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.
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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
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Time
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Topic
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| 4:30-4:55pm |
Registration |
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Principles
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Time
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Topic
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Speaker
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| 4:55-5:00pm |
Introduction And Learning Objectives |
Moderator: Glenn Furuta, MD
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| 5:00-5:25pm |
The History: What's Important And Why? |
Glenn Furuta, MD
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| 5:25-5:50pm |
The Evaluation: Which Tests And What To Make Of The Results? |
Dan Atkins, MD
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| 5:50-6:20pm |
Management: Diagnosis Made, Now What? |
David Fleischer, MD
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| 6:20-7:00pm |
Dinner (Fajita Bar) |
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| 7:00-7:20pm |
The Diet: Nutritional Concerns |
Michelle Henry, MPH, RD
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| 7:20-7:40pm |
Feeding Difficulties: Identification And Treatment |
Nancy Creskoff Maune, OTR, & Angela Haas, MA, CCC-SLP
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| 7:40-8:00pm |
The Psychological Burden: What Are The Common Issues And How To Help Patients And Their Families Cope? |
Mary Klinnert, PhD
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Practice
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Time
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Topic
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Speaker
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| 8:00-8:50pm |
Panel Discussion Of Audience Questions |
All Speakers
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| 8:50-9:00pm |
Closing Remarks And Adjournment |
Glenn Furuta, MD
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Phil Putnam, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterologist, an international expert on EoE from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, will be participating in the Question and Answer session.
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Accreditation and Designation Statement
National Jewish Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
National Jewish Health designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
National Jewish Health is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 12724. This program is approved for 2.8 Nursing Contact Hours.
Participant attendance throughout the entire conference is required to receive contact hours.
This program is certified for 3.5 CPEU credits by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered.
Registration Fees
$60 for MDs/DOs
$40 for NPs, PAs, RNs, RPhs, OTs, SLPs, RDs,and Allied Health Professionals
$25 for National Jewish Health employees
Online registration is available. 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.
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