The Faces of Cushing's Disease: Improving Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management Strategies
The Faces of Cushing's Disease: Improving Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management Strategies is organized by Prime Education, LLC.
Release Date: March 16, 2023
Expiration Date: March 15, 2024
Description:
The clinical symptoms of Cushing's Disease (CD), a rare pituitary disorder, overlap with many common metabolic conditions. Left untreated the median survival is 4.5 years. Therefore, prompt diagnosis and treatment are critical to prevent significant morbidity and mortality. Emerging therapeutics capable of normalizing cortisol in CD offer promise for improving outcomes and quality of life, particularly for patients with refractory disease and multiple comorbidities.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear:
• Patients with CD tell their stories of diagnosis, treatment, and disease impact
• Expert discussion of the recognition and diagnosis of CD and management strategies
• The latest clinical evidence on new and emerging treatments for CD, including mechanism of action, safety, and efficacy
Learning Objectives:
• Assess the clinical presentation of Cushing's disease (CD) with a key focus on early disease recognition and disease burden
• Apply guideline recommendations for evidence-based diagnostic screening and evaluation of CD
• Evaluate current evidence on mechanism of action, safety, and efficacy of emerging treatment approaches for CD
• Describe common comorbidities associated with CD and side effects associated with treatment, including glucocorticoid withdrawal symptoms (GWS)
• Employ interprofessional strategies to support prompt referral, patient education, and shared decision-making (SDM) to improve treatment adherence and long-term patient outcomes for patients with CD