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Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis that is associated with elevated serum uric acid levels resulting from decreased renal excretion and/or overproduction. The ensuing deposition of monosodium urate crystals in tissues can lead to significant joint and/or renal injury if the disease is unrecognized or left untreated. Treatment of gout involves symptom relief and prevention of acute attacks in the short term, and uric acid lowering therapy to address the underlying cause and prevent disease progression in the long term. Management of this chronic disease entails commitment from the patient and requires patient-physician communication to optimize treatment selection and outcomes.
This educational activity will review the pathophysiology and criteria for the diagnosis of gout. Current therapeutic options for treatment and prevention of acute attacks, and long-term management of hyperuricemia will be discussed.
Educational Objectives:
- Discuss the pathophysiology of hyperuricemia for better a better understanding of the symptomatology and treatment options in patients with gout
- Recognize the clinical and laboratory criteria for diagnosis of acute and chronic gout
- Differentiate among current treatment options for the long-term management of patients with gout
- Apply a patient-centered negotiation to individualize long-term management
Panel Members:
David Foss, NP
Family Nurse Practitioner
DTF Health Professionals
Boise, Idaho
Louis Kuritsky, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Community Health and Family Medicine
University of Florida College of Medicine
Gainesville, Florida
Eric Mizuno, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Feinberg School of Medicine
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois
Satellite Broadcast/Webcast:
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM MT
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT
| Rebroadcast |
Time (ET) |
| Thursday, October 29, 2009 |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2009 |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2009 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Thursday, November 5, 2009 |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Accreditation Information:
Physicians
The University of Michigan Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Michigan Medical School designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacists
 Global Education Group (Global) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Global Education Group designates this continuing education activity for 1 contact hour (0.1 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Universal Activity Numbers 0530-9999-09-001-H01-P and 0530-9999-09-001-L01-P.This is a knowledge-based activity.
Nurses
This educational activity for 1.0 contact hour is provided by Global Education Group. Global Education Group is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This activity is sponsored by the University of Michigan Medical School in partnership with Quintiles Medical Education.
This activity is co-provided by Global Education Group and Quintiles Medical Education.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc. |
