FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS:
Marie Kendra (202) 973-5862 800-892-9172 beeper
Catherine Franklin; [email protected]
MEDIA ADVISORY
NEW RESEARCH PRESENTED ON CONCEPTUAL APPROACHES AND TECHNOLOGIES THAT TREAT GI CONDITIONS
Experts to Discuss the Impact of New Approaches and Technologies on Future Therapies for GI Conditions at College's Annual Scientific Meeting
WHO: American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) is an association of over 6,000 gastrointestinal professionals committed to the scientific study and medical treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
WHAT: The development of new approaches and the introduction of new technologies into GI medicine are helping doctors provide improved treatments and outcomes for their patients. New advances to be discussed include:
-- Development of new management guidelines for Barrett's esophagus
-- Advanced in endoscopic ultrasound, used to diagnose gastric ulcers and deadly GI cancers
-- "Virtual" colonoscopy and other cutting edge diagnostic tools
EXPERTS:
-- Kenneth R. DeVault, MD, FACG, Mayo Clinic-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL
-- Richard Sampliner, MD, FACG, Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson, AZ
-- Charles Lightdale, MD, FACG, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, NY
-- Ray E. Clouse, MD, FACG, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
WHERE: Chicago Hilton & Towers, Private Dining Room 2 (Press Room) Press passes available at the main registration area. Reporters can participate by telephone by dialing 1-888-886-7043. RSVP to Catherine Franklin to receive press information.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 12:00 PM (CST)
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