Postgraduate Course at DDW: Complete Clinical Updates for Today's Practice

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The event detailed is a postgraduate course at Digestive Disease Week (DDW), set for September 24, 2024. This comprehensive two-day agenda covers an array of topics relevant to gastroenterology, featuring a structured schedule with a blend of lectures, debates, and panel discussions designed for enhanced learning and clinical practice improvement.<br /><br />**Day 1 Highlights:**<br /><br />- The day starts with a welcome and course overview at 7:30 AM.<br />- Sessions include debates and presentations on colorectal cancer screening, polyp detection and management, liver disease challenges, and advancements in liver-related diagnostics and management.<br />- A keynote on AI's role beyond polyp detection highlights technological advancements.<br />- Additional focus areas include pancreatitis management strategies, the impact of microbiomes on gastrointestinal diseases, and obesity and metabolic diseases, focusing on NAFLD, MASLD, and obesity pharmacotherapy.<br />  <br />**Day 2 Highlights:**<br /><br />- Begins with insights into GERD and dysphagia, featuring diagnostic approaches and management strategies.<br />- A keynote dubbed "Call the plumber!" addresses inpatient endoscopy tools.<br />- Subsequent sessions tackle bloating, obstructive jaundice, and GI oncology updates including Barrett’s and gastric cancer prevention.<br />- The day wraps up with a session on advances in the resection of premalignant lesions.<br />  <br />Lunchtime breakout sessions on both days focus on niche topics such as endoscopy in altered anatomy, VR in pain management, and discussions on managing anticoagulation and antiplatelets during endoscopy.<br /><br />The course features a diverse array of expert speakers with a fallback list of alternates, ensuring comprehensive coverage of topics across the agenda. The concluding notes highlight logistical next steps involving speaker invitations and confirmation.

Keywords

Digestive Disease Week

gastroenterology

colorectal cancer

liver disease

AI in diagnostics

microbiomes

obesity pharmacotherapy

GERD management

endoscopy tools

GI oncology