Session Information
AABB Annual Meeting and CTTXPO 2010
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Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria & Erythropoietin(s) ASH/AABB Joint Program
Track : TC- Technical/Clinical
Program Code: 9108-TC
Date: Saturday, October 9, 2010
Time: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM  EST
Location: 339/340
DIRECTOR :
Ronald Strauss, MD, Professor Emeritus of Pathology & Pediatrics, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Associate Medical Director, LifeSource/ITxM (Chicago)
MODERATOR :
Ronald Strauss, MD, Professor Emeritus of Pathology & Pediatrics, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Associate Medical Director, LifeSource/ITxM (Chicago)
SPEAKER (S):
Raymond J. Hohl, MD, PhD, Holden Family Chair, University of Iowa
Erythropoeitin: Benefits and Recent Controversies
Wendell Rosse, MD, Florence McAlister Professor of Medicine Emeritus, Duke University
The Many Faces of PNH
Description
The discussion will center on the genesis of the syndrome, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria; its diagnosis and clinical manifestations; and its treatment, particularly noting the role of complement inhibitors.

  • Determine what the clinical manifestations of PNH are and how they arise.
  • Identify the treatment of PNH, particularly the role of complement inhibition, and to understand its effect on transfusion and anticoagulation practice.
  • Review the pathogenesis of PNH and the reasons for its rarity.


CE CategoryCE Value
California Clinical Laboratory Personnel 1.5
California Nurse 1.8
Florida Laboratory Personnel 1.8
General Attendee 1.5
Physician 1.5
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