GROL 10/9/25 - The Severe Acute Phase Response: Living and Dying by the Convergence of Platelets and Neutrophils

Friday, October 10, 2025, 1:00 PM - Thursday, January 1, 2026, 12:00 AM

Local, national, and international leaders present pediatric topics in their area of specialty during this weekly series.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

1. Explain the role of platelets in the acute phase response.
2. Explain the triggers for neutrophil upscaling of coagulation .
3. Describe the differences between the survival APR and the repair APR in regards to damage matrisome management.

Children's Mercy Hospital  designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

 

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