Assistant Professor University of Illinois Urbana, Illinois, United States
Presentation Description / Summary: Biomarkers are gaining popularity for monitoring the presence of disease and the response to therapy. Pulmonary disease is particularly relevant for biomarkers as imaging can lag as well
Learning Objectives:
1) understand available biomarkers including CRP, and serum AA
2) outline how to use biomakers to improve patient care and to limit unnecessary antibiotics and radiographs