When the Going Gets Tough: Treating Chronic Idiopathic Constipation: A Clinical Forum℠
Program Overview
The goal of this activity is to explore the pathophysiology of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), discuss key data on prescription CIC therapies, and debate crucial questions in the development and personalization of treatment plans for patients with CIC.
This activity was developed for physicians and other healthcare professionals treating patients with chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC).
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
Describe the underlying pathophysiology of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC)
Apply key data on the benefits and risks of available therapies for the treatment of CIC
Develop evidence-based treatment plans with clear goals and coordinated care for individuals with CIC
Activity Faculty
Brooks D. Cash, MD, AGAF, FACG, FACP, FASGE (Chair)
Dan and Lillie Sterling Professor of Gastroenterology Chief, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Division Director, Gastrointestinal Physiology Laboratory
Memorial Hermann Hospital, Texas Medical Center
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
McGovern Medical School
Houston, TX
Darren M. Brenner, MD, FACG, AGAF
Associate Professor, Medicine and Surgery
Irene D. Pritzker Foundation Research Scholar Director, Northwestern Neurogastromotility and Functional Bowel Programs Director, Motts Tonelli GI Physiology Laboratory
Northwestern University – Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
Lucinda A. Harris, MS, MD
Associate Professor, Medicine Consultant, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Department of Medicine
Mayo Clinic
Scottsdale, AZ