Dear Colleague,
I would like to invite you to participate in a unique interactive CME-certified activity. The link below will take you to the third in a 4-issue series of interactive newsletters focusing on the recognition and treatment of fibromyalgia in the primary care setting (Issues 1 & 2 are also available). The newsletters are designed to address:
- Application of appropriate diagnostic criteria when evaluating patients for fibromyalgia
- Distinguishing fibromyalgia from associated comorbidities
- Optimal treatment strategies
Issue 3: Addressing Comorbidities in Patients with Fibromyalgia
I hope you'll take advantage of this innovative series.
Best regards,
Jon Russell, MD, PhD, ACR Master
Retired Faculty, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Editor, Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain
Emeritus Founding President of the International MYOPAIN Society
Medical Director, Fibromyalgia Research and Consulting
Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of South Texas
San Antonio, TX
COMING SOON!
September 2011 - Fibromyalgia iNewsletter 4:
Tailoring Care Plans for Patients with Fibromyalgia
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
 This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through joint sponsorship of Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Montefiore Medical Center and Medical Communications Media, Inc. Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Presented by Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University & Montefiore Medical Center,
Center for Continuing Medical Education, the National Fibromyalgia Association,
and
Medical Communications Media, Inc.
This activity is supported by educational grants from Pfizer, Inc. and Forest Laboratories, Inc.
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This interactive newsletter series examines patient care challenges in fibromyalgia with a focus on:
• Diagnostic criteria
• Identification of common comorbidities
• Integrated pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments
The 4-part series is designed for:
• Primary care physicians
• Other healthcare providers involved in the treatment of patients with fibromyalgia
FACULTY:
Jon Russell, MD, PhD, ACR Master
Retired Faculty
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Editor
Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain
Emeritus Founding President of the International MYOPAIN Society
Medical Director Fibromyalgia Research and Consulting
Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of South Texas
San Antonio, TX |
