PEDIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS
Sponsored by the University of Minnesota
Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid of Macrophage Activation Syndrome
Randy Q. Cron, MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics & Medicine
Arthritis Foundation, Alabama Chapter, Endowed Chair
Director, Division of Pediatric Rheumatology
Children's Hospital of Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Objectives:
- Learn the clinical and laboratory features of macrophage activation syndrome
- Be aware of immune-based therapies for macrophage activation syndrome
Wednesday, May 7, 2014, 12:15 PM
Brennan Center, Riverside Campus (Open to the Public)
Pediatric Grand Rounds is presented for three purposes, to:
· Recognize the important interdependence of research and patient care
· Describe evolving pathogenetic concepts and therapies for pediatric diseases
· Provide relevant in-depth review of important pediatric topics
The University of Minnesota is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACGME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Minnesota designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other health care professionals who participate in the CME activity may submit their Statements of Attendance to their appropriate accrediting organizations or state boards for consideration of credit. The participant is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.
Grand Rounds Chairman: Dr. John Andrews
Grand Rounds Support: Danielle Hans 612-624-4477
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