A 3D View – Inhibiting Structural Damage in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Reducing Inflammation With Targeted Therapies
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Registration/Lunch
1:15 PM – 2:45 PM: CME Symposium
Omni Atlanta
100 CNN Center NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
Meeting Room: Grand Ballroom C, North Tower, M
FEATURES
– 3D Glasses provided to enhance learning experience
– Interactive, case-based learning environment
– Create your own personalized poster
Faculty
Daniel E. Furst, MD
Professor Emeritus of Rheumatology and Medicine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Washington, Seattle WA
University of Florence, Florence, Italy
Joel Kremer, MD
Pfaff Family Professor of Medicine
Albany Medical College
Albany, New York
Learning Objectives
After completing the CME activity, learners should be better able to:•
- Review clinical trial data supporting medical society recommendations for patients with treatment-resistant RA
- Review current guidelines for RA, with focus on diagnosis and treating-to-target
- Describe the role of inflammatory cytokines in the pathogenesis of RA, both articularly and systemically
- Discuss the use of cytokine inhibition as a treat-to-target strategy in patients with treatment-resistant RA
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of primarily rheumatologists with a secondary audience of internists and allied healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This CME activity is planned and produced in accordance with ACCME Essentials.
CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the live activity.
NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION
Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the long-term treatment and management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
CNE Credits:1.5 ANCC Contact Hour(s)
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff and planning committee members participating in a MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CME activities that are scientifically based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (eg, physical, dietary, etc.). Please contact Med Learning Group prior to the live event at info@medlearninggroup.com
