Gastroenterology · Advanced

Inflammatory bowel disease

Modern management of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis: from timely recognition to therapy selection and remission control.

36academic hours

Advancedlevel

Distance learningmode of study

Course curriculum

Inflammatory bowel disease
Definition and relevance of IBD
The role of genetics, microbiota and environmental factors in the development of IBD
Pathogenesis: cascade of inflammatory reactions, pro-inflammatory cytokines, impairment of the mucosal barrier function
Diagnostic methods: significance of fecal calprotectin, pANCA, ASCA
Ulcerative colitis
Classification and severity of the disease
Main symptoms, complications (toxic dilatation, colorectal cancer)
Diagnostic methods: Truelove-Witts and Mayo indices, endoscopy, histology
Treatment: conservative therapy, the role of diet, indications for surgical interventions
Crohn's disease
Etiology and mechanisms of inflammation: transmural involvement, sarcoid granulomas
Diagnosis: capsule enteroscopy, radiology
Treatment: corticosteroids, biological therapy, surgical methods (strictureplasty, abscess drainage)
Prevention of complications and maintenance of remission
Interpretation of clinical cases and patient management algorithms
Case analysis: management of patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease

Inflammatory bowel disease often masquerades as functional disorders for years, while the patient loses quality of life in the meantime. The course helps you to suspect IBD earlier and not miss complications, relying on modern diagnostic criteria.

You will navigate step-up therapy and biologic agents more confidently and competently maintain remission, building long-term trust with the patient.

Demina Marina Evgenyevna

Gastroenterologist, internist, member of the Russian Association of Gastroenterologists and Coloproctologists

A gastroenterologist and internist who also addresses occupational pathology issues and is a member of the Russian Gastroenterological Association. Her training in hepatology, clinical dietetics, and evidence-based pharmacotherapy allows her to thoroughly review the management of patients with digestive system diseases with trainees.

Gastroenterologist, general physician and occupational pathology specialist. Member of the Russian Gastroenterological Association.

Education

2016 — V.I. Razumovsky SSMU, specialty "General Medicine"
2017 — internship in internal medicine, G.R. Derzhavin TSU
2019 — professional retraining "Occupational Pathology", Prof-Resurs CSO LLC
2022 — professional retraining "Gastroenterology", ECO-Safety Higher School of Medicine CME Academy

Continuing education

2021 — "Emergency conditions in outpatient practice"
2022 — "Rational drug therapy based on the principles of evidence-based medicine"
2024 — "Fundamentals of hepatology: standards for the diagnosis and treatment of liver diseases"
2024 — "Current clinical dietetics"

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