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Dementia Update: Biomarkers and Anti Amyloid Therapies for Early AD
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If you are interested in participating, please email echo@iowapca.org. |
Target Audience
Primary care physicians, nurses, mental health professionals, substance use disorder professionals, or clinic staff who support behavioral health services.
Purpose
Led by a panel of behavioral health experts, Behavioral Health ECHO helps participants learn best practices for treating common mental health conditions and connect with peers from around the state to discuss and learn best practices in identifying and treating behavioral health issues. The curriculum is delivered at no cost through case-based learning strategies via video conferencing technology.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the cognitive continuum.
- Describe mild cognitive impairment.
- Discuss the future of assessment and biomarkers.
- Update on Anti Amyloid Therapies and other future medications.
Speaker
Yogi Shah MD, MPH, FAAFP
Geriatrician, Brain and Memory Center, Broadlawns Medical Center
Before joining the medical staff at Broadlawns, Dr. Shah served as the Associate Dean of Global Health at Des Moines University. He was the founding physician for the Des Moines University Memory Clinic.
Dr. Shah received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Bombay University in India. He completed his residency training in Family Medicine with the Mercy Mayo Residency Program and earned his Geriatric Fellowship from the Mayo Clinic, where he worked on Mild Cognitive Impairment. He is triple-board-certified in Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Hospice, and Palliative Care. Dr. Shah holds a Masters in Public Health from Des Moines University.
Accreditation Statements
MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint providership of Des Moines University
(DMU) and the Iowa Primary Care Association. DMU is accredited by IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live, online activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- DO: Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 1.5 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
- Nurse: Des Moines University is Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #112. This live activity has been reviewed and approved for 1.5 continuing education contact hour(s). No partial credit awarded.
- Other Healthcare Professionals: This live activity is designated for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
EDUCATIONAL GRANTS
No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
DISCLOSURES
The planning committee member(s) and speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The determination of educational content and the selection of speakers is the responsibility of the activity director.
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- Tiffany Conroy, MSW, LISW - Moderator
- Jon Decker, LMHC - Planning Committee Member
- Bery Engebretsen, MD - Activity Director
- Nicole Gastala, MD - Planning Committee Member
- Janice Landy, MD - Planning Committee Member
- Danielle O'Brien-Day, LMHC, NCC - Planning Committee Member
- Liz Rosa - Activity Coordinator and Moderator
- Andrea Storjohann MSN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, CADC - Planning Committee Member
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
- Yogi Shah MD, MPH, FAAFP - Speaker
- Advisor and speaker: Eli Lilly and Eisai
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education. It is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The content of each presentation does not necessarily reflect the views of Des Moines University.
Available Credit
- 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 1.50 AOA Category 2A
- 1.50 CE Contact Hour(s)
- 1.50 IBON