Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Principles and Practice
4:30pm - 9pm, Thursday, July 15, 2010 at the Molly Blank Center on the campus of National Jewish Health
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE), a disorder characterized by a dense esophageal eosinophilia that occurs in association with upper gastrointestinal symptoms, is increasing in prevalence in the United States and is often under-diagnosed or misdiagnosed. This meeting will provide an update to physicians and healthcare professionals on the cutting-edge research, diagnostic techniques and novel treatments for the pediatric patient population. It will allow practitioners to provide better care for patients suffering from EoE.
Target Audience:
Pediatricians, Family Medicine Physicians, Allergists, Gastroenterologists, Pathologists, Nutritionists and Dietitians, Feeding Specialists (Occupational and Speech Therapists), Physician Assistants, Nurses and other Allied Health Professionals.
Learning Objectives:
After attending this workshop the participant should be able to
- Distinguish eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) when presented with patient case histories and histological findings.
- Identify potential complications of EoE.
- Describe the endoscopic and histological characteristics required for the diagnosis of EoE.
- Discuss the role of allergy testing (skin testing and laboratory evaluation) in the evaluation of children with suspected EoE.
- Identify appropriate treatment options for patients with EoE.
- List the common nutritional concerns identified in children with EoE.
- Discuss the feeding difficulties encountered in some children with EoE.
- Review the psychological issues often faced by children with EoE and their families.
Symposium Agenda
| Time |
Topic |
| 4:30-4:55pm |
Registration |
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Principles
| Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
| 4:55-5:00pm |
Introduction And Learning Objectives |
Moderator: Glenn Furuta, MD |
| 5:00-5:25pm |
The History: What's Important And Why? |
Glenn Furuta, MD |
| 5:25-5:50pm |
The Evaluation: Which Tests And What To Make Of The Results? |
Conference Co-Chair: Dan Atkins, MD |
| 5:50-6:20pm |
Management: Diagnosis Made, Now What? |
David Fleisher, MD |
| 6:20-6:40pm |
Dinner (Fajita Bar) |
|
| 7:00-7:20pm |
The Diet: Nutritional Concerns |
Michelle Henry, MPH, RD |
| 7:20-7:40pm |
Feeding Difficulties: Identification And Treatment |
Nancy Creskoff Maune, OTR, & Angela Haas, MA, CCC-SLP |
| 7:40-8:00pm |
The Psychological Burden: What Are The Common Issues And How To Help Patients And Their Families Cope? |
Mary Klinnert, PhD |
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Practice
| Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
| 8:00 -8:50pm |
Panel Discussion Of Audience Questions |
All Speakers |
| 8:50-9:00pm |
Closing Remarks And Adjournment |
Glenn Furuta, MD |
Accreditation and Designation Statement
National Jewish Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
This program will offer CME and CNE credits which are pending. More details available soon.
Registration Fees
$60 for MDs/DOs
$40 for NPs, PAs, RNs, RPhs, OTs, SLPs, RDs, and other Allied Health Professionals
If you prefer to pay by check and/or need an invoice prior to payment, please call 303-398-1000 to make your request. Payment must be received by July 8, 2010 to hold your reservation.
NJH employees interested in attending should call the Office of Professional Education @ 303-398-1000 to register at a discounted rate.
