Learning Objectives: 1. Define iron deficiency, anemia, and describe the consequences of chronic gastrointestinal hemorrhagic conditions. 2. Identify the signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia and the laboratory tests and procedures that are typically used in its diagnosis. 3. Discuss the available treatment options for IDA and approaches to the interdisciplinary management of patients of IDA to improve treatment outcomes. Download Now
Learning Objectives: 1. Review the key esophageal cancer abstracts and data presented at ASCO GI 2022 2. Identify the key clinical question addressed by each study 3. Discuss the clinical relevance and impact on Canadian practice and patients Download Now
Learning Objectives: 1. Understand the varied presentations and clinical implications of short bowel syndrome 2. Reflect on the management of short bowel syndrome and its associated co-morbidities 3. Consider the nutritional impact for the patient who has an ileostomy Download Now
Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss the integration of telemedicine and how this affects patients with IBD, both the pros and cons 2. Identify the challenges and gaps in post-pandemic patient management practice when using a combination of telemedicine, and in-person visits in the Canadian environment 3. Share best practices and clinical tips using patient cases on how to overcome barriers and effectively manage patients with IBD in the post-pandemic era Download Now
Learning Objectives: 1. Review the key abstracts and data presented in 2021 2. Identify the key clinical question addressed by each study 3. Discuss the clinical relevance and impact on patients Download Now
Learning Objectives: 1. Review the key abstracts and data presented at UEGW 2021 2. Identify the key clinical question addressed by each study 3. Discuss the clinical relevance and impact on patients Download Now
Learning Objectives: 1. Review the key abstracts and data presented at ECCO 2021 2. Identify the key clinical question addressed by each study 3. Discuss the clinical relevance and impact on patients Download Now
Learning Objectives: 1. To review the current state of knowledge regarding diet as a risk factor for new IBD diagnosis 2. To discuss the evidence for dietary interventions as primary treatment in IBD 3. Discuss practical dietary tips to implement in clinical practice Download Now
Learning Objectives: 1. Define malnutrition relevance and prevalence in IBD, in both inpatients and outpatients 2. Describe strategies to identify malnourished patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting Download Now
Learning Objectives: 1. Recognize inadequate response to induction and/or secondary loss of response quickly and optimize therapy accordingly 2. Consider the risks and benefits of combination therapy with immunomodulatory 3. Describe which patients may benefit from biologic monotherapy Download Now
Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss the data supporting the overall safety of advanced therapies in UC 2. Recognize the risks of repeated corticosteroid use 3. Analyze the treatment risks and benefits Download Now
Learning Objectives: 1. Use simple questions to routinely monitor patients for EIMs/EAMs 2. Recognize when to refer patients with EIMs/EAMs to the appropriate specialist and implement a collaborative interdisciplinary approach 3. Apply effective communication strategies with other specialists in the co-management of patients with EIMs/EAMs Download Now
Learning Objectives: 1. Recognize the frequency and impact of EIMs/EAMs in rheumatologic and gastrointestinal diseases 2. Apply a systematic approach to routinely monitor and identify signs and symptoms warranting referral for EIMs/EAMs 3. Consider the impact of treatment on the incidence and resolution of EIMs/EAMs and its role in treatment selection Download Now
In this episode, Dr. Marshall and Dr. Zenlea will discuss highlights of the 2020 United European Gastroenterology Week meeting, held on October 11-13, 2020. Learning objectives: - Review the key abstracts and data presented at UEGW 2020 - Identify the key clinical question addressed by each data point - Discuss the clinical relevance and impact on each patient Download Now
In this episode, Dr. Peek, the 2020 McKenna Lecturer, discusses Gastric Cancer from a Physician - Scientists Perspective. This episode was recorded during the 2020 Trainee Programs in Montréal, Quebec Download Now
In this episode, Dr. Dubé, the 2020 Ivan Beck Memorial Lecturer, discusses colonoscopy quality, guidelines and colorectal cancer screening. This episode was recorded during the 2020 GRIT Program in Montréal, Quebec Download Now
In this episode Dr. Alrajhi and Dr. Chen will discuss the latest advancements in Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) including: - EUS biliary drainage - EUS gall bladder drainage Download Now
In this episode Dr. Ghaith and Dr. Yong will discuss: - the difference between linear and radial Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) - how EUS imaging and cross-sectional imaging compare - other therapeutic modalities of EUS including using micro forceps Download Now
In this episode Dr. Schweiger, who was awarded as the 2019 Ivan Beck Memorial Lecturer recipient, addresses the GRIT trainees with his inspirational presentation 'Periampullary Thoughts for a Successful Career in the Future’ Download Now
In this episode Dr. Rumman will discuss his research on undisclosed payments by pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers to authors of endoscopy guidelines in the USA. For the complete abstract visit JCAG the online Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology 2019 Volume 2, Issue Supplement_2, 15 March 2019, Page 309 https://academic.oup.com/jcag/issue/2/Supplement_2 This episode was recorded during the 2019 GRIT Program in Banff, Alberta Download Now