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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Length: 00:59
Learning Objectives:
· Review alpha-1 antitrypsin’s function
· Understand the genetics of alpha-1 antitrypsin
· Discuss pulmonary and extra-pulmonary manifestations of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
· Learn about alpha-1 antitrypsin testing
· Examine treatment options for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Ohio Osteopathic Foundation (OOF) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
Grievance Policy: The OOF strives to provide continuing medical education programs to fulfill the needs of the attendees and to meet the AOA Uniform Guidelines and AOA Accreditation Requirements. Comments, questions, or complaints should be forwarded to OOA Director of Education Teri Collins, by calling the OOF Office at 614-299-2107 or by mail to OOF, PO Box 8130, Columbus OH 43201, or by email to tcollins@ohiodo.org.
Nathan P. Samsa, DO
Nathan P. Samsa, DO, PharmD is board-certified in internal medicine, critical care and pulmonary diseases. He received his medical degree from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at Firelands Regional Medical Center, along with his fellowship in pulmonary disease at Botsford Hospital.
He currently practices at Great Lakes Physicians, and is affiliated with The Bellevue Hospital.
Dr. Samsa has no disclosures.
