Dr Strasswimmer updates Physicians and Nurses about Psoriasis and its like to health
Dr Strasswimmer was selected to deliver er the Dermatology Update:
"Psoriasis From a Medical Perspective" Psoriasis s a condition of dry itching skin that can have consequences for liver, heart, and diabetes health.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that affects patients' quality of life and can be costly. Various
treatments are available including topical and systemic agents.
Please join us for Psoriasis from a
Medical Perspective with guest faculty,
John Strasswimmer, M.D. PhD.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Internal Medicine Physicians, Dermatologists, Physician Assistants, Residents, Advanced Practice
Registered Nurses, Pharmacists and all other interested healthcare providers.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Explain psoriasis, its links with internal media and current treatment approaches
• Describe necessary work up of a patient with suspected new onset psoriasis
Discuss associations with chronic liver and vascular diseases
• Examine the role of topical agents including proper emollient use
• Appraise current systemic approaches to treatment of psoriasis including antimetabolites,
systemic immunosuppressants, interferon- and interleukin antagonists.
FACULTY AND DISCLOSURES:
lohn M. Strassmimmer, M.D., Ph.D.
Founding Director, Melanoma & Cutaneous Oncology Program
Lynn Cancer Institute,
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Baptist Health South Florida
Professor, Affiliate, of Medicine (Dermatology)
Professor, Affiliate, of Biochemistry
Florida Atlantic University
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