Description: Grand Rounds presentation by PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident on Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) management in the elderly. During this presentation the pathophysiology, cytogenetics, and prognostic factors for patients with AML will be discussed.  Treatment regimens and literature will be reviewed for available options for patients. In addition, clinical pearls applicable to pharmacists will be shared.

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Recording: CE- What's My Age Again_Managing AML in the Elderly-20240229_130025-Meeting Recording.mp4

Speaker(s):  Tasha Roshan, PharmD, PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident – Aurora Health Care, Metro, Inc

Objectives:  ​​

  • Examine the pathophysiology, cytogenetics, and prognostic factors for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
  • Evaluate treatment options for elderly AML patients
  • Analyze evidence for primary treatment options in elderly AML patients
  • Identify the pharmacist's role in managing medications for elderly patients with AML
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: 
02/29/2024 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm CST
Location: 
ASLMC Stiemke Auditorium & 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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