Chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus (CKD-aP) is an underreported and underdiagnosed condition that affects a significant proportion of patients with advanced kidney disease undergoing dialysis. But with the approval of difelikefalin, many patients have experienced symptom improvement not only in their itching but in their quality of life. Join the experts as they review the newest real-world data and clinical results of difelikefalin presented at ERA.
Unveiling the Latest Advancements in CKD-Associated Pruritus Care
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Host:
Stefan H. Jacobson, MD, PhD
Division of Nephrology, Danderyd University Hospital
Department of Clinical Sciences, Karolinska Institutet
Stockholm, SwedenNo relevant relationships reported
Faculty:
Carlos Narváez Mejía, MD
Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar
Servicio de Nefrología
Cádiz, SpainDr. Narváez Mejía has reported the following relevant financial relationships or relationships with ineligible companies of any amount during the past 24 months:
Contracted Research: Leon ResearchReviewers/Content Planners/Authors:
- Cindy Davidson has nothing to disclose.
- Katie Sheridan, PhD, has nothing to disclose.
Learning Objectives
After participating in this educational activity, participants should be better able to:
- Evaluate the latest clinical efficacy and safety data of chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus (CKD-aP) therapies
- Apply evidence-based criteria to determine when and how to initiate KOR agonist therapy for CKD-aP in patients on dialysis
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of nephrologists, nephrology advanced practice providers, dermatologists, and dermatology advanced practice providers, as well as all other physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and healthcare providers involved in managing patients with CKD-aP.
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Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) designates this activity for 0.25 contact hours/0.025 CEUs of pharmacy contact hours.
The Universal Activity Number for this program is JA0006235-0000-24-135-H01-P. This learning activity is knowledge-based. Your CE credits will be electronically submitted to the NABP upon successful completion of the activity. Pharmacists with questions can contact NABP customer service (custserv@nabp.net).Provider(s)/Educational Partner(s)
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This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from CSL Vifor.
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