Nephrogenic fibrosis symposium to be held at Yale University May 20-21. |
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Yale.edu: Learning Objectives: .......... Review the latest information on the diagnosis and epidemiology of NSF .......... Assess the pathophysiology of NSF in the context of other systemic fibroses (e.g. systemic sclerosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis) .......... Compare important differences among the various GBCAs and related regulatory actions in light of their association with NSF .......... Discuss the available therapeutic interventions for systemic fibrosis, including a discussion of their potential role in treating NSF .......... Define strategies to identify patients with kidney disease who might be at risk and options to reduce such risk.
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