Title: IMrh-Internal Medicine- Rheumatology- Osteoporosis; Scleroderma and Raynaud’s Disease; Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Faculty: Linda Brecher D.O., F.A.C.O.I., F.A.C.R., Lawrence Brent M.D.
Original Release Date: July 1, 2021 Expiration Date: July 1, 2024
TOPIC 1: Osteoporosis.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: GL, EBM, COMP
- Detect patients who are at risk for osteoporosis.
- Recognize the need for bone density testing as recommended by the International Society of Clinical Densitomethy and the National Osteoporosis Foundation guidelines.
- Differentiate the nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments for osteoporosis as recommended by the National Osteoporosis Foundation guidelines.
TOPIC 2: Scleroderma and Raynaud’s Disease.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: GL, COMP
- Specify the clinical manifestations of scleroderma.
- Apply the ACR/EULAR classification criteria for systemic sclerosis.
- Utilize treatment available for symptomatic manifestations as per the current EULAR recommendations.
- Apply the diagnostic work-up and treatment of Raynaud’s Phenomenon.
TOPIC 3: Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: GL, COMP
- Demonstrate the role of genetics, environmental factors, immune cells, and proinflammatory cytokines in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis.
- Illustrate the clinical features, extra-articular manifestations, and complications of rheumatoid arthritis.
- Utilize and compare various methods of measuring disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis.
- Compare and contrast the mechanisms of action of current and emerging therapies for RA and prescribe treatment for patients with rheumatoid arthritis according to ACR guidelines.
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