FACULTY
 Brett King, MD, PhD Associated Professor of Dermatology Yale School of Medicine New Haven, CT |
 Rodney D. Sinclair, MBBS, MD, FACD Professor of Medicine, University of Melbourne Director of Dermatology and Epworth Healthcare Director, Sinclair Dermatology East Melbourne, Australia |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This case-based activity targets healthcare gaps related to the underlying autoimmune causes of alopecia areata (AA) and targeted treatment approaches, which can have a profound impact on health-related quality of life through burden of disease and associated comorbidities.
- By addressing these gaps, you can assess whether your approach to AA management through utilization of immune-related targeted treatment approaches and comorbidity assessment – could be modified to help close these gaps.
- Expert discussion will guide you in analyzing and identifying appropriate candidates for immune-targeted treatment of alopecia with JAK inhibitors, as well as assessment and management strategies for associated comorbidities.
- You will also be immersed in dynamic animations utilizing a whiteboard platform to memorably highlight key points related to immune pathways in the development of alopecia areata and patient counseling techniques for tailored disease and comorbidity management.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This educational activity is intended for dermatology professionals who care for patients with AA.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Elucidate the immune pathways involved in the pathogenesis of AA and their implications for targeted treatment
- Identify patients in practice who may potentially benefit from JAK inhibitors for the treatment of AA based on clinical trial data on their safety and efficacy
- Select optimal approaches for addressing the physical and psychological comorbidities of AA
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 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 activity.
NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION
Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the therapeutic management of patients with AA.
CNE Credits: 1.5 ANCC Contact Hour(s).
CNE ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Ultimate Medical Academy/Complete Conference Management is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Awarded 1.5 contact hours 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 INTEREST
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Brett King, MD, PhD has received consulting fees from Aclaris Therapeutics, Almirall, Arena Pharmaceuticals, Bristol-Meyers Squibb Co, Concert Pharmaceuticals, Dermavant Sciences, Eli Lilly, Pfizer, and Viela Bio, served on speakers bureaus for Regeneron and Sanofi Genzyme, and served as an investigator for Arena Pharmaceuticals, Concert Pharmaceuticals, Eli Lilly, NIH, and Pfizer. Rodney D. Sinclair, MBBS, MD, FACD has served on an advisory board Eli Lily, Leo Pharma, Pfizer, and Samson, speakers bureaus for Bayer and Novartis, consulted for Ascend Therapeutics and CSL Limited, and contracted research for AbbVie, Amgen, Ascend Therapeutics, Astra Zeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, Celgene, Coherus BioSciences, Dermira, Eil Lilly, Galderma, GSK, InVentiv Health Pharmaceuticals, Janssen Cilag, Johnson and Johnson, InVentiv Health Pharmaceuticals, Medimmune, Medpace, Merck, Novartis, Pfizer, Principia, Regeneron, Reistone Biopharma, and Sun Pharma. |
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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, General Manager of Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
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Ashley Whitehurst, Program Manager of Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
Nicole Longo, DO, FACOI, Director of Medical and Scientific Services, has nothing to disclose.
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Russie Allen, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator 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 activity. To receive CME/CNE credit participants must:
- Read the CME/CNE information and faculty disclosures.
- Participate in the activity.
- Complete pre-and-post surveys and evaluation.
You will receive your certificate as a downloadable file.
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RELEASE DATE: February 4, 2021
EXPIRATION DATE: February 4, 2022
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