C. difficile: Preparing the Field for Change
Overview
Welcome to the rebroadcast six-episode podcast series: C. difficile: Preparing the Field for Change. This program will explore how to take a patient-centered approach to treatment and diagnosis, explore emerging treatment options, and discuss best practices for transitions of care.
This series was originally released in September 2023. The rebroadcast does not offer CME. Listen here on AGA University or stream our show Inside Scope wherever you listen to podcasts (Apple, Spotify).
Learning objectives
After completing all 6 episodes in this series, you should be able to:
- Discuss differences between subspecialty guidelines and how to take a patient-centered approach to treatment.
- Determine the sensitivity and specificity of available laboratory tests and the recommended two-step testing algorithm.
- Examine emerging treatment options, including microbiome therapies and the future role of FMT.
- Discuss best practices for transitions of care, including documenting patient history and providing instructions for patients and caregivers.
Key dates
- Released date:
- Oct. 27, 2026
- Expiration date:
- Nov. 2, 2027
Supporter acknowledgement
This rebroadcast is supported solely by an educational grant from Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc. The original series was supported by educational grants from Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc., Seres Therapeutics, and Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Agenda
All times are Eastern.
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10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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11:00 - 12:00 midday
Session Sub-title 3
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12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Session Sub-title 2
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12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Course contents
Episode 1. C. diff: Risk factors
26 mins
Episode 2. C. diff: Microbiota changes
23 mins
Episode 3. C. diff: Reconciling guideline differences for testing and treatment
28 mins
Episode 4. C. diff: Impact of rCDI on patients and their lives
28 mins
Episode 5. C. diff: FMT and new microbiome therapies
24 mins
Episode 6. C. diff: Case management and transitions of care
30 mins
Course faculty
Host
Sahil Khanna, MBBS, MS
Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Paul Feuerstadt, MD, FACG, AGAF
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine
Division of Digestive Disease, Yale-New Haven Hospital
PACT Gastroenterology Center
Milford, CT
Guest Speaker
Jessica Allegretti, MD, MPH
Medical Director of the Crohn’s and Colitis Center
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston, MA
Kevin W. Garey, PharmD, MS, FASHP
Professor and Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Translational Research
University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Houston, TX
Colleen Kelly, MD, FACG
Associate Professor of Medicine
Brown Medicine’s Gastroenterology and Liver Research
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, RI
Cheri Lattimer, RN, BSN
Executive Director, National Transitions of Care Coalition (NTOCC)
CEO, Integrity Consulting & Advocacy
Norfolk, VA
Rebecca Perez, MSN, RN, CCM, FCM
Sr. Manager of Education, Case Management Society of America (CMSA)
Executive Director, CMSA Foundation
Brentwood, TN