Gastroenterology CME Courses

Toxic Liver and Failure Willis C. Massrey and David R. Nelson Cite the risk factors for drug-induced hepatotoxicity; Review the mechanisms of hepatotoxicity due to acetaminophen, isoniazid, troglitazone, phenytoin, amiodarone, minocycline; and amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate; Discuss liver failure resulting from hepatitis C infection; Interpret the model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) system and Child-Pugh classification scores to monitor and predict mortality from liver disease; and Recognize spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and refractory ascites.

 

Colonic Issues Jack DiPalma, Arthur Asher Kornbluth, and Wilfred M. Weinstein Select the ideal colon cleansing preparation; Describe the adverse effects of some colon cleansing preparations; Employ a diagnostic algorithm for Crohn’s disease; Summarize the role of wireless capsule endoscopy in IBD; and Explain the importance of colonoscopic surveillance in IBD.

 

Sidelines in IBD Sinanda Kane and Glenn W. Gross Describe IBD concerns that affect women in general; Employ management principles for IBD in pregnant patients; Identify the risk factors for CRC in IBD patients; Discuss the clinical implications of dysplasia in IBD; and Employ current guidelines for CRC screening.

 

Gut Challenges Lawrence R. Schiller and Stephen A. McClave Name the primary regulators of gastric emptying; Discuss the relative importance of history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing in the evaluation of gastroparesis; Explain why most prokinetic drugs are not recommended for the management of gastroparesis; Describe the consequences of disrupted gut integrity; and Promote more aggressive parenteral nutrition at the institutions.

 

Topics in Endoscopy Lawrence J. Brandt, David A. Greenwald, and Tyler Stevens Describe the concerns of patients undergoing endoscopic procedures; Utilize methods to reduce anxiety in patients undergoing endoscopic procedures; Discuss the management of patients on anticoagulants at time of endoscopy; Describe the advantages of EUS in patients with pancreatic cancer; and Discuss the disease characteristics that determined when to avoid ERCP.

 

Learning Anew John D. Mellinger and Timothy Synold Cite the current challenges of medical education; Apply the principles of adult learning and motor learning theory in medical education; Discuss the arguments for the use of and potential benefits of simulators and virtual-reality training to medical education; Describe current research in the mapping of inheritable polymorphisms within the human genome, and how genetic variations influence drug metabolism and sensitivity; and Explain the roles of pharmacogenomics and the inclusion of ethnicities in clinical trials, and their value as components of drug development.

 

Issues in HBV Brian J. McMahon, Eugene R. Schiff, Maureen M. Jonas, and Mitchell L. Shiffman Determine which individuals should be screened for HBV; Review which HBV genotypes predominate in the United States and different parts of the world; Differentiate the various categories of HBV patients and their prognoses; and Discuss the algorithm for treating HBV infection in children; and Explain the factors associated with seoconversion.

 

Nutrition Stephen A. McClave and Darwin Conwell Recognize the advantages of early feeding in the critically ill patient; Describe the concept of permissive underfeeding; Utilize methods that reduce the risk for aspiration; Recognize and prevent metabolic bone disease in patients with chronic pancreatitis; and Propose dietary recommendations for patients with chronic pancreatitis.

 

Hepatitis C Paul J. Pockros and Robert J. Fontana, and David R. Nelson Describe the life cycle if the hepatitis C virus and steps in the cycle that provide good targets for therapeutic intervention; Assess new drugs in development for treatment of hepatitis C; Summarize the natural history of hepatitis C and factors associated with disease progression, morbidity, and mortality; Identify patients with patients C who are at high risk for liver cancer; and Discuss factors associated with recurrence of hepatitis C after liver transplantations.

 

Functional GI Disorders Lin Chang, Kevin W. Olden, and William D. Chey Discuss the role genetics and environment on the development of IBS; Explain the various genetic polymorphisms that have been studies and how they potentially affect the development of IBS; Recognize the role of psychologic and behavioral therapy in the treatment of FGID; Discuss the assessment of a patient with FGID; and Describe the role of diet and medical treatment in IBS.