Advances in the Management of Gout

CME/CNE Dinner Symposium at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology 2019

Event

CME/CNE Dinner Symposium at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology 2019

Date

Thursday, May 2nd, 2019
6:00 – 7:00 pm

Location

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Coastal A Ballroom
 4000 S Sandestin Blvd
Miramar Beach, FL 32550

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Overview

This CME/CNE dinner symposium during the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology 2019, moderated by Dr. Alan L. Epstein, will provide an overview of current and emerging therapies for the treatment of gout. This includes an analysis of lifestyle changes and pharmacological interventions as it relates to improving patient outcomes. The faculty will also discuss pathophysiology, prevention, accurate diagnosis, and imaging techniques, including pitfalls to providing optimal care. The information provided by the expert faculty will enable healthcare providers to optimally treat and manage their patients with gout.

Target Audience

Rheumatologists, physicians, internists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare providers that are involved in the management of gout.

Location

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Coastal A Ballroom
4000 S Sandestin Blvd
Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Agenda

6:00 – 6:05 pm: Welcome, Introductions and Pre-Test – Alan L. Epstein, MD

6:05 – 6:40 pm: Analyzing the Pathophysiology, Comorbidities and Overall Therapeutic Approach to Treating and Managing Patients with Gout – N. Lawrence Edwards, MD

6:40 – 6:50 pm: Utilizing the Interprofessional Team to Optimally Manage Patients with Gout – Pitfalls to Care – Joan McTigue, MS, PA-C

6:50 – 7:00 pm: Interactive Panel Discussion and Post-Test- Alan L. Epstein, MD; N. Lawrence Edwards, MD; Joan McTigue, MS, PA-C; Kenneth G. Saag, MD, MSc

Educational Objectives

Discuss the pathophysiology, prevention, accurate diagnosis, imaging, and therapeutic targets for gout and associated comorbidities
Review current clinical trial data for lifestyle and pharmacological interventions to manage patients with gout
Activate and educate the interprofessional team to deliver optimal care for patients with gout, including intravenous therapeutics

Chair

Alan L. Epstein, MD
Clinical Professor of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Attending Physician, Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Faculty

N. Lawrence Edwards, MD
Rheumatologist
UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville, Florida

Kenneth G. Saag, MD, MSc
Jane Knight Lowe Professor of Medicine
Vice Chair, Department of Medicine
Director, Center for Outcomes and Effectiveness Research and Education
(COERE)
Director, Center for Education and Research on Therapeutics (CERTs)
Director, Center of Research Translation (CORT) in Gout and Hyperuricem
Birmingham, Alabama

Joan McTigue, MS, PA-C
UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville, Florida

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, AcademicCME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation Statements

AcademicCME designates this live material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AcademicCME designates this live material for a maximum of 1.0 CNE contact hour. AcademicCME’s ANCC provider number is P0491.

CE Inquiries/Special Needs

For all CME/CNE inquiries or special needs, please contact [email protected] or 610-687-3300.

Financial Support

This activity has been supported by an independent educational grant from Horizon Pharmaceuticals.

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*This program is not part of the official Congress of Clinical Rheumatology 2019.

Advances in the Management of Gout