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Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura CME: The France Foundation: ITP Community Case Exchange Series: 2008- Emerging Management Strategies for ITP: St Louis, MO: September 25, 2008
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Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

This CME activity is part of a year long educational curriculum focused on idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), designed to provide evidence-based clinical information on the diagnosis and management of patients with ITP to hematologists, oncologists, and other health care professionals. For more ITP educational activities, please visit us at http://www.ITPeducation.com.
 
By Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Published on 09/5/2008
 
ITP Community Case Exchange Series: 2008- Emerging Management Strategies for ITP

The France Foundation

September 25, 2008

This interactive CME activity will begin with a lecture by an ITP expert titled "2008-Emerging Management Strategies for ITP". After questions are addressed, learners will have the opportunity to share and discuss their own patient cases with the expert and their peers participating in this activity.







ITP Community Case Exchange Series: 2008- Emerging Management Strategies for ITP
CME Sponsor: 
The France Foundation

Location:
John Mineo's Italian Restaurant
St Louis, MO


Course Directors/Instructors:
Michael Tarantino, MD
Medical Director
Comprehensive Bleeding Disorders Center
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Peoria, IL


Course Fee:
Free


Number of Credits:
2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s)™

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Detailed Description:

This interactive CME activity will begin with a lecture by an ITP expert titled "2008-Emerging Management Strategies for ITP". After questions are addressed, learners will have the opportunity to share and discuss their own patient cases with the expert and their peers participating in this activity.

For More Information, Call 866-856-1998.


Learning Objectives:
  • Perform a differential diagnosis of ITP and identify the patients most likely to benefit from therapy
  • Identify historical therapeutic strategies for ITP management and their relevant health risks and side effects
  • Demonstrate knowledge of emerging therapies for ITP and their associated clinical evidence
  • Utilize patient assessment and education tools to track therapeutic progress and improve compliance in ITP patients
  • Develop an individualized management plan for each ITP patient based on history, risk factors, and platelet status