This activity will discuss the GI Manifestations of thyroid disease including an overview on hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, celiac disease and autoimmune gastritis, gallstones, and hepatic dysfunction.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for medical professionals who have a clinical interest in thyroid disorders as seen in the following medical specialties: endocrinology, primary care (IM, FP, GP), obstetrics/gynecology, cardiology, pediatrics, laboratory medicine, nuclear medicine, ophthalmology, neurology, psychiatry, and sleep medicine.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
1. Describe how thyroid disease impacts the GI tract.
2. Identify the effect of the thyroid on the liver.
3. Distinguish how autoimmune disease overlaps with the thyroid.
Faculty
Jeffrey M. Jacobs, MD, FACG Gastroenterologist Gastroenterology Group, LLC Glenview, IL |
Mark A. Lupo, MD Founder Thyroid and Endocrine Center Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine Florida State University, College of Medicine Sarasota, Florida |
Accreditation Statement
This activity is provided by Dane Garvin Ltd.
Physician Accreditation Statement – EACCME
EACCME accreditation is pending.
Dane Garvin Ltd. is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists.
Physician Credit Designation – EACCME
EACCME accreditation is pending.
This activity was prepared by Jeffrey M. Jacobs, MD and Mark A. Lupo, MD and recorded on July 3, 2024. Received ACCME approval on July , 2024 and EACCME approved on TBD.
Educational Grant
This educational activity is independently produced and is financially supported with an unrestricted educational grant by QuidelOrtho.
References
GI Manifestations of Thyroid Disease