Applying Newer Advances to Clinical Practice for the Management of Acute Leukemia

Applying Newer Advances to Clinical Practice for the Management of Acute Leukemia is organized by AcademicCME.

Start Date: 08-05-2019
Expires: 08-04-2020

Accreditation:
• AcademicCME designates this live material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM.
• AcademicCME designates this live material for a maximum of 1.0 CNE contact hour, including 1.0 pharmacotherapeutic contact hour

Description:
This CME/CE activity will provide clinicians with an overview of the novel treatment strategies and management techniques for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The three expert faculty will review the pathophysiology of AML and ALL, including the methods used for diagnosing disease and monitoring treatment. An analysis of the latest data for current and emerging therapeutics will be discussed. The faculty will also review how to optimally utilize the healthcare team in developing treatment strategies to improve the quality of life for patients with AML or ALL. Upon completion of this educational activity, healthcare providers will gain insight in how to better treat and manage patients with AML and ALL to improve outcomes and quality of life.

Objectives:
• Understand the pathophysiology of AML and ALL, and the methods used to diagnose disease and monitor treatment
• Analyze the latest data for current and emerging therapeutics for the treatment of AML and ALL
• Utilize the healthcare team in developing treatment strategies to improve the quality of life and outcomes in patients with AML or ALL

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.