Objectives

At the conclusion of the activity participants should be able to:
 
Obesity: Implications for GERD and as a risk factor for Barrett's esophagus 
  • Describe the obesity epidemic and the implications for GERD and Barrett's esophagus

The gastrointestinal complications of bariatric surgery
  • Discuss the pros and cons of the approaches for bariatric surgery
 
 
Raising the bar in acid control:  What's new in PPIs? 
  • Assess the evidence for next generation PPIs and their potential clinical role

Managing GERD and its complications in the over 70s:  Special considerations
  • Recognize the special considerations for managing GERD in seniors