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Special Populations in Gastroenterology

Master the unique gastroenterological challenges of special patient populations including pregnancy, elderly, immunocompromised, transplant recipients, and critically ill patients.

12
Lessons
12
Hours
20
CME
39
Questions

Learning Objectives

Manage GI disorders safely during pregnancy with appropriate pharmacotherapy
Apply modified diagnostic approaches in elderly GI patients
Recognize GI manifestations of systemic and autoimmune diseases
Manage post-transplant GI complications including infections and PTLD
Diagnose GI conditions in immunocompromised patients stratified by immune status
Facilitate successful pediatric-to-adult transition in GI care
Manage exercise-induced and travel-related GI disorders
Evaluate and treat GI complications of obesity and bariatric surgery
Apply safe GI pharmacotherapy in CKD and dialysis patients
Manage acute GI emergencies in critically ill ICU patients
Recognize psychotropic medication effects and apply gut-brain axis concepts
Diagnose and manage GI complications of hematologic disorders and GVHD