Acute Graft Versus Host Disease: A Clinical Compendium on Answers to Clinicians’ Questions in Prevention and Management
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Bone marrow transplant specialist Nelson Chao, MD, dives into the topic of acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD), the most common complication after hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT). Discussion surrounds the classification, diagnosis, severity, grading, and staging of aGVHD. He discusses recent guideline updates and recommended clinical management strategies for the prevention and treatment of patients with aGVHD and provides his insight into the current and emerging therapies undergoing evaluation in late-phase clinical trials. Finally, Dr. Chao highlights the burden of disease for patients, identifies patient resources and supportive measures, and provides his clinical perspective on the future management of patients with aGVHD. |
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Expiration |
Mar 27, 2024 |
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Discipline(s) |
Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME |
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Format |
Webinar / Webcast / Video |
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Credits / Hours |
1.0 |
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Accreditation |
ACCME, ANCC, CA-BRN |
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Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Nelson Chao, MD, MBA |
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Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
This activity is supported by an educational grant from CSL Behring. |
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Keywords / Search Terms |
Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower Clinical Features, Diagnosis (grading, staging), Prevention, Treatment Emerging Therapies, Patient Resources Free CE CME |
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