In this online, self-learning activity: Acromegaly is an endocrine disorder characterized by dysregulated hypersecretion of growth hormone (GH), usually caused by a GH-secreting, pituitary adenoma and leading to an overproduction of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). Estimated at between 40 and 240 people per million, is not as high as other endocrine disorders, acromegaly has a significant impact on patient quality of life. Approximately 25 percent of people with acromegaly have elevated blood pressure, and 50 percent have evidence of insulin resistance, putting them at risk of developing type 2 diabetes in future. The mortality rates of acromegaly patients are three times higher than the general population, with most dying from respiratory or cardiac complications.
- Provider:ScientiaCME
- Activity Link: https://www.scientiacme.org/cme-485-111-0-1-20-acromegaly-cme
- Start Date: 2023-05-02 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-05-02 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
- MOC Credit Details: ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
- Commercial Support: Source: Amryt Pharmaceuticals - Amount: 22450.0 - Is Kind Support: False
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: No, it's free
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge, Learner Performance
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Internal Medicine