4th Annual Scientific Symposium on Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis and Gadolinium-based Contrast: May 14-15, 2010 New York City
05/14/2010 - 12:00
05/15/2010 - 17:00
Etc/GMT-5
This course has been designed to further educate physicians and allied health professionals concerning the link between NSF and GBCA. A combination of keynote addresses, lectures, workshops, panel discussions, and poster presentations will provide a comprehensive overview of the clinico-pathologic characteristics of the disease, current therapeutic advances and treatment recommendations, including experimental therapies in clinical trials, the screening processes in places worldwide to prevent this syndrome, and the regulatory activities and registries available worldwide to track patients with NSF.
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The Yale School of Medicine, Departments of Dermatology, Diagnostic Radiology, and Internal Medicine-Section of Nephrology are happy to co-sponsor this event with the New York Academy of Science.
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This symposium is endorsed by the New York Society of Nephrology. We are grateful for their support.
Learning Objectives
Participants who attend this conference will be able to:
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Receive updated information on the diagnosis and treatment of NSF
- Review current understanding of the pathophysiology of NSF
- Recognize important differences among the various GBCA
- Discuss the impact on patient care and practice management
- Discuss strategies to identify patients with kidney disease who might be at risk
Friday, May 14 - Saturday, May 15, 2010
12 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
The New York Academy of Sciences
7 World Trade Center
250 Greenwich Street, 40th Floor
New York, NY
More Information: http://www.tinyurl.com/nsfnyas