College of Medicine - Tucson, Division of Rheumatology
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Event Description
Daniel Butler, MD, will be presenting at Rheumatology Grand Rounds on Friday, Jan. 16. Dr. Butler is an associate professor of dermatology, the director of the Inflammatory & Aging Skin Research Program in the Division of Dermatology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. The title of the presentation is "Why so itchy: Understanding and approaching itch in a rheum-derm patient”.
Learning Objectives:
Participants should be able to:
- Describe the neuro-immune mechanisms by which aging and systemic inflammatory diseases contribute to chronic pruritus in older adults.
- Differentiate inflammatory, neuropathic, systemic and medication-related causes of itch in patients with rheumatologic disease, using a practical diagnostic framework.
- Apply evidence-based, steroid-sparing strategies to manage chronic itch in older adults with rheumatologic conditions, emphasizing interdisciplinary care with dermatology.
Target Audience: Physicians and other health care providers
Methodology: Grand Rounds lecture
Accreditation Statement:
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity
Relevant Financial Relationships Statement(s):
University of Arizona Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
Presenter Details
Daniel C. Butler, MD
Associate Professor of Dermatology
Director, Inflammatory & Aging Skin Research Program
Division of Dermatology
Assistant Dean, Student Affairs