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John Steinberg, DPM
Editor, PRESENT
Assistant Professor
Department of Plastic Surgery
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Washington, DC
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Dr Steinberg discusses the use of Apligraf, the only currently available FDA
approved bi-layered cell therapy. He reviews in detail the current literature available
to support its use in wound healing and where this product fits with other available wound healing modalities.
Dr Steinberg additionally critically reviews the techniques and clinical outcomes of bi-layered cell therapy.
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After participating in this activity, the viewer should be better able to:
1. Appreciate the epidemiology of ulceration and the importance of limb salvage. 2. Discuss the basic biology of various living cell therapy modalities. 3. Understand the medical evidence supporting the use of Apligraf living cell technology. 4. Appropriately debride and apply Apligraf to various wound sites.
Estimated time to complete this activity is 59 minutes.
Physicians, diabetes educators, and other health care professionals who treat patients with diabetes.
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Accreditation and Designation of Credit |
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PODIATRY: The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine(OCPM) is an approved sponsor of Continuing Podiatric Medical Education through the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME).
The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine credits this activity for 1 credit hour.
Release Date:
01/22/2009
Expiration Date:
12/30/2012
Peer Review:
on 01/22/2009
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Complete the 4 steps to earn CE/CME credit:
- Complete and submit the required pre-test
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Disclosure Information |
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It is the policy of PRESENT e-Learning Systems and it's accreditors to insure balance, independence,
objectivity and scientific rigor in all its individually sponsored or jointly sponsored educational programs.
All faculty participating in any PRESENT e-Learning Systems sponsored programs are expected to disclose to the
program audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest that may have a direct bearing on the subject matter
of the continuing education program. This pertains to relationships with pharmaceutical companies,
biomedical device manufacturers, or other corporations whose products or services are related to the
subject matter of the presentation topic. The intent of this policy is not to prevent a speaker with
a potential conflict of interest from making a presentation. It is merely intended that any potential
conflict should be identified openly so that the listeners may form their own
judgments about the presentation with the full disclosure of the facts.
John Steinberg, DPM has disclosed that he receives Honorarium/Expenses from Organogenesis, Integra, KCI and Smith & Nephew. He receives Grant/Research Support from Genentech, KCI and Organogenesis. He also serves as a Consultant to Integra and PRESENT, LLC. He is a member of the Merck, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson Speaker's Bureaus. |
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Lecture Hall
Wound Care | Treatment
