CASE DISCUSSION
The Role of IUS in Managing IBD in Adults
Presented United Arab Emirates by Dr. Christos TzivinikosViews
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Case Description
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in adults requires a comprehensive approach to control inflammation, maintain remission, and improve quality of life. This webinar will explore the role of the intrauterine system (IUS) in the management of patients with IBD, with a focus on current evidence and...
Case Summary
- Intestinal ultrasound is rapidly expanding as an essential, noninvasive point-of-care tool for evaluating both pediatric and adult inflammatory bowel disease. In the context of treat-to-target paradigms such as STRIDE, achieving transmural healing has become a primary therapeutic goal, necessitating accessible, radiation-free cross-sectional imaging alongside traditional endoscopy and magnetic resonance enterography.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Christos Tzivinikos
GastroenterologyDr. Christos Tzivinikos is a Clinical Associate Professor at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), Dubai. He is an experienced clinician and academic with expertise in pediatric gastroenterology and gastrointestinal disorders. His work focuses on advancing evidence-based approaches to the diagnosis and management of complex gastrointestinal conditions. He is actively involved in medical education, clinical research, and training healthcare professionals.