Grand Rounds - February 9, 2024
"GE Update: GERD, Hiatal Hernia, Gastric / Esophageal Cancer"
Speaker: Anisa Shaker, MD. Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, Keck School of Medicine of USC.
Objectives
- Follow current, evidence‐based guidelines for common gastroesophageal (GE) issues.
- Choose the most effective treatment options for hiatal hernia and GERD to aid in the prevention of gastric/esophageal cancer.
- Distinguish dyspepsia from GERD.
- Recognize that helicobacter infection reduces acid production and reflux symptomology.
- Recognize the side effects of PPI use and choose as a treatment option, when appropriate.
- Address the cultural factors that may increase the risk of, or impact treatment options for, the patient with GI issues.
Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.
The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals
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