"What We Didn't See Coming - Vitamin A Deficiency in the Developed World" - Ryan Sauer, MD & Carlos Palomino, MD

 

Learning Objectives: 

  1. Describe recent cases of Vitamin A deficiency related vision loss in pediatrics. 
  2. Explain pathophysiology and epidemiology of Vitamin A deficiency.
  3. Analyze the global impact of Vitamin A deficiency. 
  4. Evaluate potential screening approaches for vitamin A deficiency. 
  5. Identify uncommon neurologic complications associated with vitamin deficiencies. 

Pre-Presentation Questions: 

  • What is the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the United States?
  • Where is retinol primarily stored in the body?
  • The chromophore of all known visual pigments consists of?
Session date: 
07/31/2026 - 12:52pm EDT to 09/29/2026 - 11:59pm EDT
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Live activity is designated for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Participation

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Live activity is designated for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Participation. Learners should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Faculty List: 
Course Director(s)

Daniel Moore, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Douglas Katz, MD

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Daniel Moore, MD

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Garrett Oberst, MD

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Madison Seward, MS

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Speaker(s)

Carlos Palomino, MD

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Ryan Sauer, M.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.