12th Annual Update in Gastroenterology - 2011

14-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise Conference

Target Audience
Gastroenterologists

Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of this activity is to give participants a diagnostic and therapeutic update in the field of gastroenterology.

Following this educational activity, participants should be able to:
1. Review new insights in eosinophilic esophagitis
2. Describe the spectrum of microscopic colitis
3. Identify the evolving paradigm of the irritable bowel syndrome
4. Describe the emerging role of probiotics in GI disorders
5. Identify the silent celiac disease epidemic
6. Utilize new IBD diagnostic testing/therapies
7. Describe the Changing Paradigm of Clostridia difficile toxin colitis management
8. Outline 2011 Updates in HBV Management
9. Discuss New Treatment options in HCV
10. Review Management of the Liver Transplant Patient
11. Discuss Ascites Pathophysiology and Management
12. Identify the Spectrum of Autoimmune Hepatitis
13. Discuss the Diagnosis and Management of Budd Chiari Syndrome
14. Discuss Mercy Medical Center Challenging Liver Cases