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by William T. Ayoub, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.R. - Geisinger Medical Group, Geisinger Health System; Associate, Department of Rheumatology, State College, PA and Lawrence H. Brent, M.D. - Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Professor of Medicine; Head, Division of Rheumatology and Director, Einstein Arthritis Center, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA.
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NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: Following this course, the participant should be able to describe the epidemiology and presenting complaints of the commonly seen Rheumatologic disorders; apply a practical approach to the use of laboratory studies and physical exam for developing a differential or diagnosis; identify the various treatment options for the Rheumatologic diseases presented. This activity is expected to result in increased confidence in making an appropriate diagnosis and providing effective treatment and referral or follow-up care with the overall goal of improving patient outcomes.
When indicated in the specific objectives, emphasis will be on current guidelines and evidence-based medicine with a focus on diagnosis, treatment and when to refer. Since the specialty of Rheumatology impacts patient populations of all demographics, there is a need for providers to be up-to-date on common Rheumatologic diseases; therefore, this course was designed as a review and update for all practitioners at the level of a practicing physician.
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Clinical Approach to the Patient with Rheumatic Diseases. Laboratory and Radiological Tests in Rheumatology. Soft Tissue Rheumatology. Rheumatologic Procedures. |
| Day 2 |
Spondyloarthropathies. Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies. Crystal Arthropathies. Vasculitis. |
| Day 3 |
Clinical Aspects of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Fibromyalgia. Lyme Disease and Other Topics in Rheumatology. |
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Scleroderma and Raynaud's Disease. Rheumatology Pearls. Osteoporosis: Evaluation and Treatment. |
| Day 5 |
Osteoarthritis. Septic Arthritis. Interactive Case Presentations, Part I & II. |
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Rheumatology: Improving Primary Care Outcomes Through Diagnosis and Treatment
April 12-16, 2010
Location: Hyatt Regency Sarasota, Florida
| SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
| | Day 1 | Clinical Approach to the Patient with Rheumatic Diseases - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | Discuss a systematic approach to the evaluation of the patient with rheumatic disease including:
| a. | Relate the central role of the history and physical examination.
| | b. | Outline several patterns that allow clinical differentiation of rheumatic diseases.
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| | Laboratory and Radiological Tests in Rheumatology - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Appreciate the importance of synovial fluid analysis.
| | 2. | Appreciate the use and limitations of laboratory testing.
| | Soft Tissue Rheumatology - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Describe the diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue rheumatic conditions.
| | 2. | Describe clinical aspects of entrapment neuropathies and their association with systemic conditions.
| | 3. | Discussing key x-ray findings in patients with rheumatic diseases.
| | Rheumatologic Procedures - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Summarize techniques and indications for intraarticular and soft tissue injections in rheumatology.
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| | Day 2 | Spondyloarthropathies - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | Differentiate the clinical features of the different spondyloarthropathies to improve diagnostic accuracy.
| | 2. | Describe treatment modalities.
| | Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Describe the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune inflammatory myopathies.
| | 2. | Explain the differential diagnosis of polymyositis, including drug induced myopathies.
| | Crystal Arthropathies - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Describe the diagnosis and treatment of crystal arthropathies including gout and pseudogout.
| | Vasculitis - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Describe the clinical manifestations of the various vasculitides and the appropriate diagnostic evaluation.
| | 2. | Describe treatment modalities used in vasculitis.
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| | Day 3 | Clinical Aspects of Rheumatoid Arthritis - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | Outline the clinical features of rheumatoid arthritis.
| | 2. | Appreciate the systemic nature of the disease.
| | Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Outline a rational approach to the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
| | 2. | Summarize the use and toxicity of disease modifying agents.
| | Fibromyalgia - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Appreciate the epidemiology of fibromyalgia.
| | 2. | Describe the diagnosis and management of this common disorder.
| | Lyme Disease and Other Topics in Rheumatology - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Outline several other conditions which have Rheumatic manifestations with emphasis upon evaluation and treatment.
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| | Day 4 | Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | Appreciate the varied clinical presentations and course of systemic lupus erythematosus.
| | 2. | Describe the use of laboratory testing in diagnosis.
| | 3. | Identify treatment options in systemic lupus erythematosus.
| | Scleroderma and Raynaud’s Disease - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Describe the clinical manifestations of scleroderma.
| | 2. | Relate that treatment is available for symptomatic manifestations.
| | 3. | Describe the diagnostic work-up and treatment of Raynaud’s Phenomenon.
| | Rheumatology Pearls - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Outline several clinical points related to rheumatic diseases which emphasize efficient diagnosis and treatment.
| | Osteoporosis: Evaluation and Treatment - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Describe the pathophysiology and epidemiology of osteoporosis.
| | 2. | Describe the role of bone mineral density measurement in the diagnosis of osteoporosis.
| | 3. | Describe the various nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments for osteoporosis.
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| | Day 5 | Osteoarthritis - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | Distinguish osteoarthritis from other forms of arthritis.
| | 2. | Describe the appropriate use of medical, physical and surgical treatments.
| | Septic Arthritis - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Describe the diagnosis and risk factors for septic arthritis.
| | 2. | Appreciate the importance of early treatment, and indications for surgery.
| | Interactive Case Presentations, Part I & II - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Identify a variety of manifestations of some common and uncommon Rheumatic diseases in a case presentation format.
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