In the last two days I received two press releases about Crohn's Disease related webcasts. One is being sponsored by the CCFA and the other by Patient Power. Here is more information about these webcasts where you can learn about some of the cutting edge Crohn's research and treatments being done today.
National
Expert Addresses Inflammatory Bowel Disease Risks and Treatments During
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Interactive Teleconference/Webcast
June 9
Registration is available at no cost to participants via an online portal at www.ccfa.org/webcasts/risksandbenefits and by phone at 877-547-5641, ext. 312.
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is hosting an interactive educational teleconference/webcast, supported by an educational grant by UCB. Balancing the Risks and Benefits of Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases has been developed to meet the needs of patients seeking answers to questions regarding treatment.
· What are the side effects of IBD medications?
· When should surgery be considered?
· How can I decide on the treatment that is right for me?
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Patient Power Webcast:
Leading-Edge Inflammatory Bowel Disease Therapy
8:00
pm Eastern (5:00 pm Pacific) on May 26th 2009
This will feature Dr. Terrence Barrett from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, discussing state-of-the-art management of inflammatory bowel disease. Learn when the top-down therapy approach, the early intervention of intensive therapies, can be appropriate for the management of Crohn’s disease. Non-surgical treatments will be highlighted, including how dietary management can enhance therapy. Cancer prevention and early detection also will be discussed.