Program Overview
Preterm delivery, which occurs in about 5%-13% of pregnancies, is the main cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Despite attempts, the rate of preterm delivery has not decreased in the last 50 years. Symptomatic treatment of pregnancies presenting in preterm labor with corticosteroids has improved perinatal outcomes, but has not reduced the incidence of preterm delivery. The lack of an adequate method of screening for high-risk groups and ineffective methods of prevention are the main causes of this failure. However, recent studies suggest that both problems can be overcome.
First, extensive evidence shows that measurement of cervical length (CL) by transvaginal ultrasound (TVU) at mid-gestation provides a useful method for predicting the likelihood of subsequent preterm birth (PTB). Second, once a short cervix has been identified, interventions such as cervical cerclage and use of prophylactic vaginal progesterone therapy may stop progression to preterm birth, resulting in improved outcomes. This symposium will attempt to elucidate these findings and treatment options, in order to minimize risk and enhance patient safety and survival.
Faculty
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Jason K. Baxter, MD, MSCP, FACOG
Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Director of Research
Department of Obstertrics and Gynecology
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
Read Biography
Jason K. Baxter, MD, MSCP, FACOG grew up outside of Houston, TX and earned his BSE degree in engineering management systems from Princeton University. He received his medical doctorate from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, TX and completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Abington Memorial Hospital. Dr. Baxter completed his fellowship training in maternal-fetal medicine and a Masters of Science in human investigation in the NIH-funded Clinical Pharmacology Training Program at Thomas Jefferson University.
Dr. Baxter is Director of Research for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, in Philadelphia. He is Associate Director of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program, and is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine.
Dr. Baxter has authored or co-authored more than 120 peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, and chapters. He has obtained grant funding from numerous philanthropic, industry, and government sources. He has been an active member of ACOG, SMFM, the Philadelphia Obstetrical Society, the Philadelphia Perinatal Society, and various committees and task forces at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Baxter has been honored with numerous awards for his clinical care, teaching, research, and mentoring.
Dr. Baxter continues to have a busy schedule of clinical, educational, research, and administrative responsibilities in maternal-fetal medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. His research interests include prediction and prevention of preterm birth, pharmacology in pregnancy, and evidence-based clinical obstetrics and maternal-fetal medicine.
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Target Audience
This activity is intended for gynecologists and obstetricians.
Educational Objectives
This program is designed to address the following IOM competencies: provide patient-centered care and employ evidence-based practice.
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Accreditation
PHYSICIANS
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Wayne State University School of Medicine and Rockpointe Corporation. The Wayne State University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement
PHYSICIANS
The Wayne State University School of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
For questions regarding CME credit, the post-test, or evaluation, please email: njennett@med.wayne.edu.
Disclosure Information
It is our policy to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of our educational programs. Faculty, course directors, program planners/managers, have disclosed relevant financial relationships with commercial companies, and Wayne State University has a process in place to resolve any conflict of interest.
The faculty reported the following relevant financial relationships that they or their spouse/partner have with commercial interests:
Jason K. Baxter, MD, MSCP, FACOG: Grant/Research: Columbia Labs, Watson; Scientific Advisor: Watson
Non-faculty content contributors and/or reviewers reported the following relevant financial relationships that they or their spouse/partner have with commercial interests:
Wayne State University: Nancy Jennett, MEd; David Pieper, PhD: Nothing to Disclose
Rockpointe: Carole Drexel, PhD; Robert Schneider, MSW; Paula Larson; Blair St. Amand; Bradley Pine; Jay Katz: Nothing to Disclose
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There is no fee for this activity. To receive credit, participants must take the pre-test, view this CME activity in its entirety, and then complete the post-test and evaluation.
To complete the evaluation online, choose the best answer to each question. The estimated time for completion of this activity is 1.0 hour.
To receive and print their certificates, participants must receive a score of 70% or above on the post-test.
FDA Disclosure
The contents of some CME/CE activities may contain discussions of non-approved or off-label uses of some agents mentioned. Please consult the prescribing information for full disclosure of approved uses.
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