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The Great Debates: Bridging the Gap Between Expectations and Results in Acid-Suppression Therapy CME
Program Director: Seymour M. Sabesin, MD; Chairperson: M. Brian Fennerty, MD, FACG; Faculty: Joseph A. Barone, PharmD, FCCP; John R. Horn, PharmD, FCCP; Ronnie Fass, MD, FACG; Peter J. Kahrilas, MD, FACG; Nicholas J. Talley, MD, PhD, FRCP; Nimish B. Vakil, MD, FACG
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Release Date: September 30, 2003Valid for credit through September 30, 2004

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This CME activity is based on transcripts and slides of presentations as delivered by the faculty at the "The Great Debates: Bridging the Gap Between Expectations and Results in Acid-Suppression Therapy" symposium held at the Peabody Orlando Hotel in Orlando, Florida on May 17, 2003.

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  1. Introduction: New Paradigms in the Management of Acid-Peptic Disorders
    by M. Brian Fennerty, MD, FACG
    GERD: Magnitude of the Problem
    Management of GERD
    Invasive Management of GERD
    Medical vs Surgical Management
    Management of Symptomatic GERD
    Helicobacter pylori Infection
    Eradication of H pylori

  2. Experts Opinion: Appreciating the Pharmacologic Differences Among Proton Pump Inhibitors
    by Joseph A. Barone, PharmD, FCCP; John R. Horn, PharmD, FCCP
    Pharmacology of Proton Pump Inhibitors
    Metabolic Pathways and Plasma Concentrations of PPIs
    Mechanisms of Action of PPIs
    Antisecretory Effect and Intragastric pH
    Relief of Symptoms
    H pylori Infection and PPI Treatment
    Causes of Variable Patient Responses to PPIs
    Effect of Genetic Factors and Summary of Pharmacology

  3. First Debate -- Management of Symptomatic GERD: Diagnostic Testing vs Empiric Therapy
    by Ronnie Fass, MD, FACG; Peter J. Kahrilas, MD, FACG
    Management of Symptomatic GERD
    Heartburn: Causes, Severity, and Treatment
    Symptomatic GERD
    Endoscopy
    Dr. Fass' Conclusions and Dr. Kahrilas' Position
    Pathophysiology of Symptomatic GERD vs Erosive Gastritis
    Endoscopy Negative Reflux Disease: Response to Therapy
    Management of NERD Patients
    Empiric PPI Therapy
    "ENRD" and Dr. Kahrilas' Conclusions

  4. Second Debate -- To Eradicate or Not to Eradicate: Controversies in the Management of H pylori
    by Nicholas J. Talley, MD, PhD, FRCP; Nimish B. Vakil, MD, FACG
    H pylori: To Eradicate or Not
    H pylori and Dyspepsia/NUD
    H pylori: Epidemiology
    H pylori and Dyspepsia/NUD and Dr. Vakil's Conclusions
    H pylori and Dyspepsia/NUD: Dr. Talley's Views
    H pylori and GERD: Respective Positions
    H pylori and GERD: Dr. Talley's Position
    H pylori and GERD: Dr. Vakil's Position
    H pylori and NSAIDs: Respective Positions
    H pylori and NSAIDs: Dr. Vakil's Position
    H pylori Eradication: Dr. Talley's Position
    H pylori Treatment Duration: Respective Positions
    H pylori Treatment Duration: US Practice Guidelines and Dr. Talley's Position
    H pylori Treatment Duration: Dr. Vakil's Position
    H pylori Conclusions

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