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Scientific Update on Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Scientific Update on Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

In this module of a Four-Part Expert Interview Series, Inderjit Singh, MBChB, BMedSci, MRCP, along with Aaron B. Waxman, MD, PhD, course chair, will provide a scientific update of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), including the evolution of therapeutic options. The clinical relevance of various precision PAH therapeutics will be debated, among other topics. The role of exercise hemodynamics in achieving ...
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Applying Evidence-based Strategies to Patient-Centered Care in PAH

Applying Evidence-based Strategies to Patient-Centered Care in PAH

In this module of a Four-Part Expert Interview Series, Jeffrey Voner, MSHS, MPH, PA-C, DFAAPA, along with Aaron B. Waxman, MD, PhD, course chair, will outline recent treatment data for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) as it relates to interprofessional patient care. Best practices for managing heart failure will be reviewed along with potential treatment directions after a confirmed diagnosis of ...
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Understanding Treatment Options for PAH

Understanding Treatment Options for PAH

In this module of a Four-Part Expert Interview Series, R. James White, MD, along with Aaron B. Waxman, MD, PhD, course chair, will review advancements in the treatment and management of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The pipeline of available therapies will be relayed, along with strategies for selecting optimal single/combination therapies for PAH patients. The clinical relevance of recent treatment ...
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Achieving an Earlier Diagnosis in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Achieving an Earlier Diagnosis in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

In this module of a Four-Part Expert Interview Series, Evelyn Horn, MD, along with Aaron B. Waxman, MD, PhD, course chair, will discuss best practices for achieving an earlier diagnosis in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Data supporting early intervention will be analyzed along with risk factors for PAH and screening recommendations derived from current guidelines. The faculty will review methodology ...
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Applying Therapeutic Strategies to Improve the Quality of Life in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease

Applying Therapeutic Strategies to Improve the Quality of Life in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease

This CME/CNE activity will review recent advances in the application of therapeutic strategies in the improvement of the quality of life in patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) as presented at the Florida State Neurology (FSN) 2018 meeting in Orlando, Florida.   The expert faculty will analyze evidence-based data on the current science and emerging therapeutics for the improvement in lifestyle for ...
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Utilizing Advanced Science to Improve the Quality of Life in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

Utilizing Advanced Science to Improve the Quality of Life in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

This CME/CNE activity will review advances in the utilization of innovative sciences in the improvement of the quality of life in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) as presented at the Florida State Neurology (FSN) 2018 meeting in Orlando, Florida. The expert faculty will analyze evidence-based data on the current science and emerging therapeutics for the improvement in lifestyle for patients ...
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Understanding Lipoprotein(a)- Novel Therapeutics to Reduce Lp(a) Levels and Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes

Understanding Lipoprotein(a)- Novel Therapeutics to Reduce Lp(a) Levels and Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes

This CME/CNE program will highlight content presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2018 in Munich, Germany. The three expert faculty, led by Dr. Patrick M. Moriarty, will assess the role of lipoprotein(a)- novel therapeutics in reducing Lp(a) levels and improving cardiovascular outcomes. A state of the science of lipoprotein(a), including the mechanism of action, subtypes and prevalence, ...
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Management of Patients with SMA: Standards of Care

Management of Patients with SMA: Standards of Care

In this module of a Five-Part Expert Interview Series, Dr. Robert Graham, along with Dr. Basil Darras, will discuss the standards of care guidelines and how to implement them while managing patients with SMA. The faculty will review these guidelines and express how to utilize them in clinician practice, ultimately improving patient care. Neurologists, pediatricians, primary care physicians, internists, nurse ...
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Clinical Trial Data: New and Emerging Therapies for SMA

Clinical Trial Data: New and Emerging Therapies for SMA

In this module of a Five-Part Expert Interview Series, Dr. Basil Darras, along with Dr. Robert Graham, will review clinical trial data including new and emerging therapies for spinal muscular atrophy. The two will discuss how this clinical trial data translates into practice, ultimately improving care for SMA patients. Neurologists, pediatricians, primary care physicians, internists, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other ...
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Common Standardized Scales for Measuring Motor Function in SMA

Common Standardized Scales for Measuring Motor Function in SMA

In this module of a Five-Part Expert Interview Series, Amy Pasternak, PT, DTP, PCS, along with Dr. Basil Darras, will discuss the standardized scales for measuring spinal muscular atrophy. The faculty will review the various ways to measure SMA function and how to implement them into practice, ultimately providing clinicians further knowledge to treat spinal muscular atrophy. Neurologists, pediatricians, primary ...
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