Description: This presentation will address the fundamental aspects of beta thalassemia, including pathophysiology, clinical features, and diagnostic criteria. It will also explore recent advances in treatment options, with a focus on gene and biologic therapies, offering a review of therapeutic basics and relevant studies. 

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Speaker: Thomas Drummond, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident – Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc 

Objectives: ​​ 

  • Outline the fundamental pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnostic criteria and therapy recommendations for beta-thalassemia.  

  • Identify mechanisms of action, indications, monitoring, treatment logistics, supportive care, and reported clinical outcomes of current biologic medications and gene therapies used in the management of beta-thalassemia.  

  • Evaluate individualized treatment strategies for beta-thalassemia based on patient-specific factors, including disease progression and clinical history.  

Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses, and other interested healthcare professionals

Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 

Session date: 
04/04/2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDT
Location: 
ASLMC Stiemke Auditorium and Virtual via Teams
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
    Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 1.00 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
    Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

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