FACULTY PRESENTER
Nicola Hanania, MD, MS
Professor of Medicine
Director, Airways Clinical Research Center
Senator, Clinical Science Representative
BCM Faculty Senate
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This program is designed to enhance clinicians’ ability to explain the roles of interleukins (IL)-4/13, IL-33 and other pro-inflammatory cytokine signaling pathways in the etiopathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and its disease mechanism, discuss data from clinical studies investigating the clinical profiles of emerging therapies for the treatment of COPD, and describe multidisciplinary, shared decision-making strategies to improve patient-specific communication and education throughout each step of the care continuum of COPD.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This educational activity is specifically designed for US-based pulmonologists involved in the diagnosis and management of patients with COPD.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Explain the roles of interleukins (IL)-4/13, IL-33 and other pro-inflammatory cytokine signaling pathways in the etiopathogenesis of COPD and its disease mechanism
- Discuss data from clinical studies investigating the clinical profiles of emerging therapies for the treatment of COPD
- Describe multidisciplinary, shared decision-making strategies to improve patient-specific communication and education throughout each step of the care continuum of COPD
JOINT ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
In support of improving patient care, Med Learning Group 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.
PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this enduring 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 enduring activity.
NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION
Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hours.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, 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 RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP(S)
| Faculty Member | Disclosures |
| Nicola Hanania, MD, MS | Discloses that he has received consulting fees from Sanofi/Regeneron, Genentech, AstraZeneca, GSK, and Boehringer Ingelheim; he has received research funding from GSK, Sanofi, AstraZeneca, and Genentech. |
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed by a physician and nurse reviewer.
Individuals in Control of the Content of the Activity
The individuals in control of the content of this activity have reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of this 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.
- Anne Knieriem RN, MSN, has nothing to disclose.
- Michael Milano, MD, has nothing to disclose.
- A medical reviewer from CME Peer Review, LLC, has nothing to disclose.
- Caitlin Rothermel, MPH, Medical Director for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Lauren Welch, MA, VP, Accreditation and Outcomes for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Andi Koral, Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Aimee Meissner, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator, has nothing to disclose.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CE 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 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved and non-FDA-approved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CE credit for this activity.
In order to obtain your certificate for the mentioned accreditation, participants need to successfully complete the associated pre/post activities and evaluation.
Your certificate will be provided as a downloadable file.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CE 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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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]
RELEASED DATE: February 20, 2024
EXPIRATION DATE: February 20, 2025
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