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Advances in Ulcerative Colitis - Volume 2 CME

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Release Date: September 28, 2007Valid for credit through September 28, 2008

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Contents of This CME Activity

  1. Adherence Issues in the Treatment of Ulcerative ColitisDrs. Levy and Siegel review the prevalence of nonadherence to 5-ASA in mild-to-moderate UC, factors associated with nonadherence, the impact of nonadherence, and strategies for improving adherence.
  2. Patients' Experiences Living With Ulcerative ColitisDavid G. Binion, MD, explores patients' perceptions and experiences of living with their ulcerative colitis, underscoring the morbidity associated with lifelong illness and the impact on patients' lives.
  3. Bacterial Interactions in Ulcerative Colitis PatientsBret A. Lashner, MD, provides clinical commentary for select feature articles from the literature on the role of bacteria in the pathogenesis of ulcerative colitis.

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