The association between Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) and the administration of Gadolinium-Containing Contrast Agents (GCCA) for Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging has already affected clinical practice and the use of enhanced MR imaging. This second symposium will address the latest developments in NSF, including mechanism of disease, clinical approaches and risk reduction, from both US and European perspectives.
The program is multi-disciplinary and will have experts from many fields including Dermatology, Dermatopathology, Diagnostic Radiology, Nephrology and Rheumatology from Yale as well as from other US and European institutions.
Participants who attend this conference will be able to:
- Review the latest diagnosis, clinical and epidemiological information about Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF)
- Recognize the link between NSF and gadolinium-containing contrast agents
- Describe the potential mechanisms leading to NSF and new therapies
- Discuss the current strategies to reduce risk and the recommendations from US and European work groups
Saturday, May 10, 2008
6 AMA PRA Catagory 1 Credits
The Anlyan Center for Medical Research and Education
300 Cedar Street
New Haven, CT
Registration Fees
Physicians - $100
Nurses & Allied Health Professionals - $50
Non-Yale Residents/Fellows - $50
Yale Residents/Fellows - Complimentary*
Registration fee ($100) is being waived for the Nephrology, Radiology, Dermatology/Dermatopathology faculty members and staff
Registration fee includes all conference materials, continental breakfast, refreshment breaks, and lunch.
*A letter of verification from department head must accompany registration. If registering online, letter should be sent separately to Yale CME address below:
All cancellations must be received in writing (or via email) at least one week prior to the start of the conference to receive a refund. Any requests for refunds received after this date, or by telephone, will not be honored.
Center for Continuing Medical Education
P.O. Box 7619
New Haven, CT
06519
Accreditation
The Yale School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. This educational activity is designated for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Medical Association has determined that physicians not licensed in the US who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.
Disclosure Policy
It is the policy of Yale School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education, to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its educational programs. All faculty participating as speakers in these programs are required to disclose any relevant financial relationship(s) they (or spouse or partner) have with a commercial interest that benefits the individual in any financial amount that has occurred within the past 12 months; and the opportunity to affect the content of CME about the products or services of the commercial interests. The Center for Continuing Medical Education will ensure that any conflicts of interest are resolved before the educational activity occurs.
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