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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191220
DTSTAMP:20260610T065633
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191214
DTSTAMP:20260610T065633
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191215
DTSTAMP:20260610T065633
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191208
DTSTAMP:20260610T065634
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191208
DTSTAMP:20260610T065634
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191208
DTSTAMP:20260610T065634
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191123
DTSTAMP:20260610T065634
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191117
DTSTAMP:20260610T065634
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:20260610T065634
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:20260610T065634
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191115
DTSTAMP:20260610T065634
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191116
DTSTAMP:20260610T065634
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:20260610T065634
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:20260610T065634
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:20260610T065634
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:20260610T065634
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:20260610T065634
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:20260610T065634
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:20260610T065634
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191107
DTSTAMP:20260610T065634
CREATED:20190826T205349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T205349Z
UID:1827-1572807600-1573066799@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Abdominal Ultrasound (3 Day) November
DESCRIPTION:The focus of this three day course is to provide participants with the confidence necessary to complete an abdominal ultrasound based on AIUM protocols. The course covers the basic protocols involved in an examination and general use of the ultrasound system. Normal anatomy and pathological variants of the liver\, biliary system\, kidneys\, spleen\, abdominal vessels\, pancreas\, appendix\, scrotum\, and also thyroid will be reviewed and discussed. Also included are soft tissue applications and abdominal Doppler using Color and Pulsed Wave Doppler. The participants will gain experience through lecture and faculty supervised hands-on scanning. \n24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/abdominal-ultrasound-3-day-november/
LOCATION:Advanced Health Education Center\, Houston\, Texas 77074\, United States\, Houston\, Texas\, 77074\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191111
DTSTAMP:20260610T065634
CREATED:20190826T212235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T212235Z
UID:1842-1572724800-1573412399@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Medical Ethics and Legal Medicine - Western Caribbean Cruise Conference
DESCRIPTION:Ethics & 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 Harmony of the Seas
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/medical-ethics-and-legal-medicine-western-caribbean-cruise-conference/
LOCATION:Cape Canaveral\, Florida 32920\, United States\, Cape Canaveral\, Florida 32920\, United States\, Cape Canaveral\, FL\, 32920\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191110
DTSTAMP:20260610T065634
CREATED:20190826T211511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T211511Z
UID:1836-1572724800-1573325999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:ObesityWeek 2019
DESCRIPTION:ObesityWeek is the seventh annual scientific and educational obesity-centric conference in the world with the broadest\, most comprehensive bench-to-bedside and continuum of care content. \nAt ObesityWeek world-renowned experts will explore leading-edge science\, clinical interventions\, and policy approaches to combat the obesity epidemic. \nObesityWeek is organized by The Obesity Society (TOS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). \n~ 4000 participants \n30.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum\n30.25 ABS MOC points \n\n30.25 CNE contact hours
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/obesityweek-2019/
LOCATION:Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino\, Las Vegas\, Nevada 89119\, United States\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89119\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191104
DTSTAMP:20260610T065634
CREATED:20190826T205133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T205133Z
UID:1824-1572638400-1572807599@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:39th Annual Update in Gastroenterology and Hepatology for the Primary Care Provider
DESCRIPTION:On the agenda:\n \n\n Dysphagia: Review recently published guidelines for management in the primary care setting\, including referral for endoscopy\n Barrett’s Esophagus: Review the risk factors\, natural history and current recommendations for screening and surveillance\n Safety of Long-term Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) Use\n Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Diagnostic criteria and treatment\n Refractory Clostridium Difficile Infection Management\n Food Fads and Supplements: Separate fact from fiction in diets and supplements\n Fatty Liver Disease: Current and Future Therapies: Diagnosis\, treatment options\, and when to refer to a specialist\n Approach to Cholestasis in Liver and Biliary Diseases: Differential diagnoses and approach to the patient\n Diagnosis and Management of Liver Cancer: Recent guidelines for screening and diagnosis of liver cancer will reviewe and emerging therapies\n Management of Liver Cirrhosis: Diagnosis and the most up-to-date management of complications\n The ABCs of Inflammatory Bowel Disease for the PCP: Review the two major IBD types and how they are managed\n Management of Hemorrhoids: Diagnosis and treatment from the colorectal surgery perspective\n\nOptional Lunch Sessions: \n\n Chronic Hepatitis C: Treatment Regimen Update\n Autoimmune Liver Disease\n Alcoholic Liver Disease Management\n Hepatitis B Management: Case Discussions (bring case to discuss)\n When to Repeat Colonoscopy for Colon Cancer Screening or Adenoma Surveillance\n\nOptional Breakfast Sessions: \n\n Management of Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia\n Peptic Ulcer Disease Management\n Pancreatitis\n\n10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ \n10 AAPA Category 1 Credits \n10 CNE contact hours
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/39th-annual-update-in-gastroenterology-and-hepatology-for-the-primary-care-provider/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course\, Monterey\, California 93940\, United States\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191103
DTSTAMP:20260610T065634
CREATED:20190826T203800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T203800Z
UID:1821-1572638400-1572724799@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:2019 Saint Luke's Digestive Diseases Conference
DESCRIPTION:This conference will feature local and national speakers with expertise in endoscopy and gastroenterology to educate the broader gastroenterology community and referring physicians. \nTopics to be covered include update on hepatitis B\, management of inflammatory bowel disease in pregnancy\, colon polypectomy tips and tricks\, causes and treatment of microscopic colitis\, dietary modifications in functional GI disorders\, wireless endoscopy: advances in technology\, role of cholangioscopy in complex biliary disorders\, GERD patient selection for the LINX procedure + technique and outcomes\, management of complicated colonic diverticular disease\, management of endoscopy complications: tools and skills for optimal outcome. \n5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ \n5 ABIM MOC points \n5 CNE contact hours
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/2019-saint-lukes-digestive-diseases-conference/
LOCATION:Overland Park Convention Center\, Overland Park\, Kansas 66211\, United States\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191103
DTSTAMP:20260610T065634
CREATED:20190826T203509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T203509Z
UID:1818-1572552000-1572724799@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:17th Galaxy of Gastroenterology - Topics for the Specialist and Primary Care Physician
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed for primary care physicians\, gastroenterologists\, gastrointestinal surgeons and nurses who participate in the care of patients with gastrointestinal and hepatic disorders. Parts of this course may also be of benefit to pulmonologists and ear\, nose\, throat specialists. \n~ 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/17th-galaxy-of-gastroenterology-topics-for-the-specialist-and-primary-care-physician/
LOCATION:Hilton St. Louis Frontenac\, Saint Louis\, Missouri 63131\, United States\, Saint Louis\, MO\, 63131\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191030
DTSTAMP:20260610T065634
CREATED:20190826T203058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T203058Z
UID:1815-1572206400-1572379199@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Pediatric Palliative Care West Coast Summit
DESCRIPTION:There will be both presentations and breakout sessions for more in-depth learning opportunities in the areas of communication\, symptoms management\, self-care\, integrative care and ethics in pediatric palliative practices. \n12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/pediatric-palliative-care-west-coast-summit/
LOCATION:Preservation Park\, Oakland\, California 94612\, United States\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191030
DTSTAMP:20260610T065634
CREATED:20190826T202917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T202917Z
UID:1812-1572033600-1572379199@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo 2019
DESCRIPTION:Organized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. \nFormat: Educational sessions\, panel discussions\, workshops\, open forums\, and culinary demonstrations. \n~ 10\,000 participants
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/food-nutrition-conference-expo-2019/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Convention Center\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania 19107\, United States\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191031
DTSTAMP:20260610T065634
CREATED:20190826T234835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T234835Z
UID:1940-1571947200-1572465599@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course
DESCRIPTION:Excellent faculty and a clinical focus make the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course the premier GI clinical event of the year. Network with peers\, share experiences\, and get unparalleled access to faculty for in-depth discussions.\n \n\n Learn better ways to integrate the newest tools in diagnosis with the latest therapeutic/treatment alternatives to achieve optimal outcomes\n Improve ability to incorporate patient care decision-making issues relating to common and not-so-common GI patient conditions\n Enhance overall capacity to frame effective disease management strategies into practice
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/american-college-of-gastroenterology-acg-2019-annual-scientific-meeting-and-postgraduate-course/
LOCATION:Henry B. González Convention Center\, San Antonio\, Texas 78296\, United States\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78296\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191026
DTSTAMP:20260610T065634
CREATED:20190826T202434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T202434Z
UID:1806-1571860800-1572033599@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:24th Annual Society of Pediatric Liver Transplantation 2019 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:This conference is designed for health care professionals involved in the care of pediatric liver transplant patients. The two-day event will consist of speaker presentations\, panel discussions\, case presentations\, and poster presentations. \nConference Highlights:\n \n\nUnique Transplant Considerations\nA Village Approach to Liver Intensive Care\nSurgical & Interventional Considerations\nThe Many Faces of Rejection\nAdvocacy
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/24th-annual-society-of-pediatric-liver-transplantation-2019-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton Americas-Houston\, Houston\, Texas 77010\, United States\, Houston\, TX\, 77010\, United States
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