Activity Title

Advancements in Autoantibody Testing for Thyroid Conditions

Statement of Need/Program Overview

This educational activity will examine autoimmune related causality of thyroid dysfunction, and how testing for autoantibodies to the thyroid stimulating hormone receptor (TSHR) contribute to making an accurate diagnosis. Standard laboratory methods to determine functional activity of anti-TSHR will be discussed, along with anticipated bioassay advancements. 

Target Audience

This activity is intended for medical professionals who have a clinical interest in thyroid disorders as seen in the following medical specialties: endocrinology, primary care (IM, FP, GP), obstetrics/gynecology, cardiology, pediatrics, laboratory medicine, nuclear medicine, ophthalmology, neurology, psychiatry, and sleep medicine. 

Educational Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

1.   Explain the connection between thyroid autoantibodies and the thyroid stimulating hormone receptor.
2.   Differentiate between critical thyroid laboratory tests such as binding assays, and bioassays that detect anti-TSHR antibodies.
3.   Analyze current anti-TSHR testing versus developing anti-TSHR bioassays.

Faculty

Paul D. Olivo, MD, PhD
Immunologist and Molecular Biologist
Adjunct Assistant Professor Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis
Washington University Medical School
St. Louis, MO

Program Agenda

Educational Presentation (62 minutes)
Post Test and Evaluation (5 minutes)
Total Activity: (67 minutes)

European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME)

EACCME Accreditation Statement

"Advancements in Autoantibody Testing for Thyroid Conditions "  made available and organized by Dane Garvin Ltd., who is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists. 

Only those e-learning materials that are displayed on the UEMS-EACCME® website have formally been accredited.

EACCME Term Offering

December 17, 2024 to December 17, 2026

Through an agreement between the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM . Information on the process to convert EACCME® credit to AMA credit can be found at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applications.

Information regarding the conversion of EACCME® credits
Credit will be converted based on one (1) hour of participation equalling one credit for all activities. Physicians wishing to convert EACCME® credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ will be required to access the AMA website at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applications to obtain the necessary paperwork and instructions. Physicians and other health care professionals will be required to pay a processing fee to the AMA.

For other countries, please contact the relevant national/regional accreditation authority.

American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Accreditation

AAFP Accreditation Statement 
The AAFP has reviewed Advancements in Autoantibody Testing for Thyroid Conditions and deemed it acceptable for up to 1.0 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 05/15/2026 to 05/15/2027. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Allied Healthcare Professional

Participation Statement
Dane Garvin Ltd. has awarded 1.0 Participation Credit(s) for qualified attendees in the enduring activity "Advancements in Autoantibody Testing for Thyroid Conditions".

Educational Grant

This educational activity is independently produced and is financially supported with an unrestricted educational grant by QuidelOrtho.

Copyright

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