Disease Progression Despite Treatment Adherence: How Do We Proceed? CME

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Release Date: June 26, 2008; Valid for credit through June 26, 2009

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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
  1. Review diagnostic and monitoring tools, particularly for early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as well as approaches to the differential diagnosis of RA
  2. Examine the mechanism of action of biologic therapies for RA and the scientific basis for different RA treatments
  3. Describe the side effects associated with different therapeutic options and the strategies to manage them
  4. Discuss the importance of patient selection and treatment plan based on patient preferences and its impact on patient outcomes
Authors and Disclosures

Philip L. Cohen, MD
Disclosure: Philip L. Cohen, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Helen Fosam, PhD
Disclosure: Helen Fosam, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

 
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