Overview / Abstract: |
Iron-deficiency anemia is a widespread condition affecting multiple patient populations, which can range from elderly patients and women of childbearing age to cancer patients, chronic kidney disease patients, and persons with gastroenterological conditions such as IBD, among others. IDA also affects populations not traditionally screened for iron deficiency, such as those with certain cardiovascular conditions such as congestive heart failure and cardiomyopathy. In this activity, a leading hematologist will discuss the pathology of IDA in multiple clinical patient subsets, as well as how hepcidin, a peptide hormone, regulates iron in the body in both normal human physiology and in multiple disease states. This activity is intended for gastroenterologists, hematologists, oncologists, and other healthcare professionals treating gastrointestinal and cancer related anemia. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: The Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. |
Expiration |
Dec 15, 2018 |
Discipline(s) |
Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME |
Format |
Webinar / Webcast / Video |
Credits / Hours |
.50 |
Accreditation |
ACCME |
Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Ralph V. Boccia, MD |
Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
Supported by an educational grant from American Regent |
Keywords / Search Terms |
ACHL CME, CE, Continuing Medical Education, CME/CE, Online Learning, Webcasts, Newsletter, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, IDA, CME, Ralph Boccia, MD, Paul Feuerstadt, MD, FACG, Gastrointestinal anemia, Cancer related anemia, IBS, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, ferritin, hepcidin, oncology, nephrology, IBD, American Regent. Free CE CME |