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Jason K. Hou, MD

Associate Professor
Medicine and Gastroenterology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

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Received grants for clinical research from: Abbvie Inc.; American Regent; Boehringher Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Celgene Corporation; Eli Lilly and Company; Janssen Pharmaceuticals; Pfizer Inc.; Redhill Biopharma Ltd.; Shield Therapeutics

Julie Weatherly, RN, MSN, ANP-C

Nurse Practitioner
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Houston, Texas

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Served as an advisor or consultant for: Abbvie Inc.; Pfizer Inc.
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Charles P. Vega, MD

Clinical Professor of Family Medicine
University of California, Irvine,
School of Medicine
Irvine, California

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CME / ABIM MOC / CE

Improving Quality of Care in Patients With Iron Deficiency Anemia and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Authors: Jason K. Hou, MD; Julie Weatherly, RN, MSN, ANP-C; Charles P. Vega, MD
CME / ABIM MOC / CE Released: 11/27/2019
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This activity is intended for gastroenterologists, primary care physicians, hematology/oncology specialists, and nurses.

The goal of this activity is to improve clinicians' knowledge and competence regarding the diagnosis and management of iron deficiency anemia in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

Have increased knowledge regarding the
- Causes and clinical manifestations of iron deficiency
- Team-based roles in iron deficiency anemia (IDA) recognition and treatment
- Burden and impact of IDA on a patient with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Have greater competence related to
- Diagnostic evaluation for suspected IDA
Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to
- Treat patients with IBD who have IDA

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Faculty

Jason K. Hou, MD

Associate Professor
Medicine and Gastroenterology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Disclosures

Disclosure: Jason K. Hou, MD, MS, FACG, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships:
Served as an advisor or consultant for: AbbVie Inc.; Janssen Pharmaceuticals; Pfizer Inc.
Served as a speaker or a member of a speakers bureau for: Abbvie Inc.; Janssen Pharmaceuticals; Pfizer Inc.
Received grants for clinical research from: Abbvie Inc.; American Regent; Boehringher Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Celgene Corporation; Eli Lilly and Company; Janssen Pharmaceuticals; Pfizer Inc.; Redhill Biopharma Ltd.; Shield Therapeutics

Julie Weatherly, RN, MSN, ANP-C

Nurse Practitioner
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Houston, Texas

Disclosures

Disclosure: Julie Weatherly, RN, MSN, ANP-C, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships:
Served as an advisor or consultant for: Abbvie Inc.; Pfizer Inc.
Served as a speaker or a member of a speakers bureau for: Abbvie Inc.; Janssen Pharmaceuticals; Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.

Charles P. Vega, MD

Clinical Professor of Family Medicine
University of California, Irvine,
School of Medicine
Irvine, California

Disclosures

Disclosure: Charles P. Vega, MD, FAFFP, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships:
Served as an advisor or consultant for: Genentech Inc.; GlaxoSmithKline

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Roderick Smith, MS

Medical Education Director, Medscape, LLC

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Anita A. Galdieri, PharmD, RPh

Senior Scientific Content Manager, Medscape, LLC

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Improving Quality of Care in Patients With Iron Deficiency Anemia and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Faculty and Disclosures

Faculty

Jason K. Hou, MD

Julie Weatherly, RN, MSN, ANP-C

Charles P. Vega, MD

Editors

Roderick Smith, MS

Anita A. Galdieri, PharmD, RPh

CME, CE Reviewer / Nurse Planner

Hazel Dennison, DNP, RN, FNP, CPHQ, CNE

CME / ABIM MOC / CE

Improving Quality of Care in Patients With Iron Deficiency Anemia and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Target Audience and Goal Statement

Disclosures

Faculty

Jason K. Hou, MD

Julie Weatherly, RN, MSN, ANP-C

Charles P. Vega, MD

Editors

Roderick Smith, MS

Anita A. Galdieri, PharmD, RPh

CME, CE Reviewer / Nurse Planner

Hazel Dennison, DNP, RN, FNP, CPHQ, CNE

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Improving Quality of Care in Patients With Iron Deficiency Anemia and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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