A Democratic Approach to IBD: Current Perspectives on Optimal Treatment Strategies

This CME-certified Web activity is based on information presented at a satellite symposium held on Monday, June 1, 2009, in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Stephen Hanauer moderates presentations given by Drs. William Sandborn and Brian Feagan on the foundational and biologic therapies used to in the treatment of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Dr. Daniel Present offers perspectives on these topics during the panel discussions. This activity is intended to translate evidence and experience into meaningful and practical information that will enable gastroenterologists to improve their daily care of patients with IBD.

Estimated time to complete the activity: 1.25 hours
Release Date: November 2009
Expiration Date: November 30, 2010

Therapeutic Targets for Emerging Biologic Therapies in IBD

A CME Activity, Therapeutic Targets for Emerging Biologic Therapies in IBD, based on a roundtable meeting held on Monday, February 2, 2009. This activity is published in Gastroenterology & Hepatology.

Estimated time to complete the activity: 1.25 hours
Release Date: July 2009
Expiration Date: July 31, 2010

Charging Ahead in UC: Challenging Issues and Clinical Considerations

A CME-certified Web activity highlighting the optimal use of foundational therapies for ulcerative colitis (UC), discussing the clinical relevance of mucosal healing as a therapeutic end point for patients with UC, and reviewing strategies for modifying the risk of colorectal cancer in UC patients.

Estimated time to complete activity: 1.25 hours
Release Date: July 2009
Expiration Date: July 31, 2010

Challenging Issues in Ulcerative Colitis

A CME-certified Web activity based on information being presented at a series of CME National Visiting Professor Programs.

Estimated time to complete activity: 1.25 hours
Release Date: December 2008
Expiration Date: December 31, 2009

Charging Ahead in IBD: Challenging Issues and Recent Breakthroughs

A CME Activity, Charging Ahead in IBD: Challenging Issues and Recent Breakthroughs, based on a May 19, 2008 Symposium Chaired by Stephen B. Hanauer, MD, in San Diego, California. This activity is published in Gastroenterology & Hepatology.

To access this activity:

1. Go to www.clinicaladvances.com
2. Scroll down to Gastroenterology & Hepatology
3. Use the drop down menu and select the month of November
4. Go the PDF of "Charging Ahead in IBD: Challenging Issues and Recent Breakthroughs"

Estimated time to complete the activity: 1.5 hours
Release Date: November 2008
Expiration Date: November 30, 2009

Treatment Guidelines and Clinical Practice: Optimizing Foundational Therapies for Ulcerative Colitis

A CME Activity, Treatment Guidelines and Clinical Practice: Optimizing Foundational Therapies for Ulcerative Colitis, based on a Roundtable Discussion Chaired by Stephen B. Hanauer, MD. This activity is published in Gastroenterology & Hepatology.

To access this activity:

1. Go to www.clinicaladvances.com
2. Scroll down to Gastroenterology & Hepatology
3. Use the drop down menu and select the month of October
4. Go the PDF of "Treatment Guidelines and Clinical Practice: Optimizing Foundational Therapies for Ulcerative Colitis"

Estimated time to complete the activity: 1.5 hours
Release Date: October 2008
Expiration Date: October 31, 2009