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Dr. Stacie Vela at the Medical University of South Carolina talks about the applications of advanced endoscopic imaging technologies in diagnosing cancer. References and Resources Chang, K. et…
Joseph Romagnuolo, MD, MSc, FRCPC with the Medical University of South Carolina talks about the latest research in endoscopic surgery and ultrasound. References and Resources Dietric, C., et…
Dr. Christine Lau at the University of Virginia Health System goes over treatment options for early and late stage esophageal cancer. References and Resources Daly, J., et al.…
Thomas Byrne, MD, Director, MUSC Bariatric Surgery Program, Charleston, South Carolina, argues the case for insurance coverage of bariatric surgeries. References and Resources American Society for Metabolic &…
Christine L. Lau, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, goes over the procedure for diagnosing and treating esophageal cancer. References and Resources…
Target Audience: This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of gastroenterologists who provide or manage care for individuals with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Learning…