H. Pylori Testing and Treatment for Gastric Cancer Prevention - SPOC

Webinar Information

Webinar Description

Katherine Garman, MD, and Meira Epplein, PhD, will provide information on gastric cancer and important risk factors such as H. pylori infection. We will describe some of the racial disparities associated with gastric cancer in the US, highlighting those that are relevant for North Carolina. We will also discuss H. pylori as a modifiable risk factor and we will review current guidelines on H. pylori testing, treatment, eradication testing, and the growing problem of antibiotic resistance.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the relationship, H. pylori, gastric cancer, and health disparities.
  • Discuss clinical strategies for H. pylori testing, treatment, and eradication.
  • Recognize the growing problem of antibiotic resistance in H. pylori infection.
  • Describe the importance of eradication testing after treatment.

 

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The views expressed herein are those of the presenter, they do not necessarily reflect the views of the contracted organization, department, School of Medicine, nor the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
03/04/2024
Course expires: 
03/03/2026
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Cancer Treatment in North Carolina: Research to Practice (formerly Medical and Surgical Oncology) webinars cover the spectrum of anti-cancer therapy, with a focus on recent research developments, both locally and at large, and what’s ready for regular practice. Perspectives from medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgery will be included.

This series incorporates an understanding of practice dynamics and concerns throughout the state of North Carolina, and the availability of clinical trials and subspecialty expertise to inform care.

These webinars provide FREE continuing education credit.

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Meira Epplein, PhD

Professor of Population Health Sciences
Duke Cancer Institute
Department of Population Health Sciences
Duke University School of Medicine

 

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Katherine Garman, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine
Duke Cancer Institute
Department of Population Health Sciences
Duke University School of Medicine

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