Jefferson Gastroenterologist Cuckoo Choudhary, MD, and Rheumatologist Oscar Irigoyen, MD, are among the speakers on the subject of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at the 2010 Spring IBD Education Day.
According to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), the current hypothesis of the cause of IBD is 1.) that yet-unidentified environmental agents (such as bacteria) trigger an abnormal immune response in people who carry genes that make them susceptible to Crohn's disease or colitis and 2.) that the interplay of genetics, environment and the immune system accounts for the initiation and perpetuation of the disease.
On April 11, 2010 a panel of health specialists will explore the aspects of living with Crohn's disease and colitis. Topics will include therapies, management, health maintenance and associated musculoskeletal problems.
Event Overview
Date: Sunday, April 11, 2010
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Hamilton Building, 1001 Locust Street, Philadelphia
Admission: Free
Parking: Free parking (Jefferson enclosed parking garage at 10th and Chestnut Streets. Entry on 10th Street.)
Register now online or call the CCFA office at (215) 396-9100.
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