GameChangers: Does the Shingles Vaccine Delay Dementia?
GameChangers: Does the Shingles Vaccine Delay Dementia?
Dementia is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. and there hasn’t been a lot of hope with prevention or treatment. However, recently published evidence suggests the shingles vaccine may delay it’s onset.
The GameChanger: Several studies suggest a delay in onset of dementia with the recombinant shingles vaccine.
Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:
1. Describe dementia’s epidemiology and the significance of preventive interventions.
2. Discuss the strengths, weaknesses, and outcomes of the study.
Guest
Geoffrey C. Wall, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, CG
Professor of Clinical Sciences
Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Dr. Wall is a member of the Janssen Speaker’s Bureau. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Course fee includes course, course materials, and CPE credit submission to CPE Monitor.
Course is non-refundable.
Release Date: August 19, 2024
Planned Expiration Date: August 19, 2025
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CEImpact is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Obtain CPE credit by completing the course, followed by the exam and evaluation (if applicable). Once successfully completed, your course will appear in your Completed Courses tab. Access your CPE statement of credit at www.MyCPEMonitor.net.
¹CEImpact provides you with two (2) opportunities to complete the exam. The learner will not receive CPE credit after two failed attempts.
Additional information
| Duration | 0h 30m |
|---|---|
| Topic Designator | Disease State/Drug Therapy |
| ACPE | Yes |
| ACPE Topic | 01 Drug Therapy |
| Role | Pharmacist |
| Media-Type | Podcast |
| Release Date | 8/19/24 |
| CEUs | 0.05 |
| Rating | 5 |
| ACPE Number | 0107-0000-24-246-H01-P |
