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From the President: Expanding our educational reach
CHEST Congress Thailand concluded in Bangkok last month with more than 1,000 attendees from 56 countries. Attendees heard experts speak on several clinical tracks, including lung cancer, severe airway disease, pulmonary infections, interventional pulmonary management, and sleep-related disordered breathing. Panel discussions were held covering controversial topics across pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine, and close to 400 submitted abstracts were presented. Registration continues to build for the next CHEST international meeting to be held in conjunction with the Hellenic Thoracic Society in Athens, Greece, June 25-27. This meeting will feature clinicians and academicians providing relevant clinical updates to providers throughout that region in more of a “board review-like” format.
Why is it so important that CHEST spread its brand of education to an international audience?
Clinicians are yearning for up-to-date information regardless of geography
Having the opportunity to visit with clinicians from Southeast Asia and Australia, it became clear to me that there is a need for high quality educational opportunities to be shared across the globe. Many attendees in Bangkok had never had the opportunity to attend a CHEST annual meeting within North America; their exposure to state-of-the-art reviews using interactive audience participation was a format that was clearly appreciated. Hands-on educational opportunities through simulation, as well as novel interactive tools such as serious gaming, were modalities not previously available to many attendees and the reviews received were overwhelmingly positive.
Access to cutting-edge training in certain areas in the world has become more limited
Resources for international travel have become more limited. Industry sponsorship in certain regions has dwindled and, for certain countries, the ability to access medical meetings within the United States or other areas in Europe or North America has become burdensome, if not logistically impossible. Bringing the CHEST brand of education to members and other practicing providers outside North America within the represented specialties has allowed access to experts and the most effective formats for education without extended travel and excess cost.
Smaller international meetings allow for more tailored curricula designed to meet local needs
The ability to build the curriculum around specific requests of a national society has allowed for a more focused educational platform designed to meet the needs of what regional leaders feel is the most critical for the highest prevalence of patients seen in that specific area. The international strategy of CHEST calls for an annual congress outside of North America and at least one smaller “board review-type” meeting in a different region elsewhere across the world each academic year. Co-hosting more meetings will not only help address unmet educational needs outside of the United States and Canada but also extend our reach to participants who may not have otherwise had the ability to participate in the CHEST brand of education. During multiple sessions, there were literally dozens of questions for which there was time to address each in real time. The panel discussions were lively, well-moderated, and also stimulated multiple questions and comments from the audience.
Education by podium lecture is fast becoming outdated
Although a compelling lecture using a didactic format from a podium at the front of a room is not going to be replaced completely any time soon, educational delivery trends are moving toward virtual classrooms, use of simulation, problem solving online, serious gaming, and hands-on experiential education. As an innovator and leader in medical education, CHEST will continue to provide a variety of options for delivering education utilizing a variety of platforms. By opening a multimedia production studio at CHEST global headquarters in Glenview, Illinois, this past February, the organization is positioning itself to continue to refine its ability to produce and distribute a variety of courses available to all CHEST members in an archivable, easily accessible format. The Board of Regents has doubled down on its digital strategy toward improving communication across the entire user experience, and offering courses to our international members closer to home is one way to execute this strategy.
Networking and new friendships underscore what’s important
Meeting new colleagues from across the globe has made me realize that we are all focused on providing the very best care possible to our patients every day. Ultimately, education is communication. The ability to share how CHEST educates its membership will improve patient care worldwide and foster lifelong friendships with those we meet in other lands. Those opportunities to share ideas on health-care delivery will keep us on the cutting edge technologically and keep us focused on how to use resources responsibly and in a way that best serves the communities where we practice.
CHEST Congress Thailand concluded in Bangkok last month with more than 1,000 attendees from 56 countries. Attendees heard experts speak on several clinical tracks, including lung cancer, severe airway disease, pulmonary infections, interventional pulmonary management, and sleep-related disordered breathing. Panel discussions were held covering controversial topics across pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine, and close to 400 submitted abstracts were presented. Registration continues to build for the next CHEST international meeting to be held in conjunction with the Hellenic Thoracic Society in Athens, Greece, June 25-27. This meeting will feature clinicians and academicians providing relevant clinical updates to providers throughout that region in more of a “board review-like” format.
Why is it so important that CHEST spread its brand of education to an international audience?
Clinicians are yearning for up-to-date information regardless of geography
Having the opportunity to visit with clinicians from Southeast Asia and Australia, it became clear to me that there is a need for high quality educational opportunities to be shared across the globe. Many attendees in Bangkok had never had the opportunity to attend a CHEST annual meeting within North America; their exposure to state-of-the-art reviews using interactive audience participation was a format that was clearly appreciated. Hands-on educational opportunities through simulation, as well as novel interactive tools such as serious gaming, were modalities not previously available to many attendees and the reviews received were overwhelmingly positive.
Access to cutting-edge training in certain areas in the world has become more limited
Resources for international travel have become more limited. Industry sponsorship in certain regions has dwindled and, for certain countries, the ability to access medical meetings within the United States or other areas in Europe or North America has become burdensome, if not logistically impossible. Bringing the CHEST brand of education to members and other practicing providers outside North America within the represented specialties has allowed access to experts and the most effective formats for education without extended travel and excess cost.
Smaller international meetings allow for more tailored curricula designed to meet local needs
The ability to build the curriculum around specific requests of a national society has allowed for a more focused educational platform designed to meet the needs of what regional leaders feel is the most critical for the highest prevalence of patients seen in that specific area. The international strategy of CHEST calls for an annual congress outside of North America and at least one smaller “board review-type” meeting in a different region elsewhere across the world each academic year. Co-hosting more meetings will not only help address unmet educational needs outside of the United States and Canada but also extend our reach to participants who may not have otherwise had the ability to participate in the CHEST brand of education. During multiple sessions, there were literally dozens of questions for which there was time to address each in real time. The panel discussions were lively, well-moderated, and also stimulated multiple questions and comments from the audience.
Education by podium lecture is fast becoming outdated
Although a compelling lecture using a didactic format from a podium at the front of a room is not going to be replaced completely any time soon, educational delivery trends are moving toward virtual classrooms, use of simulation, problem solving online, serious gaming, and hands-on experiential education. As an innovator and leader in medical education, CHEST will continue to provide a variety of options for delivering education utilizing a variety of platforms. By opening a multimedia production studio at CHEST global headquarters in Glenview, Illinois, this past February, the organization is positioning itself to continue to refine its ability to produce and distribute a variety of courses available to all CHEST members in an archivable, easily accessible format. The Board of Regents has doubled down on its digital strategy toward improving communication across the entire user experience, and offering courses to our international members closer to home is one way to execute this strategy.
Networking and new friendships underscore what’s important
Meeting new colleagues from across the globe has made me realize that we are all focused on providing the very best care possible to our patients every day. Ultimately, education is communication. The ability to share how CHEST educates its membership will improve patient care worldwide and foster lifelong friendships with those we meet in other lands. Those opportunities to share ideas on health-care delivery will keep us on the cutting edge technologically and keep us focused on how to use resources responsibly and in a way that best serves the communities where we practice.
CHEST Congress Thailand concluded in Bangkok last month with more than 1,000 attendees from 56 countries. Attendees heard experts speak on several clinical tracks, including lung cancer, severe airway disease, pulmonary infections, interventional pulmonary management, and sleep-related disordered breathing. Panel discussions were held covering controversial topics across pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine, and close to 400 submitted abstracts were presented. Registration continues to build for the next CHEST international meeting to be held in conjunction with the Hellenic Thoracic Society in Athens, Greece, June 25-27. This meeting will feature clinicians and academicians providing relevant clinical updates to providers throughout that region in more of a “board review-like” format.
Why is it so important that CHEST spread its brand of education to an international audience?
Clinicians are yearning for up-to-date information regardless of geography
Having the opportunity to visit with clinicians from Southeast Asia and Australia, it became clear to me that there is a need for high quality educational opportunities to be shared across the globe. Many attendees in Bangkok had never had the opportunity to attend a CHEST annual meeting within North America; their exposure to state-of-the-art reviews using interactive audience participation was a format that was clearly appreciated. Hands-on educational opportunities through simulation, as well as novel interactive tools such as serious gaming, were modalities not previously available to many attendees and the reviews received were overwhelmingly positive.
Access to cutting-edge training in certain areas in the world has become more limited
Resources for international travel have become more limited. Industry sponsorship in certain regions has dwindled and, for certain countries, the ability to access medical meetings within the United States or other areas in Europe or North America has become burdensome, if not logistically impossible. Bringing the CHEST brand of education to members and other practicing providers outside North America within the represented specialties has allowed access to experts and the most effective formats for education without extended travel and excess cost.
Smaller international meetings allow for more tailored curricula designed to meet local needs
The ability to build the curriculum around specific requests of a national society has allowed for a more focused educational platform designed to meet the needs of what regional leaders feel is the most critical for the highest prevalence of patients seen in that specific area. The international strategy of CHEST calls for an annual congress outside of North America and at least one smaller “board review-type” meeting in a different region elsewhere across the world each academic year. Co-hosting more meetings will not only help address unmet educational needs outside of the United States and Canada but also extend our reach to participants who may not have otherwise had the ability to participate in the CHEST brand of education. During multiple sessions, there were literally dozens of questions for which there was time to address each in real time. The panel discussions were lively, well-moderated, and also stimulated multiple questions and comments from the audience.
Education by podium lecture is fast becoming outdated
Although a compelling lecture using a didactic format from a podium at the front of a room is not going to be replaced completely any time soon, educational delivery trends are moving toward virtual classrooms, use of simulation, problem solving online, serious gaming, and hands-on experiential education. As an innovator and leader in medical education, CHEST will continue to provide a variety of options for delivering education utilizing a variety of platforms. By opening a multimedia production studio at CHEST global headquarters in Glenview, Illinois, this past February, the organization is positioning itself to continue to refine its ability to produce and distribute a variety of courses available to all CHEST members in an archivable, easily accessible format. The Board of Regents has doubled down on its digital strategy toward improving communication across the entire user experience, and offering courses to our international members closer to home is one way to execute this strategy.
Networking and new friendships underscore what’s important
Meeting new colleagues from across the globe has made me realize that we are all focused on providing the very best care possible to our patients every day. Ultimately, education is communication. The ability to share how CHEST educates its membership will improve patient care worldwide and foster lifelong friendships with those we meet in other lands. Those opportunities to share ideas on health-care delivery will keep us on the cutting edge technologically and keep us focused on how to use resources responsibly and in a way that best serves the communities where we practice.
CHEST 2019 and southern culture
Get a glimpse of the rich southern culture of New Orleans this October by checking out a few of these locations and events.
Visit a Mini Museum – Backstreet Cultural Museum
The Backstreet Cultural Museum is located in a small, former funeral home in the historic Treme neighborhood. The museum displays the permanent collection of Mardi Gras Indians costumes, second-line parade outfits, jazz funeral photos, and music memorabilia from curator Sylvester Francis. Interested in upcoming parades and festivals happening nearly every weekend in New Orleans? Learn about these at the museum, as well as more NOLA arts and traditions.
View the Local Art in Jackson Square
Jackson Square is an area where you’ll see tarot readers, street performers, and artists. It has an open-air artist community where their works are hung on the iron railings around the square. Spend time getting your portrait done, buy a new art piece from a local, or have fun watching a street performance.
Enjoy the architecture of the French Quarter
Explore New Orleans’ oldest neighborhood, The French Quarter, with its mix of French Creole and Spanish influenced architecture. You’ll find hints of this on old tiled street names and the French Fleur de Lys emblem noticeable all around the city. There are also Caribbean, African, and other European influences throughout the area. Take in the gorgeous mansions, the colorful Creole houses with their porches and swing chairs, the townhouses with beautiful ironwork balconies, and more!
Head to Oktoberfest
New Orleans also has a rich German history. You can celebrate this October with the city’s own version of Oktoberfest, which takes place the first three weekends in the month. Experience some of the best of German culture by drinking a rare beer, trying authentic cuisine, and listening to live music during this celebration.
New Orleans Film Festival
From October 16-24, the New Orleans Film Society will be hosting the 2019 New Orleans Film Festival (NOFF). You can check out showings in different venues throughout the city. Local filmmakers are showcased during the festival, and their films and any shown during NOFF can qualify for the Oscars in all three Academy-accredited categories: Narrative Short, Documentary Short, and Animated Short.
Check out more things you can do in NOLA (https://tinyurl.com/yxnqswv5).
Get a glimpse of the rich southern culture of New Orleans this October by checking out a few of these locations and events.
Visit a Mini Museum – Backstreet Cultural Museum
The Backstreet Cultural Museum is located in a small, former funeral home in the historic Treme neighborhood. The museum displays the permanent collection of Mardi Gras Indians costumes, second-line parade outfits, jazz funeral photos, and music memorabilia from curator Sylvester Francis. Interested in upcoming parades and festivals happening nearly every weekend in New Orleans? Learn about these at the museum, as well as more NOLA arts and traditions.
View the Local Art in Jackson Square
Jackson Square is an area where you’ll see tarot readers, street performers, and artists. It has an open-air artist community where their works are hung on the iron railings around the square. Spend time getting your portrait done, buy a new art piece from a local, or have fun watching a street performance.
Enjoy the architecture of the French Quarter
Explore New Orleans’ oldest neighborhood, The French Quarter, with its mix of French Creole and Spanish influenced architecture. You’ll find hints of this on old tiled street names and the French Fleur de Lys emblem noticeable all around the city. There are also Caribbean, African, and other European influences throughout the area. Take in the gorgeous mansions, the colorful Creole houses with their porches and swing chairs, the townhouses with beautiful ironwork balconies, and more!
Head to Oktoberfest
New Orleans also has a rich German history. You can celebrate this October with the city’s own version of Oktoberfest, which takes place the first three weekends in the month. Experience some of the best of German culture by drinking a rare beer, trying authentic cuisine, and listening to live music during this celebration.
New Orleans Film Festival
From October 16-24, the New Orleans Film Society will be hosting the 2019 New Orleans Film Festival (NOFF). You can check out showings in different venues throughout the city. Local filmmakers are showcased during the festival, and their films and any shown during NOFF can qualify for the Oscars in all three Academy-accredited categories: Narrative Short, Documentary Short, and Animated Short.
Check out more things you can do in NOLA (https://tinyurl.com/yxnqswv5).
Get a glimpse of the rich southern culture of New Orleans this October by checking out a few of these locations and events.
Visit a Mini Museum – Backstreet Cultural Museum
The Backstreet Cultural Museum is located in a small, former funeral home in the historic Treme neighborhood. The museum displays the permanent collection of Mardi Gras Indians costumes, second-line parade outfits, jazz funeral photos, and music memorabilia from curator Sylvester Francis. Interested in upcoming parades and festivals happening nearly every weekend in New Orleans? Learn about these at the museum, as well as more NOLA arts and traditions.
View the Local Art in Jackson Square
Jackson Square is an area where you’ll see tarot readers, street performers, and artists. It has an open-air artist community where their works are hung on the iron railings around the square. Spend time getting your portrait done, buy a new art piece from a local, or have fun watching a street performance.
Enjoy the architecture of the French Quarter
Explore New Orleans’ oldest neighborhood, The French Quarter, with its mix of French Creole and Spanish influenced architecture. You’ll find hints of this on old tiled street names and the French Fleur de Lys emblem noticeable all around the city. There are also Caribbean, African, and other European influences throughout the area. Take in the gorgeous mansions, the colorful Creole houses with their porches and swing chairs, the townhouses with beautiful ironwork balconies, and more!
Head to Oktoberfest
New Orleans also has a rich German history. You can celebrate this October with the city’s own version of Oktoberfest, which takes place the first three weekends in the month. Experience some of the best of German culture by drinking a rare beer, trying authentic cuisine, and listening to live music during this celebration.
New Orleans Film Festival
From October 16-24, the New Orleans Film Society will be hosting the 2019 New Orleans Film Festival (NOFF). You can check out showings in different venues throughout the city. Local filmmakers are showcased during the festival, and their films and any shown during NOFF can qualify for the Oscars in all three Academy-accredited categories: Narrative Short, Documentary Short, and Animated Short.
Check out more things you can do in NOLA (https://tinyurl.com/yxnqswv5).
This month in the journal CHEST®
Editor’s Picks
By Richard S. Irwin, MD, Master FCCP
Giants in Chest Medicine
John Heffner, MD, FCCP
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
The Landscape of US Lung Cancer Screening Services-Figure 1By M. S. Kale, et al.
Systemic Markers of Inflammation in Smokers With Symptoms Despite Preserved
Spirometry in SPIROMICSBy S. Garudadri, et al.Prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation in Hospital Encounters With End-Stage COPD on
Home Oxygen:
National Trends in the United States
By X. Xiao, et al.
Editor’s Picks
By Richard S. Irwin, MD, Master FCCP
Giants in Chest Medicine
John Heffner, MD, FCCP
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
The Landscape of US Lung Cancer Screening Services-Figure 1By M. S. Kale, et al.
Systemic Markers of Inflammation in Smokers With Symptoms Despite Preserved
Spirometry in SPIROMICSBy S. Garudadri, et al.Prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation in Hospital Encounters With End-Stage COPD on
Home Oxygen:
National Trends in the United States
By X. Xiao, et al.
Editor’s Picks
By Richard S. Irwin, MD, Master FCCP
Giants in Chest Medicine
John Heffner, MD, FCCP
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
The Landscape of US Lung Cancer Screening Services-Figure 1By M. S. Kale, et al.
Systemic Markers of Inflammation in Smokers With Symptoms Despite Preserved
Spirometry in SPIROMICSBy S. Garudadri, et al.Prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation in Hospital Encounters With End-Stage COPD on
Home Oxygen:
National Trends in the United States
By X. Xiao, et al.
What’s Happening on Connect?
Do you allow your patients to eat during thrombolysis? Do you have any difficulties with your EMR? Have questions about the upcoming Vascular Annual Meeting? Sign in to SVSConnect and participate in discussions surrounding all things vascular. Your SVS credentials will get you into the community, and from there you’ll be able to ask questions, reply to discussions, post resources and network with other members. Log in to SVSConnect here. If you encounter sign-in difficulties, email [email protected]or call 312-334-2300.
Do you allow your patients to eat during thrombolysis? Do you have any difficulties with your EMR? Have questions about the upcoming Vascular Annual Meeting? Sign in to SVSConnect and participate in discussions surrounding all things vascular. Your SVS credentials will get you into the community, and from there you’ll be able to ask questions, reply to discussions, post resources and network with other members. Log in to SVSConnect here. If you encounter sign-in difficulties, email [email protected]or call 312-334-2300.
Do you allow your patients to eat during thrombolysis? Do you have any difficulties with your EMR? Have questions about the upcoming Vascular Annual Meeting? Sign in to SVSConnect and participate in discussions surrounding all things vascular. Your SVS credentials will get you into the community, and from there you’ll be able to ask questions, reply to discussions, post resources and network with other members. Log in to SVSConnect here. If you encounter sign-in difficulties, email [email protected]or call 312-334-2300.
Purchase Raffle Tickets for a Chance to Win
The ‘Vascular Spectacular’ Gala has officially sold out, but there are still ways for non-attendees to be a part of the fun. Raffle tickets are available for $20, and those who purchase will have a chance to win a $500, $250 or $100 cash prize. All proceeds benefit the SVS Foundation’s Greatest Need Fund and tickets are available through the evening of the event. Online raffle tickets can be purchased here.
The ‘Vascular Spectacular’ Gala has officially sold out, but there are still ways for non-attendees to be a part of the fun. Raffle tickets are available for $20, and those who purchase will have a chance to win a $500, $250 or $100 cash prize. All proceeds benefit the SVS Foundation’s Greatest Need Fund and tickets are available through the evening of the event. Online raffle tickets can be purchased here.
The ‘Vascular Spectacular’ Gala has officially sold out, but there are still ways for non-attendees to be a part of the fun. Raffle tickets are available for $20, and those who purchase will have a chance to win a $500, $250 or $100 cash prize. All proceeds benefit the SVS Foundation’s Greatest Need Fund and tickets are available through the evening of the event. Online raffle tickets can be purchased here.
Program at VAM set for Vascular Residents and Fellows
The SVS is introducing a dedicated program for vascular residents and fellows at the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting. The new program is set for 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, and will provide a forum to those nearing the end of their training that will allow them to explore several topics with leaders in vascular surgery. Discussion topics will focus on transition to practice, which will include presentations on business, career development, leadership and innovations on the horizon for vascular surgery. Attendance is open to all vascular residents and fellows enrolled in vascular fellowship programs or 0+5 residency programs. Participants must pre-register to participate. Register today and contact [email protected] for more information.
The SVS is introducing a dedicated program for vascular residents and fellows at the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting. The new program is set for 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, and will provide a forum to those nearing the end of their training that will allow them to explore several topics with leaders in vascular surgery. Discussion topics will focus on transition to practice, which will include presentations on business, career development, leadership and innovations on the horizon for vascular surgery. Attendance is open to all vascular residents and fellows enrolled in vascular fellowship programs or 0+5 residency programs. Participants must pre-register to participate. Register today and contact [email protected] for more information.
The SVS is introducing a dedicated program for vascular residents and fellows at the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting. The new program is set for 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, and will provide a forum to those nearing the end of their training that will allow them to explore several topics with leaders in vascular surgery. Discussion topics will focus on transition to practice, which will include presentations on business, career development, leadership and innovations on the horizon for vascular surgery. Attendance is open to all vascular residents and fellows enrolled in vascular fellowship programs or 0+5 residency programs. Participants must pre-register to participate. Register today and contact [email protected] for more information.
What’s Happening on Connect?
Do you allow your patients to eat during thrombolysis? Do you have any difficulties with your EMR? Have questions about the upcoming Vascular Annual Meeting? Sign in to SVSConnect and participate in discussions surrounding all things vascular. Your SVS credentials will get you into the community, and from there you’ll be able to ask questions, reply to discussions, post resources and network with other members. Log in to SVSConnect here. If you encounter sign-in difficulties, email [email protected] or call 312-334-2300.
Do you allow your patients to eat during thrombolysis? Do you have any difficulties with your EMR? Have questions about the upcoming Vascular Annual Meeting? Sign in to SVSConnect and participate in discussions surrounding all things vascular. Your SVS credentials will get you into the community, and from there you’ll be able to ask questions, reply to discussions, post resources and network with other members. Log in to SVSConnect here. If you encounter sign-in difficulties, email [email protected] or call 312-334-2300.
Do you allow your patients to eat during thrombolysis? Do you have any difficulties with your EMR? Have questions about the upcoming Vascular Annual Meeting? Sign in to SVSConnect and participate in discussions surrounding all things vascular. Your SVS credentials will get you into the community, and from there you’ll be able to ask questions, reply to discussions, post resources and network with other members. Log in to SVSConnect here. If you encounter sign-in difficulties, email [email protected] or call 312-334-2300.
Join SVS Section on Outpatient & Office Vascular Care
The SVS recently established the Section on Outpatient & Office Vascular Care (SOOVC) for clinicians who work in outpatient and office vascular care centers. SOOVC membership is available to all SVS members in good standing, and hospital/practice administrators are welcome to join as Affiliate Members. Benefits for SOOVC members include, but are not limited to, specific programming at the Vascular Annual Meeting, discounts on SVS events, networking opportunities and access to SVSConnect. Please reach out to [email protected] or 312-334-2349 with questions.
The SVS recently established the Section on Outpatient & Office Vascular Care (SOOVC) for clinicians who work in outpatient and office vascular care centers. SOOVC membership is available to all SVS members in good standing, and hospital/practice administrators are welcome to join as Affiliate Members. Benefits for SOOVC members include, but are not limited to, specific programming at the Vascular Annual Meeting, discounts on SVS events, networking opportunities and access to SVSConnect. Please reach out to [email protected] or 312-334-2349 with questions.
The SVS recently established the Section on Outpatient & Office Vascular Care (SOOVC) for clinicians who work in outpatient and office vascular care centers. SOOVC membership is available to all SVS members in good standing, and hospital/practice administrators are welcome to join as Affiliate Members. Benefits for SOOVC members include, but are not limited to, specific programming at the Vascular Annual Meeting, discounts on SVS events, networking opportunities and access to SVSConnect. Please reach out to [email protected] or 312-334-2349 with questions.
Register for VRIC
The Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC) is a few short weeks away, and it’s still not too late to register. Don’t miss your chance to connect with vascular researchers at the 2019 program, “Hard Science: Calcification and Vascular Solutions,” on May 13 in Boston. Learning objectives at the meeting range from vascular regeneration, stem cells and wound healing to aortopathies and novel vascular devices. Register for VRIC here. If you have questions, please reach out to the SVS Education Department at [email protected].
The Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC) is a few short weeks away, and it’s still not too late to register. Don’t miss your chance to connect with vascular researchers at the 2019 program, “Hard Science: Calcification and Vascular Solutions,” on May 13 in Boston. Learning objectives at the meeting range from vascular regeneration, stem cells and wound healing to aortopathies and novel vascular devices. Register for VRIC here. If you have questions, please reach out to the SVS Education Department at [email protected].
The Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC) is a few short weeks away, and it’s still not too late to register. Don’t miss your chance to connect with vascular researchers at the 2019 program, “Hard Science: Calcification and Vascular Solutions,” on May 13 in Boston. Learning objectives at the meeting range from vascular regeneration, stem cells and wound healing to aortopathies and novel vascular devices. Register for VRIC here. If you have questions, please reach out to the SVS Education Department at [email protected].
Top AGA Community patient cases
Physicians with difficult patient scenarios regularly bring their questions to the AGA Community to seek advice from colleagues about therapy and disease management options, best practices, and diagnoses.
In case you missed it, here are the most popular clinical discussions shared in the forum recently:
1. Biologic blood levels for pediatric IBD patient
An 11-year-old was experiencing right lower quadrant pain, a low-grade fever, painful red nodules in his legs, joint pain, moderate anemia, a peri-anal abscess and high fecal calprotectin. An MRI revealed signs of lower small bowel disease and moderate narrowing of the ileum. He was treated and showing no symptoms at about 20 weeks. The community discussed if the patient would benefit from adding adalimumab blood levels to his maintenance.
2. False positives in new DNA-based colon cancer tests
A discussion around some noninvasive colon cancer tests, such as Cologuard and liquid biopsy tests like Epi proColon, revealed community frustrations with false positives and dealing with an increased number of anxious patients awaiting colonoscopies.
3. Olmesartan-induced enteropathy
A female patient switched blood pressure medications and developed diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, and weight loss. She tested positive for celiac-type enteropathy and was placed on a gluten-free diet, with symptoms resolving a couple weeks later. She switched back to her original medication, and her GI had questions for the community regarding potential for a long-term condition, as well as celiac serology follow-up.
4. Inactive UC
A 49-year-old woman with a history of pancolitis hasn’t required therapy for over 10 years. Recent biopsies showed architectural distortion and atrophy consistent with inactive colitis, without any active colitis in the rectum, but the descending colon presented a polyp mucosa with chronic colitis, erosion, and regenerative hyperplasia. Given her history, the physician solicited advice on therapy and rescoping consistency going forward.
More clinical cases and discussions are at https://community.gastro.org/discussions.
Physicians with difficult patient scenarios regularly bring their questions to the AGA Community to seek advice from colleagues about therapy and disease management options, best practices, and diagnoses.
In case you missed it, here are the most popular clinical discussions shared in the forum recently:
1. Biologic blood levels for pediatric IBD patient
An 11-year-old was experiencing right lower quadrant pain, a low-grade fever, painful red nodules in his legs, joint pain, moderate anemia, a peri-anal abscess and high fecal calprotectin. An MRI revealed signs of lower small bowel disease and moderate narrowing of the ileum. He was treated and showing no symptoms at about 20 weeks. The community discussed if the patient would benefit from adding adalimumab blood levels to his maintenance.
2. False positives in new DNA-based colon cancer tests
A discussion around some noninvasive colon cancer tests, such as Cologuard and liquid biopsy tests like Epi proColon, revealed community frustrations with false positives and dealing with an increased number of anxious patients awaiting colonoscopies.
3. Olmesartan-induced enteropathy
A female patient switched blood pressure medications and developed diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, and weight loss. She tested positive for celiac-type enteropathy and was placed on a gluten-free diet, with symptoms resolving a couple weeks later. She switched back to her original medication, and her GI had questions for the community regarding potential for a long-term condition, as well as celiac serology follow-up.
4. Inactive UC
A 49-year-old woman with a history of pancolitis hasn’t required therapy for over 10 years. Recent biopsies showed architectural distortion and atrophy consistent with inactive colitis, without any active colitis in the rectum, but the descending colon presented a polyp mucosa with chronic colitis, erosion, and regenerative hyperplasia. Given her history, the physician solicited advice on therapy and rescoping consistency going forward.
More clinical cases and discussions are at https://community.gastro.org/discussions.
Physicians with difficult patient scenarios regularly bring their questions to the AGA Community to seek advice from colleagues about therapy and disease management options, best practices, and diagnoses.
In case you missed it, here are the most popular clinical discussions shared in the forum recently:
1. Biologic blood levels for pediatric IBD patient
An 11-year-old was experiencing right lower quadrant pain, a low-grade fever, painful red nodules in his legs, joint pain, moderate anemia, a peri-anal abscess and high fecal calprotectin. An MRI revealed signs of lower small bowel disease and moderate narrowing of the ileum. He was treated and showing no symptoms at about 20 weeks. The community discussed if the patient would benefit from adding adalimumab blood levels to his maintenance.
2. False positives in new DNA-based colon cancer tests
A discussion around some noninvasive colon cancer tests, such as Cologuard and liquid biopsy tests like Epi proColon, revealed community frustrations with false positives and dealing with an increased number of anxious patients awaiting colonoscopies.
3. Olmesartan-induced enteropathy
A female patient switched blood pressure medications and developed diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, and weight loss. She tested positive for celiac-type enteropathy and was placed on a gluten-free diet, with symptoms resolving a couple weeks later. She switched back to her original medication, and her GI had questions for the community regarding potential for a long-term condition, as well as celiac serology follow-up.
4. Inactive UC
A 49-year-old woman with a history of pancolitis hasn’t required therapy for over 10 years. Recent biopsies showed architectural distortion and atrophy consistent with inactive colitis, without any active colitis in the rectum, but the descending colon presented a polyp mucosa with chronic colitis, erosion, and regenerative hyperplasia. Given her history, the physician solicited advice on therapy and rescoping consistency going forward.
More clinical cases and discussions are at https://community.gastro.org/discussions.