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Professor of Medicine
Chief, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology
Director, UCSD Clinical Investigation Institute
University of California, San Diego
Affiliations
- Professor of Medicine
Chief, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology
Director, UCSD Clinical Investigation Institute
University of California, San Diego
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Activities involving Gary S. Firestein
3 results
 Released: Feb 19, 2008
Expires: Feb 19, 2009
Type: Video
Biologic agents that block TNF have proven highly effective in improving the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), preventing the progression of joint damage, and improving functional status and quality of life. The introduction of TNF inhibitors has helped elevate the goals of treating RA, such that low disease activity or even remission are commonly considered...
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- CME Credits/Hours: 0.50
- CPE Credits/Hours: 0.50
- CNE Credits/Hours: 0.50
- Cost: Free
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System Requirements:
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Released: Feb 19, 2008
Expires: Feb 19, 2009
Type: Video
Biologic agents that block TNF have proven highly effective in improving the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), preventing the progression of joint damage, and improving functional status and quality of life. The introduction of TNF inhibitors has helped elevate the goals of treating RA, such that low disease activity or even remission are commonly considered...
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- Credits/Hours:
- Cost: Free
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System Requirements:
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Released: Aug 23, 2007
Expires: Aug 23, 2008
Type: PDF
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) afflicts 2.1 million Americans (www.niams.nih.gov). A progressive disease of the joints with a recognized autoimmune component, RA causes debilitating pain and stiffness, and eventual loss of joint function. By 10 years following diagnosis, greater than 50% of patients are no longer able to work, underscoring the...
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- CME Credits/Hours: 2.00
- CPE Credits/Hours: 2.00
- CNE Credits/Hours: 2.00
- Cost: Free
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System Requirements:
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