FACULTY
Jonathan A. Bernstein, MD
Professor of Medicine
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Immunology, Allergy Section
Editor in Chief, Journal of Asthma
Partner, Bernstein Allergy Group
Partner, Bernstein Clinical Research Center
Cincinnati, OH
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This game-based activity highlights how to diagnose, treat, and/or manage patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria in their patients. The goals of the program are to enhance the clinician’s ability to use clinical findings and molecular biomarkers to identify disease severity and predict response to treatment; design treatment regimens for patients with CSU who fail to respond to therapy; and select appropriate therapeutic options based on evaluation of emerging clinical trial data.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is intended for allergists/immunologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health care providers who diagnose, treat, and/or manage patients with CSU.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
On completing this program, attendees should be able to:
• Use clinical findings and molecular biomarkers to stratify patients with CSU according to disease severity and prognosis
• Design treatment plans for patients with CSU who are refractory to guideline recommended therapy
• Evaluate clinical trial data on the efficacy and safety of emerging biologics that target the underlying pathophysiology of CSU
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 PRA Category 1 CreditTM. 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 treatment, and/or management patients with CSU. CNE Credits: 1.0 ANCC Contact Hour.
CNE ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional education development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Awarded 1.0 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
Jonathan A. Bernstein, MD, reports the following disclosures:
| Relationship | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Consultant | Amgen, AstraZeneca, Celldex, Genentech, Novartis, Genentech, Sanofi/Regeneron |
| Speaker Bureau | AstraZeneca, Genentech, Novartis, Sanofi/Regeneron |
| Contract Research | Amgen, AstraZeneca, Celldex, Genentech, Novartis, Genentech, Sanofi/Regeneron |
| Other commercial interest | AstraZeneca, Genentech, Novartis, 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.
Douglas Cox, MSN, MHA, RN
Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM – Lead Nurse Planner
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.
Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Chris Drury, MA, MS, MBA, Medical Director for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Douglas Cox, MSN, MHA, RN, UMA/CCM – LNP, has nothing to disclose.
Lauren Welch, MA, VP, Accreditation and Outcomes for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Daniel Dasilva, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator, has nothing to disclose.
Felecia Beachum, Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Naomi De Brito, Program 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 nonapproved 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:
- Read the CME/CNE information and faculty disclosures.
- Participate in the online activity.
- Complete the online post-test and evaluation.
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.
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