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Highlights of the American Pharmacists Association 2008 Annual Meeting CME/CE

March 14 - 17, 2008, San Diego, California

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This activity is not sanctioned by, nor a part of, the American Pharmacists Association.

Release Date: June 9, 2008; Valid for credit through June 9, 2009

Credits Available
Physicians - maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for physicians;
Nurses - 1.0 nursing contact hours (0.5 contact hours are in the area of pharmacology);
Pharmacists - 1.0 ACPE continuing education credits for pharmacists (0.1 CEUs)

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Contents of This CME/CE Activity

  1. Fibromyalgia: New Insights Into a Misunderstood ConditionLinda L. Krypel, PharmD, FAPhA; Raylene M. Rospond, BS, PharmD; Jack J. Chen, PharmD, BCPS, CGP, FCPhA
  2. Treatment Modalities for Parkinson's DiseaseJack J. Chen, PharmD, BCPS, CGP, FCPhA

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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
  1. Describe the epidemiology, etiology, and pathophysiology of fibromyalgia.
  2. List the cardinal features of parkinsonism and the different types of this disease.
  3. Discuss both nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic management of the symptoms associated with both fibromyalgia and Parkinson's disease.
Authors and Disclosures

Linda L. Krypel, PharmD, FAPhA
Disclosure: Linda L. Krypel, PharmD, FAPhA, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Raylene M. Rospond, BS, PharmD
Disclosure: Raylene M. Rospond, BS, PharmD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Jack J. Chen, PharmD, BCPS, CGP, FCPhA
Disclosure: Jack J. Chen, PharmD, BCPS, CGP, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Christine Wiebe, MA
Disclosure: Christine Wiebe, MA, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
 
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