Dermatology
Disease Modification Concepts in AD
Dr. Ramien explores the concept of disease modification in AD focusing on disease control, and the prevention or slowing of development of atopic comorbidities.
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Michele Ramien
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Learning objectives
- Understand the evolving concept of disease-modification as applied to atopic dermatitis therapies
- Recognize the difference between disease control and remission
Description
Exploring the concept of disease modification in AD therapy. One way to consider therapy as disease modifying is by evaluating its impact on the disease itself. This includes assessing whether the treatment affects the underlying patho-mechanisms of the disease and alters its natural course, potentially leading to sustained remission even after treatment cessation. Another aspect of disease modification involves examining its effect on associated comorbidities. The importance of recognizing that a disease-modifying therapy may impact the disease, its comorbidities, or both is highlighted.
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MAT-GLB-2402276 - 1.0 - 07/2024
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Dermatology
Michele Ramien
MD
Clinician-Investigator at the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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