Review the history and pathophysiology of Helicobacter pylori infection.

Discuss clinical findings in patients with H. pylori and diagnostic testing.

Review standard first line therapies for H. pylori as well as treatment options for refractory cases.

Mia A. Taormina, DO, FACOI, Chair, Department of Infectious Disease, Duly Health and Care

2023 Spring Meetings Subspecialty Focused Meeting

Tolga Erim, DO

In this session, learn more about:

• Why should I screen for colorectal cancer?
• What do the most recent guidelines recommend for ages and screening tools for those with average risk for colorectal cancer and those with a family history of colorectal cancer?
• What are the different screening tests available and what are frequency of those tests?

Garieann Fish, DO, Gastroenterology Associates & Endoscopy Center of Bristol

In this session, learn how to:

• Become familiar with 2022 American Gastroenterology Association Clinical Guidance of management of medically refractory gastroparesis
• Become familiar with 2021 American College of Gastroenterology Clinical Guideline for the diagnosis and management of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
• Become familiar with American College of Gastroenterology 2022 Guideline Update on diagnosis and management of barrett's esophagus.

Maryam R. Kashi, DO, AdventHealth

List key concepts and terms pertaining to transgender and gender diverse identities

Outline the principles of creating a respectful and inclusive clinical environment

Outline the principles gender-affirming hormone therapy

List key medical conditions and how they may impact transgender women and men

Danit Ariel, MD, MS, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine

(60 mins)

To review and discuss latest guidelines regarding COVID and seasonal influenza vaccinations.

To review updated vaccination guidelines for routine adult vaccines

Discussion regarding additional vaccine recommendations for certain higher risk travel abroad

Mia A. Taormina, DO, FACOI, Chair, Department of Infectious Disease, Duly Health and Care

Be able to define the 'tripledemic'

Comprehend immunity debt

Recognize the importance of RSV vaccine and its target the F-protein

Appreciate the new COVID variants including an Omicron sub variant XBC. 1.6 that is a recombination of both Delta and Omicron variants

MarkAlain Dery, DO, MPH, FACOI, Chief Innovation Officer, Access Health Louisiana

Compare and contrast the 4 main endemic fungal infections

Analyze geographical and environmental implications of these infections when considering treatment and prevention interventions

Understand when treatment is necessary and working with ID specialists to manage long term treatment therapies

MarkAlain Dery, DO, MPH, FACOI, Chief Innovation Officer, Access Health Louisiana

Decrease administrative burden

Decrease the need for audits

Decrease unnecessary documentation in the medical record

Ensure that payment for E/M is resource based and that there is no direct goal for payment redistribution between specialties

Jill M. Young, CPC, CEDC, CIMC, Principal Consultant, Young Medical Consulting, LLC