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Inflammatory Biomarkers & Metabolism Meltdown Webinar

DHCC Webinar
INFLAMMATORY BIOMARKERS & METABOLISM MELTDOWN

(Record from Friday, April 9, 2010)


Presented by Mary Litchford, PhD, RD, LDN an acclaimed speaker, author, medical-legal expert and consultant to health care providers. Along with her consulting work, Dr. Litchford has built a national reputation for her many presentations, published articles and books on leading-edge clinical nutrition topics. She has authored state-of-the-art instructional software for the health care science students and advanced level continuing education courses for nutrition professionals.

DESCRIPTION: One hour program looking at the relationship between inflammatory stress, pro-inflammatory cytokines and nutritional status.  Topics include failure to thrive, role of cytokines on multiple organ systems in the cascade of nutritional deficiencies associated with cachexia, and interpretation of biomarkers.  Sample case studies using NCP and PES statements will be included.

OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this program, the successful participant will be able to:

  • Discuss the relationship between inflammatory stress, pro-inflammatory cytokines and nutritional status.
  • Examine the affect of pro-inflammatory cytokines on multiple organ systems.
  • Discuss interpretation of biomarkers using sample case studies incorporating NCP, PES statements and interventions.

CDR Learning Codes that can apply 3000, 3010, 3060, 4170, 4180, 4190, 5000, 5010, 5030, 5040, 5050, 5090. 5100 and other codes deemed appropriate.

$30 per site
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