Updates in the Management of Chronic Constipation
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Program Overview
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Constipation affects at least 10 percent of the general U.S. population (25 percent of the elderly) and accounts for more than 2.5 million physician visits each year. Management of chronic constipation (constipation lasting more than 12 months) requires education on defined diagnostic criteria, proper patient work-up and available treatment options. As constipation is the most frequent reason for referral to a gastroenterologist, during this program, three renowned experts discuss updates in the management of chronic constipation using a case-based approach to explore key clinical questions relating to disease and patient management.
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Audience
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Clinical gastroenterologists in academia and community practice, gastroenterology trainees, as well as other GI healthcare providers
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Learning Objectives
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This AGA CME Café, focused on the diagnosis and management of the patient with chronic constipation, will meet the following objectives:
- Review the criteria required for a diagnosis of chronic idiopathic constipation
- Explain proper patient work-up
- Explore available treatment options for chronic constipation
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Accreditation Statement
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The American Gastroenterological Association Institute (AGA Institute) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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Designation Statement
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The AGA Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Faculty
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Henry P. Parkman, MD
Professor of Medicine
Director of GI Motility Laboratory
Temple University School of Medicine
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Satish Rao, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic
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Ann Ouyang, MD
Professor of Medicine
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
>> Read Biography
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Faculty Disclosure Information
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In accordance with the ACCME's Standards for Commercial Support of Continuing Medical Education, all faculty and planning partners must disclose any financial relationship(s) or other relationship(s) held within the past 12 months. The AGA Institute implements a mechanism to identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners.
Henry P. Parkman, MD
No relevant financial or other relationship with any manufacturer(s) or provider(s) of commercial products or services that are discussed.
Satish Rao, MD, PhD
Consultant/Advisory Board: Smart Pill, Novartis, Sanofi-Aventis, Takeda, and Theravance Inc.
Speaker's Bureau: AstraZeneca, Janssen, Novartis, TAP Pharmaceutical Products Inc., Takeda, and Salix Pharmaceuticals.
Ann Ouyang, MD
No relevant financial or other relationship with any manufacturer(s) or provider(s) of commercial products or services that are discussed.
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Suggested Minimum Software Requirements
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Windows Me / XP / 2000.
800 MHz P3 processor.
256 MB RAM.
Microsoft Internet Explorer (6.0 or higher).
16-bit sound card and Windows Media Player (9.0 or greater).
Video Card capable of 16-bit color.
Adobe Acrobat 6.0 or greater.
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Release Date
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May 2006
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Expiration Date
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May 2008
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Fee
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Free-of-charge
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Sponsorship and Support
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Sponsored by the AGA Institute. Supported through an educational grant from Sucampo-Takeda.
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