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Breaking Down Long-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorder Treatment: Review of Current Care and the Latest Advances

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Overview / Abstract:

Long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAODs) are rare; however, these conditions continue to be associated with high mortality and suboptimal disease control. Reasons include: 1) a lack of agreement regarding LC-FAOD treatment, 2) a lack of published guidelines, 3) treatment nonadherence among patients, 4) confusion regarding how to assess and interpret LC-FAOD lab values, and 5) a need for more improved treatment options. A newer therapy, triheptanoin, is in late-stage development and has already demonstrated improved outcomes compared to conventional medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) treatment in clinical trials.

This activity, Breaking Down Long-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorder Treatment: Review of Current Care and the Latest Advances, will help metabolic clinicians better assess and manage LC-FAOD and educate their patients to encourage adherence to treatment.

Expiration

Jul 15, 2021

Discipline(s)

Dietetics / Dietitian CE, Physician CME

Format

Online, Webinar / Webcast / Video

Credits / Hours

1.0

Accreditation

ACCME, ABIM MOC, CDR

Presenters / Authors / Faculty

Melanie Gillingham, PhD, RD
Associate Professor
Department of Molecular and Medical Genetics
Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, OR

Jerry Vockley, MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics and Cleveland Family Endowed Chair in Pediatric Research
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Professor of Human Genetics, Graduate School of Public Health
Chief of Medical Genetics
Director, Center for Rare Disease Therapy
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA

Activity Specialities / Related Topics

Primary Care

Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers

This program is supported by an educational grant from Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.

Keywords / Search Terms

Rockpointe Free CME, free dietitian credit, dietitian, FAOD, LC_FAOD, long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorder, CDR, ABIM MOC, fatty acid oxidation disorder Free CE CME

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