MODULE 1: Differentiating Between Polyclonal and Monoclonal Antibodies
FACULTY
Shyam Kottilil MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine
Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases
Institute of Human Virology
University of Maryland
Baltimore, MD
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This COVID-19 FRONTLINE Whiteboard series will explore the role of emerging monoclonal antibody therapies and vaccines in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. Each module will focus on clinical trial data and aid clinicians in identifying patients who would benefit from therapy.
In this module, we will compare the mechanism of action of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies and evaluate clinical trial evidence on the efficacy and safety of these therapies for the management of COVID-19.
TARGET AUDIENCE
The innovative continuing education and tools developed form COVID-19 FRONTLINE will be publicly available for the entire healthcare community to use. The whiteboard micro-learning modules will primarily target frontline doctors, such as emergency physicians, urgent care physicians, and intensive care physicians, with a secondary audience of primary care and family physicians.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Differentiate between polyclonal and monoclonal antibody therapies and evaluate clinical trial data on the efficacy and safety of these treatments
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 0.5 AMA Category 1 Credit™. 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 treatment of patients with COVID-19.
Credits: 0.5 ANCC Contact Hour.
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. Awarded 0.5 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 an 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. Kottilil discloses that the University of Maryland has received funds to participate in trials, as well he has received research funds paid to the university from Merck Inc, Gilead Sciences and Arbutus Pharmaceuticals. He has also provided contracted research for Regeneron, Eli Lilly, and air Pharmaceuticals, as well as serving on the advisory board for hepatitis b functional cure program at Merck Inc.
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.
Staff, Planners, and Managers
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.
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Diana Tommasi, PharmD, Medical Director for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
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Lisa Crenshaw, Senior Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Morgan Kravarik, Program Coordinator for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Brianna Hanson, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator for 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, 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 enduring activity. To receive CME/CNE credit participants must:
- Read the CME/CNE information and faculty disclosures.
- Participate in the enduring activity.
- Submit the evaluation form to Med Learning Group.
You will receive your certificate upon completion 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 [email protected].
RELEASE DATE: February 2, 2021
EXPIRATION DATE: February 2, 2022
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