FACULTY
Anca Askanase, MD, MPH
Founder and Clinical Director of Columbia’s Lupus Center
Director of Rheumatology Clinical Trials
Division of Rheumatology
Irving Medical Center
Columbia University
New York, NY
Maureen A. McMahon, MD
Associate Chief of Rheumatology
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine
UCLA Health
Los Angeles, CA
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Describe the clinical burden of musculoskeletal symptoms and PROs in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Create treatment plans that address musculoskeletal symptoms and PROs in addition to disease activity and damage for patients with SLE
- Discuss the clinical implications of interferon as a key mediator of SLE pathogenesis
- Select treatments for patients with SLE that target its pathogenic pathways
TARGET AUDIENCE(S):
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of rheumatologists, rheumatology-related nurse practitioners, physician assistants and fellows.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.5 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 SLE.
CNE Credits: 1.5 ANCC Contact Hours.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Ultimate Medical Academy/Complete Conference Management (CCM) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Awarded 1.5 contact hour(s) of continuing nursing education of RNs and APNs.
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 1.5 contact hours of continuing nursing education of RNs and APNs.
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DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP
Anca Askanase, MD, MPH, has received consulting fees from AstraZeneca, Aurinia, and GlaxoSmithKline; and has conducted contracted research for AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly, GlaxoSmithKline, Idorsia, Janssen, and Pfizer.
Maureen McMahon, MD, has received research grant support from AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline, and is on the speakers’ bureau for GlaxoSmithKline.
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 independent reviewers, 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:
Matthew Frese, General Manager of Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
Lauren Welch, MA, VP, Outcomes and Accreditation for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
Douglas Cox, MSN, MHA, RN, UMA/CCM – LNP, has nothing to disclose.
Daniel Dasilva, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
Angela Davis, PhD, Medical Director, Scientific and Medical Services for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
Melissa A. Johnson, Senior Program Manager for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
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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 web-based activity. To receive CME/CNE credit participants must:
- Read the CME/CNE information and faculty disclosures.
- Participate in the enduring activity.
- Complete and submit the evaluation form to Med Learning Group.
You will receive your certificate after the web-based activity.
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