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Mitochondrial Disease: Evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment
Activity Snapshot
Activity Type:
On-Demand Webinar
Release Date:
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Faculty
Amy Goldstein, MD
Clinical Director of the Mitochondrial Medicine Frontier Program
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Activity Overview:
This Grand Rounds webinar, featuring Amy Goldstein, MD, of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, will focus on the diagnosis and treatment of mitochondrial disease. Included in this program will be an overview of the diagnosis and evaluation, medical management and care guidelines, and current research.
Learning Objectives:
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Define the role and function of mitochondria
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Identify neuromuscular diseases within the mitochondrial disease group, including their mutations
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Recognize the signs and symptoms of mitochondrial disease, including mitochondrial myopathy
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Recognize how to optimize medical management of mitochondrial disease
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Identify treatment options and ongoing research for mitochondrial disease
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Highlight resources/tools to help streamline diagnosis and referral
Accreditation and Designation Statement:
