ScientiaCME Factoring Updates In Care And Best Practice Into Our Management Of Hemophilia B

Activity Description / Statement of Need:

In this online, self-learning activity:

Hemophilia is a genetic disease caused by mutation of one of the genes for coagulation proteins leading to dangerous, uncontrolled bleeding. In hemophilia B, a mutation in the gene for factor IX (FIX) leads to an endogenous deficiency in the clotting factor. The incidence of hemophilia B is the same across race and ethnic groups, affecting approximately 1 out of every 30,000 male births.

Target Audience:

HCPs including but not limited to: hematologists, internists, and pediatricians; physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists who practice in hematology, and other HCPs who practice in hemophilia treatment center; and any other clinicians with an interest in or who clinically encounter patients with hemophilia B.

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Activity Description / Statement of Need:

In this online, self-learning activity:

Hemophilia is a genetic disease caused by mutation of one of the genes for coagulation proteins leading to dangerous, uncontrolled bleeding. In hemophilia B, a mutation in the gene for factor IX (FIX) leads to an endogenous deficiency in the clotting factor. The incidence of hemophilia B is the same across race and ethnic groups, affecting approximately 1 out of every 30,000 male births.

Target Audience:

HCPs including but not limited to: hematologists, internists, and pediatricians; physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists who practice in hematology, and other HCPs who practice in hemophilia treatment center; and any other clinicians with an interest in or who clinically encounter patients with hemophilia B.

Topics Covered

Hemophilia

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session the participant will be able to:

  • Describe challenges associated with the health burden and treatment of hemophilia B.
  • Recall presently available and emerging treatment options for hemophilia B.
  • Formulate a treatment plan for a patient with hemophilia B.

Target Audience

Physicians, Pharmacists, Nurses, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners

Additional credit info

ScientiaCME is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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