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Join us at the Gut Check: Clinical Insights & Innovations in Digestive Health Conference, a premier event designed for primary care health professionals eager to enhance their expertise in gastrointestinal care. This conference will feature leading experts discussing the latest trends, groundbreaking research, and best practices for diagnosing and managing a wide range of digestive disorders. From advancements in colorectal screening tools to the latest evidence-based practices for MASH, malabsorption, GERD, eosinophilic esophagitis and more, our dynamic sessions will provide valuable insights to improve patient outcomes. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with industry leaders, expand your clinical knowledge, and refine your approach to digestive health management in primary care.
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Objectives:
Advancing Colorectal and GI Cancer Screening
• Understand the importance of early detection in colorectal and non-colonic GI malignancies.
• Review current screening guidelines, high-risk populations, and emerging diagnostic techniques.
Understanding and Managing Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)
• Define MASH, its prevalence, risk factors, and progression to fibrosis.
• Explore current diagnostic methods and treatment options.
Comprehensive Approaches to GERD
• Differentiate GERD, functional heartburn, and laryngopharyngeal reflux.
• Explore the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of GERD, including dietary and pharmacologic management.
Malabsorption Syndromes: Diagnosis and Management
• Identify common malabsorptive conditions, including celiac disease, enzyme deficiencies, and pancreatic insufficiency.
• Discuss diagnostic approaches and personalized treatment strategies.
Chronic Constipation and Treatment-Resistant Cases
• Define primary vs. secondary constipation and review diagnostic criteria.
• Evaluate treatment options, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches for refractory cases.
Optimizing Outpatient Management of Cirrhosis
• Review management of complications such as portal hypertension and hepatic encephalopathy.
• Discuss screening for hepatocellular carcinoma, dietary interventions, transplantation referrals, and surgical risk assessment.
Understanding Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
• Define EoE as a chronic immune-mediated disorder, review its epidemiology, risk factors, and atopic associations.
• Discuss treatment strategies for EoE, highlight long-term monitoring considerations, and explore new and investigational therapies, including biologics.
Planning Committee:
Katie Neligan, MSN, RN, CNL, PCCN, MAHEC, Asheville, NC
Tonja Schroder, MSN, RN, CPN, MAHEC, Asheville, NC
Rodney Perez, MD, DHP, Asheville, NC
Brian Garvin, MD, DHP, Asheville, NC
Celena Garrett, RN-BC, CGRN, CSRN, CFER, DHP, Asheville, NC
Brittany Wines, RN, CGRN, DHP, Asheville, NC
Accommodations
MAHEC partners with the following hotels for special conference rates. Please CALL the hotel to make the reservation and state that you are an attendee of a MAHEC Program and would like the MAHEC rate:
Double Tree by Hilton Asheville-Biltmore: 828-274-1800
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton: 828-277-1800
Residence Inn Marriott: 828-281-3361
The Scenic Hotel at Biltmore Village: 828-277-0026
This program's CME activities have been recognized for a maximum of 6.00 American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC 2) medical knowledge points. To claim points, go directly to the ABIM.org site and log in to your account for a record of your MOC participation. 