Spotlight on Pulmonary/Respiratory Medicine
Clinical Transfers℠: State-of-the-Art Management for NSCLC: Novel Targets and Therapies
StartActivity Details
ABIM MOC point(s)
Expires: July 30, 2021
Accredited By
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of oncology and pathology clinicians involved in the treatment of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Learning Objectives
- Assess the potential role of novel therapies directed against TROP2 and other emerging targets in the management of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
- Identify the potential impact of HER2-/3-directed therapies on the current NSCLC treatment algorithm
Activity Description
The landscape of precision medicine for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is continually evolving with an ever-expanding armamentarium of targeted agents. This educational activity is designed to provide a synopsis of novel targets and therapies. Jacob Sands, MD, a thoracic medical oncologist, will provide the latest data for newly approved and investigational MET and RET inhibitors, as well as the latest evidence for drug-antibody conjugates directed towards HER2, HER3, TROP2, and B7-H3.
Statement of Commercial Support
The rapid development of novel targets and therapies for NSCLC exemplifies the precision medicine approach in clinical oncology. The first MET and RET inhibitors have recently joined the ever-expanding treatment armamentarium, and others are currently in development. Data is emerging for antibody-drug conjugates designed to target HER2, HER3, TROP2, and B7-H3. Expert guidance is needed to stay abreast of this continually evolving and increasingly complex therapeutic landscape in order to provide optimal patient care and potentially enroll eligible patients into clinical trials.
Agenda
- 1. The importance of broad molecular profiling in NSCLC.
- 2. Recently presented data for currently approved and investigational MET and RET inhibitors.
- 3. Recently presented data for drug-antibody conjugates targeting HER2, HER3, TROP2, and B7-H3.
- 4. Summary
Faculty
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Jacob Sands, MD received his MD from the University of Cincinnati in 2005. He completed both residency in internal medicine and fellowship training in hematology/oncology at the University of California, Davis. He joined Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in 2017 where he treats patients with lung cancer and leads clinical research, including an NCI-sponsored study evaluating incorporation of checkpoint inhibitor into adjuvant therapy for non-small cell lung cancer. Dr. Sands leads the small cell lung cancer program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and sits on the NCCN guidelines committee for small cell lung cancer as well as the guidelines committee for lung screening. Dr. Sands is a member of the IASLC Screening & Early Detection Committee, a scientific advisory board member of the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer, a media spokesperson for the American Lung Association, and Treasurer of the Rescue Lung Rescue Life Society.
Conflict of Interest Policy/Disclosure Statement
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high quality activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of a commercial interest.
Jacob Sands, MD, has affiliations with AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Lilly, Medtronic, Pharma Mar (Consulting Fees); Merck (Research).
Planners and Managers
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine planners and managers
have nothing to disclose. The RMEI Medical Education, LLC planners and
managers have nothing to disclose.
Accreditation Statement
In
support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and
implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine, and RMEI Medical
Education, LLC. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by
the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses
Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the
healthcare team.
Designation of Credit
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Instructions for Receiving Credit
There is no fee for this educational activity.
During the period July 31, 2020 through July 30, 2021, participants must:
- 1. Read the learning objectives and disclosures
- 2. Study the educational activity
- 3. Complete the evaluation form
Select the desired certificate and click on Submit. Click on Download Certificate and print the certificate for your records.
Accreditation Support
Please contact Postgraduate Institute for Medicine Continuing Medical
Education Department at inquiries@pimed.com or by calling
303-799-1930
Your Feedback is Important!
COMPLETE THE EVALUATION FORM
AND YOU WILL BE ENTERED
INTO A DRAWING FOR A $100* AMAZON GIFT CARD!
*The expense for this gift card is solely funded by RMEI Medical Education,
LLC.
No supporter funding was used for the expense of this gift card.
Rules and Regulations
This sweepstakes is managed by RMEI Medical Education, LLC (RMEI), a
full-service medical education company. The winner will be selected via
automated random drawing on a monthly basis from among all eligible entries
and notified through the contact information provided. In accordance with our
privacy policy, we do not share your information with any third parties. By
entering the sweepstakes, you grant RMEI permission to use your e-mail
address to reach you for notification and prize fulfillment. Only individuals
who complete the evaluation forms and provide contact information will be
eligible to win. Open to those who have a US postal address and who are 18
years or older. Only one prize per person and per household will be awarded.
The prize will be a $100 Amazon gift card.
Statement of Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
Disclaimer Statement/Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or
investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The
planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of
the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity
are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the
planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each
product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and
warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired
information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional
development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve
as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other
courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity
should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s
conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any
applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with
recommendations of other authorities.
Contact Information for Questions about the Activity
Please contact Nicole Neely at nneely@rmei.com for questions regarding this activity.
Activity Details
ABIM MOC point(s)
Expires: July 30, 2021
Accredited By
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of oncology and pathology clinicians involved in the treatment of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Learning Objectives
- Assess the potential role of novel therapies directed against TROP2 and other emerging targets in the management of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
- Identify the potential impact of HER2-/3-directed therapies on the current NSCLC treatment algorithm
Activity Description
The landscape of precision medicine for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is continually evolving with an ever-expanding armamentarium of targeted agents. This educational activity is designed to provide a synopsis of novel targets and therapies. Jacob Sands, MD, a thoracic medical oncologist, will provide the latest data for newly approved and investigational MET and RET inhibitors, as well as the latest evidence for drug-antibody conjugates directed towards HER2, HER3, TROP2, and B7-H3.
Statement of Commercial Support
The rapid development of novel targets and therapies for NSCLC exemplifies the precision medicine approach in clinical oncology. The first MET and RET inhibitors have recently joined the ever-expanding treatment armamentarium, and others are currently in development. Data is emerging for antibody-drug conjugates designed to target HER2, HER3, TROP2, and B7-H3. Expert guidance is needed to stay abreast of this continually evolving and increasingly complex therapeutic landscape in order to provide optimal patient care and potentially enroll eligible patients into clinical trials.
Agenda
- 1. The importance of broad molecular profiling in NSCLC.
- 2. Recently presented data for currently approved and investigational MET and RET inhibitors.
- 3. Recently presented data for drug-antibody conjugates targeting HER2, HER3, TROP2, and B7-H3.
- 4. Summary
Faculty
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Jacob Sands, MD received his MD from the University of Cincinnati in 2005. He completed both residency in internal medicine and fellowship training in hematology/oncology at the University of California, Davis. He joined Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in 2017 where he treats patients with lung cancer and leads clinical research, including an NCI-sponsored study evaluating incorporation of checkpoint inhibitor into adjuvant therapy for non-small cell lung cancer. Dr. Sands leads the small cell lung cancer program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and sits on the NCCN guidelines committee for small cell lung cancer as well as the guidelines committee for lung screening. Dr. Sands is a member of the IASLC Screening & Early Detection Committee, a scientific advisory board member of the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer, a media spokesperson for the American Lung Association, and Treasurer of the Rescue Lung Rescue Life Society.
Conflict of Interest Policy/Disclosure Statement
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high quality activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of a commercial interest.
Jacob Sands, MD, has affiliations with AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Lilly, Medtronic, Pharma Mar (Consulting Fees); Merck (Research).
Planners and Managers
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine planners and managers
have nothing to disclose. The RMEI Medical Education, LLC planners and
managers have nothing to disclose.
Accreditation Statement
In
support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and
implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine, and RMEI Medical
Education, LLC. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by
the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses
Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the
healthcare team.
Designation of Credit
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Instructions for Receiving Credit
There is no fee for this educational activity.
During the period July 31, 2020 through July 30, 2021, participants must:
- 1. Read the learning objectives and disclosures
- 2. Study the educational activity
- 3. Complete the evaluation form
Select the desired certificate and click on Submit. Click on Download Certificate and print the certificate for your records.
Accreditation Support
Please contact Postgraduate Institute for Medicine Continuing Medical
Education Department at inquiries@pimed.com or by calling
303-799-1930
Your Feedback is Important!
COMPLETE THE EVALUATION FORM
AND YOU WILL BE ENTERED
INTO A DRAWING FOR A $100* AMAZON GIFT CARD!
*The expense for this gift card is solely funded by RMEI Medical Education,
LLC.
No supporter funding was used for the expense of this gift card.
Rules and Regulations
This sweepstakes is managed by RMEI Medical Education, LLC (RMEI), a
full-service medical education company. The winner will be selected via
automated random drawing on a monthly basis from among all eligible entries
and notified through the contact information provided. In accordance with our
privacy policy, we do not share your information with any third parties. By
entering the sweepstakes, you grant RMEI permission to use your e-mail
address to reach you for notification and prize fulfillment. Only individuals
who complete the evaluation forms and provide contact information will be
eligible to win. Open to those who have a US postal address and who are 18
years or older. Only one prize per person and per household will be awarded.
The prize will be a $100 Amazon gift card.
Statement of Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
Disclaimer Statement/Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or
investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The
planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of
the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity
are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the
planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each
product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and
warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired
information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional
development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve
as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other
courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity
should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s
conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any
applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with
recommendations of other authorities.
Contact Information for Questions about the Activity
Please contact Nicole Neely at nneely@rmei.com for questions regarding this activity.
Pulmonary/Respiratory Medicine Presentations
Managing COPD for the Long Term: Pitfalls and Pearls
StartActivity Details
Expires: January 7, 2022
Accredited By
This continuing nursing education activity is provided by
Target Audience
The intended audience for this activity is long-term care directors of nursing, advance practice nurses, nurses and other health care professionals involved in the management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Incorporate the use of Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines and recommendations when assessing and managing patients with COPD.
- Evaluate clinical data on the safety and efficacy profiles of established and emerging medications for the treatment of COPD.
- Select the most appropriate inhalation delivery system for COPD medications based on efficacy, ease of use, as well as patient characteristics and preferences.
Activity Description
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is often underdiagnosed and undertreated—contributing to chronic morbidity and mortality worldwide. Due to the advanced age of many patients with COPD, patient adherence to treatment can be a significant challenge—especially for COPD patients in long-term care settings. Diagnostic and treatment algorithms for patients with COPD, such as those from the GOLD report, continue to be updated as management protocols are optimized. Furthermore, new and emerging therapies, along with innovative delivery devices, look to address patient adherence and provide a more personalized therapeutic approach to enhance quality-of-life measures and clinical outcomes in these patients. In this enduring educational activity, a panel of experts will provide direction for the incorporation of the GOLD guidelines, along with recommendations for the assessment and management of patients with COPD in long-term care. The faculty also will discuss effective delivery of established and emerging medications based on efficacy, ease of use, and patient characteristics.
Agenda
Introduction
Daniel Haimowitz, MD, FACP, CMD
Using GOLD Guidelines in the Long-term Care Setting
Charles Michael Bobbitt, MSN, RN, CDONA
Case Presentation: Classifying COPD
Daniel Haimowitz, MD, FACP, CMD
Treating COPD for the Long Term: Medications and Their Delivery
Alanna Breckenridge, PharmD, BCGP
Case Presentation: COPD Rx
Daniel Haimowitz, MD, FACP, CMD
Activity Chair
Multi-facility Medical Director
Private Practice
Levittown, PA
Disclosure:
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Faculty
Nursing Faculty
El Centro College
Dallas County Community College District
Dallas, TX
Disclosure:
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Transition of Care Clinical Pharmacist
Northside Hospital Forsyth
Cumming, GA
Disclosure:
Consulting Fee: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Sunovion
Reviewers:
Ronald A. Codario, MD, EMBA, FACP, FNLA, RPVI, CHCP
Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Barbara A. Niedz, PhD, RN, CPHQ
Disclosure:
Consulting Fee: Beckton Dickinson
Contracted Research: Beckton Dickinson
Vindico Medical Education Staff:
Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Signed Disclosures are on file at Vindico Medical Education, Office of Medical Affairs and Compliance.
Conflict of Interest Policy/Disclosure Statement
In accordance with the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Standards for Commercial Support, all accredited providers are required to mitigate and disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, faculty, and reviewers involved in the development of accredited content. An individual has a relevant financial relationship if he or she has a financial relationship in any amount occurring in the past 12 months with a commercial interest whose products or services are discussed in the accredited activity content over which the individual has control. Relationship information is accurate at the time of content development.
Accreditation Statement
Vindico Medical Education is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Designation of Credit
Vindico Medical Education will provide a maximum of 0.75 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity is
approved for 0.75 contact hour(s) of continuing education (which includes
0.42 hours of pharmacology) by the American Association of Nurse
Practitioners. Activity ID 20124658. This activity was planned in accordance
with AANP Accreditation Standards and Policies.
Instructions for Receiving Credit
To participate in this CNE activity, you must read the objectives, answer the pretest questions, view the content, and complete the posttest and evaluation. Provide only one (1) correct answer for each question. A satisfactory score is defined as answering 2 out of 3 of the posttest questions correctly. Upon receipt of the completed materials, if a satisfactory score on the posttest is achieved, Vindico Medical Education will issue a Contact Hour Certificate.
Statement of Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
There is no non-commercial support for this activity.
Education activities are distinguished as separate from endorsement of commercial products. When commercial products are displayed, participants will be advised that accredited status as a provider refers only to its continuing education activities and does not imply ANCC Commission on Accreditation endorsement of any commercial products.
Unlabeled and Investigational Usage
The audience is advised that this continuing medical education activity may contain references to unlabeled uses of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved products or to products not approved by the FDA for use in the United States. The faculty members have been made aware of their obligation to disclose such usage. All activity participants will be informed if any speakers/authors intend to discuss either non–FDA-approved or investigational use of products/devices.
Copyright Statement
Created and published by Vindico Medical Education, 6900 Grove Road, Building 100, Thorofare, NJ 08086-9447. Telephone: 856-994-9400; Fax: 856-384-6680. Printed in the USA. Copyright © 2021 Vindico Medical Education. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. The material presented at or in any of Vindico Medical Education continuing medical education activities does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Vindico Medical Education. Neither Vindico Medical Education nor the faculty endorse or recommend any techniques, commercial products, or manufacturers. The faculty/authors may discuss the use of materials and/or products that have not yet been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information before treating patients or utilizing any product.
CNE Questions?
Contact us at CME@VindicoCME.com
Activity Details
Expires: January 7, 2022
Accredited By
This continuing nursing education activity is provided by
Target Audience
The intended audience for this activity is long-term care directors of nursing, advance practice nurses, nurses and other health care professionals involved in the management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Incorporate the use of Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines and recommendations when assessing and managing patients with COPD.
- Evaluate clinical data on the safety and efficacy profiles of established and emerging medications for the treatment of COPD.
- Select the most appropriate inhalation delivery system for COPD medications based on efficacy, ease of use, as well as patient characteristics and preferences.
Activity Description
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is often underdiagnosed and undertreated—contributing to chronic morbidity and mortality worldwide. Due to the advanced age of many patients with COPD, patient adherence to treatment can be a significant challenge—especially for COPD patients in long-term care settings. Diagnostic and treatment algorithms for patients with COPD, such as those from the GOLD report, continue to be updated as management protocols are optimized. Furthermore, new and emerging therapies, along with innovative delivery devices, look to address patient adherence and provide a more personalized therapeutic approach to enhance quality-of-life measures and clinical outcomes in these patients. In this enduring educational activity, a panel of experts will provide direction for the incorporation of the GOLD guidelines, along with recommendations for the assessment and management of patients with COPD in long-term care. The faculty also will discuss effective delivery of established and emerging medications based on efficacy, ease of use, and patient characteristics.
Agenda
Introduction
Daniel Haimowitz, MD, FACP, CMD
Using GOLD Guidelines in the Long-term Care Setting
Charles Michael Bobbitt, MSN, RN, CDONA
Case Presentation: Classifying COPD
Daniel Haimowitz, MD, FACP, CMD
Treating COPD for the Long Term: Medications and Their Delivery
Alanna Breckenridge, PharmD, BCGP
Case Presentation: COPD Rx
Daniel Haimowitz, MD, FACP, CMD
Activity Chair
Multi-facility Medical Director
Private Practice
Levittown, PA
Disclosure:
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Faculty
Nursing Faculty
El Centro College
Dallas County Community College District
Dallas, TX
Disclosure:
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Transition of Care Clinical Pharmacist
Northside Hospital Forsyth
Cumming, GA
Disclosure:
Consulting Fee: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Sunovion
Reviewers:
Ronald A. Codario, MD, EMBA, FACP, FNLA, RPVI, CHCP
Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Barbara A. Niedz, PhD, RN, CPHQ
Disclosure:
Consulting Fee: Beckton Dickinson
Contracted Research: Beckton Dickinson
Vindico Medical Education Staff:
Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Signed Disclosures are on file at Vindico Medical Education, Office of Medical Affairs and Compliance.
Conflict of Interest Policy/Disclosure Statement
In accordance with the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Standards for Commercial Support, all accredited providers are required to mitigate and disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, faculty, and reviewers involved in the development of accredited content. An individual has a relevant financial relationship if he or she has a financial relationship in any amount occurring in the past 12 months with a commercial interest whose products or services are discussed in the accredited activity content over which the individual has control. Relationship information is accurate at the time of content development.
Accreditation Statement
Vindico Medical Education is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Designation of Credit
Vindico Medical Education will provide a maximum of 0.75 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity is
approved for 0.75 contact hour(s) of continuing education (which includes
0.42 hours of pharmacology) by the American Association of Nurse
Practitioners. Activity ID 20124658. This activity was planned in accordance
with AANP Accreditation Standards and Policies.
Instructions for Receiving Credit
To participate in this CNE activity, you must read the objectives, answer the pretest questions, view the content, and complete the posttest and evaluation. Provide only one (1) correct answer for each question. A satisfactory score is defined as answering 2 out of 3 of the posttest questions correctly. Upon receipt of the completed materials, if a satisfactory score on the posttest is achieved, Vindico Medical Education will issue a Contact Hour Certificate.
Statement of Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
There is no non-commercial support for this activity.
Education activities are distinguished as separate from endorsement of commercial products. When commercial products are displayed, participants will be advised that accredited status as a provider refers only to its continuing education activities and does not imply ANCC Commission on Accreditation endorsement of any commercial products.
Unlabeled and Investigational Usage
The audience is advised that this continuing medical education activity may contain references to unlabeled uses of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved products or to products not approved by the FDA for use in the United States. The faculty members have been made aware of their obligation to disclose such usage. All activity participants will be informed if any speakers/authors intend to discuss either non–FDA-approved or investigational use of products/devices.
Copyright Statement
Created and published by Vindico Medical Education, 6900 Grove Road, Building 100, Thorofare, NJ 08086-9447. Telephone: 856-994-9400; Fax: 856-384-6680. Printed in the USA. Copyright © 2021 Vindico Medical Education. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. The material presented at or in any of Vindico Medical Education continuing medical education activities does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Vindico Medical Education. Neither Vindico Medical Education nor the faculty endorse or recommend any techniques, commercial products, or manufacturers. The faculty/authors may discuss the use of materials and/or products that have not yet been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information before treating patients or utilizing any product.
CNE Questions?
Contact us at CME@VindicoCME.com
Complicating Factors in Pediatric Rheumatology: Managing Influenza
StartActivity Details
Expires: December 30, 2021
Accredited By
This continuing medical education activity is provided by
Target Audience
The intended audience for this activity is rheumatologists, pediatric rheumatologists, pediatricians, and other health care professionals involved in the management of patients with influenza.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Utilize evidence-based recommendations to improve earlier detection and treatment of pediatric patients with influenza and rheumatic disease.
- Incorporate the most appropriate therapeutic regimen in pediatric patients with influenza who are immunosuppressed and at high risk for complications.
Activity Description
Although the impact of influenza varies, it places a substantial burden on the health of children and adults in the United States each year. There is a need for better treatments for patients with influenza, preventive measures, and better mitigation for the impact associated with a pandemic, especially in high-risk pediatric patients who have comorbid illnesses or are immunocompromised. Children with rheumatic diseases receiving immunosuppressive therapy are a high-risk group for influenza. Antivirals with different targets and different mechanisms of action provide multiple therapeutic options and hold promise in improving the treatment of these patients. In this educational activity, expert clinicians will discuss the latest information on diagnosing and treating children with rheumatic disease who have influenza.
Agenda
Diagnosing Influenza: Following the Recommendations
Margot Savoy, MD, MPH, FAAFP, FABC, FAAPL, CPE, CMQ
Treating Influenza in Pediatric Patients With Rheumatic
Disease
Stan L. Block, MD, FAAP
Case Presentations
Timothy Beukelman, MD, MS, MSCE; Stan L. Block, MD, FAAP; and Margot Savoy,
MD, MPH, FAAFP, FABC, FAAPL, CPE, CMQ
Activity Chair
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Disclosure:
Consulting Fee: Novartis, UCB
Faculty
Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
University of Louisville
University of Kentucky
President, Kentucky Pediatric and Adult Research
Bardstown, KY
Disclosure:
Contracted Research: AstraZeneca, Genentech, GlaxoSmithKline, Sanofi, Shionogi
Chair, Family and Community Medicine
Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine
Chief Quality Officer
Lewis Katz School of Medicine
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Disclosure:
Honorarium: Merck Manual
Board of Directors: AAFP
Reviewer
Ronald A. Codario, MD, EMBA, FACP, FNLA, RPVI, CHCP
Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Medical Writer
Valerie Zimmerman, PhD
Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Vindico Medical Education Staff
Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Signed Disclosures are on file at Vindico Medical Education, Office of Medical Affairs and Compliance.
Conflict of Interest Policy/Disclosure Statement
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s Standards for Commercial Support, all accredited providers are required to mitigate and disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, teachers, and authors involved in the development of accredited content. An individual has a relevant financial relationship if he or she has a financial relationship in any amount occurring in the last 12 months with a commercial interest whose products or services are discussed in the accredited activity content over which the individual has control. Relationship information appears above.
The articles in this monograph were composed by Medical Writer Valerie Zimmerman, PhD, based on the presentations of Drs. Beukelman, Block, and Savoy during a virtual expert panel discussion held on September 3, 2020. The monograph has been approved by each of the faculty individually as an accurate representation of their presentations.
Accreditation Statement
Vindico Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation of Credit
Vindico Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this CME
activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables
the learner to earn up to 1.25 MOC points in the American Board of
Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME
activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information
to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
Participants who opt-in will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity.
This enduring material is approved for 1 year from the date of original release, December 31, 2020 to December 30, 2021.
Instructions for Receiving Credit
To participate in this CME activity, you must read the objectives, answer the pretest questions, view the content, and complete the posttest and evaluation. Provide only one (1) correct answer for each question. A satisfactory score is defined as answering at least 70% of the posttest questions correctly. Upon receipt of the completed materials, if a satisfactory score on the posttest is achieved, Vindico Medical Education will issue an AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Certificate.
Statement of Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Genentech, Inc.
Unlabeled and Investigational Usage
The audience is advised that this continuing medical education activity may contain references to unlabeled uses of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved products or to products not approved by the FDA for use in the United States. The faculty members have been made aware of their obligation to disclose such usage. All activity participants will be informed if any speakers/authors intend to discuss either non–FDA-approved or investigational use of products/devices.
Copyright Statement
Created and published by Vindico Medical Education, 6900 Grove Road, Building 100, Thorofare, NJ 08086-9447. Telephone: 856-994-9400; Fax: 856-384-6680. Printed in the USA. Copyright © 2020 Vindico Medical Education. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. The material presented at or in any of Vindico Medical Education continuing medical education activities does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Vindico Medical Education. Neither Vindico Medical Education nor the faculty endorse or recommend any techniques, commercial products, or manufacturers. The faculty/authors may discuss the use of materials and/or products that have not yet been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information before treating patients or utilizing any product.
CME Questions?
Contact us at CME@VindicoCME.com.
Activity Details
Expires: December 30, 2021
Accredited By
This continuing medical education activity is provided by
Target Audience
The intended audience for this activity is rheumatologists, pediatric rheumatologists, pediatricians, and other health care professionals involved in the management of patients with influenza.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Utilize evidence-based recommendations to improve earlier detection and treatment of pediatric patients with influenza and rheumatic disease.
- Incorporate the most appropriate therapeutic regimen in pediatric patients with influenza who are immunosuppressed and at high risk for complications.
Activity Description
Although the impact of influenza varies, it places a substantial burden on the health of children and adults in the United States each year. There is a need for better treatments for patients with influenza, preventive measures, and better mitigation for the impact associated with a pandemic, especially in high-risk pediatric patients who have comorbid illnesses or are immunocompromised. Children with rheumatic diseases receiving immunosuppressive therapy are a high-risk group for influenza. Antivirals with different targets and different mechanisms of action provide multiple therapeutic options and hold promise in improving the treatment of these patients. In this educational activity, expert clinicians will discuss the latest information on diagnosing and treating children with rheumatic disease who have influenza.
Agenda
Diagnosing Influenza: Following the Recommendations
Margot Savoy, MD, MPH, FAAFP, FABC, FAAPL, CPE, CMQ
Treating Influenza in Pediatric Patients With Rheumatic
Disease
Stan L. Block, MD, FAAP
Case Presentations
Timothy Beukelman, MD, MS, MSCE; Stan L. Block, MD, FAAP; and Margot Savoy,
MD, MPH, FAAFP, FABC, FAAPL, CPE, CMQ
Activity Chair
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Disclosure:
Consulting Fee: Novartis, UCB
Faculty
Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
University of Louisville
University of Kentucky
President, Kentucky Pediatric and Adult Research
Bardstown, KY
Disclosure:
Contracted Research: AstraZeneca, Genentech, GlaxoSmithKline, Sanofi, Shionogi
Chair, Family and Community Medicine
Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine
Chief Quality Officer
Lewis Katz School of Medicine
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Disclosure:
Honorarium: Merck Manual
Board of Directors: AAFP
Reviewer
Ronald A. Codario, MD, EMBA, FACP, FNLA, RPVI, CHCP
Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Medical Writer
Valerie Zimmerman, PhD
Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Vindico Medical Education Staff
Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Signed Disclosures are on file at Vindico Medical Education, Office of Medical Affairs and Compliance.
Conflict of Interest Policy/Disclosure Statement
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s Standards for Commercial Support, all accredited providers are required to mitigate and disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, teachers, and authors involved in the development of accredited content. An individual has a relevant financial relationship if he or she has a financial relationship in any amount occurring in the last 12 months with a commercial interest whose products or services are discussed in the accredited activity content over which the individual has control. Relationship information appears above.
The articles in this monograph were composed by Medical Writer Valerie Zimmerman, PhD, based on the presentations of Drs. Beukelman, Block, and Savoy during a virtual expert panel discussion held on September 3, 2020. The monograph has been approved by each of the faculty individually as an accurate representation of their presentations.
Accreditation Statement
Vindico Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation of Credit
Vindico Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this CME
activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables
the learner to earn up to 1.25 MOC points in the American Board of
Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME
activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information
to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
Participants who opt-in will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity.
This enduring material is approved for 1 year from the date of original release, December 31, 2020 to December 30, 2021.
Instructions for Receiving Credit
To participate in this CME activity, you must read the objectives, answer the pretest questions, view the content, and complete the posttest and evaluation. Provide only one (1) correct answer for each question. A satisfactory score is defined as answering at least 70% of the posttest questions correctly. Upon receipt of the completed materials, if a satisfactory score on the posttest is achieved, Vindico Medical Education will issue an AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Certificate.
Statement of Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Genentech, Inc.
Unlabeled and Investigational Usage
The audience is advised that this continuing medical education activity may contain references to unlabeled uses of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved products or to products not approved by the FDA for use in the United States. The faculty members have been made aware of their obligation to disclose such usage. All activity participants will be informed if any speakers/authors intend to discuss either non–FDA-approved or investigational use of products/devices.
Copyright Statement
Created and published by Vindico Medical Education, 6900 Grove Road, Building 100, Thorofare, NJ 08086-9447. Telephone: 856-994-9400; Fax: 856-384-6680. Printed in the USA. Copyright © 2020 Vindico Medical Education. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. The material presented at or in any of Vindico Medical Education continuing medical education activities does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Vindico Medical Education. Neither Vindico Medical Education nor the faculty endorse or recommend any techniques, commercial products, or manufacturers. The faculty/authors may discuss the use of materials and/or products that have not yet been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information before treating patients or utilizing any product.
CME Questions?
Contact us at CME@VindicoCME.com.
Fire Fight: Smothering the Flame of Type 2 Inflammation ̶ Patient with Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps and Comorbid Asthma
StartActivity Details
MOC Point(s)
Expires: December 20, 2021
Provided By
This activity is jointly provided by Global Education Group and RMEI Medical Education, LLC.
Target Audience
The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of physicians who specialize in allergy/immunology, dermatology, otolaryngology, pulmonology, and primary care.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Identify patients with type 2 inflammatory diseases who are eligible for step-up therapies, including new and emerging biologics
- Describe how to evaluate quality-of-life issues and psychosocial comorbidities in patients with atopic diseases
Activity Description
In this interactive panel discussion, 3 multidisciplinary clinical opinion leaders discuss management solutions for a real-world chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps patient case that was selected from a community-based clinician submission.
Statement of Educational Need
Advances in understanding the pathophysiology of atopic diseases highlight the importance and commonality of underlying type 2 inflammation in a range of diseases like asthma, atopic dermatitis, and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. Key drivers of type 2 inflammation have been identified, with IL-4 and IL-13 playing a central role. In the last few years, biologics targeting type 2 inflammation have emerged as effective treatment options for patients with atopic diseases, particularly in people with moderate-to-severe disease. Because of the relative novelty of these treatments, healthcare professionals should be aware of the pathophysiology of disease, as well as the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of biologics, the rationale for use, and how to incorporate these treatments into management of appropriate patients.
Faculty
Clinical Assistant Professor, Dermatology & Pediatrics
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
Professor, EVMS
Chief, Division of Rhinology and Endoscopic Sinus-Skull Base Surgery
Chief, Division of Allergy
President Elect, ARS
Chair Elect, AAAAI, RROAC
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VA
Professor, Medicine
Division of Allergy-Immunology
Director, Clinical Research
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Global Education Group (Global) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals and their spouse/life partner who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by Global for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.
The faculty reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:
Peter Lio, MD, FAAD
Consultant/Independent Contractor: AbbVie, Amyris, AOBiome, Arbonne,
Bodewell, Burt’s Bees, Dermavant, Dermira, Eli Lilly, Exeltis, Franklin
Bioscience/Altus Labs (Stock Options), Galderma, IntraDerm, Johnson
& Johnson, Kiniksa, La Roche-Posay/L’Oréal, LEO Pharmaceuticals,
Level Ex, Menlo Therapeutics, Micreos (Stock Options), Pfizer,
Pierre Fabre, Realm Therapeutics, Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme, Theraplex, TopMD,
UCB, Unilever, Verrica, Yobee Care (Stock Options).
Grant/Research Support: AbbVie, National Eczema Association,
Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme.
Honoraria: AbbVie, Amyris, AObiome, Arbonne, Bodewell, Burt’s
Bees, Dermavant, Dermira, Eli Lilly, Exeltis, Franklin Bioscience/Altus Labs
(Stock Options), Galderma, IntraDerm, Johnson & Johnson,
Kiniksa, La Roche-Posay/L’Oréal, LEO Pharmaceuticals, Level Ex, Menlo
Therapeutics, Micreos (Stock Options), Pfizer, Pierre Fabre, Realm
Therapeutics, Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme, Theraplex, TopMD, UCB, Unilever,
Verrica, Yobee Care (Stock Options).
Speaker’s Bureau: Galderma, L’Oréal, Pfizer,
Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme.
Advisory Board: AbbVie, Amyris, AOBiome, Arbonne, Bodewell,
Burt’s Bees, Dermavant, Dermira, Eli Lilly, Exeltis, Franklin
Bioscience/Altus Labs (Stock Options), Galderma, IntraDerm, Johnson
& Johnson, Kiniksa, La Roche-Posay/L’Oréal, LEO Pharmaceuticals,
Level Ex, Menlo Therapeutics, Micreos (Stock Options), Pfizer,
Pierre Fabre, Realm Therapeutics, Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme, Theraplex, TopMD,
UCB, Unilever, Verrica, Yobee Care (Stock Options).
Stock Shareholder: Altus Labs, Micreos, YoBee.
Other Royalty: Theraplex AIM (OTC product) Royalties.
Joseph K. Han, MD
Consultant/Independent Contractor: AstraZeneca, Genentech,
GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, Sanofi Regeneron.
Anju T. Peters, MD, MS
Grant/Research Support: AstraZeneca, Optinose (Research Support
is to Institution)
Advisory Board: AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Optinose, Sanofi
Regeneron.
The planners and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:
Lindsay Borvansky has nothing to disclose.
Andrea Funk has nothing to disclose.
Liddy Knight has nothing to disclose.
Ashley Cann has nothing to disclose.
Deborah Liao has nothing to disclose.
Sharon Powell has nothing to disclose.
Elizabeth Johnson has nothing to disclose.
Physician Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Global Education Group (Global) and RMEI Medical Education, LLC. Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician Credit Designation
Global Education Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM MOC Recognition Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.25 medical knowledge MOC point(s) in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
Instructions for Receiving Credit
There is no fee for this educational activity.
This activity was released on December 21, 2020 and is valid for one year. Requests for credit must be made no later than December 20, 2021.
In order to receive credit for this activity, the participant must:
- Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures.
- Participate in the activity.
- Complete the activity post-test (score 75% or higher) and evaluation.
Your Feedback is Important!
COMPLETE THE EVALUATION FORM
AND YOU WILL BE ENTERED
INTO A DRAWING FOR A $100* AMAZON GIFT CARD!
*The expense for this gift card is solely funded by RMEI Medical Education,
LLC.
No supporter funding was used for the expense of this gift card.
Rules and Regulations
This sweepstakes is managed by RMEI Medical Education, LLC (RMEI), a
full-service medical education company. The winner will be selected via
automated random drawing on a quarterly basis from among all eligible entries
and notified through the contact information provided. In accordance with our
privacy policy, we do not share your information with any third parties. By
entering the sweepstakes, you grant RMEI permission to use your e-mail
address to reach you for notification and prize fulfillment. Only individuals
who complete the evaluation forms and provide contact information will be
eligible to win. Open to those who have a US postal address and who are 18
years or older. Only one prize per person and per household will be awarded.
The prize will be a $100 Amazon gift card.
Statement of Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Sanofi Genzyme and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Global Education Group (Global) and RMEI Medical Education, LLC do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
Contact Information for Questions About the Activity
For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact Global Education Group at 303-395-1782 or cme@globaleducationgroup.com.
Activity Details
MOC Point(s)
Expires: December 20, 2021
Provided By
This activity is jointly provided by Global Education Group and RMEI Medical Education, LLC.
Target Audience
The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of physicians who specialize in allergy/immunology, dermatology, otolaryngology, pulmonology, and primary care.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Identify patients with type 2 inflammatory diseases who are eligible for step-up therapies, including new and emerging biologics
- Describe how to evaluate quality-of-life issues and psychosocial comorbidities in patients with atopic diseases
Activity Description
In this interactive panel discussion, 3 multidisciplinary clinical opinion leaders discuss management solutions for a real-world chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps patient case that was selected from a community-based clinician submission.
Statement of Educational Need
Advances in understanding the pathophysiology of atopic diseases highlight the importance and commonality of underlying type 2 inflammation in a range of diseases like asthma, atopic dermatitis, and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. Key drivers of type 2 inflammation have been identified, with IL-4 and IL-13 playing a central role. In the last few years, biologics targeting type 2 inflammation have emerged as effective treatment options for patients with atopic diseases, particularly in people with moderate-to-severe disease. Because of the relative novelty of these treatments, healthcare professionals should be aware of the pathophysiology of disease, as well as the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of biologics, the rationale for use, and how to incorporate these treatments into management of appropriate patients.
Faculty
Clinical Assistant Professor, Dermatology & Pediatrics
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
Professor, EVMS
Chief, Division of Rhinology and Endoscopic Sinus-Skull Base Surgery
Chief, Division of Allergy
President Elect, ARS
Chair Elect, AAAAI, RROAC
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VA
Professor, Medicine
Division of Allergy-Immunology
Director, Clinical Research
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Global Education Group (Global) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals and their spouse/life partner who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by Global for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.
The faculty reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:
Peter Lio, MD, FAAD
Consultant/Independent Contractor: AbbVie, Amyris, AOBiome, Arbonne,
Bodewell, Burt’s Bees, Dermavant, Dermira, Eli Lilly, Exeltis, Franklin
Bioscience/Altus Labs (Stock Options), Galderma, IntraDerm, Johnson
& Johnson, Kiniksa, La Roche-Posay/L’Oréal, LEO Pharmaceuticals,
Level Ex, Menlo Therapeutics, Micreos (Stock Options), Pfizer,
Pierre Fabre, Realm Therapeutics, Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme, Theraplex, TopMD,
UCB, Unilever, Verrica, Yobee Care (Stock Options).
Grant/Research Support: AbbVie, National Eczema Association,
Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme.
Honoraria: AbbVie, Amyris, AObiome, Arbonne, Bodewell, Burt’s
Bees, Dermavant, Dermira, Eli Lilly, Exeltis, Franklin Bioscience/Altus Labs
(Stock Options), Galderma, IntraDerm, Johnson & Johnson,
Kiniksa, La Roche-Posay/L’Oréal, LEO Pharmaceuticals, Level Ex, Menlo
Therapeutics, Micreos (Stock Options), Pfizer, Pierre Fabre, Realm
Therapeutics, Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme, Theraplex, TopMD, UCB, Unilever,
Verrica, Yobee Care (Stock Options).
Speaker’s Bureau: Galderma, L’Oréal, Pfizer,
Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme.
Advisory Board: AbbVie, Amyris, AOBiome, Arbonne, Bodewell,
Burt’s Bees, Dermavant, Dermira, Eli Lilly, Exeltis, Franklin
Bioscience/Altus Labs (Stock Options), Galderma, IntraDerm, Johnson
& Johnson, Kiniksa, La Roche-Posay/L’Oréal, LEO Pharmaceuticals,
Level Ex, Menlo Therapeutics, Micreos (Stock Options), Pfizer,
Pierre Fabre, Realm Therapeutics, Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme, Theraplex, TopMD,
UCB, Unilever, Verrica, Yobee Care (Stock Options).
Stock Shareholder: Altus Labs, Micreos, YoBee.
Other Royalty: Theraplex AIM (OTC product) Royalties.
Joseph K. Han, MD
Consultant/Independent Contractor: AstraZeneca, Genentech,
GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, Sanofi Regeneron.
Anju T. Peters, MD, MS
Grant/Research Support: AstraZeneca, Optinose (Research Support
is to Institution)
Advisory Board: AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Optinose, Sanofi
Regeneron.
The planners and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:
Lindsay Borvansky has nothing to disclose.
Andrea Funk has nothing to disclose.
Liddy Knight has nothing to disclose.
Ashley Cann has nothing to disclose.
Deborah Liao has nothing to disclose.
Sharon Powell has nothing to disclose.
Elizabeth Johnson has nothing to disclose.
Physician Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Global Education Group (Global) and RMEI Medical Education, LLC. Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician Credit Designation
Global Education Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM MOC Recognition Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.25 medical knowledge MOC point(s) in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
Instructions for Receiving Credit
There is no fee for this educational activity.
This activity was released on December 21, 2020 and is valid for one year. Requests for credit must be made no later than December 20, 2021.
In order to receive credit for this activity, the participant must:
- Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures.
- Participate in the activity.
- Complete the activity post-test (score 75% or higher) and evaluation.
Your Feedback is Important!
COMPLETE THE EVALUATION FORM
AND YOU WILL BE ENTERED
INTO A DRAWING FOR A $100* AMAZON GIFT CARD!
*The expense for this gift card is solely funded by RMEI Medical Education,
LLC.
No supporter funding was used for the expense of this gift card.
Rules and Regulations
This sweepstakes is managed by RMEI Medical Education, LLC (RMEI), a
full-service medical education company. The winner will be selected via
automated random drawing on a quarterly basis from among all eligible entries
and notified through the contact information provided. In accordance with our
privacy policy, we do not share your information with any third parties. By
entering the sweepstakes, you grant RMEI permission to use your e-mail
address to reach you for notification and prize fulfillment. Only individuals
who complete the evaluation forms and provide contact information will be
eligible to win. Open to those who have a US postal address and who are 18
years or older. Only one prize per person and per household will be awarded.
The prize will be a $100 Amazon gift card.
Statement of Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Sanofi Genzyme and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Global Education Group (Global) and RMEI Medical Education, LLC do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
Contact Information for Questions About the Activity
For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact Global Education Group at 303-395-1782 or cme@globaleducationgroup.com.
Fire Fight: Smothering the Flame of Type 2 Inflammation ̶ Patient with Asthma and Atopic Dermatitis and Treatment-Related Conjunctivitis
StartActivity Details
MOC Point(s)
Expires: December 20, 2021
Provided By
This activity is jointly provided by Global Education Group and RMEI Medical Education, LLC.
Target Audience
The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of physicians who specialize in allergy/immunology, dermatology, otolaryngology, pulmonology, and primary care.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Recognize adverse events related to biologics used to treat atopic diseases
- Describe how to work with a multidisciplinary team to develop a treatment strategy for patients with multiple coexisting atopic diseases
Activity Description
In this interactive panel discussion, 3 multidisciplinary clinical opinion leaders discuss management solutions for a real-world atopic dermatitis patient case that was selected from a community-based clinician submission.
Statement of Educational Need
Advances in understanding the pathophysiology of atopic diseases highlight the importance and commonality of underlying type 2 inflammation in a range of diseases like asthma, atopic dermatitis, and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. Key drivers of type 2 inflammation have been identified, with IL-4 and IL-13 playing a central role. In the last few years, biologics targeting type 2 inflammation have emerged as effective treatment options for patients with atopic diseases, particularly in people with moderate-to-severe disease. Because of the relative novelty of these treatments, healthcare professionals should be aware of the pathophysiology of disease, as well as the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of biologics, the rationale for use, and how to incorporate these treatments into management of appropriate patients.
Faculty
Clinical Assistant Professor, Dermatology & Pediatrics
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
Professor, EVMS
Chief, Division of Rhinology and Endoscopic Sinus-Skull Base Surgery
Chief, Division of Allergy
President Elect, ARS
Chair Elect, AAAAI, RROAC
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VA
Professor, Medicine
Division of Allergy-Immunology
Director, Clinical Research
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Global Education Group (Global) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals and their spouse/life partner who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by Global for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.
The faculty reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:
Peter Lio, MD, FAAD
Consultant/Independent Contractor: AbbVie, Amyris, AOBiome, Arbonne,
Bodewell, Burt’s Bees, Dermavant, Dermira, Eli Lilly, Exeltis, Franklin
Bioscience/Altus Labs (Stock Options), Galderma, IntraDerm, Johnson
& Johnson, Kiniksa, La Roche-Posay/L’Oréal, LEO Pharmaceuticals,
Level Ex, Menlo Therapeutics, Micreos (Stock Options), Pfizer,
Pierre Fabre, Realm Therapeutics, Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme, Theraplex, TopMD,
UCB, Unilever, Verrica, Yobee Care (Stock Options).
Grant/Research Support: AbbVie, National Eczema Association,
Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme.
Honoraria: AbbVie, Amyris, AObiome, Arbonne, Bodewell, Burt’s
Bees, Dermavant, Dermira, Eli Lilly, Exeltis, Franklin Bioscience/Altus Labs
(Stock Options), Galderma, IntraDerm, Johnson & Johnson,
Kiniksa, La Roche-Posay/L’Oréal, LEO Pharmaceuticals, Level Ex, Menlo
Therapeutics, Micreos (Stock Options), Pfizer, Pierre Fabre, Realm
Therapeutics, Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme, Theraplex, TopMD, UCB, Unilever,
Verrica, Yobee Care (Stock Options).
Speaker’s Bureau: Galderma, L’Oréal, Pfizer,
Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme.
Advisory Board: AbbVie, Amyris, AOBiome, Arbonne, Bodewell,
Burt’s Bees, Dermavant, Dermira, Eli Lilly, Exeltis, Franklin
Bioscience/Altus Labs (Stock Options), Galderma, IntraDerm, Johnson
& Johnson, Kiniksa, La Roche-Posay/L’Oréal, LEO Pharmaceuticals,
Level Ex, Menlo Therapeutics, Micreos (Stock Options), Pfizer,
Pierre Fabre, Realm Therapeutics, Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme, Theraplex, TopMD,
UCB, Unilever, Verrica, Yobee Care (Stock Options).
Stock Shareholder: Altus Labs, Micreos, YoBee.
Other Royalty: Theraplex AIM (OTC product) Royalties.
Joseph K. Han, MD
Consultant/Independent Contractor: AstraZeneca, Genentech,
GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, Sanofi Regeneron.
Anju T. Peters, MD, MS
Grant/Research Support: AstraZeneca, Optinose (Research Support
is to Institution)
Advisory Board: AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Optinose, Sanofi
Regeneron.
The planners and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:
Lindsay Borvansky has nothing to disclose.
Andrea Funk has nothing to disclose.
Liddy Knight has nothing to disclose.
Ashley Cann has nothing to disclose.
Deborah Liao has nothing to disclose.
Sharon Powell has nothing to disclose.
Elizabeth Johnson has nothing to disclose.
Physician Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Global Education Group (Global) and RMEI Medical Education, LLC. Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician Credit Designation
Global Education Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM MOC Recognition Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.25 medical knowledge MOC point(s) in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
Instructions for Receiving Credit
There is no fee for this educational activity.
This activity was released on December 21, 2020 and is valid for one year. Requests for credit must be made no later than December 20, 2021.
In order to receive credit for this activity, the participant must:
- Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures.
- Participate in the activity.
- Complete the activity post-test (score 75% or higher) and evaluation.
Your Feedback is Important!
COMPLETE THE EVALUATION FORM
AND YOU WILL BE ENTERED
INTO A DRAWING FOR A $100* AMAZON GIFT CARD!
*The expense for this gift card is solely funded by RMEI Medical Education,
LLC.
No supporter funding was used for the expense of this gift card.
Rules and Regulations
This sweepstakes is managed by RMEI Medical Education, LLC (RMEI), a
full-service medical education company. The winner will be selected via
automated random drawing on a quarterly basis from among all eligible entries
and notified through the contact information provided. In accordance with our
privacy policy, we do not share your information with any third parties. By
entering the sweepstakes, you grant RMEI permission to use your e-mail
address to reach you for notification and prize fulfillment. Only individuals
who complete the evaluation forms and provide contact information will be
eligible to win. Open to those who have a US postal address and who are 18
years or older. Only one prize per person and per household will be awarded.
The prize will be a $100 Amazon gift card.
Statement of Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Sanofi Genzyme and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Global Education Group (Global) and RMEI Medical Education, LLC do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
Contact Information for Questions About the Activity
For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact Global Education Group at 303-395-1782 or cme@globaleducationgroup.com.
Activity Details
MOC Point(s)
Expires: December 20, 2021
Provided By
This activity is jointly provided by Global Education Group and RMEI Medical Education, LLC.
Target Audience
The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of physicians who specialize in allergy/immunology, dermatology, otolaryngology, pulmonology, and primary care.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Recognize adverse events related to biologics used to treat atopic diseases
- Describe how to work with a multidisciplinary team to develop a treatment strategy for patients with multiple coexisting atopic diseases
Activity Description
In this interactive panel discussion, 3 multidisciplinary clinical opinion leaders discuss management solutions for a real-world atopic dermatitis patient case that was selected from a community-based clinician submission.
Statement of Educational Need
Advances in understanding the pathophysiology of atopic diseases highlight the importance and commonality of underlying type 2 inflammation in a range of diseases like asthma, atopic dermatitis, and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. Key drivers of type 2 inflammation have been identified, with IL-4 and IL-13 playing a central role. In the last few years, biologics targeting type 2 inflammation have emerged as effective treatment options for patients with atopic diseases, particularly in people with moderate-to-severe disease. Because of the relative novelty of these treatments, healthcare professionals should be aware of the pathophysiology of disease, as well as the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of biologics, the rationale for use, and how to incorporate these treatments into management of appropriate patients.
Faculty
Clinical Assistant Professor, Dermatology & Pediatrics
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
Professor, EVMS
Chief, Division of Rhinology and Endoscopic Sinus-Skull Base Surgery
Chief, Division of Allergy
President Elect, ARS
Chair Elect, AAAAI, RROAC
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VA
Professor, Medicine
Division of Allergy-Immunology
Director, Clinical Research
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Global Education Group (Global) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals and their spouse/life partner who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by Global for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.
The faculty reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:
Peter Lio, MD, FAAD
Consultant/Independent Contractor: AbbVie, Amyris, AOBiome, Arbonne,
Bodewell, Burt’s Bees, Dermavant, Dermira, Eli Lilly, Exeltis, Franklin
Bioscience/Altus Labs (Stock Options), Galderma, IntraDerm, Johnson
& Johnson, Kiniksa, La Roche-Posay/L’Oréal, LEO Pharmaceuticals,
Level Ex, Menlo Therapeutics, Micreos (Stock Options), Pfizer,
Pierre Fabre, Realm Therapeutics, Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme, Theraplex, TopMD,
UCB, Unilever, Verrica, Yobee Care (Stock Options).
Grant/Research Support: AbbVie, National Eczema Association,
Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme.
Honoraria: AbbVie, Amyris, AObiome, Arbonne, Bodewell, Burt’s
Bees, Dermavant, Dermira, Eli Lilly, Exeltis, Franklin Bioscience/Altus Labs
(Stock Options), Galderma, IntraDerm, Johnson & Johnson,
Kiniksa, La Roche-Posay/L’Oréal, LEO Pharmaceuticals, Level Ex, Menlo
Therapeutics, Micreos (Stock Options), Pfizer, Pierre Fabre, Realm
Therapeutics, Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme, Theraplex, TopMD, UCB, Unilever,
Verrica, Yobee Care (Stock Options).
Speaker’s Bureau: Galderma, L’Oréal, Pfizer,
Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme.
Advisory Board: AbbVie, Amyris, AOBiome, Arbonne, Bodewell,
Burt’s Bees, Dermavant, Dermira, Eli Lilly, Exeltis, Franklin
Bioscience/Altus Labs (Stock Options), Galderma, IntraDerm, Johnson
& Johnson, Kiniksa, La Roche-Posay/L’Oréal, LEO Pharmaceuticals,
Level Ex, Menlo Therapeutics, Micreos (Stock Options), Pfizer,
Pierre Fabre, Realm Therapeutics, Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme, Theraplex, TopMD,
UCB, Unilever, Verrica, Yobee Care (Stock Options).
Stock Shareholder: Altus Labs, Micreos, YoBee.
Other Royalty: Theraplex AIM (OTC product) Royalties.
Joseph K. Han, MD
Consultant/Independent Contractor: AstraZeneca, Genentech,
GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, Sanofi Regeneron.
Anju T. Peters, MD, MS
Grant/Research Support: AstraZeneca, Optinose (Research Support
is to Institution)
Advisory Board: AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Optinose, Sanofi
Regeneron.
The planners and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:
Lindsay Borvansky has nothing to disclose.
Andrea Funk has nothing to disclose.
Liddy Knight has nothing to disclose.
Ashley Cann has nothing to disclose.
Deborah Liao has nothing to disclose.
Sharon Powell has nothing to disclose.
Elizabeth Johnson has nothing to disclose.
Physician Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Global Education Group (Global) and RMEI Medical Education, LLC. Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician Credit Designation
Global Education Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM MOC Recognition Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.25 medical knowledge MOC point(s) in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
Instructions for Receiving Credit
There is no fee for this educational activity.
This activity was released on December 21, 2020 and is valid for one year. Requests for credit must be made no later than December 20, 2021.
In order to receive credit for this activity, the participant must:
- Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures.
- Participate in the activity.
- Complete the activity post-test (score 75% or higher) and evaluation.
Your Feedback is Important!
COMPLETE THE EVALUATION FORM
AND YOU WILL BE ENTERED
INTO A DRAWING FOR A $100* AMAZON GIFT CARD!
*The expense for this gift card is solely funded by RMEI Medical Education,
LLC.
No supporter funding was used for the expense of this gift card.
Rules and Regulations
This sweepstakes is managed by RMEI Medical Education, LLC (RMEI), a
full-service medical education company. The winner will be selected via
automated random drawing on a quarterly basis from among all eligible entries
and notified through the contact information provided. In accordance with our
privacy policy, we do not share your information with any third parties. By
entering the sweepstakes, you grant RMEI permission to use your e-mail
address to reach you for notification and prize fulfillment. Only individuals
who complete the evaluation forms and provide contact information will be
eligible to win. Open to those who have a US postal address and who are 18
years or older. Only one prize per person and per household will be awarded.
The prize will be a $100 Amazon gift card.
Statement of Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Sanofi Genzyme and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Global Education Group (Global) and RMEI Medical Education, LLC do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
Contact Information for Questions About the Activity
For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact Global Education Group at 303-395-1782 or cme@globaleducationgroup.com.
Fire Fight: Smothering the Flame of Type 2 Inflammation ̶ Patient with Asthma Requiring Step-up Therapy
StartActivity Details
MOC Point(s)
Expires: December 20, 2021
Provided By
This activity is jointly provided by Global Education Group and RMEI Medical Education, LLC.
Target Audience
The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of physicians who specialize in allergy/immunology, dermatology, otolaryngology, pulmonology, and primary care.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Identify patients with type 2 inflammatory diseases who are eligible for step-up therapies, including new and emerging biologics
- Describe how to work with a multidisciplinary team to develop a treatment strategy for patients with multiple coexisting atopic diseases
Activity Description
In this interactive panel discussion, 3 multidisciplinary clinical opinion leaders discuss management solutions for a real-world asthma patient case that was selected from a community-based clinician submission.
Statement of Educational Need
Advances in understanding the pathophysiology of atopic diseases highlight the importance and commonality of underlying type 2 inflammation in a range of diseases like asthma, atopic dermatitis, and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. Key drivers of type 2 inflammation have been identified, with IL-4 and IL-13 playing a central role. In the last few years, biologics targeting type 2 inflammation have emerged as effective treatment options for patients with atopic diseases, particularly in people with moderate-to-severe disease. Because of the relative novelty of these treatments, healthcare professionals should be aware of the pathophysiology of disease, as well as the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of biologics, the rationale for use, and how to incorporate these treatments into management of appropriate patients.
Faculty
Clinical Assistant Professor, Dermatology & Pediatrics
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
Professor, EVMS
Chief, Division of Rhinology and Endoscopic Sinus-Skull Base Surgery
Chief, Division of Allergy
President Elect, ARS
Chair Elect, AAAAI, RROAC
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VA
Professor, Medicine
Division of Allergy-Immunology
Director, Clinical Research
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Global Education Group (Global) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals and their spouse/life partner who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by Global for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.
The faculty reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:
Peter Lio, MD, FAAD
Consultant/Independent Contractor: AbbVie, Amyris, AOBiome, Arbonne,
Bodewell, Burt’s Bees, Dermavant, Dermira, Eli Lilly, Exeltis, Franklin
Bioscience/Altus Labs (Stock Options), Galderma, IntraDerm, Johnson
& Johnson, Kiniksa, La Roche-Posay/L’Oréal, LEO Pharmaceuticals,
Level Ex, Menlo Therapeutics, Micreos (Stock Options), Pfizer,
Pierre Fabre, Realm Therapeutics, Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme, Theraplex, TopMD,
UCB, Unilever, Verrica, Yobee Care (Stock Options).
Grant/Research Support: AbbVie, National Eczema Association,
Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme.
Honoraria: AbbVie, Amyris, AObiome, Arbonne, Bodewell, Burt’s
Bees, Dermavant, Dermira, Eli Lilly, Exeltis, Franklin Bioscience/Altus Labs
(Stock Options), Galderma, IntraDerm, Johnson & Johnson,
Kiniksa, La Roche-Posay/L’Oréal, LEO Pharmaceuticals, Level Ex, Menlo
Therapeutics, Micreos (Stock Options), Pfizer, Pierre Fabre, Realm
Therapeutics, Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme, Theraplex, TopMD, UCB, Unilever,
Verrica, Yobee Care (Stock Options).
Speaker’s Bureau: Galderma, L’Oréal, Pfizer,
Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme.
Advisory Board: AbbVie, Amyris, AOBiome, Arbonne, Bodewell,
Burt’s Bees, Dermavant, Dermira, Eli Lilly, Exeltis, Franklin
Bioscience/Altus Labs (Stock Options), Galderma, IntraDerm, Johnson
& Johnson, Kiniksa, La Roche-Posay/L’Oréal, LEO Pharmaceuticals,
Level Ex, Menlo Therapeutics, Micreos (Stock Options), Pfizer,
Pierre Fabre, Realm Therapeutics, Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme, Theraplex, TopMD,
UCB, Unilever, Verrica, Yobee Care (Stock Options).
Stock Shareholder: Altus Labs, Micreos, YoBee.
Other Royalty: Theraplex AIM (OTC product) Royalties.
Joseph K. Han, MD
Consultant/Independent Contractor: AstraZeneca, Genentech,
GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, Sanofi Regeneron.
Anju T. Peters, MD, MS
Grant/Research Support: AstraZeneca, Optinose (Research Support
is to Institution)
Advisory Board: AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Optinose, Sanofi
Regeneron.
The planners and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:
Lindsay Borvansky has nothing to disclose.
Andrea Funk has nothing to disclose.
Liddy Knight has nothing to disclose.
Ashley Cann has nothing to disclose.
Deborah Liao has nothing to disclose.
Sharon Powell has nothing to disclose.
Elizabeth Johnson has nothing to disclose.
Physician Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Global Education Group (Global) and RMEI Medical Education, LLC. Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician Credit Designation
Global Education Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM MOC Recognition Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.25 medical knowledge MOC point(s) in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
Instructions for Receiving Credit
There is no fee for this educational activity.
This activity was released on December 21, 2020 and is valid for one year. Requests for credit must be made no later than December 20, 2021.
In order to receive credit for this activity, the participant must:
- Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures.
- Participate in the activity.
- Complete the activity post-test (score 75% or higher) and evaluation.
Your Feedback is Important!
COMPLETE THE EVALUATION FORM
AND YOU WILL BE ENTERED
INTO A DRAWING FOR A $100* AMAZON GIFT CARD!
*The expense for this gift card is solely funded by RMEI Medical Education,
LLC.
No supporter funding was used for the expense of this gift card.
Rules and Regulations
This sweepstakes is managed by RMEI Medical Education, LLC (RMEI), a
full-service medical education company. The winner will be selected via
automated random drawing on a quarterly basis from among all eligible entries
and notified through the contact information provided. In accordance with our
privacy policy, we do not share your information with any third parties. By
entering the sweepstakes, you grant RMEI permission to use your e-mail
address to reach you for notification and prize fulfillment. Only individuals
who complete the evaluation forms and provide contact information will be
eligible to win. Open to those who have a US postal address and who are 18
years or older. Only one prize per person and per household will be awarded.
The prize will be a $100 Amazon gift card.
Statement of Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Sanofi Genzyme and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Global Education Group (Global) and RMEI Medical Education, LLC do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
Contact Information for Questions About the Activity
For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact Global Education Group at 303-395-1782 or cme@globaleducationgroup.com.
Activity Details
MOC Point(s)
Expires: December 20, 2021
Provided By
This activity is jointly provided by Global Education Group and RMEI Medical Education, LLC.
Target Audience
The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of physicians who specialize in allergy/immunology, dermatology, otolaryngology, pulmonology, and primary care.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Identify patients with type 2 inflammatory diseases who are eligible for step-up therapies, including new and emerging biologics
- Describe how to work with a multidisciplinary team to develop a treatment strategy for patients with multiple coexisting atopic diseases
Activity Description
In this interactive panel discussion, 3 multidisciplinary clinical opinion leaders discuss management solutions for a real-world asthma patient case that was selected from a community-based clinician submission.
Statement of Educational Need
Advances in understanding the pathophysiology of atopic diseases highlight the importance and commonality of underlying type 2 inflammation in a range of diseases like asthma, atopic dermatitis, and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. Key drivers of type 2 inflammation have been identified, with IL-4 and IL-13 playing a central role. In the last few years, biologics targeting type 2 inflammation have emerged as effective treatment options for patients with atopic diseases, particularly in people with moderate-to-severe disease. Because of the relative novelty of these treatments, healthcare professionals should be aware of the pathophysiology of disease, as well as the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of biologics, the rationale for use, and how to incorporate these treatments into management of appropriate patients.
Faculty
Clinical Assistant Professor, Dermatology & Pediatrics
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
Professor, EVMS
Chief, Division of Rhinology and Endoscopic Sinus-Skull Base Surgery
Chief, Division of Allergy
President Elect, ARS
Chair Elect, AAAAI, RROAC
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VA
Professor, Medicine
Division of Allergy-Immunology
Director, Clinical Research
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Global Education Group (Global) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals and their spouse/life partner who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by Global for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.
The faculty reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:
Peter Lio, MD, FAAD
Consultant/Independent Contractor: AbbVie, Amyris, AOBiome, Arbonne,
Bodewell, Burt’s Bees, Dermavant, Dermira, Eli Lilly, Exeltis, Franklin
Bioscience/Altus Labs (Stock Options), Galderma, IntraDerm, Johnson
& Johnson, Kiniksa, La Roche-Posay/L’Oréal, LEO Pharmaceuticals,
Level Ex, Menlo Therapeutics, Micreos (Stock Options), Pfizer,
Pierre Fabre, Realm Therapeutics, Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme, Theraplex, TopMD,
UCB, Unilever, Verrica, Yobee Care (Stock Options).
Grant/Research Support: AbbVie, National Eczema Association,
Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme.
Honoraria: AbbVie, Amyris, AObiome, Arbonne, Bodewell, Burt’s
Bees, Dermavant, Dermira, Eli Lilly, Exeltis, Franklin Bioscience/Altus Labs
(Stock Options), Galderma, IntraDerm, Johnson & Johnson,
Kiniksa, La Roche-Posay/L’Oréal, LEO Pharmaceuticals, Level Ex, Menlo
Therapeutics, Micreos (Stock Options), Pfizer, Pierre Fabre, Realm
Therapeutics, Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme, Theraplex, TopMD, UCB, Unilever,
Verrica, Yobee Care (Stock Options).
Speaker’s Bureau: Galderma, L’Oréal, Pfizer,
Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme.
Advisory Board: AbbVie, Amyris, AOBiome, Arbonne, Bodewell,
Burt’s Bees, Dermavant, Dermira, Eli Lilly, Exeltis, Franklin
Bioscience/Altus Labs (Stock Options), Galderma, IntraDerm, Johnson
& Johnson, Kiniksa, La Roche-Posay/L’Oréal, LEO Pharmaceuticals,
Level Ex, Menlo Therapeutics, Micreos (Stock Options), Pfizer,
Pierre Fabre, Realm Therapeutics, Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme, Theraplex, TopMD,
UCB, Unilever, Verrica, Yobee Care (Stock Options).
Stock Shareholder: Altus Labs, Micreos, YoBee.
Other Royalty: Theraplex AIM (OTC product) Royalties.
Joseph K. Han, MD
Consultant/Independent Contractor: AstraZeneca, Genentech,
GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, Sanofi Regeneron.
Anju T. Peters, MD, MS
Grant/Research Support: AstraZeneca, Optinose (Research Support
is to Institution)
Advisory Board: AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Optinose, Sanofi
Regeneron.
The planners and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:
Lindsay Borvansky has nothing to disclose.
Andrea Funk has nothing to disclose.
Liddy Knight has nothing to disclose.
Ashley Cann has nothing to disclose.
Deborah Liao has nothing to disclose.
Sharon Powell has nothing to disclose.
Elizabeth Johnson has nothing to disclose.
Physician Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Global Education Group (Global) and RMEI Medical Education, LLC. Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician Credit Designation
Global Education Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM MOC Recognition Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.25 medical knowledge MOC point(s) in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
Instructions for Receiving Credit
There is no fee for this educational activity.
This activity was released on December 21, 2020 and is valid for one year. Requests for credit must be made no later than December 20, 2021.
In order to receive credit for this activity, the participant must:
- Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures.
- Participate in the activity.
- Complete the activity post-test (score 75% or higher) and evaluation.
Your Feedback is Important!
COMPLETE THE EVALUATION FORM
AND YOU WILL BE ENTERED
INTO A DRAWING FOR A $100* AMAZON GIFT CARD!
*The expense for this gift card is solely funded by RMEI Medical Education,
LLC.
No supporter funding was used for the expense of this gift card.
Rules and Regulations
This sweepstakes is managed by RMEI Medical Education, LLC (RMEI), a
full-service medical education company. The winner will be selected via
automated random drawing on a quarterly basis from among all eligible entries
and notified through the contact information provided. In accordance with our
privacy policy, we do not share your information with any third parties. By
entering the sweepstakes, you grant RMEI permission to use your e-mail
address to reach you for notification and prize fulfillment. Only individuals
who complete the evaluation forms and provide contact information will be
eligible to win. Open to those who have a US postal address and who are 18
years or older. Only one prize per person and per household will be awarded.
The prize will be a $100 Amazon gift card.
Statement of Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Sanofi Genzyme and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Global Education Group (Global) and RMEI Medical Education, LLC do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
Contact Information for Questions About the Activity
For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact Global Education Group at 303-395-1782 or cme@globaleducationgroup.com.
Redefining the Diagnosis and Therapy of COPD: Lessons from COPDGene, GOLD Reports, and Precision Medicine
StartActivity Details
Expires: December 21, 2021
Accredited By
Target Audience
This educational activity has been designed for pulmonologists and other clinicians involved in the management of patients with COPD.
Learning Objectives
- Identify clinical, functional, and radiological characteristics that can facilitate earlier COPD diagnosis and recognition of those who can benefit from available therapies
- Recognize the importance of smoking cessation, early treatment, and other prevention approaches in alleviating the burden of COPD
- Apply precision medicine-based approaches and current GOLD strategy to improve individualized treatment of COPD
- Describe the ongoing evolution of COPD diagnosis and its management in the era of COVID-19
Statement of Educational Need
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) is a complex and heterogeneous disease that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Despite efforts to standardize the diagnosis, treatment, and management of this progressive disease, clinical practice has consistently underdiagnosed and undertreated this condition. As a result, patients with COPD continue to be associated with a poor quality of life, and there has remained an unmet need to improve its continuum of care. Recent data have shown that, using new criteria and methodologies, the definition of COPD can be broadened to include patients who would have been excluded from a previously characterized definite diagnosis. In addition, earlier treatment of such patients with pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic, and preventive strategies would be of benefit in reducing the burden of symptoms. Furthermore, implementation of updated guidelines and novel precision medicine-based approaches to individualize management of diverse patients with COPD will also be critical to improving outcomes. This continuing education program will clarify the clinical implications of new perspectives in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of this complicated disease.
Faculty
Professor of Medicine
Chair, Department of Thoracic Medicine & Surgery
Lewis Katz School of Medicine
Temple University Co-Director, Center for Inflammation and Lung Research
Medical Director, Pulmonary Service Line
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Chief, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
New York, New York
President and Chief Scientific Officer
COPD Foundation
Washington, District of Columbia
President, TALSi Translational Medicine Consulting, LLC
Greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conflict of Interest Policy/Disclosure Statement
Integrity Continuing Education requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by Integrity Continuing Education for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.
The following faculty/planners reported the financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of these CME activities:
Gerard Criner, MD, FACP, FACCP
Consulting Fees: Amgen, AstraZeneca, Boehringer
Ingelheim, Broncus Medical, CSA Medical, Eolo Medical,
Gala Therapeutics, GlaxoSmithKline, Helios Medical, Merck,
Medtronic, Mereo BioPharma, NGM Biopharmaceuticals, Novartis,
Olympus, PulmonX, Philips Respironics, Respivant Sciences, The
Implementation Group, Verona Pharma
Fernando J. Martinez, MD, MS
Consulting Fees: AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, CSL
Behring, Genentech, GlaxoSmithKline, Sanofi/Regeneron
Contracted Research: Afferent/Merck, Bayer, Biogen,
Gilead, GlaxoSmithKline, Respivant
Science, ProMedior/Roche, Veracyte
Ruth Tal-Singer, PhD
Former employee and current shareholder of GSK and reports personal fees from
Vocalis Health, ImmunoMet, and Ena Respiratory.
Patima Tanapat, PhD, hereby states that she or her spouse/life partner do not have financial relationships to products of devices with any commercial interest related to the content of this activity of any amount during the past 12 months.
The Integrity CE planners and managers have nothing to disclose.
Accreditation Statement
Integrity Continuing Education, Inc. is accredited with commendation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation of Credit
Integrity Continuing Education, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Instructions for Receiving Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this activity. During the period of December 21, 2020 through December 21, 2021, participants must:
- Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures
- Complete the pretest
- Study the educational activity
- Complete the posttest and the evaluation form
A statement of credit will be issued only upon receipt of a completed activity evaluation form and a completed posttest with a score of 70% or better.
Disclaimer Statement/Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Integrity Continuing Education, Inc. and AstraZeneca do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition.
Contact Information for Questions About the Activity
For information about ACCME accreditation of this activity, please contact Integrity Continuing Education at (855) 835-4004 or cme@integrityce.com.
Statement of Commercial Support
Supported by an educational grant from AstraZeneca.
Activity Details
Expires: December 21, 2021
Accredited By
Target Audience
This educational activity has been designed for pulmonologists and other clinicians involved in the management of patients with COPD.
Learning Objectives
- Identify clinical, functional, and radiological characteristics that can facilitate earlier COPD diagnosis and recognition of those who can benefit from available therapies
- Recognize the importance of smoking cessation, early treatment, and other prevention approaches in alleviating the burden of COPD
- Apply precision medicine-based approaches and current GOLD strategy to improve individualized treatment of COPD
- Describe the ongoing evolution of COPD diagnosis and its management in the era of COVID-19
Statement of Educational Need
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) is a complex and heterogeneous disease that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Despite efforts to standardize the diagnosis, treatment, and management of this progressive disease, clinical practice has consistently underdiagnosed and undertreated this condition. As a result, patients with COPD continue to be associated with a poor quality of life, and there has remained an unmet need to improve its continuum of care. Recent data have shown that, using new criteria and methodologies, the definition of COPD can be broadened to include patients who would have been excluded from a previously characterized definite diagnosis. In addition, earlier treatment of such patients with pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic, and preventive strategies would be of benefit in reducing the burden of symptoms. Furthermore, implementation of updated guidelines and novel precision medicine-based approaches to individualize management of diverse patients with COPD will also be critical to improving outcomes. This continuing education program will clarify the clinical implications of new perspectives in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of this complicated disease.
Faculty
Professor of Medicine
Chair, Department of Thoracic Medicine & Surgery
Lewis Katz School of Medicine
Temple University Co-Director, Center for Inflammation and Lung Research
Medical Director, Pulmonary Service Line
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Chief, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
New York, New York
President and Chief Scientific Officer
COPD Foundation
Washington, District of Columbia
President, TALSi Translational Medicine Consulting, LLC
Greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conflict of Interest Policy/Disclosure Statement
Integrity Continuing Education requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by Integrity Continuing Education for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.
The following faculty/planners reported the financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of these CME activities:
Gerard Criner, MD, FACP, FACCP
Consulting Fees: Amgen, AstraZeneca, Boehringer
Ingelheim, Broncus Medical, CSA Medical, Eolo Medical,
Gala Therapeutics, GlaxoSmithKline, Helios Medical, Merck,
Medtronic, Mereo BioPharma, NGM Biopharmaceuticals, Novartis,
Olympus, PulmonX, Philips Respironics, Respivant Sciences, The
Implementation Group, Verona Pharma
Fernando J. Martinez, MD, MS
Consulting Fees: AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, CSL
Behring, Genentech, GlaxoSmithKline, Sanofi/Regeneron
Contracted Research: Afferent/Merck, Bayer, Biogen,
Gilead, GlaxoSmithKline, Respivant
Science, ProMedior/Roche, Veracyte
Ruth Tal-Singer, PhD
Former employee and current shareholder of GSK and reports personal fees from
Vocalis Health, ImmunoMet, and Ena Respiratory.
Patima Tanapat, PhD, hereby states that she or her spouse/life partner do not have financial relationships to products of devices with any commercial interest related to the content of this activity of any amount during the past 12 months.
The Integrity CE planners and managers have nothing to disclose.
Accreditation Statement
Integrity Continuing Education, Inc. is accredited with commendation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation of Credit
Integrity Continuing Education, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Instructions for Receiving Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this activity. During the period of December 21, 2020 through December 21, 2021, participants must:
- Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures
- Complete the pretest
- Study the educational activity
- Complete the posttest and the evaluation form
A statement of credit will be issued only upon receipt of a completed activity evaluation form and a completed posttest with a score of 70% or better.
Disclaimer Statement/Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Integrity Continuing Education, Inc. and AstraZeneca do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition.
Contact Information for Questions About the Activity
For information about ACCME accreditation of this activity, please contact Integrity Continuing Education at (855) 835-4004 or cme@integrityce.com.
Statement of Commercial Support
Supported by an educational grant from AstraZeneca.
Diagnosis of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
StartActivity Details
Expires: December 13, 2021
Accredited By
Target Audience
This activity is intended for hematologists, emergency medicine physicians, critical care physicians, and primary care providers.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participants should be able to:
- Differentiate acquired TTP from hereditary TTP
- Recognize cardinal features in the presentation of TTP
- Diagnose TTP accurately using recommended tests
- Distinguish between TTP and other disorders in a differential diagnosis
Statement of Educational Need
Given the recent updates in research, progress in diagnosis and treatment, and the rarity of TTP and its associated 90%+ mortality rate if untreated, it is imperative that physicians become conversant with the disorder and the new information associated with its recognition, diagnosis, and treatment.
Faculty
Head, Division of Transfusion Medicine
St. Michael’s Hospital
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
Katerina Pavenski, MD, FRCPC, has served as a consultant for Alexion, Sanofi, and Takeda. She has received contract research support from Sanofi.
Conflict of Interest Policy/Disclosure Statement
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support, TFF and the ISTH require that individuals in a position to control the content of an educational activity disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. TFF and the ISTH resolve all conflicts of interest to ensure independence, objectivity, balance, and scientific rigor in all their educational programs. Furthermore, TFF and the ISTH seek to verify that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a CME/CE activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. TFF and the ISTH are committed to providing learners with high-quality CME/CE activities that promote improvements in health care and not those of a commercial interest.
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The France Foundation (TFF) and the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH). TFF is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
Physicians
TFF designates this enduring activity for a maximum of
0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should
claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in
the activity.
Nurses
Nurses certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) may
utilize activities that are certified by ACCME-accredited providers toward
their requirement for certification renewal by the ANCC. A certificate of
attendance will be provided by TFF, an ACCME-accredited provider.
Instructions for Receiving Credit
- Review the activity objectives and CME/CE information.
- Complete the CME/CE activity.
- Complete the online posttest. A score of 100% is required to complete this activity. The participant may take the test until successfully passed.
- Complete the CME/CE evaluation/attestation form. This form provides each participant the opportunity to comment on how participating in the activity will affect their professional practice; the quality of the instructional process; the perception of enhanced professional effectiveness; the perception of commercial bias; and his/her views on future educational needs.
- Credit documentation/reporting:
- If you are requesting AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ or a certificate of participation—your CME/CE certificate will be available for download.
Statement of Commercial Support
This activity is supported by educational grants from Shire and Sanofi Genzyme.
Disclaimer Statement/Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
TFF and the ISTH present this information for educational purposes only. The content is provided solely by faculty who have been selected for their recognized expertise in their field. Participants have the professional responsibility to ensure that products are prescribed and used appropriately on the basis of their own clinical judgment and accepted standards of care. TFF, the ISTH, and the commercial supporter(s) assume no liability for the information herein.
TFF and the ISTH require CME faculty (speakers) to disclose when products or procedures being discussed are off-label, unlabeled, experimental, and/or investigational. This includes any limitations on the information that is presented, such as data that are preliminary, or that represent ongoing research, interim analyses, and/or unsupported opinion. Faculty in this activity may discuss information about pharmaceutical agents that is outside of US Food and Drug Administration-approved labeling. This information is intended solely for continuing medical education and is not intended to promote off-label use of these medications. TFF and the ISTH do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. If you have questions, contact the Medical Affairs Department of the manufacturer for the most recent prescribing information.
Contact Information for Questions About the Activity
If you have questions about this CME activity, please contact The France Foundation at 860-434-1650 or info@francefoundation.com.
Activity Details
Expires: December 13, 2021
Accredited By
Target Audience
This activity is intended for hematologists, emergency medicine physicians, critical care physicians, and primary care providers.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participants should be able to:
- Differentiate acquired TTP from hereditary TTP
- Recognize cardinal features in the presentation of TTP
- Diagnose TTP accurately using recommended tests
- Distinguish between TTP and other disorders in a differential diagnosis
Statement of Educational Need
Given the recent updates in research, progress in diagnosis and treatment, and the rarity of TTP and its associated 90%+ mortality rate if untreated, it is imperative that physicians become conversant with the disorder and the new information associated with its recognition, diagnosis, and treatment.
Faculty
Head, Division of Transfusion Medicine
St. Michael’s Hospital
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
Katerina Pavenski, MD, FRCPC, has served as a consultant for Alexion, Sanofi, and Takeda. She has received contract research support from Sanofi.
Conflict of Interest Policy/Disclosure Statement
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support, TFF and the ISTH require that individuals in a position to control the content of an educational activity disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. TFF and the ISTH resolve all conflicts of interest to ensure independence, objectivity, balance, and scientific rigor in all their educational programs. Furthermore, TFF and the ISTH seek to verify that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a CME/CE activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. TFF and the ISTH are committed to providing learners with high-quality CME/CE activities that promote improvements in health care and not those of a commercial interest.
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The France Foundation (TFF) and the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH). TFF is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
Physicians
TFF designates this enduring activity for a maximum of
0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should
claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in
the activity.
Nurses
Nurses certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) may
utilize activities that are certified by ACCME-accredited providers toward
their requirement for certification renewal by the ANCC. A certificate of
attendance will be provided by TFF, an ACCME-accredited provider.
Instructions for Receiving Credit
- Review the activity objectives and CME/CE information.
- Complete the CME/CE activity.
- Complete the online posttest. A score of 100% is required to complete this activity. The participant may take the test until successfully passed.
- Complete the CME/CE evaluation/attestation form. This form provides each participant the opportunity to comment on how participating in the activity will affect their professional practice; the quality of the instructional process; the perception of enhanced professional effectiveness; the perception of commercial bias; and his/her views on future educational needs.
- Credit documentation/reporting:
- If you are requesting AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ or a certificate of participation—your CME/CE certificate will be available for download.
Statement of Commercial Support
This activity is supported by educational grants from Shire and Sanofi Genzyme.
Disclaimer Statement/Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
TFF and the ISTH present this information for educational purposes only. The content is provided solely by faculty who have been selected for their recognized expertise in their field. Participants have the professional responsibility to ensure that products are prescribed and used appropriately on the basis of their own clinical judgment and accepted standards of care. TFF, the ISTH, and the commercial supporter(s) assume no liability for the information herein.
TFF and the ISTH require CME faculty (speakers) to disclose when products or procedures being discussed are off-label, unlabeled, experimental, and/or investigational. This includes any limitations on the information that is presented, such as data that are preliminary, or that represent ongoing research, interim analyses, and/or unsupported opinion. Faculty in this activity may discuss information about pharmaceutical agents that is outside of US Food and Drug Administration-approved labeling. This information is intended solely for continuing medical education and is not intended to promote off-label use of these medications. TFF and the ISTH do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. If you have questions, contact the Medical Affairs Department of the manufacturer for the most recent prescribing information.
Contact Information for Questions About the Activity
If you have questions about this CME activity, please contact The France Foundation at 860-434-1650 or info@francefoundation.com.
PILOT™ 2020 Conference Coverage – Practical Applications From What We Heard at Virtual ACR
StartActivity Details
Expires: December 9, 2021
Accredited By
Target Audience
Rheumatologists, dermatologists, primary care providers, pulmonologists, and other health care providers who manage patients with ILD.
Learning Objectives
SSc-ILD
- Diagnose SSc-ILD based on clinical impression and appropriate diagnostic tests
- Discuss prevailing “dogma” for the diagnosis and management of SSc-ILD
- Describe extrapulmonary manifestations and common comorbidities of SSc-ILD
- Evaluate therapeutic options for the management of SSc-ILD in terms of efficacy and safety
PF-ILD
- Identify the ILDs most commonly associated with a progressive fibrosing phenotype (PF-ILD)
- Describe the signs and symptoms associated with PF-ILD
- Describe the clinical course of a PF-ILD
- Review the general therapeutic options available for the management of PF-ILDs
- Discuss emerging therapeutic options for the management of PF-ILDs
Activity Description
Video reports on clinical trials, posters, and sessions from the virtual ACR 2020 conference. Faculty discuss the latest on systemic sclerosis-ILD, progressive fibrosing-ILD, and the implication of this information on current clinical practices for clinicians.
Faculty
Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology
Clinical Director, Division of Rheumatology
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Clinical Instructor
Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Associate Director, Rheumatology Fellowship Program
Professor of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
David Geffen School of Medicine Center
at University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Conflict of Interest Policy/Disclosure Statement
The following staff at TFF report that they have relevant financial relationships to disclose:
- Patrick Harty, PhD, reports that his spouse is employed by Pfizer, Inc. and they hold stock in Pfizer, Inc.
All other planners, reviewers, editors, staff, CME committee, and other
members at TFF who control content have no relevant financial relationships
to disclose.
The following faculty report that they have no relevant financial
relationships to disclose:
- Daniel J. Wallace, MD, FACP, MACR, has nothing to disclose
The following faculty report that they have relevant financial relationships to disclose:
- S. Sam Lim, MD, MPH, has served as a consultant on the UCB Medical Advisory Board
- Elizabeth Volkmann, MD, MS, has served as a consultant for Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Forbius
Accreditation Statement
The France Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation of Credit
Physicians
The France Foundation designates this enduring activity for a maximum of
0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians
should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.
Nurses
Nurses who are certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
may utilize activities that are certified by ACCME-accredited providers
toward their requirement for certification renewal by the ANCC. A certificate
of attendance will be provided by The France Foundation, an ACCME accredited
provider.
Method of Participation/How to Receive Credit
- There are no fees for participating in and receiving credit for this activity.
- Review the activity objectives and CME/CE information.
- Complete the CME/CE activity.
- Complete the online posttest. A score of 100% is required to successfully complete this activity. The participant may take the test until successfully passed.
- Complete the CME/CE evaluation/attestation form. This provides each participant with the opportunity to comment on how participating in the activity will affect their professional practice; the quality of the instructional process; the perception of enhanced professional effectiveness; the perception of commercial bias; and his/her views on future educational needs.
- If you are requesting AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ or a certificate of participation—your CME/CE certificate will be available for download.
Statement of Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Disclaimer Statement/Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
The France Foundation presents this information for educational purposes only. The content is provided solely by faculty who have been selected because of recognized expertise in their field. Participants have the professional responsibility to ensure that products are prescribed and used appropriately on the basis of their own clinical judgment and accepted standards of care. The France Foundation and the commercial supporter(s) assume no liability for the information herein.
Contact Information for Questions About the Activity
If you have questions about this CME activity, please contact The France Foundation at 860-434-1650 or info@francefoundation.com.
Activity Details
Expires: December 9, 2021
Accredited By
Target Audience
Rheumatologists, dermatologists, primary care providers, pulmonologists, and other health care providers who manage patients with ILD.
Learning Objectives
SSc-ILD
- Diagnose SSc-ILD based on clinical impression and appropriate diagnostic tests
- Discuss prevailing “dogma” for the diagnosis and management of SSc-ILD
- Describe extrapulmonary manifestations and common comorbidities of SSc-ILD
- Evaluate therapeutic options for the management of SSc-ILD in terms of efficacy and safety
PF-ILD
- Identify the ILDs most commonly associated with a progressive fibrosing phenotype (PF-ILD)
- Describe the signs and symptoms associated with PF-ILD
- Describe the clinical course of a PF-ILD
- Review the general therapeutic options available for the management of PF-ILDs
- Discuss emerging therapeutic options for the management of PF-ILDs
Activity Description
Video reports on clinical trials, posters, and sessions from the virtual ACR 2020 conference. Faculty discuss the latest on systemic sclerosis-ILD, progressive fibrosing-ILD, and the implication of this information on current clinical practices for clinicians.
Faculty
Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology
Clinical Director, Division of Rheumatology
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Clinical Instructor
Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Associate Director, Rheumatology Fellowship Program
Professor of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
David Geffen School of Medicine Center
at University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Conflict of Interest Policy/Disclosure Statement
The following staff at TFF report that they have relevant financial relationships to disclose:
- Patrick Harty, PhD, reports that his spouse is employed by Pfizer, Inc. and they hold stock in Pfizer, Inc.
All other planners, reviewers, editors, staff, CME committee, and other
members at TFF who control content have no relevant financial relationships
to disclose.
The following faculty report that they have no relevant financial
relationships to disclose:
- Daniel J. Wallace, MD, FACP, MACR, has nothing to disclose
The following faculty report that they have relevant financial relationships to disclose:
- S. Sam Lim, MD, MPH, has served as a consultant on the UCB Medical Advisory Board
- Elizabeth Volkmann, MD, MS, has served as a consultant for Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Forbius
Accreditation Statement
The France Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation of Credit
Physicians
The France Foundation designates this enduring activity for a maximum of
0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians
should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.
Nurses
Nurses who are certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
may utilize activities that are certified by ACCME-accredited providers
toward their requirement for certification renewal by the ANCC. A certificate
of attendance will be provided by The France Foundation, an ACCME accredited
provider.
Method of Participation/How to Receive Credit
- There are no fees for participating in and receiving credit for this activity.
- Review the activity objectives and CME/CE information.
- Complete the CME/CE activity.
- Complete the online posttest. A score of 100% is required to successfully complete this activity. The participant may take the test until successfully passed.
- Complete the CME/CE evaluation/attestation form. This provides each participant with the opportunity to comment on how participating in the activity will affect their professional practice; the quality of the instructional process; the perception of enhanced professional effectiveness; the perception of commercial bias; and his/her views on future educational needs.
- If you are requesting AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ or a certificate of participation—your CME/CE certificate will be available for download.
Statement of Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Disclaimer Statement/Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
The France Foundation presents this information for educational purposes only. The content is provided solely by faculty who have been selected because of recognized expertise in their field. Participants have the professional responsibility to ensure that products are prescribed and used appropriately on the basis of their own clinical judgment and accepted standards of care. The France Foundation and the commercial supporter(s) assume no liability for the information herein.
Contact Information for Questions About the Activity
If you have questions about this CME activity, please contact The France Foundation at 860-434-1650 or info@francefoundation.com.
What Have We Learned? The Neverending Story of COVID-19 and ILD
StartActivity Details
Expires: December 10, 2021
Accredited By
Target Audience
This activity is intended for pulmonologists, pathologists, radiologists, infectious disease specialists, primary care physicians, and other healthcare providers who care for patients with COVID-19.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the presentation and impact of COVID-19 infection in patients with progressive pulmonary fibrosis
- Implement strategies to best manage patients with both COVID-19 infection and progressive CF-ILD
- Incorporate recommendations to appropriately monitor patients with COVID-19-related acute lung injury or ARDS
Activity Description
What have we learned about COVID-19 and interstitial lung disease (ILD)? What do we know now about the potential for fibrosis in those who develop severe COVID-19? This 30-minute “Hot Topics” CME activity, featuring leading pulmonology expert Tanzira Zaman, MD, will break down the key insights as well as the latest trial data and recommendations. This activity will feature text and charts with interspersed short video snippets. Dive into this ever-engaging story and learn more!
Statement of Educational Need
Patients with CF-ILD are, unfortunately, a significantly high-risk group for mortality with COVID-19. Therefore, optimal awareness of both COVID-19 and ILD management is essential. After completing this activity, clinician learners will be better able to evaluate for comorbid COVID-19 infection and ILD, as well as improve the care and management of patients who present with both of these conditions.
Faculty
Director, Interstitial Lung Disease Program
Associate Program Director, Pulmonary & Critical Care Fellowship
Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
Conflict of Interest Policy/Disclosure Statement
The Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning (ACHL) requires that the faculty participating in a CME activity disclose all affiliations or other financial relationships (1) with the manufacturers of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services discussed in an educational presentation and (2) with any commercial supporters of the activity. All conflicts of interest have been resolved prior to this CME activity.
The following financial relationships have been provided:
Tanzira Zaman, MD
Advisory Panel: United Therapeutics Corporation
Speakers Bureau: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Discussion of off-label, Investigational, or Experimental Drug/Device Use: dexamethasone and other treatments not yet approved to treat COVID-19.
As of October 22, 2020, remdesivir is now approved for COVID-19 treatment.
As of November 9, 2020, the FDA has also issued an EUA for bamlanivimab for mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adult and pediatric patients.
Staff Disclosure
ACHL staff members and others involved with the planning, development, and review of the content for this activity have no relevant affiliations or financial relationships to disclose.
Accreditation Statement
The Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation of Credit
The Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
(NOTE: Nurse practitioners may participate in this educational activity and earn a certificate of completion as AANP accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through its reciprocity agreements.)
Instructions for Receiving Credit
This activity will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. To receive credit, participants are required to complete the pretest, view the online activity, and complete the posttest and evaluation. To receive credit, 80% must be achieved on the posttest. A certificate will be immediately available. There is no fee to participate in the activity or for the generation of the certificate.
Statement of Commercial Support
Supported by an educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Disclaimer Statement/Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
The content for this activity was developed independently of the commercial supporter. All materials are included with permission. The opinions expressed are those of the faculty and are not to be construed as those of the publisher or grantor.
This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Accreditation Criteria, Policies, and Standards for Commercial Support. Recommendations involving clinical medicine in a continuing medical education (CME/CE) activity must be based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indications and contraindications in the care of patients. All scientific research referred to, reported, or used in CME/CE in support or justification of a patient care recommendation must conform to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
This CME/CE activity might describe the off-label, investigational, or experimental use of medications and/or devices that may exceed their FDA-approved labeling. Physicians should consult the current manufacturers’ prescribing information for these products. ACHL requires the speaker to disclose that a product is not labeled for the use under discussion.
Contact Information for Questions About the Activity
For questions, contact Michelle Forcier at mforcier@achlcme.org
Activity Details
Expires: December 10, 2021
Accredited By
Target Audience
This activity is intended for pulmonologists, pathologists, radiologists, infectious disease specialists, primary care physicians, and other healthcare providers who care for patients with COVID-19.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the presentation and impact of COVID-19 infection in patients with progressive pulmonary fibrosis
- Implement strategies to best manage patients with both COVID-19 infection and progressive CF-ILD
- Incorporate recommendations to appropriately monitor patients with COVID-19-related acute lung injury or ARDS
Activity Description
What have we learned about COVID-19 and interstitial lung disease (ILD)? What do we know now about the potential for fibrosis in those who develop severe COVID-19? This 30-minute “Hot Topics” CME activity, featuring leading pulmonology expert Tanzira Zaman, MD, will break down the key insights as well as the latest trial data and recommendations. This activity will feature text and charts with interspersed short video snippets. Dive into this ever-engaging story and learn more!
Statement of Educational Need
Patients with CF-ILD are, unfortunately, a significantly high-risk group for mortality with COVID-19. Therefore, optimal awareness of both COVID-19 and ILD management is essential. After completing this activity, clinician learners will be better able to evaluate for comorbid COVID-19 infection and ILD, as well as improve the care and management of patients who present with both of these conditions.
Faculty
Director, Interstitial Lung Disease Program
Associate Program Director, Pulmonary & Critical Care Fellowship
Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
Conflict of Interest Policy/Disclosure Statement
The Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning (ACHL) requires that the faculty participating in a CME activity disclose all affiliations or other financial relationships (1) with the manufacturers of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services discussed in an educational presentation and (2) with any commercial supporters of the activity. All conflicts of interest have been resolved prior to this CME activity.
The following financial relationships have been provided:
Tanzira Zaman, MD
Advisory Panel: United Therapeutics Corporation
Speakers Bureau: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Discussion of off-label, Investigational, or Experimental Drug/Device Use: dexamethasone and other treatments not yet approved to treat COVID-19.
As of October 22, 2020, remdesivir is now approved for COVID-19 treatment.
As of November 9, 2020, the FDA has also issued an EUA for bamlanivimab for mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adult and pediatric patients.
Staff Disclosure
ACHL staff members and others involved with the planning, development, and review of the content for this activity have no relevant affiliations or financial relationships to disclose.
Accreditation Statement
The Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation of Credit
The Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
(NOTE: Nurse practitioners may participate in this educational activity and earn a certificate of completion as AANP accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through its reciprocity agreements.)
Instructions for Receiving Credit
This activity will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. To receive credit, participants are required to complete the pretest, view the online activity, and complete the posttest and evaluation. To receive credit, 80% must be achieved on the posttest. A certificate will be immediately available. There is no fee to participate in the activity or for the generation of the certificate.
Statement of Commercial Support
Supported by an educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Disclaimer Statement/Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
The content for this activity was developed independently of the commercial supporter. All materials are included with permission. The opinions expressed are those of the faculty and are not to be construed as those of the publisher or grantor.
This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Accreditation Criteria, Policies, and Standards for Commercial Support. Recommendations involving clinical medicine in a continuing medical education (CME/CE) activity must be based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indications and contraindications in the care of patients. All scientific research referred to, reported, or used in CME/CE in support or justification of a patient care recommendation must conform to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
This CME/CE activity might describe the off-label, investigational, or experimental use of medications and/or devices that may exceed their FDA-approved labeling. Physicians should consult the current manufacturers’ prescribing information for these products. ACHL requires the speaker to disclose that a product is not labeled for the use under discussion.
Contact Information for Questions About the Activity
For questions, contact Michelle Forcier at mforcier@achlcme.org
Managing Influenza in At-Risk Patients to Reduce Infection
StartActivity Details
ABIM MOC
Expires: December 8, 2021
Accredited By
This continuing medical education activity is provided by
Target Audience
The intended audience for the activity is pulmonologists and other health care professionals involved in the management of patients with influenza.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of the activity, participants should be better able to:
- Implement diagnostic procedures that improve the early detection of influenza in high-risk patients.
- Differentiate antiviral treatments in terms of efficacy, safety, and their ability to reduce infection and complications in high-risk patients.
- Incorporate the most appropriate therapeutic regimen in patients with suspected influenza, and who are at high risk for complications.
Activity Description
The majority of influenza hospitalizations and deaths occur in patients at high risk for developing complications, including immunocompromised individuals and those with preexisting respiratory conditions. Prevention of infection in patients at high risk for influenza complications is especially critical given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This CME program will deliver the latest data and recommendations regarding timely diagnosis and treatment of influenza so that clinicians are well-equipped to compare the efficacy and safety of available antiviral therapies for influenza prophylaxis and treatment. Using case examples, experts will discuss strategies for incorporating the most appropriate therapeutic regimen to reduce morbidity and mortality in patients who are at high risk for influenza-related complications.
Activity Chair
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
The University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Chapel Hill, NC
Disclosure:
Adjudication Committee: Janssen, Syneos
Faculty
Professor, Divisions of Infectious Diseases and Organ Transplantation
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Medical Director, Transplant and Immunocompromised Host Infectious Diseases Service
Northwestern University Comprehensive Transplant Center
Chicago, IL
Disclosure:
Royalty: UpToDate
Consulting Fee: AlloVir, Celltrion, Genentech/Roche, Janssen, Shionogi, Viracor Eurofins
Contracted Research: AiCuris, Genentech/Roche, Janssen, Shire
George and Esther Gross Presidential Professor
Chief, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
University of Utah
Director, Hospital Epidemiology Program
Primary Children's Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
Disclosure:
Royalty: Antimicrobial Therapy, Inc.
Consulting Fee: Genentech, Merck, Seqirus
Reviewers:
Ronald A. Codario, MD, EMBA, FACP, FNLA, RPVI, CHCP
Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Ronald A. Codario, Jr., MD
Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Vindico Medical Education Staff:
Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Signed Disclosures are on file at Vindico Medical Education, Office of Medical Affairs and Compliance.
Conflict of Interest Policy/Disclosure Statement
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s Standards for Commercial Support, all accredited providers are required to mitigate and disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, teachers, and authors involved in the development of accredited content. An individual has a relevant financial relationship if he or she has a financial relationship in any amount occurring in the past 12 months with a commercial interest whose products or services are discussed in the accredited activity content over which the individual has control. Relationship information is accurate at the time of content development.
Accreditation Statement
Vindico Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation of Credit
Vindico Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this
CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 Medical Knowledge MOC
points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of
Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility
to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of
granting ABIM MOC credit.
Participants who opt-in will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity.
Instructions for Receiving Credit
To participate in this CME activity, you must read the objectives, answer the pretest questions, view the CME content, and complete the posttest and evaluation. Provide only one (1) correct answer for each question. A satisfactory score is defined as answering 75% of the posttest questions correctly. Upon receipt of the completed materials, if a satisfactory score on the posttest is achieved, Vindico Medical Education will issue an AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Certificate.
MIPS Qualifying Activity
Vindico has identified this CME activity as an improvement activity in the
Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) of the Quality Payment Program
(QPP). Participants who successfully complete the activity and its
performance assessment will receive printable documentation of successful
completion for MIPS self-reporting.
To meet the criteria for improvement activities in the MIPS of QPP, accredited CME providers need to implement activities that:
- address a quality or safety gap that is supported by a needs assessment or problem analysis or support the completion of such a needs assessment as part of the activity;
- have specific, measurable aim(s) for improvement;
- include interventions intended to result in improvement;
- include data collection and analysis of performance data to assess the impact of the interventions; and
- define meaningful clinician participation in their activity, describe the mechanism for identifying clinicians who meet the requirements, and provide participant completion information.
Statement of Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Genentech, Inc.
Disclaimer Statement/Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
The audience is advised that this continuing medical education activity may contain references to unlabeled uses of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved products or to products not approved by the FDA for use in the United States. The faculty members have been made aware of their obligation to disclose such usage. All activity participants will be informed if any speakers/authors intend to discuss either non—FDA-approved or investigational use of products/devices.
Copyright Statement
Created and published by Vindico Medical Education, 6900 Grove Road, Building 100, Thorofare, NJ 08086-9447. Telephone: 856-994-9400; Fax: 856-384-6680. Printed in the USA. Copyright © 2020 Vindico Medical Education. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. The material presented at or in any of Vindico Medical Education continuing medical education activities does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Vindico Medical Education. Neither Vindico Medical Education nor the faculty endorse or recommend any techniques, commercial products, or manufacturers. The faculty/authors may discuss the use of materials and/or products that have not yet been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information before treating patients or utilizing any product.
CME Questions?
Contact us at CME@VindicoCME.com
Activity Details
ABIM MOC
Expires: December 8, 2021
Accredited By
This continuing medical education activity is provided by
Target Audience
The intended audience for the activity is pulmonologists and other health care professionals involved in the management of patients with influenza.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of the activity, participants should be better able to:
- Implement diagnostic procedures that improve the early detection of influenza in high-risk patients.
- Differentiate antiviral treatments in terms of efficacy, safety, and their ability to reduce infection and complications in high-risk patients.
- Incorporate the most appropriate therapeutic regimen in patients with suspected influenza, and who are at high risk for complications.
Activity Description
The majority of influenza hospitalizations and deaths occur in patients at high risk for developing complications, including immunocompromised individuals and those with preexisting respiratory conditions. Prevention of infection in patients at high risk for influenza complications is especially critical given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This CME program will deliver the latest data and recommendations regarding timely diagnosis and treatment of influenza so that clinicians are well-equipped to compare the efficacy and safety of available antiviral therapies for influenza prophylaxis and treatment. Using case examples, experts will discuss strategies for incorporating the most appropriate therapeutic regimen to reduce morbidity and mortality in patients who are at high risk for influenza-related complications.
Activity Chair
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
The University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Chapel Hill, NC
Disclosure:
Adjudication Committee: Janssen, Syneos
Faculty
Professor, Divisions of Infectious Diseases and Organ Transplantation
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Medical Director, Transplant and Immunocompromised Host Infectious Diseases Service
Northwestern University Comprehensive Transplant Center
Chicago, IL
Disclosure:
Royalty: UpToDate
Consulting Fee: AlloVir, Celltrion, Genentech/Roche, Janssen, Shionogi, Viracor Eurofins
Contracted Research: AiCuris, Genentech/Roche, Janssen, Shire
George and Esther Gross Presidential Professor
Chief, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
University of Utah
Director, Hospital Epidemiology Program
Primary Children's Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
Disclosure:
Royalty: Antimicrobial Therapy, Inc.
Consulting Fee: Genentech, Merck, Seqirus
Reviewers:
Ronald A. Codario, MD, EMBA, FACP, FNLA, RPVI, CHCP
Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Ronald A. Codario, Jr., MD
Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Vindico Medical Education Staff:
Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Signed Disclosures are on file at Vindico Medical Education, Office of Medical Affairs and Compliance.
Conflict of Interest Policy/Disclosure Statement
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s Standards for Commercial Support, all accredited providers are required to mitigate and disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, teachers, and authors involved in the development of accredited content. An individual has a relevant financial relationship if he or she has a financial relationship in any amount occurring in the past 12 months with a commercial interest whose products or services are discussed in the accredited activity content over which the individual has control. Relationship information is accurate at the time of content development.
Accreditation Statement
Vindico Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation of Credit
Vindico Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this
CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 Medical Knowledge MOC
points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of
Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility
to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of
granting ABIM MOC credit.
Participants who opt-in will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity.
Instructions for Receiving Credit
To participate in this CME activity, you must read the objectives, answer the pretest questions, view the CME content, and complete the posttest and evaluation. Provide only one (1) correct answer for each question. A satisfactory score is defined as answering 75% of the posttest questions correctly. Upon receipt of the completed materials, if a satisfactory score on the posttest is achieved, Vindico Medical Education will issue an AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Certificate.
MIPS Qualifying Activity
Vindico has identified this CME activity as an improvement activity in the
Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) of the Quality Payment Program
(QPP). Participants who successfully complete the activity and its
performance assessment will receive printable documentation of successful
completion for MIPS self-reporting.
To meet the criteria for improvement activities in the MIPS of QPP, accredited CME providers need to implement activities that:
- address a quality or safety gap that is supported by a needs assessment or problem analysis or support the completion of such a needs assessment as part of the activity;
- have specific, measurable aim(s) for improvement;
- include interventions intended to result in improvement;
- include data collection and analysis of performance data to assess the impact of the interventions; and
- define meaningful clinician participation in their activity, describe the mechanism for identifying clinicians who meet the requirements, and provide participant completion information.
Statement of Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Genentech, Inc.
Disclaimer Statement/Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
The audience is advised that this continuing medical education activity may contain references to unlabeled uses of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved products or to products not approved by the FDA for use in the United States. The faculty members have been made aware of their obligation to disclose such usage. All activity participants will be informed if any speakers/authors intend to discuss either non—FDA-approved or investigational use of products/devices.
Copyright Statement
Created and published by Vindico Medical Education, 6900 Grove Road, Building 100, Thorofare, NJ 08086-9447. Telephone: 856-994-9400; Fax: 856-384-6680. Printed in the USA. Copyright © 2020 Vindico Medical Education. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. The material presented at or in any of Vindico Medical Education continuing medical education activities does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Vindico Medical Education. Neither Vindico Medical Education nor the faculty endorse or recommend any techniques, commercial products, or manufacturers. The faculty/authors may discuss the use of materials and/or products that have not yet been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information before treating patients or utilizing any product.
CME Questions?
Contact us at CME@VindicoCME.com