New Webcast: "Advances in IBD: An Update for Patients“ by CCFA

Hello Everyone,

We know we’re late on this one… but still…. As always we try to provide as much information and education to our group members, therefore we are excited to inform you about an New Webcast: "Advances in IBD: An Update for Patients“ by our great friends at the CCFA (Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America).

 

Advances in IBD: An Update for Patients

TONIGHT - Wednesday, April 30, 2014
8:00-9:00 pm EST (5:00-6:00 pm PST)

Register NOW for this free educational event! 

CCFA's "Advances in IBD Clinical & Research Conference" is an annual medical education event for physicians, researchers, and other healthcare professionals. This special webcast is an overview, geared toward patients, of the most important clinical research discussions from the 2013 "Advances" conference.

Topics include the use of diagnostic tests, surgery for IBD, progress in the areas of genetics and the microbiome, as well as a look at the future of IBD care. Participants will hear from a leading expert in the field of IBD research, and have the opportunity to ask questions. Register to watch this webcast today!

Speaker:
Maria T. Abreu, MD, AGAF
University of Miami
Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida

Join the conversation about this program via Twitter! #AdvancesinIBD

Pesach Notifications

Hi all,

As the Yom Tov Pesach is around the corner, we would like to remind you again, You should exercise extreme caution and consult with your doctor and Rabbi/Rav before making a decision not to take a medication on Pesach. As important as one treats the laws of Kashrus, one is also obligated to treat the Mitzva of "V'Nishmartem M'Od L'Nafshotaichem" - "Take care of your health". Therefore, under mo circumstances should an individual forego taking a prescribed medication of Pesach (and during the year...) without first consulting one's physician and Rav for a careful analysis of the situation. Remember! We are eating Matzoh's... Don't take a chance and please be responsible!

And for the 'Arba Kosos' remember, if you are taking Flagyl - Metronidazol you are not allowed to drink any alcohol! and same goes to a lot of other antibiotics.

All other IBD patients should please double check with your doctor if the effectiveness of your medication will not be decreased or render them useless while mixing them with alcohol.

Please forward this email to all patients and their families you know.

We would like to wish you a Chag Kosher V'Samayach! A happy and healthy Yom Tov!