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Imaging of Frequently Under Recognized Seronegative Spondyloarthritis Live Webcast
03/19/16 -
03/19/16
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AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™: 6.75
Category A CE Credits: 6.75
The estimated prevalence of Seronegative Spondyloarthritis (SpA) is approximately 0.4 to 1.9 percent, depending upon ethnicity. The study published in 2012 in "Arthritis Care & Research" using data directly from the Center of Disease Control's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) program reported that as much as 1% of the adult United States population may have axial spondyloarthritis. Thus, this means that as many as 2.7 million adults may be affected by the disease. According to National Arthritis Data Workgroup, estimated prevalence of spondylarthritides in the United States is 0.6 million to 2.4 million. This also suggests that SpA is at least as prevalent as rheumatoid arthritis, but yet an under recognized condition.
The spectrum of SpA diseases can be a challenge to diagnose due to their overlapping features, unpredictable nature, and many manifestations. Diagnostic tools for these conditions are limited. Therefore, imaging plays a very important role in the diagnosis, as well as prognosis and monitoring of patients with SpA. There is an unmet need to increase awareness and educate the radiologists, rheumatologists, and other health care providers.
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About The Meeting
The estimated prevalence of Seronegative Spondyloarthritis (SpA) is approximately 0.4 to 1.9 percent, depending upon ethnicity. The study published in 2012 in "Arthritis Care & Research" using data directly from the Center of Disease Control's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) program reported that as much as 1% of the adult United States population may have axial spondyloarthritis. Thus, this means that as many as 2.7 million adults may be affected by the disease. According to National Arthritis Data Workgroup, estimated prevalence of spondylarthritides in the United States is 0.6 million to 2.4 million. This also suggests that SpA is at least as prevalent as rheumatoid arthritis, but yet an under recognized condition.
The spectrum of SpA diseases can be a challenge to diagnose due to their overlapping features, unpredictable nature, and many manifestations. Diagnostic tools for these conditions are limited. Therefore, imaging plays a very important role in the diagnosis, as well as prognosis and monitoring of patients with SpA. There is an unmet need to increase awareness and educate the radiologists, rheumatologists, and other health care providers.
The estimated prevalence of Seronegative Spondyloarthritis (SpA) is approximately 0.4 to 1.9 percent, depending upon ethnicity. The study published in 2012 in "Arthritis Care & Research" using data directly from the Center of Disease Control's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) program reported that as much as 1% of the adult United States population may have axial spondyloarthritis. Thus, this means that as many as 2.7 million adults may be affected by the disease. According to National Arthritis Data Workgroup, estimated prevalence of spondylarthritides in the United States is 0.6 million to 2.4 million. This also suggests that SpA is at least as prevalent as rheumatoid arthritis, but yet an under recognized condition.
The spectrum of SpA diseases can be a challenge to diagnose due to their overlapping features, unpredictable nature, and many manifestations. Diagnostic tools for these conditions are limited. Therefore, imaging plays a very important role in the diagnosis, as well as prognosis and monitoring of patients with SpA. There is an unmet need to increase awareness and educate the radiologists, rheumatologists, and other health care providers.
Target Audience
Radiologists, rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, chiropractors, sports medicine and primary care physicians. MR technologists should also find this meeting beneficial.
Educational Objectives
Educational Objectives
Attendees should, at the completion of this course, be able to:
- Review epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, and diagnostic criteria of Spondyloarthritis (SpA), mainly Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) and Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS).
- Discuss radiographic features of SpA: axial and peripheral.
- Recognize the indications for MRI in SpA and discuss the MRI features of SpA in peripheral disease, sacroiliac joints and the spine.
- Review ultrasound findings in SpA patients.
- Discuss the use of CT, scintigraphy and other imaging techniques in SpA.
- Review literature evaluating the use of imaging in SpA.
No special educational preparation is required for this CME activity.
Course Organization
This program is planned and organized by Educational Symposia, a leader in continuing medical education since 1975.
Acknowledgement
This activity was supported by educational grants from:
Tuition for live webcast includes participation for one registrant. Each registrant must sign-in on a separate computer to receive credit. Prior to the meeting we will send you further information about the log in process. We will also send you a comprehensive color electronic course syllabus via email. If you have any questions or problems logging into the meeting we will have support personnel available at (800) 338-5901.
Please note: A minimum number of registrants is required to live webcast this course. If the minimum number is not met by February 19, 2016 the live webcast activity may be cancelled and a full refund issued.
Cancellations
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Registration Information
Tuition for live conference includes all course materials, including a comprehensive course syllabus (printed black and white syllabus or color e-syllabus) and a continental breakfast. Early registration is strongly suggested. Minimum and maximum attendance levels have been established for this meeting. If your registration cannot be accepted, you will be issued a full tuition refund.
Tuition for live webcast includes participation for one registrant. Each registrant must sign-in on a separate computer to receive credit. Prior to the meeting we will send you further information about the log in process. We will also send you a comprehensive color electronic course syllabus via email. If you have any questions or problems logging into the meeting we will have support personnel available at (800) 338-5901.
Please note: A minimum number of registrants is required to live webcast this course. If the minimum number is not met by February 19, 2016 the live webcast activity may be cancelled and a full refund issued.
Cancellations
Cancellations must be received in writing. A $50 processing fee will be applied to all cancellations. Refunds requested in writing prior to February 19, 2016 will be issued for the amount of tuition paid less the $50 processing fee. No refunds will be made on or after that date.
Disclaimer
Educational Symposia (ESI) as planner and presenter of this meeting, and Professional Travel as the official travel agency for this meeting, claim no liability for the acts of any suppliers or the safety of any attendees while in transit to, from, or during this event or any optional activities. The total amount of liability, if any, for the meeting organizer is limited to a refund of the registration fee, and Professional Travel's responsibility is limited to that of an agent.
Special Note for the Disabled
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Scientific Sponsor
Educational Symposia
Meeting Accreditation
Physicians: Educational Symposia is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Educational Symposia designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Technologists: This activity is approved for credit by the ASRT for 6.75 hours in Category A CE Credit, provided it is completed as designed.
Program Co-Directors: John V. Crues, III, M.D. and Ewa Olech, M.D.
John V. Crues, III, M.D.
Medical and MRI Fellowship Director
Radnet, Inc.
Professor of Radiology
UCSD School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
Gurjit S. Kaeley MBBS, MRCP, RhMSUS
Professor of Medicine
Division Chief
Director of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Division of Rheumatology
University of Florida College of Medicine
Jacksonville, FL
Ewa Olech, M.D.
Associate Professor
Chief of Rheumatology Division
University of Nevada School of Medicine
Las Vegas, NV
Charles G. Peterfy, M.D., Ph.D., FRCPC
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Spire Sciences, Inc.
Boca Raton, FL
Charles G. Peterfy, M.D., Ph.D., FRCPC
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Spire Sciences, Inc.
Boca Raton, FL
John V. Crues, III, M.D.
Medical and MRI Fellowship Director
Radnet, Inc.
Professor of Radiology
UCSD School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
Gurjit S. Kaeley MBBS, MRCP, RhMSUS
Professor of Medicine
Division Chief
Director of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Division of Rheumatology
University of Florida College of Medicine
Jacksonville, FL
Ewa Olech, M.D.
Associate Professor
Chief of Rheumatology Division
University of Nevada School of Medicine
Las Vegas, NV
Charles G. Peterfy, M.D., Ph.D., FRCPC
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Spire Sciences, Inc.
Boca Raton, FL
Charles G. Peterfy, M.D., Ph.D., FRCPC
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Spire Sciences, Inc.
Boca Raton, FL
| SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2016 | |
| 7:00 - 7:55 AM | Registration and Continental Breakfast for Registrants |
| 7:55 - 8:00 | Welcome and Announcements |
| 8:00 - 8:45 | Pathogenesis, Genetics, and Epidemiology of Seronegative Spondyloarthritis |
| 8:45 - 9:30 | Clinical Aspects and Classification of Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies |
| 9:30 - 9:45 | Question and Answer Session (Pre-test) |
| 9:45 - 10:00 | Coffee Break for Registrants |
| 10:00 - 10:45 | Radiographic Features of Axial and Peripheral Spondyloarthropathies, Including Differences with Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| 10:45 - 11:15 | MRI of the Sacroiliac Joints in Patients with Spondyloarthritis |
| 11:15 - 11:45 | MRI of the Spine in Patients with Seronegative Spondyloarthritis |
| 11:45 - 12:00 PM | Question and Answer Session |
| 12:00 - 1:30 | Lunch On Your Own |
| 1:30 - 2:15 | Synovitis, Tendonitis, Enthesitis, and Dactylitis on MRI |
| 2:15 - 3:00 | Ultrasound in Seronegative Spondyloarthritis - Joints Tendons, and Enthesitis |
| 3:00 - 3:15 | Question and Answer Session (Post-test) |
| 3:15 - 3:30 | Coffee Break for Registrants |
| 3:30 - 4:00 | CT, Scintigraphy and Promising Novel Techniques in Imaging Spondyloarthritis |
| 4:00 - 4:45 | Case Presentations and Discussion |
| 4:45 | End of Program |
| Faculty & topics subject to change. | |
Webcast Requirements
Computer
Current version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer 8.0 or above, Firefox 2.0 or above, Safari 3.0, or Chrome 4.0 or above
Microsoft Windows 7 or newer, Macintosh OS X v10.4 or above, or Linux
4 gigabytes (GB) of RAM or more
JavaScript and Cookies must also be enabled
Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution
16-bit sound card
Speakers/headphones
Internet
For a reliable viewing experience at medium quality we recommend a downstream connection speed of at least 700Kbps
Viewers can select a higher (up to 2Mbps for HD) or lower (198Kbps for low) video quality on the player depending on the connection speed
You can test your connection speed at www.speedtest.net. We recommend testing several times as bandwidth can fluctuate
Technologists: We will use your time of log in and log out to determine the number of credit hours you will receive. If you do not log in to the meeting, we will not be able to grant you credit for this meeting.
Visit the Help Center at www.edusymp.com/site/help to review the computer and internet requirements for viewing live webcast meetings.
Computer
Current version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer 8.0 or above, Firefox 2.0 or above, Safari 3.0, or Chrome 4.0 or above
Microsoft Windows 7 or newer, Macintosh OS X v10.4 or above, or Linux
4 gigabytes (GB) of RAM or more
JavaScript and Cookies must also be enabled
Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution
16-bit sound card
Speakers/headphones
Internet
For a reliable viewing experience at medium quality we recommend a downstream connection speed of at least 700Kbps
Viewers can select a higher (up to 2Mbps for HD) or lower (198Kbps for low) video quality on the player depending on the connection speed
You can test your connection speed at www.speedtest.net. We recommend testing several times as bandwidth can fluctuate
Technologists: We will use your time of log in and log out to determine the number of credit hours you will receive. If you do not log in to the meeting, we will not be able to grant you credit for this meeting.
Visit the Help Center at www.edusymp.com/site/help to review the computer and internet requirements for viewing live webcast meetings.
