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The Expanding Role of Fluid Biomarkers in the Diagnosis and Management of Patients With Alzheimer Disease

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Overview / Abstract:

Target Audience
This educational activity is directed toward geriatric psychiatrists, geriatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health care professionals involved in the management of patients with, or at risk of developing, Alzheimer disease.

Program Overview
A variety of proteins related to various aspects of Alzheimer disease (AD) pathophysiology have been suggested as biomarkers for the condition. Cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers reflect the 3 well-established hallmarks of AD. This symposium features experts reviewing state-of-the-science on the role of new and emerging fluid biomarkers in AD.

This educational activity is an archive of the live virtual symposium held on March 4, 2023.

Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this activity, you should be better prepared to:

Identify the role of fluid biomarkers in the diagnosis of Alzheimer disease
Assess clinical trial data for the fluid biomarkers currently available for the diagnosis of Alzheimer disease
Integrate fluid biomarkers into management plans for patients with suspected Alzheimer disease
Faculty

Expiration

Apr 27, 2024

Discipline(s)

Nursing CNE, Physician CME

Format

Online

Credits / Hours

1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)

Accreditation

ACCME

Presenters / Authors / Faculty

Gary Small, MD
Chair of Psychiatry
Hackensack University Medical Center
Chair and Professor of Psychiatry
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Behavioral Health Physician-in-Chief
Hovnanian Family Foundation Endowed Chair in Behavioral Health
Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack, NJ

Elaine Peskind, MD
Elaine Peskind, MD
Co-director, Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
Friends of Alzheimer's Research Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Associate Director, University of Washington Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
University of Washington School of Medicine
Seattle, WA

Lon Schneider, MD, MS
Lon Schneider, MD, MS
Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology, and Gerontology
Della Martin Chair in Psychiatry and Neuroscience
Keck School of Medicine
Director, California Alzheimer’s Disease Center
Director, Department of Psychiatry Geriatric Studies Center
Co-director, Clinical Core of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (National Institutes of Health)
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Pierre N. Tariot, MD
Pierre N. Tariot, MD
Director
Banner Alzheimer’s Institute
Research Professor of Psychiatry
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Phoenix, AZ

Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers

Lilly

Keywords / Search Terms

Relias LLC Relias LLC., FreeCME., Neurology, Psychiatry Free CE CME

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