FACULTY
Vivian Bykerk, BSc, MD, FRCPC
Rheumatologist
Hospital for Special Surgery
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director, Inflammatory Arthritis Center of Excellence
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, NY
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This online activity is focused on the team involved in the management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of primarily rheumatologists with a secondary audience of internists and allied healthcare professionals involved in the management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing the CME activity, learners should be better able to:
- Discuss the role of inflammatory cytokines in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis that results in its complex phenotype
- Review the international medical society treatment recommendations and the supporting clinical data for patients with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis
- Evaluate the incorporation of interleukin-6 therapy to inhibit the progression of structural damage in patients with moderate-to-severe RA
- Describe the diversity in patient populations with rheumatoid arthritis and its effects on management and treat-to-target goals
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this online activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the online activity.
NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION
Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the care of patients with RA. Credits: 1.0 ANCC Contact Hours.
CNE Accreditation Statement:
Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in a MLG‐sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Dr. Vivian Bykerk has received consulting fees from Amgen, fNIH, Pfizer, UCB, Scipher, and Sanofi Regeneron.
CME content review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
CNE content review
The content of this activity was peer reviewed by a nurse reviewer.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
The staff, 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/CE activity:
Matthew Frese, MBA, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Ana Maria Albino, Program Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Lauren Welch, MA, VP, Accreditation and Outcomes of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States.
During the course of this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA‐approved and non‐approved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this online activity. To receive CME/CNE credit participants must:
1. Read the CME/CNE information and faculty disclosures.
2. Participate in the online activity.
3. Submit the evaluation form to Med Learning Group.
Participants will receive their certificate as a downloadable file.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CME activities that are scientifically based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
For CME questions, please contact Med Learning Group at info@medlearninggroup.com
Contact this CME provider at Med Learning Group for privacy and confidentiality policy statement
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RELEASE DATE: March 29, 2019
EXPIRATION DATE: March 29, 2020
Copyright © 2019 Med Learning Group. All rights reserved. These materials may be used for personal use only. Any rebroadcast, distribution, or reuse of this presentation or any part of it in any form for other than personal use without the express written permission of Med Learning Group is prohibited.
FACULTY
Jon T. Giles, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Rheumatology
Columbia University
College of Physicians and Surgeons
New York, NY
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This online activity is focused on the team involved in the management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of rheumatologists, internists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and allied healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing the CME activity, learners should be better able to:
- Review the role of IL-6 in both the intra-articular and extra-articular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis
- Discuss the current medical society treatment recommendations for patients with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis
- Describe the utilization of interleukin-6 inhibitors as a treatment approach to reach a treat-to-goal target in patients with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.
Nursing Credit Information
Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the care of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Credits: 0.75 ANCC Contact Hours.
CNE ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Complete Conference Management will accredit this educational activity for 0.75 contact hour of continuing nursing education of RNs and APNs.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in a MLG‐sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
Jon Giles, MD, MPH, serves as a consultant for Lilly, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Genentech. He has received support from NIH/NIAMS, the Rheumatology Research Foundation, Arthritis Foundation, Arthritis National Research Foundation, and Pfizer.
CME Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed. The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
CNE Content Review
The content of this activity was peer reviewed by a nurse. The reviewer has nothing to disclose.
The staff, 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/CNE activity:
Matthew Frese, MBA, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing it to make the best services enriched with Oasis Natural Cleaning la habra and to disclose.
Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Ana Maria Albino, Program Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Chris Drury, VP, Medical and Scientific Services of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Lauren Welch, MA, VP, Accreditation and Outcomes of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States.
During the course of this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA‐approved and non‐approved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CNE credit for this enduring activity. To receive CME/CNE credit participants must:
1. Read the CME/CNE information and faculty disclosures.
2. Participate in the enduring activity.
3. Submit the evaluation form to Med Learning Group.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CME activities that are scientifically based. This activity is designed it more specific the best service by classylaxcarservice.com for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
For CME questions, please contact: Med Learning Group at info@medlearninggroup.com.
Contact this CME provider at Med Learning Group for privacy and confidentiality policy statement information at:http://www.medlearninggroup.com/privacy-policy/
RELEASE DATE: July 26, 2018
EXPIRATION DATE: July 26, 2019
Participation Statement
This educational activity provides training necessary for licensed attendees to maintain state licensing requirements. The tuition for this educational activity is subsidized in part by unrestricted educational grants, including for those attendees who have successfully completed the state licensing requirements for their respective fields. This subsidy is reflected in the registration fees for this activity.
Copyright © 2018 Med Learning Group. All rights reserved. These materials may be used for personal use only. Any rebroadcast, distribution, or reuse of this presentation or any part of it in any form for other than personal use without the express written permission of Med Learning Group is prohibited.
FACULTY
Andreas Reimold, MD
Professor
Rheumatic Diseases Division
Department of Internal Medicine
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Daniel E. Furst, MD
Professor of Rheumatology and Medicine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Washington, Seattle WA
University of Florence, Florence, Italy
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This case-based online activity will cover the treatment and management of patients with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This enduring activity is designed to meet the educational needs of primarily rheumatologists with a secondary audience of internists and allied healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Describe the role of inflammatory cytokines, both articulately and systemically, in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis
- Review the clinical trials data supporting the medical society pharmacologic recommendations for patients with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis
- Discuss the use of interleukin-6 inhibition as a treat-to-target strategy in patients with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this online activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the online activity.
NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION
Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the long-term treatment and management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. CNE Credits: 1.5 ANCC Contact Hours.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in a MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturers of any commercial products and/or providers of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Andreas Reimold, MD, is a consultant for Lilly and receives research grants from AbbVie, Novartis, and Pfizer.
Daniel E. Furst, MD, has contracted research for AbbVie, Actelion, Amgen, BMS, Corbus, NIH, Novartis, Pfizer, and Roche/Genentech. Dr. Furst is on the speakers’ bureau for CMC Connect (McCann Health Company). He is a consultant with AbbVie, Actelion, Amgen, BMS, Cytori, Novartis, Pfizer, and Roche/Genentech.
CME Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
CNE Content Review
The content of this activity was peer reviewed by a nurse reviewer.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
The staff, 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/CE activity:
Matthew Frese, General Manager of Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development of Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
Ana Maria Albino, Program Manager of Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
David Chatman, Scientific and Medical Services of Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
Lauren Welch, MA, VP of Accreditation and Outcomes of Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States. During this lecture, faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and non-approved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this enduring activity. To receive CME/CNE credit participants must:
1. Read the CME/CNE information and faculty disclosures;
2. Participate in the enduring activity; and
3. Complete pre-and-post surveys and evaluation.
You will receive your certificate as a downloadable file.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CME activities that are scientifically based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision‐making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
For CME questions, please contact Med Learning Group at info@medlearninggroup.com
Contact this CME provider at Med Learning Group for privacy and confidentiality policy statement
information at http://medlearninggroup.com/privacy‐policy/
RELEASE DATE: November 13, 2018
EXPIRATION DATE: November 13, 2019
Copyright © 2018 Med Learning Group. All rights reserved. These materials may be used for personal use only. Any rebroadcast, distribution, or reuse of this presentation or any part of it in any form for other than personal use without the express written permission of Med Learning Group is prohibited.
A 3D View – Inhibiting Structural Damage in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Reducing Inflammation With Targeted Therapies
FACULTY
Daniel E. Furst, MD, MACR
Professor Emeritus of Rheumatology and Medicine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Washington, Seattle WA
University of Florence, Florence, Italy
Joel Kremer, MD, MACR
Pfaff Family Professor of Medicine
Albany Medical College
Albany, New York
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This case-based online activity will cover the treatment and management of patients with treatment-resistant rheumatoid arthritis.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This enduring activity is designed to meet the educational needs of primarily rheumatologists with a secondary audience of internists and allied healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing the CME activity, learners should be better able to:
- Review clinical trial data supporting medical society recommendations for patients with treatment-resistant RA
- Review current guidelines for RA, with focus on diagnosis and treating-to-target
- Describe the role of inflammatory cytokines in the pathogenesis of RA, both articularly and systemically
- Discuss the use of cytokine inhibition, with focus on IL-6, as a treat-to-target strategy in patients with treatment-resistant RA.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this online activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the online activity.
NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION
Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the long-term treatment and management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
CNE Credits: 1.5 ANCC Contact Hours.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing. Awarded 1.5 contact hour(s) of continuing nursing education of RNs and APNs.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturers of any commercial products and/or providers of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS
Daniel E. Furst, MD, is a consultant with Actelion, Amgen, BMS, Corbus, Galapagos, Novartis and Pfizer. He reports other relationships with Actelion, Amgen, BMS, Corbus, Galapagos, GSK, NIH, Novartis, Pfizer, Roche/Genentech, and Sanofi.
Joel Kremer, MD, MACR, is a consultant with AbbVie, BMS, Gilead, Lilly, Pfizer, and Regeneron. He reports stock ownership in Corrona, LLC.
CME Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
CNE Content Review
The content of this activity was peer reviewed by a nurse reviewer.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
The staff, 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/CE activity.
Matthew Frese, General Manager of Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development of Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
Ashley Whitehurst, Program Manager of Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
Chris Drury, Medical Director of Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
Lauren Welch, MA, VP of Accreditation and Outcomes of Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States.
During this lecture, faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and non-approved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CNE credit for this enduring activity. To receive CME/CNE credit participants must:
1. Read the CME/CNE information and faculty disclosures.
2. Participate in the enduring activity.
3. Complete pre-and-post survey.
4. Submit the evaluation form online.
You will receive your certificate as a downloadable file.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CME activities that are science-based.
This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to use this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
For CME questions, please contact Med Learning Group at info@medlearninggroup.com
Contact this CME provider at Med Learning Group for privacy and confidentiality policy statement information at http://medlearninggroup.com/privacy-policy/
RELEASE DATE: November 22, 2019
EXPIRATION DATE: November 22, 2020
