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Instant Replay: Latest Strategies for the Optimal Treatment of Psoriasis |
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| INSTANT REPLAY |
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 (Course AB0601)
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Join Alan Menter, MD and your peers in a lively discussion on the latest guidelines for the management of patients with psoriasis.
Faculty: Alan Menter, MD
Recorded Live: Wednesday, September 9, 2009
 Please review this page completely before starting this course. Links to the course options can be found at the bottom of this page. 
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| Key Words: Anti-TNF agents, Biologics, Joint, Localized Therapy, Phototherapy, Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, PUVA, Quality of Life, Safety, Skin, Systemic Therapy, Treatment, UVB |
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| OVERVIEW |
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| Alan Menter, MD will lead you and other dermatologists in this recording of our interactive Web Workshop that features a discussion showing the best practices for treating psoriasis using the latest clinical guidelines. Find out about treatment options for patients with psoriasis as well as diagnostic tools for identifying candidates for localized or systemic therapy and determining individualized therapy regimens. Learn how to prepare a monitoring plan for your patients on systemic therapy. |
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| OBJECTIVES |
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Articulate strategies for selecting individualized therapy for each patient
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Prepare a monitoring plan for your patients on biologics
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Evaluate psoriasis treatment outcomes
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| TARGET AUDIENCE |
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| This CME activity is designated for dermatologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals who treat patients with psoriasis. |
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| FACULTY |
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| Alan Menter, MD
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| Chief of Dermatology, Baylor University Medical Center;
Director, Baylor Psoriasis Research Center;
Clinical Professor, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX |
Disclosure: Advisory Board/Consultant/Honoraria: Abbott Laboratories, Amgen Inc, Astellas Pharma US Inc, Centocor Inc, Galderma, Genentech Inc, Warner Chilcott, Wyeth
Investigator/Speaker: Abbott Laboratories, Amgen Inc, Astellas Pharma US Inc, Centocor Inc, Genentech Inc, Warner Chilcott, Wyeth
Grant: Abbott Laboratories, Amgen Inc, Astellas Pharma US Inc, Centocor Inc, Genentech Inc |
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| CONFLICT OF INTEREST RESOLUTION |
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MEBN's mission is to provide medical education that is accurate, fair-balanced, unbiased and evidence-based. MEBN strives to ensure that every educational activity maintains independence, objectivity and scientific rigor. All faculty participating in these activities are expected to disclose any (or no) relevant financial interest or other relationship with (1) the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services discussed in any educational presentation, and/or (2) with any commercial supporters of an activity. Disclosure of these relationship(s) will be listed prior to any educational activity.
All apparent conflicts of interest have been identified and resolved through MEBN’s independent, peer-review process. Our intent is to assist learners in assessing the potential for bias in information that is presented during the educational activity. The faculty are also aware of their responsibility to inform the audience if discussion of any non-FDA-approved uses of pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, prostheses, etc. will be included in their presentation. Unless otherwise indicated, MEBN staff and writers have no financial relationships with a commercial party to disclose.
Unless otherwise indicated, MEBN staff and writers have no financial relationships with a commercial party to disclose. |
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| Accreditation Statement |
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| Continuing Medical Education for Physicians |
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| Accreditation Statement |
| MEBN is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. |
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| CME Credits |
| MEBN designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. |
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| Continuing Medical Education for Physician Assistants |
| AAPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Physician Assistants may receive a maximum of 0.75 continuing medical education hours for completing this activity. |
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| FDA Disclosure Statement |
| The contents of some CME activities may contain discussions of non-approved or off-label uses of some of the agents mentioned. Please consult the prescribing information for full disclosure of approved uses. |
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| Accreditation Period |
Release Date: October 13, 2009 End Date: October 13, 2011 |
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| Any questions regarding the accreditation of this CME activity should be directed to MEBN. (accreditation@mebn.net) |
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| Continuing Education for Nurse Practitioners |
| AANP Certification Program and the ANCC NP Certification accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Category I Credit from AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME. Nurse Practitioners may receive a maximum of 0.75 continuing education hours for completing this activity. | |
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| DISCLAIMER |
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This continuing education program may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents or products that are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The authors, sponsors or publishers do not recommend the use of any agent or product outside of the official labeled indications. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each agent or product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and written warnings.
Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this course should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient's conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer's product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
The authors, contributors, and editorial staff have made every effort to contact holders of copyright to obtain permission to reproduce copyright material. However, if any permissions have been inadvertently overlooked, MEBN will be pleased to make the necessary and reasonable arrangements. |
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| Certificate Fees |
CME-TODAY offers FREE continuing medical education (CME) credits to recipients of the CD-ROM, program emails or CME-TODAY journal. Enter the CE Code listed on the CD-ROM, in the email or in the journal when prompted. This free offer expires on October 13, 2010. All others will be assessed a $5.00 processing fee. |
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| HOW TO TAKE THIS COURSE |
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