At the conclusion of this conference, participants will be able to:
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Construct an approach to the evaluation of a patient with rheumatic disease and differentiate several patterns that allow diagnosis of rheumatic disease
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Determine the appropriate use and limitations of laboratory testing and recognize key radiographic findings in patients with suspected rheumatic disease
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Develop skills and demonstrate proper technique of common joint and bursal injection procedures commonly performed in the clinic
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Understand the risk factors, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis of gout
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Understand the clinical manifestations and current treatment options for patients with a seronegative spondyloarthropathy including ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis
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Understand the rationale for early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis and explain the benefits of early therapeutic interventions in rheumatoid arthritis
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Discuss the therapeutic options for inflammatory arthritis with emphasis on safety
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Explain the signs and symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus and describe the current treatment options for systemic lupus erythematosus
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Discuss the clinical manifestations of and formulate a therapeutic plan for osteoarthritis
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Describe the etiology of Scleroderma and Myositis and its treatment
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Understand the etiology of and develop strategies for management of periarthritis and soft tissue rheumatism
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Discuss the clinical manifestations and current therapies for polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis
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Understand the risk factors, clinical impact, and treatment of osteoporosis