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CMV Disease in Stem Cell Transplantation: Prevention and Drug Resistance
VOORHEES, N.J., Aug. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a
significant cause of morbidity and mortality in recipients of hematopoietic
stem cell transplantation. The clinical manifestations of CMV disease are
serious and range from gastrointestinal disease to life-threatening pneumonia,
myelosuppression, retinitis, and encephalitis.
In order to prevent CMV infection and reduce CMV drug resistance, it is
vital that healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of hematopoietic
stem cell transplant recipients understand current strategies for management
of CMV, including prophylaxis and treatment. To address the need for education
on CMV management, Robert Michael Educational Institute LLC (RMEI) and
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) have jointly sponsored a free
continuing education monograph for physicians and clinical pharmacists.
Faculty authors for this activity include infectious disease experts
Michael J. Boeckh, MD, from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the
University of Washington School of Medicine inSeattle, Washington and Sunwen
Chou, MD, from the Oregon Health & Science University inPortland, Oregon.
Healthcare professionals can download a copy of this self-study activity
by visiting: http://www.RMEI.com/BMTmono.
This continuing education activity is jointly sponsored by RMEI and
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and is supported by an educational grant
from ViroPharma, Incorporated.
"Robert Michael Educational Institute LLC recognizes that continuing
medical education plays a crucial role in the provision of quality health care
and is dedicated to offering professionals meaningful opportunities for
lifelong learning," says President and CEO, Robert M. Colleluori.
RMEI is a full-service medical education company dedicated to providing
comprehensive medical education to healthcare providers. RMEI works closely
with medical experts to design activities that improve diagnosis and
treatment. These activities include national and international symposia,
teleconferences, live meetings, enduring print materials, and interactive
Internet programs.
For additional educational offerings, please visit http://www.RMEI.com.
SOURCE Robert Michael Educational Institute LLC
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