Baylor College of Medicine 24th Annual GI and Liver Course

Format :: 27 videos + 28 pdfs
Size: 8.79 GB
Release Year : 2025

Overview

The Baylor College of Medicine 24th Annual GI and Liver Course provides a comprehensive review of the latest advances in gastroenterology and hepatology, delivering evidence-based updates on emerging therapies, diagnostic innovations, procedural techniques, and evolving clinical guidelines. This educational program is designed to help healthcare professionals stay current with rapidly changing developments in digestive and liver disease management.

The course explores a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal and hepatologic conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, metabolic liver disease, gastroesophageal disorders, eosinophilic esophagitis, chronic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, and opioid-related gastrointestinal challenges. Participants will gain practical knowledge that can be directly applied to improve patient outcomes across diverse clinical settings.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Evaluate new therapeutic options and treatment strategies for inflammatory bowel disease, including biologic therapies, biomarkers, management during pregnancy, and approaches to treatment failure.

• Apply current evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and management of irritable bowel syndrome, chronic constipation, primary biliary cholangitis, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), and other gastrointestinal disorders.

• Incorporate emerging procedural and imaging technologies into clinical practice, including intestinal ultrasound, computer-aided colonoscopy, advanced endoscopic resection techniques, and Barrett’s esophagus ablation.

• Assess contemporary screening, diagnostic, and management strategies for colorectal cancer, including endoscopic ultrasound and noninvasive testing methods.

• Recognize and address opioid misuse and opioid use disorder in patients with gastrointestinal diseases while navigating clinical, ethical, and healthcare system challenges.

• Implement updated clinical guidelines and best practices for a wide range of gastrointestinal and liver conditions.

Target Audience

This program is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with gastrointestinal and liver diseases, including:

• Gastroenterologists

• Hepatologists

• Internal Medicine Physicians

• Primary Care Physicians

• Nurse Practitioners

• Physician Assistants

• Registered Nurses

• Gastroenterology Fellows

• Medical Trainees and Students

• Allied Healthcare Professionals

Program Topics

Emerging Trends in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

• The Future of Gastroenterology and Emerging Innovations

• Genetic Influences on Gastrointestinal Disease and Health

• The Impact of GLP-1 Therapies on Gastroenterology Practice

Liver Disease and Hepatology Updates

• Primary Biliary Cholangitis: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment

• Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Alcohol-Related Liver Disease (MetALD)

• Clinical Approaches to Focal Liver Lesions

• Contemporary Management of MASLD and MASH

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

• Novel Therapies and Treatment Pathways for IBD

• Management Strategies Following Biologic Treatment Failure

• Pregnancy, Malignancy, and Special Considerations in IBD Care

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Pouchitis

• Management of Complex Perianal Disease

• Intestinal Ultrasound Applications in IBD

Colorectal Cancer and Screening

• Advances in Colorectal Cancer Screening and Diagnosis

• Emerging Noninvasive Diagnostic Technologies

• Endoscopic Ultrasound in Colorectal Disease Evaluation

• Computer-Aided Detection Colonoscopy and Clinical Applications

Esophageal and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

• Diagnosis and Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis

• Barrett’s Esophagus Ablation Techniques

• Esophageal Diverticula and Cricopharyngeal Disorders

• Management of Helicobacter pylori Infection

Advanced Endoscopy and Therapeutic Procedures

• Endoscopic Treatment of Obesity

• Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube Placement and Updated Guidelines

• Endoscopic Appendectomy

• Luminal Stricture Dilation Techniques

• Pneumatic Balloon Dilation in Modern Practice

• Cold Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (Cold EMR)

• Hemorrhoid Banding

• Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy

• Novel Approaches to Complex Endoscopic Procedures

Infectious and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

• Novel Treatments for Antibiotic-Resistant Clostridioides difficile Infection

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

• Chronic Constipation Management Strategies

Pain Management and Opioid Use Disorder

• Best Practices for Managing Pain in Gastroenterology Patients

• Recognition and Treatment of Opioid Misuse Disorder

• Ethical and Clinical Considerations in Opioid Stewardship

Key Benefits

Participants will gain practical, evidence-based knowledge that supports improved diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of gastrointestinal and liver diseases. The program provides valuable updates on clinical guidelines, emerging therapies, advanced endoscopic procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care, helping clinicians enhance outcomes and deliver high-quality digestive health services.