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Contact: Malaika Hilliard
mhilliard@porternovelli.com
202-973-5896
American College of Gastroenterology

Experts to discuss emerging technologies in GI diagnosis and treatment

WHO:
The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) is an association of more than 8,000 gastrointestinal (GI) professionals committed to the scientific study and medical treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

WHAT:
Important new therapeutic and diagnostic advances in gastroenterology herald a new area, but are these new technologies ready for prime time? Leading experts look at the impact of new technological breakthroughs in the GI field and what they mean for patient care.

EXPERTS:
David R. Cave, M.D., FACG, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Brighton, MA ? Capsule Endoscopy vs. Small Bowel Enteroscopy Douglas K. Rex, M.D., FACG, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN ? Virtual Colonography vs. Colonoscopy

WHERE:
Ballroom VIP Room East, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland Reporters can also participate by dialing toll free 1-800-588-5167 and entering 9944# when prompted to enter a pass code.

WHEN:
Tuesday, October 14, 2003, 12:30 PM (EDT)

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