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| Credits | 1.00 |
| Release Date | 2/8/2008 |
| Termination Date | 2/8/2011 |
| Cost |
$25.00 to view the program and complete a post test for CME credit. To purchase this program please log in.
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| Description | According to the National Institutes of Health, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) happens when a muscle at the end of your esophagus does not close properly. This allows stomach contents to leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus and irritate it. |
| Accreditation Statement | The Ohio State University Medical Center, Center for Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Ohio State University Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. |
| Author | Sheryl Pfeil, MD and Scott Melvin, MD |
| Objectives | Upon completion of this educational activity, the viewer should be able to:
1.) Describe the indications for therapeutic intervention in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease. 2.) List the available treatment options for symptomatic reflux disease. |
| Audience | This course is designed for physicians. |
| Estimated Time to Complete | 1 Hour |
