Evolving Strategies in the Diagnosis and Management of ADPKD

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Hear from Dr. Arlene Chapman, Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago and one of the leading experts in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), in this ...

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Hear from Dr. Arlene Chapman, Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago and one of the leading experts in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), in this multimedia text article which features videos with expert commentary and animated slides with narration. A case study approach is used to illustrate the latest advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of this rare disease, as well as prediction of disease progression, clinical manifestations, and management. Two clinical tools will be available for download. The first tool is a questionnaire designed to assist in screening and testing for ADPKD. The second tool is a handout with helpful information for the newly diagnosed patient.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to:Identify ADPKD early, including recognition of patients through screening and family historyDescribe the cellular and molecular pathogenesis of ADPKD and how it informs potential treatment targetsApply strategies for risk prediction and monitoring of ADPKD progression

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