Session Information
2006 Midyear Clinical Meeting
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Therapeutic Debates in Special Patient Populations
Track:
Sessions
Program Code: 283-L01
Date: Thursday, December 7, 2006
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location:
210B (CC)
MODERATOR:
Dr. Edith Nutescu, PharmD, FCCP, Clinical Associate Professor and Director, Antithrombosis Center, University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Pharmacy
SPEAKER(S):
Stuart Haines, Pharm.D., FCCP, FASHP, FAPha, Professor and Vice Chair of Education, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
Con: Slow and Gentle Treatment is Needed [Treating Dyslipidemias in Older Adults]
Kristin C. Klein, Pharm.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, Ann Arbor
Pro: Childhood Immunizations are Necessary [The Importance of Complying with a Comprehensive Immunization Program in Pediatric Patients]
Con: Childhood Immunizations are Not Necessary [The Importance of Complying with a Comprehensive Immunization Program in Pediatric Patients]
Eric MacLaughlin, PharmD, BCPS, Associate Professor and Division Head of Adult Medicine, Texas Tech School of Pharmacy Pamela L. Stamm, Pharm.D., Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice, James I. Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University, AL
Con: Aggressive Osteoporosis Prevention Should Not be Promoted [The Need for Promoting Aggressive Osteoporosis Prevention Options in Elderly Patients]
Description
Learning Objectives: Identify target lipid lowering goals in geriatric patients with hypercholesterolemia. Describe the need and the importance of timely and comprehensive immunizations in pediatric patients. Describe the benefit of aggressive osteoporosis prevention protocols and treatment programs for elderly patients.