Name: Module IV: Gastroenterology 2017
Start: 2017-09-14
End: 2017-09-16
Location: Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

OVERVIEW

Module IV: Gastroenterology is organized by Tarsus CNS and would be held during Sep 14 - 16, 2017 at Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this module, the participants will:
• Learn factors associated with intestinal permeability
• Discuss the consequences of inflammation on the neurological system
• Look at the effects of endocytic receptors, scavenger receptors & RAGE's have on the inflammatory response
• Learn the importance of the gastrointestinal tract's role in the immune system
• Know the crucial role that neurotransmitters have in the body & how they impact various organ systems
• Learn the many reasons why patients have a difficult time losing weight & keeping it off
• Have a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between the GI tract & neurotransmitter function
• Evaluate the role of diet & antibiotics in the management of gastrointestinal dysfunction
• Demonstrate the unique biochemistry of individual patients & examine the ramifications of nutrition, medications & stress on the immune system during the first years of life
• Explain the gastrointestinal system's interface with the environment
• Discuss the role of nutrition & digestion in the balancing of gut flora
• Identify the symptoms & diseases associated with yeast overgrowth
• Learn the causes of yeast overgrowth

KEY DATES

14 Sep, 2017

Event Start Date

16 Sep, 2017

Event End Date

SPEAKERS

Andrew H. Heyman

MD, MHSAFamily Medicine, Integrative Medicine

Jill Carnahan

MD, ABIHM, ABOIM, IFMCPFamily Medicine

Liz Lipski

MD, PhD, CCN, CNS, LDNNutrition, Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition

SPECIALITIES

Gastroenterology

SUGGESTED HOTELS

CONFERENCE VENUE

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

The Shops at North Bridge, 541 North Rush Street

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