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Add to my calendar 2021-04-10 09:00:00 2021-04-10 12:30:00 Amgen Multi-Therapeutic update Please join us virtually for a multi-therapeutic update. This program was supported in part by an educational grant from Amgen Canada. Speakers: Dr. Jiao Yang, Cardiology Dr. Supna Sandhu, Endocrinologist Dr. Irina Oroz, Dermatologist Learning objectives: Recognize the centrality of LDL-C and its cumulative exposure to increased risk of ASCVD Evaluate the limitations of current lipid lowering agents and assess recommendations for lipid lowering agents beyond, or in addition to, statin therapy for high risk patients Identify those patients who would benefit from additional therapy beyond statins to reduce CV risk Explain the latest clinical data for PCSK9 inhibitors and use effective strategies to integrate the data into clinical care to reduce the risk for CV events Appropriately apply best guideline practice recommendations into routine clinical practice based on specific patient characteristics Identify clinical and diagnostic risk factors which further increase the risk of fractures in post menopausal women Apply evidence-based management protocols to prevent future fractures in post menopausal women Assess patients on treatment for occurrence of side effects and select appropriate therapies based on the patient characteristics Identify social, clinical and diagnostic risk factors which further increase the risk of fractures specific to male patients Apply evidence-based management protocols to prevent future fractures in male patients Assess patients on treatment for occurrence of side effects and select appropriate therapies based on the patient characteristics Incorporate the history of prior fractures in determining future risk Assess the risk of falls as a major and independent risk for fractures Consider patient preference when selecting long term treatment Explain the importance of adherence including avoidance of drug holidays in high risk individuals Correctly stratify patients by the severity of their psoriasis and distinguish moderate to severe psoriasis from mild psoriasis (paying attention to scalp, face, palms, soles, genitals and nails). Identify psoriasis as a systemic disorder that often requires systemic treatment. Confidently manage moderate psoriasis patients Establish treatment that considers potential co-morbidities in patients with PsO. How to join: Registration required, please RSVP to phfernan@amgen.com or call 1-604-365-6674. Disclaimer: The CME Event Calendar contains information originating from other sources. While every attempt is made to ensure that all information is accurately referenced, we do not guarantee the accuracy, quality or CME accreditation of posted events. Before registering for this event, please refer to the provincially harmonized CME Policy regarding reimbursement requirements for courses and conferences. Online Event Physician Education physician.education@northernhealth.ca America/Vancouver public
Add to Calendar: Start date 2021-04-10 09:00:00 2024-03-28 08:54:39 Title Description Location Physicians rajbir.singh@opin.ca America/Vancouver public
Add to Calendar: End Date 2024-03-28 08:54:39 2021-04-10 12:30:00 Amgen Multi-Therapeutic update Multiple presentations addressing dyslipidemia in primary care, osteoporosis management, and moderate psoriasis management. Online Event Physicians rajbir.singh@opin.ca America/Vancouver public

Please join us virtually for a multi-therapeutic update. This program was supported in part by an educational grant from Amgen Canada.

Speakers:

  • Dr. Jiao Yang, Cardiology
  • Dr. Supna Sandhu, Endocrinologist
  • Dr. Irina Oroz, Dermatologist

Learning objectives:

  • Recognize the centrality of LDL-C and its cumulative exposure to increased risk of ASCVD
  • Evaluate the limitations of current lipid lowering agents and assess recommendations for lipid lowering agents beyond, or in addition to, statin therapy for high risk patients
  • Identify those patients who would benefit from additional therapy beyond statins to reduce CV risk
  • Explain the latest clinical data for PCSK9 inhibitors and use effective strategies to integrate the data into clinical care to reduce the risk for CV events
  • Appropriately apply best guideline practice recommendations into routine clinical practice based on specific patient characteristics
  • Identify clinical and diagnostic risk factors which further increase the risk of fractures in post menopausal women
  • Apply evidence-based management protocols to prevent future fractures in post menopausal women
  • Assess patients on treatment for occurrence of side effects and select appropriate therapies based on the patient characteristics
  • Identify social, clinical and diagnostic risk factors which further increase the risk of fractures specific to male patients
  • Apply evidence-based management protocols to prevent future fractures in male patients
  • Assess patients on treatment for occurrence of side effects and select appropriate therapies based on the patient characteristics
  • Incorporate the history of prior fractures in determining future risk
  • Assess the risk of falls as a major and independent risk for fractures
  • Consider patient preference when selecting long term treatment
  • Explain the importance of adherence including avoidance of drug holidays in high risk individuals
  • Correctly stratify patients by the severity of their psoriasis and distinguish moderate to severe psoriasis from mild psoriasis (paying attention to scalp, face, palms, soles, genitals and nails).
  • Identify psoriasis as a systemic disorder that often requires systemic treatment.
  • Confidently manage moderate psoriasis patients
  • Establish treatment that considers potential co-morbidities in patients with PsO.

How to join:

Disclaimer: The CME Event Calendar contains information originating from other sources. While every attempt is made to ensure that all information is accurately referenced, we do not guarantee the accuracy, quality or CME accreditation of posted events. Before registering for this event, please refer to the provincially harmonized CME Policy regarding reimbursement requirements for courses and conferences.

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