Rheumatology Grand Rounds Fall 2014

Publish Date: December 12, 2014 Last Modified: January 30, 2018 Expires: December 14, 2015
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Educational objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the clinical manifestations and laboratory findings included in making a diagnosis of Sjögren’s syndrome (SS)
  • Understand the pathophysiology of SS, including environmental and hormonal factors, and genetic contributors
  • Discuss symptomatic management as treatment of SS
  • Understand the American-European Consensus Group (AECG) and the American College of Rheumatology  (ACR) classification criteria for SS

Reading Resources:

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Disclosures:

Dr. Noaiseh has reported no relevant relationships with any entities producing health care goods or services.

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Release Date: 12/12/2014 | Last Modified On: 12/12/2014 | Expires: 12/14/2015

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Presenters

  • Ghaith Noaiseh MD
    Ghaith Noaiseh, MD
    Assistant Professor of Medicine
    Director, UPMC Sjögren's Clinic
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