Addressing the Burden of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis: Early Recognition and Initial Treatment

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Overview / Abstract:

In this slide deck Daniel J. Wallace, MD, has reviewed the pathogenesis of rheumatic arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) as well as the core principles of treatment of RA and PsA. He addresses the clinical features, manifestations, and comorbidities of RA and PsA and their differential diagnoses. Finally, covers the guidelines-based treatment recommendations, while stressing the importance of a multidisciplinary team and the active role patients should play in the management of RA and PsA.
CONTENT AREAS
• RA and PsA pathogenesis
• Core principles of treatment
• Treat-to-target strategy
• Classification criteria for RA (ACR/EULAR 2010) and PsA (CASPAR)
• RA ACR 2015 guidelines
• GRAPPA/EULAR and ACR/NPF treatment recommendations
• Outcomes measures

Expiration

Mar 02, 2021

Discipline(s)

Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Physician Assistant CME

Format

Online

Credits / Hours

no credit

Accreditation

no credit

Presenters / Authors / Faculty

Daniel J. Wallace, MD, FACP, MACR
Associate Director, Rheumatology Fellowship Program
Board of Governors, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Professor of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
David Geffen School of Medicine Center at UCLA
In affiliation with Attune Health
Los Angeles, California

Activity Specialities / Related Topics

Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Rheumatology / Arthritis

Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers

This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Celgene.

Keywords / Search Terms

Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower Arthritis Psoriatic Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment Free CE CME

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