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UID:1913-1584129600-1584215999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:11th Expert Strategies in Endoscopy\, Gastrointestinal and Liver Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Learning Objectives:\n \n\n Practice acquired skills using endoscopic diagnostic tools for proper placement of endoluminal stents\, mucosal ablation\, hemostasis\, endoscopic resection and advanced techniques to improve accuracy in making diagnoses\, through hands-on workshops\n Formulate an evidence-based approach to inflammatory bowel disease\, GERD and functional bowel management by utilizing new therapies\n Create and implement team based therapy and patient education tools for patients with viral hepatitis\, and colon cancer screening and surveillance\, utilizing the most recent guidelines to improve patient outcomes\n Improve ability to effectively function as a member of the team caring for patients\n Apply knowledge gained regarding the procedures to identify and provide appropriate medical and nursing care\n Evaluate their current patient education strategies and materials used to improve the patient’s understanding of their disease process for improvement opportunities\n Utilize team approach in caring for the patient providing safer environment\n\n7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/11th-expert-strategies-in-endoscopy-gastrointestinal-and-liver-disorders/
LOCATION:InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza\, Kansas City\, Missouri 64112\, United States\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64112\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200314
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
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SUMMARY:20th Annual Gastroenterology and Hepatology: Viva la Vida
DESCRIPTION:The 20th Annual Gastroenterology and Hepatology: Viva la Vida will provide presentations of various gastrointestinal and liver disorders that will be of interest to practitioners in the field. \nFormat: Lectures\, hands-on demonstrations\, interactive endoscopic cases\, symposia\, and Q&A sessions. \n~ 20-25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and contact hours for non-physicians.
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/20th-annual-gastroenterology-and-hepatology-viva-la-vida/
LOCATION:The Ritz-Carlton\, San Juan\, Carolina\, Puerto Rico 00979\, United States\, Puerto Rico\, NC\, 00979\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200307
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
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UID:1907-1583002800-1583521199@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Society of Abdominal Radiology (SAR) 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting and Educational Course
DESCRIPTION:Designed primarily for radiologists in practice and in training\, this outstanding meeting will also be beneficial to all physicians who care for patients with gastrointestinal and genitourinary diseases. \nLearning Objectives:\n \n\n Apply the most up-to-date and practical information for imaging diagnosis and intervention in common abdominal and pelvic problems\n Appropriately implement new and emerging techniques in abdominal CT\, MR\, US and PET\n Successfully manage common problems encountered in performing everyday abdominal examinations\, including performing biopsies and interventional procedures\n Understand the newest topics and results in clinical research in abdominal radiology\, including the emerging field of artificial intelligence and its applications in abdominal radiology\n\nHighlights: \n\n Focused Sessions on Abdominal and Pelvic Imaging Topics\n Special Highlighted Workshop Tracks\n Self-Assessment Modules Approved by the SAR for SAM Credit (additional registration required)\n Numerous Hands-on Training Workshops (additional registration required)
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/society-of-abdominal-radiology-sar-2020-annual-scientific-meeting-and-educational-course/
LOCATION:Grand Wailea\, A Waldorf Astoria Resort\, Wailea\, Hawaii 96753\, United States\, Wailea\, HI\, 96753\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200223
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20190826T225428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T225428Z
UID:1905-1582225200-1582397999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:20th Annual Educational Meeting in Gastroenterology
DESCRIPTION:The 20th Annual Cedars-Sinai Educational Meeting in Gastroenterology will offer unique CME program designed to provide participants with relevant information regarding new developments in gastroenterology and new approaches to the management of gastrointestinal diseases. A group of national experts will present new findings and guidelines in a clinical context that will be useful in practice. This two-day conference will highlight the latest advances and future direction in the multidisciplinary management of common and complex gastrointestinal disorders. \nFormat: Lectures\, interactive instructional debates\, panel discussions\, Q & A sessions\, case discussions\, and interactive video presentations. \n16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/20th-annual-educational-meeting-in-gastroenterology/
LOCATION:Los Angeles\, California 90048\, United States\, Los Angeles\, California 90048\, United States\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90048\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200222
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20190826T224754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T224754Z
UID:1902-1582225200-1582311599@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:The Microbiome and Viruses
DESCRIPTION:Sessions:\n \n\n Microbiota Role in Metabolism and Immunity (Environmental plasticity of intestinal-resident T cells)\n Microbiota and Colon Cancer (Deciphering a gut microbial genotoxin’s contribution to colorectal cancer using chemistry)\n Oncogenic Viruses (BK polyomavirus is a cause of bladder cancer\, Role of human papillomaviruses in carcinogenesis\, Prevention of hepatocellular carcinoma through preventative hepatitis C vaccination\, Oncogenic herpesviruses)\n Tumor-Associated Microbiota (Fusobacterium persistence and antibiotic response in colorectal cancer\, Regulation of pancreatic oncogenesis by pathogens)\n Microbiota and Gastrointestinal Cancers (Fungal infection\, inflammation\, and carcinogenesis)\n Microbiota in Cancer Prevention and Therapy (Gut microbiota control systemic T cell polarization and promote cancer\, Linking the gut microbiome to cancer treatment response)
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/the-microbiome-and-viruses/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Orlando\, Orlando\, Florida 32819\, United States\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200220
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20191211T221826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191211T221826Z
UID:3646-1581793200-1582138799@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:GUILD Conference 2020
DESCRIPTION:GUILD Conference 2020\nWailea Beach Marriott – Maui\, Hawaii. Save the Date! Join Us for the 4th Annual GUILD Conference 2020. This outstanding meeting\, run by a world-class faculty\, will review key aspects relevant to: \n\nInflammatory Bowel Disease: Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease\nViral Hepatitis\, NAFLD and Common Liver Disorders\n Irritable bowel syndrome and endoscopic and medical management of obesity\n\n\n2020 GUILD Conference Faculty \n\nGUILD Conference 2020 Confirmed Speakers: \n\n Uma Mahadevan\, MD\, Program Chair\n Norah Terrault\, MD\, Co-Chair\n Andres Acosta\, MD\n Lin Chang\, MD\n Adam Cheifetz\, MD\n Lupe Garcia-Tsao\, MD\n Maria Josephina Gomez\, NP\n Christina Ha\, MD\n Michael Kattah\, MD\n Arthur Kavanaugh\, MD\n Kris Kowdley\, MD\n Laura Kulik\, MD\n Edward Loftus\, MD\n Millie Long\, MD\n George Martin\, MD\n Miguel Regueiro\, MD\n David Rubin\, MD\n Chris Thompson\, MD\n Fernando Velayos\, MD\n\n\nTake a look at the full program here: guildconference.com/2020/\n \n\nContact GUILD: Phone: 831.595.0710\n \nEmail: contact.us@guildconference.com
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/guild-conference-2020/
LOCATION:Wailea Beach Marriott – Maui\, Hawaii
ORGANIZER;CN="GUILD":MAILTO:contact.us@guildconference.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200208
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20190826T224303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T224303Z
UID:1896-1580842800-1581101999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:UCSF Abdominal and Pelvic Imaging
DESCRIPTION:Three half-day morning sessions. Focus will be on GI\, GU and Ob/Gyn imaging using CT\, MR and US. \n15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/ucsf-abdominal-and-pelvic-imaging/
LOCATION:Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa\, Rancho Mirage\, California 92270\, United States\, Rancho Mirage\, CA\, 92270\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200203
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20190826T224045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T224045Z
UID:1894-1580324400-1580669999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:2020 Cedars-Sinai International Endoscopy Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Cedars-Sinai International Endoscopy Symposium will be held in cooperation with leaders of multiple major endoscopy centers in North America \, Europe and Asia. For the 27th year\, this signature course will offer an intensive and comprehensive review of pancreatic and biliary endoscopy for the benefit of gastroenterologists\, gastroenterology fellows\, and gastroenterology nurses and technicians. The 2020 symposium will feature focused educational tracks as well as an optional one-day Thursday program on advanced luminal endoscopy\, with live procedure demonstrations in the afternoon. On Friday morning\, a special session on radiation safety has been added to provide clinicians utilizing fluoroscopy with the risks and benefits of its use\, including the most current educational information on fluoroscopy regulations\, radiation biology\, physics\, equipment operation\, image evaluation\, dosing\, and multiple aspects of patient safety. Invited expert faculty will perform multiple live luminal endoscopy\, EUS and ERCP procedures to demonstrate techniques and technology for the benefit of participants watching the live feed in the Cedars-Sinai auditorium. To reinforce skills and obtain more personalized educational content\, attendees may participate in hands-on workshops designed for GI fellows and GI nurses.  \n31.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/2020-cedars-sinai-international-endoscopy-symposium/
LOCATION:Los Angeles\, California 90048\, United States\, Los Angeles\, California 90048\, United States\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90048\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200203
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20190826T222937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T222937Z
UID:1891-1579978800-1580669999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Gastroenterology - Eastern Caribbean Cruise Conference
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this activity is to give participants an update in the diagnostic and therapeutic developments in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology. \nAt the completion of this activity\, participants should be able to:\n \n\n Evaluation of abnormal liver tests\n Use treatment guidelines for hepatitis C management\n Screen and evaluate HBV infection\, recognize at risk populations for vaccination\, treat chronic hepatitis B\n Diagnose and manage non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)\, understand it’s natural history\n Manage end-stage liver disease\n Understand management approaches to patients with drug-induced liver injury (DILI)\n Screen for colon and rectal cancer\n Explain current management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)\, constipation and chronic abdominal pain\, and the place of new medications\n Share on going changes in treatment of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis\n Understand new etiologies of chest pain\, heartburn and dysphagia\, and the relation of Barrett’s Esophagus to chronic reflux esophageal cancer\n Explain new recommendations in the prevention and treatment of peptic ulcer disease and its complications\n Provide appropriate preventive care of common medical problems in patients with chronic gastrointestinal diseases\n Diagnose and manage chronic and recurring diarrhea\n\n14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ \n14 ABIM MOC points \n14 CNE contact hours \nAboard Celebrity Edge
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/gastroenterology-eastern-caribbean-cruise-conference/
LOCATION:Fort Lauderdale\, Florida 33316\, United States\, Fort Lauderdale\, Florida 33316\, United States\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33316\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200131
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20190826T222509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T222509Z
UID:1888-1579978800-1580410799@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:37th Annual Medical and Surgical Gastroenterology: A Multidisciplinary Approach
DESCRIPTION:The 37th Annual Medical and Surgical Gastroenterology Conference will provide a learning opportunity in various GI disorders including the approach to the patient with suspected hereditary colon cancer\, the calculus behind operating for arcuate ligament syndrome\, and advances in robotic surgery for gastrointestinal disease. This year the organizers are also returning back to basics\, blending in an overview of management of hernias\, acute cholecystitis and appendicitis\, IBD for the non-IBDologist\, and fatty liver disease. \nLearning Objectives:\n \n\n Identify and scrutinize the best approach to the management of pancreatic cancer\n Identify how best to treat patients with acute appendicitis and acute cholecystitis\n Outline the long term risks of proton pump inhibitors (PPI)\n Describe updates to the surgical management of GI stromal tumors (GIST)\n Analyze the standard of care for patients with suspected small intestinal bacterial growth (SIBO)\n Assess the treatment approach to the patient with irritable bowel disorder (IBD)\n\n~ 25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum \n~ 25 ABS\, ABIM MOC points
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/37th-annual-medical-and-surgical-gastroenterology-a-multidisciplinary-approach/
LOCATION:Grand Hyatt Vail\, Vail\, Colorado 81657\, United States\, Vail\, CO\, 81657\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200126
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20191023T185547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T185625Z
UID:2440-1579719600-1579978799@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:The Crohn’s & Colitis Congress®  Transforming IBD Care
DESCRIPTION:Gain a multidisciplinary perspective on treating inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Join health care professionals and researchers at the Crohn’s & Colitis Congress® for the premier conference on IBD. Discover different perspectives\, leave with practical information you can immediately implement\, and hear about potential treatments on the horizon.
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/the-crohns-colitis-congress-transforming-ibd-care/
LOCATION:Austin Convention Center\, 500 E Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191220
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20190826T222223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T222223Z
UID:1886-1576436400-1576781999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Abdominal Ultrasound (4 Day) December
DESCRIPTION:Format: Lecture\, demonstrations\, and hands-on scanning experience. \nThis 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-december/
LOCATION:Advanced Health Education Center\, Houston\, Texas 77074\, United States\, Houston\, TX\, 77074\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191214
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20190826T221918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T221918Z
UID:1883-1576177200-1576263599@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Liver Cancer: Advances in Science and Clinical Management
DESCRIPTION:This Mount Sinai Liver Cancer Program’s conference\, now in it’s 14th year\, will assemble multidisciplinary experts in liver fibrosis\, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) from the Mount Sinai Liver Cancer Program and two outstanding invited lecturers\, who will provide a state-of-the-art summary of the advancements reported in 2019 on pathogenesis\, liquid biopsy\, clinical management (chemoembolization and radioembolization\, molecular targeted therapies\, SBRT\, neo-adjuvant immunotherapy\, immune checkpoint inhibitors) and surgical treatment of liver cancer\, including the research conducted at Mount Sinai. Disparities in liver cancer in the US will be highlighted. Multi-institutional results of liver transplantation for HCC in the US will be presented. \nHans Popper Lecture: “Precision Medicine and Combination Therapies in Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma.”
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/liver-cancer-advances-in-science-and-clinical-management/
LOCATION:Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai\, Hatch Auditorium\, New York\, New York 10029\, United States\, New York\, NY\, 10029\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191215
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20191023T190352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T190352Z
UID:2447-1576090800-1576349999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:18th Annual Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (AIBD) Conference
DESCRIPTION:Gastroenterologists\, nurses\, fellow physicians\, and surgeons all gather at the 18th Annual Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (AIBD) conference\, taking place December 12–14\, 2019\, in beautiful Orlando\, FL with a common goal in mind. This is a must-attend event for anyone treating IBD. Join us to stay up-to-date on late-breaking abstracts and shared best practices in the field of IBD\, while learning groundbreaking therapeutic methods and new technology advances that are designed with your patients in mind. Leave armed with the tools and information you can implement as early as Monday morning.
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/18th-annual-advances-in-inflammatory-bowel-diseases-aibd-conference/
LOCATION:Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel\, 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd.\, Lake Buena Vista\, FL\, 32830\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191208
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20190826T221647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T221647Z
UID:1880-1575572400-1575745199@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Gastroenterology\, Hepatology & Nutrition - 36th Annual Update
DESCRIPTION:This two-day review course will focus on developments and current controversies in gastrointestinal and liver disease\, endoscopy and abdominal organ transplantation. \nFormat: lecture presentations\, discussions with audience participation\, luncheon sessions. \nLearning Objectives:\n \n\n Describe new pharmacotherapy of IBD and surgical treatment\n Improve the ability to monitor and both optimize and personalize the dosing of anti-TNF agents\n Understand of the role and appropriate use of anti-integrin therapy\n Describe the safety profile of various therapeutics in treating IBD in the pregnant patient\n Discuss the role of new therapies for hepatitis B\, hepatitis C\, and hepatocellular carcinoma\n Describe new developments in the treatment of C. difficile colitis\n Recognize the utility of pharmacologic and endoscopic therapies for reflux disease\, Barrett’s esophagus\, and esophageal cancer\n Describe the role of endoscopic mucosal dissection and endoscopic surgery and STER for treating early GI malignancies\n Determine appropriate candidates for ablation of Barrett’s esophagus\n Understand the role of POEM in treating achalasia\n Describe the role of therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound in clinical practice\n Understand the role of probiotics in GI disorders management\n Learn novel endoscopic techniques for improving care of patients with complicated hepatobiliary diseases and pancreatitis\n Recognize the clinical utility of endoscopic techniques for managing pancreatic fluid collections\n Describe the current treatment options for chronic pancreatitis\n Understand how to evaluate and treat patients with upper gastrointestinal motility and functional bowel disorders\n Learn optimal dosing strategies for colonoscopy bowel preparation
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition-36th-annual-update/
LOCATION:William Black Medical Research Building\, Alumni Auditorium\, New York\, New York 10032\, United States\, New York\, NY\, 10032\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191208
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20190826T221402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T221402Z
UID:1878-1575572400-1575745199@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:7th Annual Mayo Clinic Esophageal Diseases Course 2019
DESCRIPTION:Explore exciting advancements including high-resolution manometry and impedance monitoring\, new techniques in endoscopic detection and treatment of Barrett’s esophagus\, and insights into new diseases such as eosinophilic esophagitis. A special feature of this course is a hands-on workshop for interpretation and performance of motility studies\, new endoscopic imaging techniques\, endoscopic mucosal resection and ablation\, and transnasal endoscopy.
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/7th-annual-mayo-clinic-esophageal-diseases-course-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:20191204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191208
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20190826T215554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T215554Z
UID:1875-1575486000-1575745199@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:17th World Congress on Insulin Resistance\, Diabetes\, and Cardiovascular Disease (WCIRDC)
DESCRIPTION:The World Congress on Insulin Resistance\, Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease (WCIRDC)\, now in its 17th year\, is a unique and exciting multidisciplinary program. The Congress is the premiere global meeting dedicated to diabetes\, obesity\, lipids\, cardiovascular disease (CVD)\, and energy balance\, linking basic research to clinical practice\, and highlighting the theme: Exploring New Frontiers in Metabolism — Tomorrow’s Clinical Science Today. \nApproved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/17th-world-congress-on-insulin-resistance-diabetes-and-cardiovascular-disease-wcirdc/
LOCATION:Los Angeles\, California 90048\, United States\, Los Angeles\, California 90048\, United States\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90048\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191123
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20190826T215405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T215405Z
UID:1872-1574362800-1574449199@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Big Gut Seminars: Focus on Complex Liver Disease
DESCRIPTION:Liver disease\, including conditions such as hepatitis\, metabolic liver disease\, autoimmune\, cholestatic\, and genetic liver disease\, cirrhosis\, hepatocellular carcinoma\, require a multidisciplinary\, integrated\, highly specialized approach to care. This course is centered on risk factors\, diagnosis\, and medical and surgical treatment of complex liver disease\, targeted to a multidisciplinary audience of hepatologists\, transplant hepatologists\, gastroenterologists\, endoscopists\, thoracic surgeons\, transplant surgeons\, interventional radiologists\, medical oncologists\, radiologists\, pathologists\, and others involved in the care of patients with liver disease. This conference will feature a multidisciplinary faculty of national leaders and an interactive format including a lightning round of short didactic presentations\, controversies and “gray zones” in care\, and panel discussion of challenging\, complex patient cases.
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/big-gut-seminars-focus-on-complex-liver-disease/
LOCATION:NYU Langone Health\, New York\, New York 10016\, United States\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191117
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20190826T215201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T215201Z
UID:1869-1573758000-1573930799@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:UCSF 16th Annual Updates in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
DESCRIPTION:This symposium will address advances in the medical and surgical management of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis including novel therapies and optimization of patient’s medications in use. The organizers will also address patient safety concerns including adverse events of therapy\, prevention of opportunistic infections\, and substance use counseling. \nOn the agenda:\n \n\n Genetic\, Environmental\, and Microbiome Interactions in IBD\n Can We Predict Who Will Get IBD and How Severe It Will Be?\n The Role of Diet in Causing and Treating IBD\n Guidelines: Update in Management of IBD Emerging Therapies in IBD\n Safety Updates – What to Expect and How to Monitor\n The Patient with Obstructive Symptoms: When to Operate\n Checkpoint Inhibitor Colitis\n Biosimilars – Are We There Yet?\n Counseling Patients on Tobacco\, Alcohol\, and Marijuana Use in IBD\n Prevention of Infection Prior to IBD Therapy – Shingles\, HBV\, and Tuberculosis\n Hot Topics in IBD: A Review of Practice changing Data\n\nFormat: Lectures\, Questions to the Panel\, Medical Case Presentations and Post-Test. \n10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum \n10 ABIM MOC points
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/ucsf-16th-annual-updates-in-inflammatory-bowel-disease/
LOCATION:The St. Regis San Francisco\, San Francisco\, California 94103\, United States\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191117
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20190826T215017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T215017Z
UID:1866-1573758000-1573930799@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Mayo Clinic Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Cancer Symposium 2019
DESCRIPTION:Nationally and internationally renowned faculty will provide a state-of-the-art update on the latest treatment options for patients with hepato-pancreatico-biliary cancers. The program is designed to provide a multidisciplinary overview on the importance of early diagnosis and treatment considerations\, including surgery and new pharmacological agents\, and how to incorporate these treatment options into clinical practice. \n13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum \n13.00 ANCC contact hours
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/mayo-clinic-hepato-pancreatico-biliary-cancer-symposium-2019/
LOCATION:Wynn Las Vegas\, Las Vegas\, Nevada 89109\, United States\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191116
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20190826T214757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T214757Z
UID:1863-1573671600-1573844399@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:The 3rd Interprofessional Simulation Conference: Simulation as a Tool to Promote Interprofessional Education
DESCRIPTION:Learning Objectives:\n \n\n List several best practices used in interprofessional simulation\n Describe optimal interprofessional team\n Identify opportunities to utilize interprofessional simulation\n Outline a basic simulation session\n Describe the elements of a useful assessment tool for interprofessional simulation\n Identify resources for different types of interprofessional simulation\n\n9.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum \n9.25 CNE contact hours
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/the-3rd-interprofessional-simulation-conference-simulation-as-a-tool-to-promote-interprofessional-education/
LOCATION:Atlanta Marriott Northeast/Emory Area\, Atlanta\, Georgia 30345\, United States\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30345\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191115
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20190826T213656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T213656Z
UID:1854-1573671600-1573757999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Learn to Diagnose Malnutrition - Cleveland Clinic Malnutrition Workshop (November 14)
DESCRIPTION:Highlights:\n \n\n Hands-on stations for nutrition focused\nphysical assessment\, fluid accumulation\, hand dynamometer\, abdominal exam\, and use of CT and ultrasound for assessment of muscle and fat\n Opportunity to learn and apply Academy/ASPEN adult malnutrition guidelines in a simulated setting with trained actors and observers\n Immediate\, personalized feedback from Cleveland Clinic advanced practice registered dietitians\n\nFormat: \n\n Hands-on Stations (small group of participants will rotate through 4 stations)\n Patient Simulations (each learner participates in 3 simulations)
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/learn-to-diagnose-malnutrition-cleveland-clinic-malnutrition-workshop-november-14/
LOCATION:Cleveland Clinic Simulation and Advanced Skills Center Lab\, Cleveland\, Ohio 44106\, United States\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44106\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191116
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20190826T214539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T214539Z
UID:1860-1573585200-1573844399@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Personalized Nutrition 2019: Regenerate Health in our Toxic Environment - American College of Nutrition 60th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Toxic environments humans frequently live in exposure them to toxic substances that impact biology\, genetic expression\, and ultimately health. Personalized nutrition holds the potential to help regenerate human health. This conference will showcase the latest science and solutions from the world’s leading nutrition researchers and clinicians. \nLearning Objectives:\n \n\n Recognize the impacts of environmental toxins on human biology and genetic expression\n Understand the interaction between nutrients and environmental toxins\n Identify environmental exposures through clinical assessment and biochemical data analysis\n Design personalized nutrition solutions to prevent exposures and mitigate the effects of toxins on human health\n Integrate clinical nutrition approaches that regenerate both human and environmental health\n\nOn the agenda: \n\n Glyphosate Exposure & Nutrition Related Chronic Diseases\n Modulating Detoxification with Food & Food Compounds\n Toxins & Cognition: Prevention & Amelioration of Alzheimer’s Disease\n Exposure to Environmental Toxins & Autoimmune Conditions\n Endocrine Disruption & Women’s Health\n Food Systems\, Sustainable Diets & Human Health\n Building Sustainable Nutrition Programs in Urban Settings\n Genomics of Detoxification\n Impact of Toxins on Gene Expression\n Important Connection Between Soil & the Microbiome\n Toxins & the Microbiome in Obesity & Metabolism\n\nMovie Night: Human Longevity Project Film – November 14
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/personalized-nutrition-2019-regenerate-health-in-our-toxic-environment-american-college-of-nutrition-60th-annual-conference-2/
LOCATION:Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa\, San Diego\, California 92109\, United States\, San Diego\, CA\, 92109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191116
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20190826T213944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T213944Z
UID:1857-1573585200-1573844399@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Personalized Nutrition 2019: Regenerate Health in our Toxic Environment - American College of Nutrition 60th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Toxic environments humans frequently live in exposure them to toxic substances that impact biology\, genetic expression\, and ultimately health. Personalized nutrition holds the potential to help regenerate human health. This conference will showcase the latest science and solutions from the world’s leading nutrition researchers and clinicians. \nLearning Objectives:\n \n\n Recognize the impacts of environmental toxins on human biology and genetic expression\n Understand the interaction between nutrients and environmental toxins\n Identify environmental exposures through clinical assessment and biochemical data analysis\n Design personalized nutrition solutions to prevent exposures and mitigate the effects of toxins on human health\n Integrate clinical nutrition approaches that regenerate both human and environmental health\n\nOn the agenda: \n\n Glyphosate Exposure & Nutrition Related Chronic Diseases\n Modulating Detoxification with Food & Food Compounds\n Toxins & Cognition: Prevention & Amelioration of Alzheimer’s Disease\n Exposure to Environmental Toxins & Autoimmune Conditions\n Endocrine Disruption & Women’s Health\n Food Systems\, Sustainable Diets & Human Health\n Building Sustainable Nutrition Programs in Urban Settings\n Genomics of Detoxification\n Impact of Toxins on Gene Expression\n Important Connection Between Soil & the Microbiome\n Toxins & the Microbiome in Obesity & Metabolism\n\nMovie Night: Human Longevity Project Film – November 14
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/personalized-nutrition-2019-regenerate-health-in-our-toxic-environment-american-college-of-nutrition-60th-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa\, San Diego\, California 92109\, United States\, San Diego\, CA\, 92109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200114
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20190826T213343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T213343Z
UID:1851-1573326000-1578941999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Diagnostic Error in Medicine 12th Annual International Conference
DESCRIPTION:The theme: “Shaping Policy\, Improving Practice.” \nParticipants of this the Society’s to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM) conference will hear from CMS\, NCQA\, ONC\, the Joint Commission\, and other entities that are shaping the context in which diagnosis happens\, while also discovering actionable solutions to reduce diagnostic error that participants can implement in their own practice/institution. Come and hear about the latest developments\, including:\n \n\n How innovators and regulators are thinking about the next wave of AI to improve diagnosis\n The new interdisciplinary Consensus Curriculum for diagnostic quality\n Techniques to improve the physical examination and elicit a good medical history\n Emerging measurement strategies to improve diagnostic quality\n Patients partnering in diagnostic safety research\n How radiologists\, laboratories\, and pathologists are working collaboratively to improve diagnosis\n Methods to leverage HIT to re-envision the diagnostic process\, and\n Strategies to embed diagnostic error research into patient safety programs\n\nDEM2019 participants will have ample opportunity to meet and speak with presenters and leaders in the field during interactive concurrent sessions\, exhibitor hours\, poster presentations\, and networking breaks and receptions. On the final day\nof the conference\, interested attendees will have an opportunity to visit Capitol Hill to meet lawmakers. \nThe Diagnostic Researcher Workshop – free\, half-day event on November 9. \nA Patient Summit (refocusing conversations between doctors and patients; disparities and the role that\nage\, race\, ethnicity\, and gender play in missed and delayed diagnosis) – November 10. \n25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/diagnostic-error-in-medicine-12th-annual-international-conference/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill\, Washington\, D.C. 20001\, United States\, D.C.\, WA\, 20001\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191111
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20190826T212632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T212632Z
UID:1845-1573239600-1573412399@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Core Topics in Point-of-Care Ultrasound Course
DESCRIPTION:This course will provide clinically relevant didactic and hands-on point-of-care ultrasound teaching for acute care providers at all levels of practice. Participants will receive lectures on the indications\, techniques and normal and abnormal findings for a wide variety of point-of-care ultrasound applications. There will also be abundant hands-on practice with standardized patients for each of the integrated ultrasound modalities. At the end of the course\, participants should feel more comfortable with applying point-of-care ultrasound concepts to the assessment of: heart\, lung\, trauma\, gallbladder\, kidney\, aorta\, IVC\, DVT\, musculoskeletal system\, critical care and procedural guidance (IV access\, thoracentesis\, paracentesis\, nerve block). Low participant to instructor ration. \n1st day – Basic Core Topics \n2nd day – Advanced Topics \n14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/core-topics-in-point-of-care-ultrasound-course/
LOCATION:Li Ka Shing Center for Learning and Knowledge\, Stanford\, California 94305\, United States\, Stanford\, CA\, 94305\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191113
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20190826T212959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T212959Z
UID:1848-1573153200-1573585199@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:The Liver Meeting® 2019
DESCRIPTION:During The Liver Meeting® 2019—the 70th Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases—thousands of hepatologists and hepatology health professionals from across the nation and around the world will gather in Boston to\nexchange the latest liver disease research\, discuss treatment outcomes\, and interact with colleagues at this must attend event in the science and practice of hepatology. \n~ 9\,500 participants \nFor registration contact aasld@xpressreg.net
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/the-liver-meeting-2019/
LOCATION:Hynes Convention Center\, Boston\, Massachusetts 02115\, United States\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02115\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191110
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20190826T211937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T211937Z
UID:1839-1572980400-1573325999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:American Pancreatic Association 50th Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The meeting brings together pancreatologists (medical pancreatologists\, endoscopists\, surgeons\, pathologists\, radiologists\, oncologists\, and basic scientists) from all over the world to present and discuss current clinical and laboratory research related to the field. Evidence-based advances in techniques and intervention for treating pancreatic disorders are featured. \nFor more information\, please contact organizers at this phone number: (305) 243-6039.
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/american-pancreatic-association-50th-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Grand Wailea\, Wailea\, Hawaii 96753\, United States\, Wailea\, HI\, 96753\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191109
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20190826T211247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T211247Z
UID:1833-1572807600-1573239599@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to Abdominal/Primary Care and OB/GYN Ultrasound
DESCRIPTION:Expand diagnostic & interventional services offered with learning throught this\, presented by trusted Abdominal & OB/GYN Ultrasound CME leader since 1985\, comprehensive course that boasts 3:1 participant to faculty hands-on scan ratio in state-of-the-art lecture facility and scan labs with multiple leading manufacturer ultrasound equipment. Interactive case studies. \nTopics:\n \n\n Abdominal Anatomy / Scan Techniques\n Abdominal Aorta\n Liver Sonography & Pathology\n Gallbladder & Biliary Tree Sonography & Pathology\n Spleen\, Pancreas\, and Renal\n Scrotal / Testicular\n Evaluation of the Appendix & GI Tract\n Thyroid\n E-FAST Exam\, Soft Tissue & MSK Applications\n GYN Anatomy\n Scan Protocol (TAS & TV)\n GYN Pathology\n First Trimester Ultrasound\n Fetal Survey\, Biometry and BPP\n Placenta & Multiple Gestation\n Fetal Abnormalities\n\n23.50 + 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum \n23.50 ABIM MOC points
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/introduction-to-abdominal-primary-care-and-ob-gyn-ultrasound/
LOCATION:Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute\, Saint Petersburg\, Florida 33701\, United States\, Saint Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191107
DTSTAMP:20260610T055008
CREATED:20190826T211010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T211010Z
UID:1830-1572807600-1573066799@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to Abdominal and Primary Care Ultrasound
DESCRIPTION:This three day Introduction to Abdominal & Primary Care Ultrasound Live Training Course is taught by leading abdominal and primary care ultrasound experts. It covers abdominal\, trauma\, thyroid\, scrotal\, and soft-tissue applications with a 3:1 participants to faculty hands-on scan ratio\, and is specifically designed for physicians\, sonographers and other medical professionals who need abdominal and primary care ultrasound training. \nFormat: interactive case presentations. \nThe coure is offered as a stand alone three day course\, or as part of a week long Abdominal and OB/GYN ultrasound training and CME program. \nTopics:\n \n\n Abdominal Anatomy/Scan Techniques\n Abdominal Aorta\n Liver Sonography & Pathology\n Gallbladder & Biliary Tree Sonography & Pathology\n Spleen\, Pancreas\, and Renal Sonography\n Scrotal / Testicular\n Evaluation of the Appendix & GI Tract\n E-FAST Exam\n Soft Tissue & MSK Applications\n Optional Video Lectures: Abdominal Doppler/Color Fundamentals & Renal Doppler\n\n23.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ \n23.50 ABIM MOC points
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/introduction-to-abdominal-and-primary-care-ultrasound/
LOCATION:Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute\, St. Petersburg\, Florida 33701\, United States\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
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