{"product_id":"mer-primary-care-conferences-internal-medicine-for-primary-care-endo-gastro","title":"MER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care Endo Gastro Nutrition Obesity May 05-08, 2026","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"product_title entry-title\"\u003eMER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care Endo Gastro Nutrition Obesity May 05-08, 2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e+ Target Audience: \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4562 citation-end-4562\"\u003einternists, primary care physicians, endocrinologists, gastroenterologists, nutritionists, and obesit\u003c\/span\u003ey medicine specialists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e+ Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e1. Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-507\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,0\"\u003eThis is a primary care medical conference organized by Medical Education Resources (MER), a non-profit organization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2\"\u003e. The conference is titled “Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Endocrinology\/Gastroenterology\/Nutrition\/Obesity”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4\"\u003e. It will take place from May 5-8, 2026, at the Park Hyatt Buenos Aires in Buenos Aires, Argentina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,6\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e2. Learning Objectives\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eUpon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-508\" data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0,0\"\u003eDevelop patient-specific treatment plans for the management of type 2 diabetes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-509\" data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,0\"\u003eDiagnose and tailor treatment strategies for type 1 and type 2 diabetes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-510\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,0\"\u003eInterpret the diagnostic criteria for dyslipidemia and design individualized treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-511\" data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,0\"\u003eIdentify the risks of abnormal thyroid function\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-512\" data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0,0\"\u003eExplain the underlying mechanisms and physiological processes that contribute to the development and progression of obesity, including the roles of genetics, hormones, metabolism, and environmental factors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-513\" data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0,0\"\u003eDiscuss non-surgical obesity treatment options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-514\" data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0,0\"\u003eList the advantages and disadvantages of surgical options and the post-surgery care of patients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-515\" data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0,0\"\u003eDescribe the approach to patient management after bariatric surgery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-516\" data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0,0\"\u003eDiscuss how popular diets and nutritional science can lead to healthier lifestyles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-517\" data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0,0\"\u003eIdentify expectations for optimal nutrition across the patient’s expected life span\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-518\" data-path-to-node=\"5,10,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,10,0,0\"\u003eList strategies to modify diet \u003cspan class=\"citation-4568 citation-end-4568\"\u003eand behaviors in patients with a range of health issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,10,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4567 citation-end-4567\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-519\" data-path-to-node=\"5,11,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4566 citation-end-4566\"\u003eDescribe options for personalizing a patient-specific nutrition plan to each patient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,11,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4565 citation-end-4565\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-520\" data-path-to-node=\"5,12,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4564 citation-end-4564\"\u003eList current treatment recommendations f\u003c\/span\u003eor the management of lower GI bleeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,12,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-521\" data-path-to-node=\"5,13,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,13,0,0\"\u003eDiscuss the guidelines for colonoscopic colorectal cancer screening and surveillance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,13,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-522\" data-path-to-node=\"5,14,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,14,0,0\"\u003eRecommend appropriate testing for the workup of celiac disease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,14,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-523\" data-path-to-node=\"5,15,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,15,0,0\"\u003eDescribe needed testing for elevated liver function tests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,15,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e3. Target Audience\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-524\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0\"\u003eThis program is targeted to office-based prima\u003cspan class=\"citation-4563 citation-end-4563\"\u003ery care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4562 citation-end-4562\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4562 citation-end-4562\"\u003eBest for internists, primary care physicians, endocrinologists, gastroenterologists, nutritionists, and obesit\u003c\/span\u003ey medicine specialists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e4. Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTuesday, May 5, 2026\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-525\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEndocrinology – Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus:\u003c\/b\u003e Diagnosis and treatment; lessons from the DCCT; managing diabetic emergencies; screening; pre-diabetes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-526\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEndocrinology – Insulin Therapy for Diabetes:\u003c\/b\u003e Treating T2DM with insulin; T1DM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-527\" data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEndocrinology – Lipid Metabolism and Treatment:\u003c\/b\u003e Review of the most recent American Heart Association Dietary and Lipid Guidelines; Discussion of the most recent ADA guidelines for lipid management for both primary and secondary CV prevention; Detail of treatments for elevated triglycerides and the lack of cardiovascular benefit from fish oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-528\" data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eObesity – Pathophysiology of Obesity:\u003c\/b\u003e A guide to understanding practice demographics and considerations; The what and why of epigenetics; A practical guide to behavioral and medication manag\u003cspan class=\"citation-4560 citation-4561 citation-end-4561\"\u003eement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4558 citation-4559 citation-end-4559\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-529\" data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4556 citation-4557\"\u003eObesity – Medical Management of Obesity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4556 citation-4557 citation-end-4557\"\u003e Overview of obesity as a disease state; Costs to the individual of being obese; Use of appetite suppressant medications and lifestyle modifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4554 citation-4555 citation-end-4555\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-541\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4552 citation-4553 citation-end-4553\"\u003eWednesday, May 6, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-530\" data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4550 citation-4551 citation-end-4551\"\u003eObesity – Complications and Conside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4550\"\u003erations of Bariatric Surgery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4550 citation-end-4550\"\u003e An overview of risks \u003c\/span\u003eand effectiveness of bariatric surgery; Overview of potential surgical options; Potential complications; The role of support and behavior modification, nutrition, and the stages of patient management post-surgery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-531\" data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eObesity – Patient Management Post-bariatric Surgery:\u003c\/b\u003e The role of the clinician for support and behavior modification, nutrition, and the stages of patient management post-surgery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-532\" data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEndocrinology – Disorders of Thyroid Function:\u003c\/b\u003e Prevalence, diagnosis and treatment options of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-533\" data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNutrition – Myths vs. Science in Nutritional Trends: Approach for the Medical Professional:\u003c\/b\u003e Discussion of how to scientifically navigate the nutritional maze of popular diets and nutritional trends; The potential nutrition benefits and pitfalls of various dietary preferences and related patient concerns; Ways nutrition affects healthy lifestyles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-534\" data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNutrition – Nutrition Through the Ages: Prevention and Potential Pitfalls:\u003c\/b\u003e A working guide for a nutritional and behavioral rubric to understand what is expected (and what may undermine) optimal health from infancy through the\u003cspan class=\"citation-4549 citation-end-4549\"\u003e elderly; Barriers patients face in implementing and sticking with nutritional strategies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4548 citation-end-4548\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-542\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4547 citation-end-4547\"\u003eThursday, May 7, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-535\" data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4546\"\u003eGastroenterology – Management of Lower GI Bleeding- From Occult to Massive:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4546 citation-end-4546\"\u003e The correct use and interpretation of tests\u003c\/span\u003e for occult blood in the stool will be discussed in relation to lower GI bleeding; foc\u003cspan class=\"citation-4544 citation-4545 citation-end-4545\"\u003eus on the utility of different diagnostic and management approached to the spectrum of patients presenting with hematochezia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4542 citation-4543 citation-end-4543\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-536\" data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4540 citation-4541\"\u003eGastroenterology – Colorectal Cancer Screening and Surveillance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4540 citation-4541 citation-end-4541\"\u003e Revi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4540 citation-end-4540\"\u003eews the most recent rec\u003c\/span\u003eommendations for CRC screening in the ge\u003cspan class=\"citation-4538 citation-4539 citation-end-4539\"\u003eneral population at average risk for CRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4536 citation-4537 citation-end-4537\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-537\" data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4534 citation-4535\"\u003eNutrition – Medical Nutrition Therapy: A Practical Approach to Diet and Disease:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4534 citation-4535 citation-end-4535\"\u003e Science-based Nutrition and Behavioral Guide to Treating “The Big” Medical Proble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4534 citation-end-4534\"\u003ems that are taking over your practice; Essential (and proven) strategies to help guide patients’ diet and behav\u003c\/span\u003eiors in the treatment of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and GI health; Travel through the google-mess of what patients hear and why they turn to these as resources; The science-based strategies and resources that can be implemented to help patients take rational cont\u003cspan class=\"citation-4532 citation-4533 citation-end-4533\"\u003erol of their health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4530 citation-4531 citation-end-4531\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-538\" data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4528 citation-4529\"\u003eNutrition – Cutting Edge Nutrition Innovation: A Personalized Approach:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4528 citation-4529 citation-end-4529\"\u003e How to critically evaluate nutrition tools that patients can use to promote optimal health; Review the “latest and greatest” nutrition applications and technologies that can be used to greatly improve patients’ nutrition and health pursuits;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4528 citation-end-4528\"\u003e Creation of personalized health plans based on unique, patient-specific plans, tests, and analyses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4527 citation-end-4527\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-543\" data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4526 citation-end-4526\"\u003eFriday, May 8, 202\u003c\/span\u003e6\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-539\" data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGastroenterology – Celiac Disease and Chronic Diarrhea:\u003c\/b\u003e Millions of Ame\u003cspan class=\"citation-4525 citation-end-4525\"\u003ericans are now on a gluten free diet. Only some of them actually have Celiac disease. We will review the workup of diarrhea and malabsorption with a focus on celiac disease; We will discuss how to diagnose celiac disease when a patient is already on a gluten free diet and an appropriate differential diagnosis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4524 citation-end-4524\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_75f08431a8f5395c-540\" data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4523 citation-end-4523\"\u003eGastroente\u003c\/span\u003erology – Approach to Elevated Liver Function Tests:\u003c\/b\u003e T\u003cspan class=\"citation-4521 citation-4522\"\u003ehe elevation of elevated liver function tests can be challenging, how much testing is needed?; Discussion of common sources of elevated live\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4520 citation-4521 citation-4522 citation-end-4522\"\u003er function tests; Recognition of Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease; Hepatitis B evaluation and treatment; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4520 citation-4521 citation-end-4521\"\u003eHemochr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4520 citation-end-4520\"\u003eomatosis evaluation; A primary care perspective on Hepatitis C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4519 citation-end-4519\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Meducourse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43163711996002,"sku":"MED-AMB09704","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9549\/6802\/files\/MER-Primary-Care-Conferences-Internal-Medicine-for-Primary-Care-Endo-Gastro-Nutrition-Obesity-May-05-08-2026.jpg?v=1785419543","url":"https:\/\/meducourse.com\/products\/mer-primary-care-conferences-internal-medicine-for-primary-care-endo-gastro","provider":"Meducourse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}