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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a highly misunderstood functional bowel disorder known to have an increased prevalence in women. Diagnosis of IBS can be difficult as it is based nearly exclusively on a woman’s symptoms. It is also challenging to differentiate IBS from other functional bowel disorders, especially chronic constipation, because symptoms might overlap.

Clinician understanding of the disorder is critical to accurate diagnosis and lays the foundation for successful management.

One of the biggest obstacles clinicians face in treating IBS is simply the lack of available therapies. Effective therapeutic options for IBS have been limited, and recent product withdrawals have further reduced treatment choices; however, new treatment strategies are under investigation. Thus it is imperative that clinicians stay up-to-date on current developments in the diagnosis and availability of treatment choices in IBS.

Available meeting dates and locations

San Antonio, TX, Thursday, June 12, 2008, 6:30 PM (local time) Boudros on the Riverwalk
Beverly Hills, CA, Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 6:30 PM (local time), McCormick & Schmick
Atlanta, GA, Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 6:30 PM (local time), Buckead Maggiano's Little Italy
Chicago, IL, Monday, June 30, 2008, 6:30 (local time) Maggiano's Little Italy
Rosemont, IL, Wednesday, July 09, 2008 6:30 PM (local time), Gibson's Steakhouse
Phoenix, AZ, Thursday, July 10, 2008, 6:30 PM (local time), Morton's The Steakhouse
Birmingham, AL, Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 6:30 PM (local time) Flemings, 103 Summit Blvd.
Miami, FL, Thursday, July 24, 2008, 6:30 PM (local time) Morton's The Steakhouse
Troy, MI, Tuesday, September 09, 2008, 6:30 PM (local time) Maggiano's Little Italy
Houston, TX, Tuesday, September 09, 2008, 6:30 PM (local time), Ruth's Chris Steak House
Dallas, TX, Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 6:30 PM (local time) The Palm
Great Neck, NY, Thursday, September 11, 2008, 6:30 PM (local time), Morton's, The Steakhouse
NY, NY, Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 6:30 PM (local time), Tribeca Grill
Philadelphia, PA, Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 6:30 PM (local time) Morton's The Steakhouse
Santa Ana, CA, Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 6:30 PM (local time) Morton's The Steakhouse
San Francisco, CA, Thursday, September 18, 2008 6:30 PM (local time), Harris's Steakhouse
Cincinnati, OH, Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 6:30 PM (local time) Maggiano's Little Italy
Tyson's Corner, VA, Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 6:30 PM (local time) Morton's the Steakhouse
Weehawken, NJ, Thursday, September 25, 2008, 6:30 PM (local time) Chart House
Rochester, NY, Thursday, September 25, 2008, 6:30 PM (local time) Mario's Steakhouse


Target Audience


This activity is designed for clinicians with an interest in the diagnosis and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome in women.

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