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Summer AAD 2008: Psoriasis CME/CE

July 30, 2008 - August 3, 2008, Chicago, Illinois

Author Information and Disclosures

This activity is not sanctioned by, nor a part of, the American Academy of Dermatology.

Release Date: September 30, 2008; Valid for credit through September 30, 2009

Credits Available
Physicians - maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for physicians;
Nurses - 0.75 ANCC contact hours (0.25 contact hours are in the area of pharmacology)

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Learning Objectives

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

  1. Review evolving treatment strategies for psoriasis
  2. Describe the developing paradigm that understands psoriasis as a systemic disease
Authors and Disclosures

Alan Menter, MD
Disclosure: Alan Menter, MD, has disclosed that he has received grants and honoraria from, has served on the advisory board of, has served as a consultant to, has served as an investigator for, and has served on the speaker's bureau of Abbott, Amgen, Astellas, Centocor, Genentech, Warner Chilcott, and Wyeth. Dr. Menter has also disclosed that he has received honoraria from, has served on the advisory board of, has served as a consultant to, and is on the speaker's bureau of Galderma.


Bruce E. Strober, MD, PhD
Disclosure: Bruce E. Strober, MD, PhD, has disclosed that he has received grants for clinical research from Amgen, Abbott, and Centocor. Dr. Strober has also disclosed that he has received fees for non-care services and has served as a consultant to Astellas, Amgen, Abbott, Genentech, and Centocor.


Laurie E. Scudder, MS, NP-C
Disclosure: Laurie E. Scudder, MS, NP-C, has disclosed that she has no relevant financial relationships.


Kristin M. Richardson
Disclosure: Kristin M. Richardson has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
 
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