Rebecca G. Wells, M.D.
Dr. Wells is Assistant Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology), University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Wells reports no conflicts of interest.
Estimated course time: 1 hour(s).
Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center and InterMDnet. Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Upon completion of this Cyberounds®, you should be able to:
Discuss current thinking about the mechanisms of fibrosis
Discuss new modalities for diagnosing fibrosis
Discuss evidence supporting the possibility of fibrosis regression
Discuss new treatment options for fibrosis, and understand their relationship to concepts of regression.