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Role of the Microbiome in Disease: Implications for Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Overview / Abstract:	LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Describe the findings of the Human Microbiome Project and Gut Microbiome Initiative 2. Describe the evidence linking alterations in the human microbiome with disease, including irritable bowel syndrome 3. Describe results of treatments that act upon the gut microbiota in patients with irritable bowel syndrome TARGET AUDIENCE Family physicians and clinicians who wish to gain increased knowledge of the gut microbiome and its implications in the primary care management of IBS. To receive CME credit, please read the journal article and on completion, go to www.pceconsortium.org/microbiome to complete the online evaluation and receive your certificate of completion.
Expiration	Mar 31, 2018
Discipline(s)	Nurse Practitioner , Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME
Format	Journal, Monograph
Credits / Hours	1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Accreditation	ACCME - 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Presenters / Authors / Faculty	Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD, Professor of Medicine, Chief, Section of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers	jointly sponsored by the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians/Family Practice Education Network and Primary Care Education Consortium and supported by an educational grant from Valeant Pharmaceuticals.
Keywords / Search Terms	Primary Care Education Consortium Microbiome, Treatment, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS, microbiota Free CE CME

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