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Gut microbiota in the management of gastrointestinal symptoms

4.8

Accredited (Credits: 1)
Free
1h 5min
Audio: English
Subtitles: Russian +6

Synopsis

Does the microbiota affect GI symptoms? The answer is yes, as largely demonstrated in the literature. But then, can we use the microbiota to treat GI symptoms? Join Dr. Eamonn Quigley in this review of the most recent and interesting data on the interaction between the microbiota and GI symptoms. We will review the effects of the microbiome on upper, and lower GI symptoms (focusing on IBS), bowel habit, bloating, flatulence, and distension, and we will get some practical tips to provide the best care to our patients with GI symptoms. Are you going to miss it? This activity is supported by an independent support grant from Biocodex Microbiota Institute.

Objectives

  • 1. Distinguish the effects of the microbiome on upper and lower GI symptoms (focusing on IBS), bowel habit, bloating, flatulence, and distension

Accreditation

This course is accredited with 1 ECMEC credit valid in 26 countries. To claim your credits take the evaluation (satisfaction survey and evaluation questionnaire). You have 3 attempts for the evaluation. You need to pass the evaluation with a sufficient score to validate the course. Your diploma is issued instantaneously and sent to your email.

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Duration

1h 5min

Target audience

Family medicine, Gastroenterology, General practice, Other

Authors

Prof Dr Eammonn Quigley

Eamonn Quigley, MD, FRCP, FACP, MACG, FRCPI, MWGO, gastroenterologist, David M. Underwood Chair of Medicine in Digestive Disorders, chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and a Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College at Houston Methodist Hospital. He was President of the World Gastroenterology Organisation from 2005 to 2009 and President of the American College of Gastroenterology from 2008 to 2009. He was Editor-in-Chief of The American Journal of Gastroenterology from 1997 to 2003. He has published more than 800 peer-reviewed articles, reviews, editorials, book chapters and case reports, mostly in the areas of gut motility, functional gastrointestinal disorders, and GERD.

Conflicts of interests statement:

The author reports receiving grants/research supports from 4D Pharma, Biomerica, and Vibrant, receiving honoraria or consultation fees from Novozymes, Biocodex, Preciosionbiotics, and Salix, and participating in a speaker's bureau sponsored by Biocodex. All of the relevant financial relationships of this individual for this activity have been mitigated.

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What you will learn

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Before you begin

  • Pre-course assessment: please complete to help us personalise your learning experience

Gut microbiota in the management of gastrointestinal symptoms

  • Course overview
  • Presentation and introduction
  • Upper GI symptoms
  • Lower GI symptoms
  • Bowel habit and the microbiome
  • Bloating, flatulence and distension
  • Pathophysiology and management
  • Microbiota and GI symptoms: evidence and mechanisms
  • What recommendation should we be making about diet?
  • What to tell patients seeking medical care for bloating, flatulence and distension?
  • Conclusions and take-home messages

Accreditation - Evaluation

  • Satisfaction survey
  • Multiple-choice test

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