend.\n• Access to the newest research thanks to exciting e-poster viewings and presentations.\n• Interaction & Networking. Get in touch with speakers\, industry partners and colleagues from around the world.\n• Expert discussions on specific topics in small groups where you can discuss the practice of patient care.\n• Earn CME credits for your online attendance. It will be the perfect opportunity to learn about recent advances\, discuss and share our clinical and research field interests\, present original works and meet old and new colleagues. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you online in June! For important updates and meeting information\, please visit our website:\nwcpghan2021.org
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/6th-world-congress-of-paediatric-gastroenterology-hepatology-and-nutrition/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210524
DTSTAMP:20260525T174555
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SUMMARY:Digestive Disease Week ® Digestive Disease Week® • Centered on Growth
DESCRIPTION:In 2021\, DDW moves online as a fully virtual meeting with slightly new dates: May 21-23\, 2021. DDW is the world’s premier meeting for physicians\, researchers and industry in the fields of gastroenterology\, hepatology\, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. Registration is now open. After careful consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic’s current trajectory and restrictions in Washington D.C.\, we’ve made the decision to transition DDW 2021 to a fully virtual event. We recognize many members of our community may still be reluctant or unable to travel in May\, and this year’s virtual event ensures you won’t miss out on any of the hallmarks of DDW. \nFor more than 50 years\, the digestive disease community has connected over the best science\, education and networking at DDW\, and we’re confident this year will be no exception. In fact\, we’re excited by opportunities the new format provides to learn\, share and connect with each other. \nUse #DDW2021 on all the outlined social media platforms to join the conversation. DDW and its followers use this to categorize all tweets about the 2021 meeting. \nAccess to DDW Virtual™ \nSession recordings will be included in the cost to attend DDW Virtual™ and can be accessed for 90 \ndays after DDW 2021 ends. Non-attendees will also be able to purchase access to DDW Virtual. \nFor important updates and meeting information\, please visit our website: DDW.com
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/ddw-virtual/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210405T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210405T130000
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SUMMARY:The Blackburn Course in Obesity  Medicine  • Treating Obesity 2021  • Live Streaming
DESCRIPTION:Education to Optimize Your Care of Adult\, Adolescent\, and Pediatric Patients with Obesity \nThe Blackburn Course in Obesity Medicine will be held online this year\, using live streaming\, electronic Q&A\, and other remote learning technologies. \nOVERVIEW \nEffective treatment of patients with obesity is an increasingly important part of modern medical practice. This course delivers practical strategies to optimize the management of obesity and its many complications\, and provides the most up-to-date approaches to obesity prevention and treatment. \nPresented by authorities in medicine\, surgery\, pediatrics\, nutrition\, endocrinology\, gastroenterology and psychology from the country’s leading obesity treatment centers\, this course covers critical topics in the prevention and treatment of obesity and related disorders. It includes didactic lectures\, panel discussions\, and case-based interactive workshops to improve participants’ ability to care for patients with obesity. In addition\, an Obesity Medicine board review is offered for participants preparing for the American Board of Obesity Medicine board examination. \nThis course is designed to give healthcare providers the knowledge to: \n• Identify\, evaluate and manage patients with high-risk obesity\n• Provide lifestyle-based therapies for obesity\, including nutritional\, physical activity\, and behavioral approaches\n• Apply effective counseling and behavioral modification techniques\n• Apply current pharmacological approaches to the treatment of obesity\n• Assess patients for their need and appropriateness for bariatric surgery and determine surgical options\nFor additional information and registration\, visit:\nobesity.hmscme.com
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/the-blackburn-course-in-obesity-medicine-treating-obesity-2021-live-streaming/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210329
DTSTAMP:20260525T174555
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210405T210011Z
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SUMMARY:The Endoscopy Course: 9th Annual Cases and Controversies in Endoscopy
DESCRIPTION:Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina\, Newport\, RI –The Endoscopy Course is designed to take a casebased approach to understand the current role of endoscopy in the care of patients with a variety of gastrointestinal diseases. Numerous challenging topics will be explored\, including the basics of endoscopy\, innovations in upper and lower GI disorders\, gastrointestinal bleeding\, and pancreas and biliary tract disorders. In addition\, this year’s course will feature lectures on new endoscopic interventions and the application of artificial intelligence to endoscopy. As always\, the highlights of this unique educational symposium are the debates between Harvard and Yale faculty on areas of endoscopic controversy. \nFor more information\, visit:\nyale.cloud-cme.com/default.aspx?P=0& EID=16122/\nor Email: cme@yale.edu
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/the-endoscopy-course-9th-annual-cases-and-controversies-in-endoscopy/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210324
DTSTAMP:20260525T174555
CREATED:20210405T214813Z
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SUMMARY:ASPEN 2021 Nutrition Science and Practice Conference (ASPEN21) Gastrointestinal Dysfunction in the Spotlight
DESCRIPTION:Cutting-edge research and evidence-based clinical practices for improving nutrition outcomes for patients\, especially GI patients\, will be presented at the ASPEN 2021 Nutrition Science & Practice Conference. \nWith 38 virtual conference sessions\, including live oral abstract presentations\, an e-poster gallery\, an interactive expo\, and a variety of networking opportunities\, ASPEN21 allows you to customize the conference to your educational needs. Full and daily registrations are available\, and you’ll have access to your sessions for an entire year. Additionally\, there are six pre-conference courses to enhance your knowledge in specific areas. For program details and to register\, visit: nutritioncare.org/conference21
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/aspen-2021-nutrition-science-and-practice-conference-aspen21-gastrointestinal-dysfunction-in-the-spotlight/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210314
DTSTAMP:20260525T174555
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SUMMARY:Women in Digestive Diseases: At the Forefront 2021 Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:This exciting and interactive course will address unique challenges women face\, both as patients and practitioners\, in the field of digestive diseases. It will address the symptoms\, diagnosis\, and treatment of common gastrointestinal and liver diseases that afflict women more commonly and/or differently than men. Strategic solutions to barriers women gastroenterologists and other women providers in gastroenterology face in their career development will be highlighted. This course will be offered as a safe virtual experience due to COVID-19 pandemic spread. \nOn the Agenda \n• Ergonomics for Women in Endoscopy \n• Tightening the Belt: Surgical Options for GERD \n• Life Goes On: Stomas in Women \n• Pancreatic Disorders in Women \n• Celiac Disease and Gluten-Related Disorders in\nAdolescents\n• Disordered Eating \n• Medication Adherence in Inflammatory Bowel Disease • Immune-Mediated Liver Disease in Women \nFor important updates and meeting information\,\nplease visit:cme.uchicago.edu/sites/default/files/Conference%20Brochure_22.pdf/
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/women-in-digestive-diseases-at-the-forefront-2021-virtual-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210218
DTSTAMP:20260525T174555
CREATED:20201020T003034Z
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SUMMARY:5th Annual GUILD Conference
DESCRIPTION:Wailea Marriott – Maui\, Hawaii. Aloha! Now there are\n2 ways to attend GUILD Conference 2021! \nIn-Person \n\nGUILD is our in-person meeting being held at the Wailea Marriott on Maui from February 14-17\, 2021.\nThe live meeting provides unlimited opportunities for networking and includes all social functions and exhibits.\nOn-demand video viewing of all recorded lectures will be available for 30 days after the meeting. These recordings are non-CME and do not offer MOC points.\nRegistration is now open.\n\nLive-Stream Virtual Meeting \n\ne-GUILD is our virtual platform bringing our worldclass gastroenterology CME conference direct to you.\nOur e-GUILD 2021 meeting from February 14-17\, 2021 is being broadcast via live-stream for those unable to join us on Maui.\nCME credits are earned for attending each session during the live meeting.\nOn-demand video viewing of all recorded lectures will be available for 30 days after the meeting. These recordings are non-CME and do not offer MOC points.\nRegistration includes every session presented at the in-person meeting. Introducing e-GUILD\, our live-stream virtual platform that brings our CME conference directly to you.\n\nSessions \nYear in Review: Two speakers will have about 15 minutes each to present and defend their choice for the important papers/abstracts/news stories/etc. from the previous year on key topics. At the end\, there will be 10 minutes available for audience Q&A and discussion. \n“Outside the Box” and Special Seminars: One speaker will cover a topic relevant to but perhaps outside of traditional gastroenterology topics 30 minutes for lecture\, 10 minutes for Q&A. \n“How I do it” Seminar: One speaker will cover a topic in gastroenterology from their expert personal perspective\, supplemented by literature review\, and presented in case format for 20 minutes with 10 minutes for Q&A. \nHot Topic: One speaker will cover a topic of particular relevance to gastroenterologists\, presenting the latest evidence and recommendations. There will be 20-30 minutes for lectures and 10 minutes for Q&A. \nGuidelines: Review by leading expert\, often an author\, of society guidelines in a particular topic and how to implement them in your practice. There will be a 30 minute talk with 10 minutes for audience Q&A. \nAsk the Consultant: A gastroenterologist will be able to present short\, common cases to a non-GI specialist for their practical advice. This year\, we will quiz a rheumatologist on disease and drug related arthralgias and rheumatic events in IBD \nThe Hot Seat: One faculty member presents cases to a faculty panel and to the audience to stimulate discussion on approaches to challenging cases. \nAdvances: Talks will address both technologic and therapeutic advances in topic areas. \nImproving Quality of Care: Lectures will focus on application of Societal and National recommendations for quality measures in practice. \nPanel Discussions: All faculty and the audience members participate and give their assessment of and opinions on key topics in our field. \nAfternoon Workshops: These 110 minute sessions will cover areas of special interest and provide technical review of a process or procedure. This will focus on techniques or interventions that you can take home to your practice. \nFor meeting information and updates\, please visit:\nguildconference.com/2021/ \n 
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/5th-annual-guild-conference/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210125
DTSTAMP:20260525T174555
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SUMMARY:Crohn’s & Colitis Congress® The 2021 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress® Goes Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The Crohn’s & Colitis Congress ®\, a partnership of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and the American Gastroenterological Association\, is moving from a live meeting to a virtual experience and is scheduled for January 21-24\, 2021. \nAs always\, the meeting will bring together our community of health care practitioners and researchers to continue our mission of transforming inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) care — in a new and exciting forum. Please continue to check back for updates. We can’t wait to see all of you virtually. \nFor more meeting information\, visit: \ncrohnscolitiscongress.org/
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/crohns-colitis-congress-the-2021-crohns-colitis-congress-goes-virtual/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201213
DTSTAMP:20260525T174555
CREATED:20200403T231820Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (AIBD) Conference AIBD 2020 VISION FOR THE NEXT DECADE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first-ever virtual Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (AIBD) conference. Over the last 19 years\, AIBD has offered a distinguished level of forward-thinking\, clinical education with real-world case studies\, and access to leading experts from around the world committed to advancing the care and positive outcomes of patients with IBD. Although the format will be different\, the level of high-caliber education delivered will remain unchanged.  \nThe virtual conference will bring together all members in the IBD field—gastroenterologists\, nurses\, physicians\, surgeons\, and other healthcare professionals—to take part in a comprehensive program enhanced with progressive treatment strategies and new technology advances that are designed with your patients in mind. For more information\, please visit: advancesinibd.com
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/19th-annual-advances-in-inflammatory-bowel-diseases-aibd-conference/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201029
DTSTAMP:20260525T174555
CREATED:20200313T234858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T215438Z
UID:3877-1603396800-1603915199@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:ACG 2020 – American College of Gastroenterology VIRTUAL ACG 2020 ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING & POSTGRADUATE COURSE
DESCRIPTION:The American College of Gastroenterology 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting\, the Premier GI Clinical Meeting\, will be held virtually on Oct. 23-28 \nThis year\, we are going virtual to learn the latest in clinical practice\, exchange ideas with colleagues\, and gain insight from the experts. The ACG will host members of the GI community from all over the world with the World Congress of Gastroenterology. \nVirtual attendees will gain valuable insights as world-leading gastroenterologists focus on a global view of GI and hepatology diseases and treatments. Continue to visit our website for updated information: acgmeetings.gi.org
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/acg-2020-american-college-of-gastroenterology-annual-scientific-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200824
DTSTAMP:20260525T174555
CREATED:20200429T012225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T215603Z
UID:4030-1598040000-1598212799@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Malibu Microbiome Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Now Virtual! Educate yourself on the power of the gut flora (microbiome) and its role in disease. Physicians\, government\, and industry will share the latest in microbiome research\, discoveries and news. news. Join this viral meeting and hear the experts discuss potential healing through the gut flora of various diseases: Autism\, Alzheimer’s\, Cancer\, Crohn’s & more. The main session is approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Find out more at: MalibuMicrobiomeMeeting.com #MALIBUMM2020
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/malibu-microbiome-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200824
DTSTAMP:20260525T174555
CREATED:20200429T011806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T215204Z
UID:4028-1597953600-1598212799@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Advanced Applications in Medical Practice
DESCRIPTION:DoubleTree Resort by Hilton – Scottsdale\, AZ. Welcome to the AAMP Summer Conference: Applications in Chronic Digestive Disorders. Chronic GI illness is not only on the rise in our patient populations but also becoming more difficult to assess and treat. Everything from laboratory methods to various natural and prescription therapies are becoming more complex\, and often difficult to employ. \nAAMP Scottsdale 2020 is designed to bring\nexpert speakers who deal with these diagnoses and\ncan demystify and clarify assessment\, therapy and\ntroubleshooting. \nFor more information\, please visit: aampscottsdale.com
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/advanced-applications-in-chronic-digestive-disorders/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200816
DTSTAMP:20260525T174555
CREATED:20200703T222808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200703T222808Z
UID:4174-1597176000-1597521599@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:SAGES 2020 ANNUAL MEETING – Vision 2020: Rockin’ the Future with Innovation and Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland – Cleveland\, OH. The Sages 2020 Annual Meeting is designed to encourage the exchange ideas and experiences with colleagues\, learning from peers\, getting inspired\, and taking home a few pearls to improve the care of your patients. \nBiliary\, colorectal\, hernia\, bariatric\, robotics\, foregut\, minimally invasive liver and pancreas surgery\, flexible endoscopy\, and emerging technologies will be highlighted. “Live” surgeries in bariatrics\, hernia\, colorectal and foregut will be featured. Other highlights include innovation and new technology sessions. The keynote lectures will focus around opioid use with Dr. Andrew Kolodny and innovations with Dr. Silvana Perretta. The hands-on course “New Technologies in Endoscopy and Hernia Repair” will allow participants to learn on-site and also be mentored to foster adoption into their practice. \nFor more information\, please visit: sages2020.org
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/sages-2020-annual-meeting-vision-2020-rockin-the-future-with-innovation-and-discovery/
LOCATION:Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland – Cleveland\, OH\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200808
DTSTAMP:20260525T174555
CREATED:20190826T234501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T234501Z
UID:1937-1596139200-1596830399@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Medical Ethics and Legal Medicine - Alaska Cruise Conference
DESCRIPTION:On the agenda:\n \n\n Ethics and Bioethics: Professionalism\, Communication\, Fetal Interests\, Abortion and Stem Cell Research (1 hour)\n Regulation of Medical Practice – Overview of Federal and State Laws (1 hour): Licensing\, Credentialing\, Privileging and Impairment Issues\, HIPAA\, EMTALA\, Accountable Care Organizations\, Fraud\, Abuse and Criminal Negligence\n Electronic Health Records (EHR) vs Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Current State of Implementation of Health Information Technology (HIT); Meaningful Use Stages; Electronic Informed Consent; EHR Malpractice Liability (1 hour)\n End of Life Decisions – Ethical and Legal Issues: Classification of Euthanasia; Physician Aid in Dying; Hospice Care; Determination of Death (1 hour)\n Federal and State Regulation of Pain Management: Controlled Substances Act Standard of Pain Treatment; REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) Program; Monitoring Programs and Disposal of controlled substances; Pain Management State Guidelines\, Laws and Rules; Addiction\, Death and Pain Malpractice (2 hours)\n Official Disability Guidelines and AMA Guides in Workers Compensation and Non-Occupational Injuries (2 hours)\n Professional Medical Liability & Nursing Malpractice (3 hours)\n Medical Malpractice Mock Trial: Never Events (2 hours)\n\n14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum \n14 CNE contact hours \nAboard Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/medical-ethics-and-legal-medicine-alaska-cruise-conference/
LOCATION:Seattle\, Washington 98121\, United States\, Seattle\, Washington 98121\, United States\, Seattle\, WA\, 98121\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200613
DTSTAMP:20260525T174555
CREATED:20190826T234240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T234240Z
UID:1935-1591560000-1591991999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Certified Tobacco Treatment Training Program (June)
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-june/
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:20200604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200608
DTSTAMP:20260525T174555
CREATED:20200529T230548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200529T230548Z
UID:4086-1591300800-1591559999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:NOW VIRTUAL! 2020 ACG’s Eastern Regional Postgraduate Course
DESCRIPTION:ACG’S New Virtual Eastern Regional Postgraduate Course will be offered as a virtual event\, with both On-Demand Presentations and LIVE Webcast Q&A sessions! \nIn order to maximize effective online clinical education\, ACG will be offering our Eastern Regional Postgraduate Course as a flexible combination of on-demand education supported by engaging LIVE Q&A with expert faculty. With this course\, you will receive on-demand access to over 9 hours of recorded lectures delivered by worldclass faculty. Each of the 23 lectures will help you explore areas that the gastroenterologist often faces in clinical practice\, and address management updates in a variety of gastrointestinal and hepatic areas. Videos will be available for viewing starting on Friday\, May 29th. Watch the videos on your own time and have access to them for up to one year following the course. \nRegister by Saturday\, June 6th and you will also receive exclusive access to three LIVE Q&A webcast sessions! Expert faculty will host LIVE Q&A webcasts on Saturday June 6th from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm\, from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\, and from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm (Eastern time). \nThe live Q&A sessions will be followed by a special satellite symposium from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance and during the live broadcasts. As an added resource\, the recordings of the Q&A sessions will be available to registrants following the sessions. \nFor more information and to register online\, visit: meetings.gi.org
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/now-virtual-2020-acgs-eastern-regional-postgraduate-course/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200524
DTSTAMP:20260525T174555
CREATED:20190826T234034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T234034Z
UID:1932-1589572800-1590263999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Medical Ethics and Legal Medicine - Western Caribbean Cruise Conference
DESCRIPTION:On the agenda:\n \n\n Ethics and Bioethics: Professionalism\, Communication\, Fetal Interests\, Abortion and Stem Cell Research (1 hour)\n Regulation of Medical Practice – Overview of Federal and State Laws (1 hour): Licensing\, Credentialing\, Privileging and Impairment Issues\, HIPAA\, EMTALA\, Accountable Care Organizations\, Fraud\, Abuse and Criminal Negligence\n Electronic Health Records (EHR) vs Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Current State of Implementation of Health Information Technology (HIT); Meaningful Use Stages; Electronic Informed Consent; EHR Malpractice Liability (1 hour)\n End of Life Decisions – Ethical and Legal Issues: Classification of Euthanasia; Physician Aid in Dying; Hospice Care; Determination of Death (1 hour)\n Federal and State Regulation of Pain Management: Controlled Substances Act Standard of Pain Treatment; REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) Program; Monitoring Programs and Disposal of controlled substances; Pain Management State Guidelines\, Laws and Rules; Addiction\, Death and Pain Malpractice (2 hours)\n Official Disability Guidelines and AMA Guides in Workers Compensation and Non-Occupational Injuries (2 hours)\n Professional Medical Liability & Nursing Malpractice (3 hours)\n Medical Malpractice Mock Trial: Never Events (2 hours)\n\n14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum \n14 CNE contact hours \nAboard Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/medical-ethics-and-legal-medicine-western-caribbean-cruise-conference-2/
LOCATION:Miami\, Florida 33132\, United States\, Miami\, Florida 33132\, United States\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200426
DTSTAMP:20260525T174555
CREATED:20190826T233835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T233835Z
UID:1929-1587758400-1587844799@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:The 24th Annual Virginia Liver Symposium & Update in Gastroenterology
DESCRIPTION:This symposium is designed for primary care and sub-specialty physicians\, and mid-level medical providers who treat patients with gastrointestinal and liver disorders. \n~ 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/the-24th-annual-virginia-liver-symposium-update-in-gastroenterology/
LOCATION:The Westin Richmond\, Richmond\, Virginia 23230\, United States\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200404
DTSTAMP:20260525T174555
CREATED:20190826T233511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T233511Z
UID:1926-1585684800-1585943999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Fourth Annual HITEC: Hopkins International Therapeutic Endoscopy Course
DESCRIPTION:The Johns Hopkins International Therapeutic Endoscopy Course (HITEC) is an intense 2-3 day course dedicated to providing the practicing endoscopist state-of-the-art updates in luminal\, pancreaticobiliary and bariatric endoscopy. In addition to extensive live endoscopy demonstrations and keynote lectures by superstar national and international faculty\, our unique format will include faculty led lunch time symposia focusing on the various aspects of therapeutic endoscopy as well as video sessions that encourage opportunities to demonstrate rare cases not typically performed during live courses in the U.S. The pancreaticobiliary endoscopy sessions will illustrate basic and advanced principles and techniques of EUS/ERCP\, cholangiopancreatoscopy and interventional EUS. The luminal endoscopy sessions will focus on techniques such as Barrett’s endoscopic therapy\, EMR\, ESD\, POEM and EUS-guided anastomosis creation. The bariatric endoscopy sessions will demonstrate primary endoscopic therapies\, as well as novel techniques to manage the complications of bariatric surgery. Therapeutic endoscopy hands-on training labs are offered with training performed by world-renowned experts. In short\, this unique course featuring superstar global endoscopists will ensure detailed and comprehensive illustration of optimal techniques to enhance endoscopic skills\, while simultaneously introducing advanced and novel procedures/techniques to endoscopists.
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/fourth-annual-hitec-hopkins-international-therapeutic-endoscopy-course/
LOCATION:Johns Hopkins University\, Baltimore\, Maryland 21218\, United States\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21218\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200404
DTSTAMP:20260525T174555
CREATED:20190826T233104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T233104Z
UID:1924-1585512000-1585943999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Certified Tobacco Treatment Training Program (March)
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-march/
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:20200327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200401
DTSTAMP:20260525T174555
CREATED:20190826T232717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T232717Z
UID:1921-1585339200-1585684799@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:American Society's for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) 2020 Nutrition Science & Practice Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join multidisciplinary peers for the only conference dedicated to clinical nutrition and metabolism research\, best practices\, and trends. \n~ 2000 participants
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/american-societys-for-parenteral-and-enteral-nutrition-aspen-2020-nutrition-science-practice-conference/
LOCATION:Tampa\, Florida 33602\, United States\, Tampa\, Florida 33602\, United States\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200330
DTSTAMP:20260525T174555
CREATED:20190826T232056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T232343Z
UID:1918-1585166400-1585511999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology & Hepatology 2020
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to update healthcare providers practicing in gastroenterology and hepatology about new approaches to the diagnosis and management of patients with gastrointestinal and liver diseases. Faculty will present data on numerous topics: inflammatory bowel disease\, colorectal neoplasia\, esophageal diseases\, GI motility\, nutrition\, pancreaticobiliary disorders\, hepatic disorders and endoscopy.\nFormat: Lectures\, video presentations (complex endoscopy cases\, new technology with expert- endoscopist comments)\, case presentations\, panel discussions\, concurrent lunch breakout sessions.
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/mayo-clinic-gastroenterology-hepatology-2020/
LOCATION:Ritz-Carlton\, Amelia Island\, Amelia Island\, Florida 32034\, United States\, Amelia Island\, FL\, 32034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200323
DTSTAMP:20260525T174555
CREATED:20190826T231120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T231120Z
UID:1916-1584648000-1584907199@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:35th Annual New Treatments in Chronic Liver Disease
DESCRIPTION:This conference will review new medications and therapies that are now available\, or will soon be available\, and discuss their comparative values. The results of trials using new drugs to treat chronic viral hepatitis B and C\, non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases\, cholangiocarcinoma\, primary biliary cirrhosis\, primary sclerosing cholangitis\, hepatocellular carcinoma and complications of end-stage liver disease will be reviewed in detail. It will be comprehensive yet concise program for updating physicians on commonly encountered problems in the treatment of liver diseases. \nLearning Objectives:\n \n\n Understand the details of the AASLD guidelines for treatment of HCV using DAA’s in IFN-free regimens\n Review current knowledge of NAFLD and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and explore the use of new agents and approaches to treatment of the    conditions\n Integrate the algorithm for a therapeutic approach to treatment of HBV using anti-virals\n Discuss therapies for HCV including NS5A\, protease and polymerase inhibitors\n Update the skills and management required for transplant hepatology\n Apply current options of therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma to determine the best approach to patients\n Discuss future treatment paradigms for HCV direct-acting antiviral drug\n Describe the diagnosis and treatment of PBC and PSC\n Integrate treatment options discussed for patients with ESLD due to alcohol who have complicating factors such as HCV\, NASH or inherited genetic disorder\n Discuss the issues complicating drug treatment in decompensated cirrhosis\, hepatic encephalopathy and hyponatremia\n Review the management of complications beta-blocker therapy in ESLD
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/35th-annual-new-treatments-in-chronic-liver-disease/
LOCATION:Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa\, San Diego\, California 92109\, United States\, San Diego\, CA\, 92109\, United States
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