Marc D. Cohen, MD
Dr. Cohen is Professor of Medicine with the National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Cohen graduated from the George University School of Medicine and Health Science...
Read More
STDs are common, costly, and preventable. Worldwide, an estimated 333 million cases of curable STDs occur annually. In 1995, STDs were the most common reportable diseases in the United States. They accounted for 87 percent of the top 10 infections most frequently reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from State health departments. Of the top 10 infections, 5 were STDs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, AIDS, syphilis, and hepatitis B). Each year an estimated 15 million new...
Read More
This activity presented by...
Elizabeth Turnipseed, MD, MSPH
Director, Disease Control
Jefferson County Department of Health
Voluntary Assistant Clinical...
The clinical monograph 5-ASA Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis: What’s on the Horizon? will highlight clinically relevant issues regarding the use of 5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) therapies in the treatment of UC and Crohn’s disease. With ongoing exploration and advancements in 5-ASA formulations, there is a distinct educational need to educate gastroenterologists on newly released safety and effi cacy data. A thorough understanding of treatment option diff erences will help facilitate...
Read More
Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder characterized most commonly by cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. IBS causes a great deal of discomfort and distress, but it does not permanently harm the intestines and does not lead to a serious disease, such as cancer. Most people can control their symptoms with diet, stress management, and prescribed medications. For some people, however, IBS can be disabling. They may be unable to work, attend social events, or even...
Read More
This activity presented by...
Lisbeth A. Selby, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director of Motility Laboratory
Department of Internal Medicine...
