Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Women
Tools for Successful Treatment
- Speaker:
- Peter Buch, MD, AGAF, FACP
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 08 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Jul 29, 2024
- Product Code:
- POS078868
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects 12% of the population, with females twice as likely to suffer from this illness. Many patients with IBS are difficult to treat, for many reasons that Dr. Peter Buch, a clinical gastroenterologist, will explore. This case-based presentation will provide the answers to challenging and common questions:
- How do you best diagnose IBS with the testing that is available today?
- Who should be referred to a gastroenterologist for care?
- Should all patients get a colonoscopy?
- What are the current evidence-based treatments?
Credit
Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Women (2 MB) | 49 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Peter Buch, MD, AGAF, FACP Related seminars and products
Peter Buch, MD, AGAF, FACP, is a double board-certified clinical gastroenterologist with 35 years of experience, leads a team that treats all GI conditions, sits on editorial boards for numerous professional journals, is a highly sought-after international presenter, and hosts ReachMD GI Insights, a podcast that highlights the latest developments in gastroenterology.
Dr. Buch has a passion for teaching. His style is case-based, practical, interactive, and evidence supported. Dr. Buch’s expertise has been shared with experienced clinicians and advanced-level students. He teaches at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the Frank H Netter School of Medicine/Quinnipiac University.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Peter S. Buch has employment relationships with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the Frank H Netter, MD School of Medicine. He receives compensation as a professional speaker and is a podcast host with ReachMD/GI Insight. Dr. Buch receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Peter S. Buch serves on the FDA and Patient Care Committees at the American College of Gastroenterology. He serves as an editor of peer-reviewed journals. He is a member of the International Association of Medical Science Educators, the AGA Academy of Educators, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGAF), the American College of Physicians (FACP), the Hartford County Medical Association, the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG), and the Connecticut State Medical Society.
Content Disclosure:
Dr. Buch references the use of antidepressants for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and the controversial use of Fibrotest to evaluate patients with fatty liver disease who may have fibrosis of the liver. Dr. Buch indicates he wishes to present a fair and balanced approach to practitioners regarding such practices.
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Objectives
- Examine the clinical usefulness of alarm signs.
- Select the appropriate workup for IBS in women.
- Choose the best prescriptive treatments for your patients.
Outline
Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Women
- Clinical diagnosis, with few tests
- NOT a diagnosis of exclusion
- Meaning of “alarm signs” in differentiating IBS from other illnesses
- What tests should be considered
- Who should get a colonoscopy
- IBS occurs twice as much in women….why?
Subtypes of IBS
- Diarrhea predominant
- Constipation predominant
- Current recommendations for prescriptive treatments
Target Audience
- Nurse Practitioners
- Nurses
- Physician Assistants
- Physicians
- Pharmacists
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