Target Audience:

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of gastroenterologists and other healthcare providers involved in the care of patients with congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (CSID) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Learning Objectives:

After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

• Describe the prevalence of CSID in patients with common GI disorders
• Incorporate current diagnostic strategies to differentiate CSID from other causes of persistent diarrhea seen in clinical practice, particularly among patients with suspected IBS
• Summarize the benefits and limitations of current treatment strategies for CSID

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Education Resources (MER) and the Gi Health Foundation. Medical Education Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician Credit

Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Medical Education Resources ensures balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all our educational activities. In accordance with this policy, MER identifies relevant financial relationships with its instructors, content managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of an activity. Reported relevant financial relationships are mitigated by MER to ensure that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a CE activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. MER is committed to providing learners with high-quality CE activities that promote improvements or quality in health care and not the business interest of an ineligible company.

Americans With Disabilities Act

The event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (e.g., physical or dietary). Please contact us prior to the event at 973-833-9609.

There is no fee for this educational activity.

This activity is jointly provided by MER and the Gi Health Foundation.

This activity is jointly provided by Medical Education Resources and the GI Health Foundation, Inc.

This program is supported by an educational grant from QOL Medical LLC.