Lupus Now: State-of-the-Art Approaches from the Experts



The program is produced by the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA) the nation’s leading nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes and cure for lupus.

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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the American Academy of CME, Inc. and the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. It is certified by the Academy for physician continuing medical education credit.

This program is supported through an unrestricted educational grant from Aspreva Pharmaceuticals.
Release date: January 31, 2006
Expiration date: January 31, 2007

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Lupus Now® for Healthcare Providers
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  • Introduction to the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.    (Details)
    Amy Klein, Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
    ( Archived: ,  Duration: 10 minutes )


  • New Horizons    (Details)
    Joan T. Merrill, MD, Medical Director, Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
    Professor of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center,
    Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Oklahoma City, OK

    ( Archived: ,  Duration: 30 minutes )


  • Skin Disease and Lupus    (Details)
    Victoria P. Werth, MD, Professor of Dermatology and Medicine,
    University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
    Chief, Division of Dermatology, Philadelphia Veterans Administration Hospital,
    Philadelphia, PA

    ( Archived: ,  Duration: 40 minutes )


  • Renal Disease and Lupus    (Details)
    Gerald B. Appel, MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine,
    Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Director of Clinical Nephrology, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY

    ( Archived: ,  Duration: 50 minutes )


  • Clinical Challenges in Lupus Case Studies    (Details)
    Jill P. Buyon, MD, Professor of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine
    Director of Lupus Clinic, Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY

    ( Archived: ,  Duration: 30 minutes )


  • Panel Discussion: Questions & Answers    (Details)
    Jill P. Buyon, MD, Victoria P. Werth, MD, Joan T. Merrill, MD, Gerald B. Appel, MD
    ( Archived: ,  Duration: 40 minutes )


CME Post-test and Certification
The American Academy of CME, Inc. designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Lupus Now® for Patients and their Families
  • Introduction to the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.    (Details)
    Amy Klein, Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
    ( Archived: ,  Duration: 10 minutes )


  • What’s New in Lupus Treatment    (Details)
    Joan T. Merrill, MD, Medical Director, Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
    Professor of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center,
    Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Oklahoma City, OK

    ( Archived: ,  Duration: 30 minutes )


  • Skin Disease and Lupus    (Details)
    Victoria P. Werth, MD, Professor of Dermatology and Medicine,
    University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
    Chief, Division of Dermatology, Philadelphia Veterans Administration Hospital,
    Philadelphia, PA

    ( Archived: ,  Duration: 30 minutes )


  • Lupus and Your Kidneys    (Details)
    Gerald B. Appel, MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine,
    Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Director of Clinical Nephrology, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY

    ( Archived: ,  Duration: 50 minutes )


  • Lupus and Pregnancy    (Details)
    Jill P. Buyon, MD, Professor of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine
    Director of Lupus Clinic, Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY

    ( Archived: ,  Duration: 30 minutes )


  • Panel Discussion: Questions & Answers    (Details)
    Victoria P. Werth, MD, Joan T. Merrill, MD, Jill P. Buyon, MD
    ( Archived: ,  Duration: 40 minutes )



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