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IDA in Gastroenterology Practice: Pathology, Differential Diagnostics, and Current Optimal Treatment Approaches
eNewsletter #3 Dr. Feuerstadt
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Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is encountered frequently in gastroenterology practice. Multiple GI disease states can contribute to the development of IDA, including IBD, celiac disease, liver disorders, prior bariatric surgery, angiodysplasia, diverticular disease, GI cancers, and other conditions that contribute to chronic GI bleeding, iron malabsorption, and/or inflammation. A leading gastroenterologist will discuss the importance of differential diagnosis in determining both direct and indirect causes of IDA frequently seen in gastroenterology practice, as well as appropriate therapeutic options and treatment protocols for various patient subsets.
This activity is intended for gastroenterologists, hematologists, oncologists, and other healthcare professionals treating gastrointestinal and cancer related anemia.
Iron deficiency anemia is associated with myriad disease-related causes in the United States, making it a widespread problem leading to significant morbidity and occasional mortality. Further, it is often easily treatable via either oral or IV iron therapy. Although IDA is a manageable disease with appropriate treatment, widespread undertreatment/underdiagnoses of this disease is apparent across patient demographics. Clinicians require up-to-date knowledge of anemia assessment, diagnosis and management of IDA to reduce its burden and improve clinical outcomes.
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
• Outline established and novel treatment options for IDA, including efficacy, routes of administration, and clinical appropriateness for IDA across multiple patient subsets and clinical severity levels.
• Analyze clinical examples of IDA and develop feasible treatment solutions based on relevant symptom severity, practice setting, and patient subset.
• Outline established and novel treatment options for IDA, including efficacy, routes of administration, and clinical appropriateness for IDA across multiple patient subsets and clinical severity levels.
• Analyze clinical examples of IDA and develop feasible treatment solutions based on relevant symptom severity, practice setting, and patient subset.
Sponsored by Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning
Supported by an educational grant from American Regent
Paul Feuerstadt, MD, FACG
Gastroenterology Center of Connecticut
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine
Yale University School of Medicine
Hamden, CT
Gastroenterology Center of Connecticut
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine
Yale University School of Medicine
Hamden, CT
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The following financial relationships have been provided:
Paul Feuerstadt, MD, FACG
Consulting Agreements: Merck & Co.
Speakers' Bureau: Allergan, Entera Health, Inc. and Merck & Company
Discussion of Off-Label, Investigational, or Experimental Drug/Device Use: This activity discusses common off-label uses of IV iron formulations for treatment of iron-deficiency anemia across multiple patient subsets, not all of which are currently FDA-indicated to receive IV iron. Practitioners are advised to use appropriate caution, and consult the FDA black-box safety warnings on several currently available IV iron products and formulations.
The following financial relationships have been provided:
Paul Feuerstadt, MD, FACG
Consulting Agreements: Merck & Co.
Speakers' Bureau: Allergan, Entera Health, Inc. and Merck & Company
Discussion of Off-Label, Investigational, or Experimental Drug/Device Use: This activity discusses common off-label uses of IV iron formulations for treatment of iron-deficiency anemia across multiple patient subsets, not all of which are currently FDA-indicated to receive IV iron. Practitioners are advised to use appropriate caution, and consult the FDA black-box safety warnings on several currently available IV iron products and formulations.
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The Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
