FEATURED MEDICAL EDUCATION TOPIC: Sjögren’s Syndrome

What is the problem?

Sjögren’s is a systemic disease that affects the entire body. Common symptoms include dry eyes, dry mouth, fatigue, and joint pain, but the disease can also impact major organs such as the kidneys, gastrointestinal system, blood vessels, lungs, liver, pancreas, and central nervous system. As many as 4 million Americans are living with Sjögren’s, and 9 out of 10 patients are women. Because its symptoms often mimic those of other conditions, Sjögren’s is frequently overlooked or misdiagnosed. On average, it takes nearly three years for patients to receive an accurate diagnosis. Early detection and appropriate treatment are critical to preventing serious complications and improving quality of life.

Proposed Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this CME activity, the learners will be able to:

• Define Sjögren’s syndrome and its systemic manifestations
• Describe how Sjögren’s syndrome is diagnosed, including diagnostic criteria and biomarkers
• Explain the importance of early diagnosis of Sjögren’s and the clinician’s role in reducing diagnostic delay
• Discuss the current therapeutic modalities for the management of patients with Sjögren’s syndrome, including emerging treatments and biologics
• Identify patients at higher risk of Sjögren’s syndrome, based on age, gender, ethnicity, and/or family history

If your medical staff needs a CME update on Sjögren’s syndrome, autoimmune disease, or related rheumatologic conditions, consider contacting our office to book a speaker at 714-505-4777 or info@speakersnetwork.com.

REFERENCES

https://www.sjogrens.org/home/about-sjogrens

https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/sjogrens-disease