PROGRAM CHAIR
Praveen Akuthota, MD
Professor of Medicine
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, California
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This enduring activity is designed to enhance healthcare professionals’ understanding of the role of type 2 inflammation in asthma’s complex pathology and its impact on disease progression. Participants will review currently available biologic therapies that target type 2 inflammation and explore approaches for incorporating biologics therapies into individualized treatment plans.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of US-based community-based practitioners, pulmonologists, respiratory technicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers involved in the care of patients with moderate-to-severe asthma.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Describe the role of type 2 inflammation in the complex pathology of asthma
- Apply suitable, evidence-based treatment plans incorporating biologic therapies to manage moderate-to-severe asthma in affected patients
- Implement asthma management plans that include the selection of an optimal appropriate biologic therapy based on individual patient’s needs and preferences
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 0.25 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 0.25 ANCC contact hour.
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 RELATIONSHIPS
| Faculty Member | Disclosures |
| Praveen Akuthota, MD |
Contracted Research: Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (USA), AstraZeneca, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, National Institutes of Health (USA), Sanofi, Recode, and 4DMolecular Therapeutics |
| Royalty: UpToDate |
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| Consulting Fee: Amgen, AstraZeneca, Connect Biopharma, Enveda, Gilead, GSK, Regeneron, Sanofi, and Vida Ventures |
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| Advisory Board: SANDIA Study |
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed by a physician and a 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.
- Lauren Welch, MA, Sr VP of Operations for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Tom Bregartner, MBA, VP of Outcomes and Accreditation for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Melissa Carter, Medical Director for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Melinda Chang, NP, has nothing to disclose.
- A medical reviewer from CME Peer Review LLC, has nothing to disclose.
- Abigail Dill, Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Daniel DaSilva, 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 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 FDA-approved and non-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/their 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. Prior to participating, please contact Med Learning Group at [email protected]
ACCME INNOVATION PARTNER DISCLAIMER
Upon your acceptance in the evaluation and completion of this CME activity, Med Learning Group will share your completion information and certain personal details (eg, name, National Provider Identifier, birthdate MM/DD) with the ACCME for inclusion in your CME Passport transcript and, as applicable, reporting to certifying, licensing, or other regulatory authorities you specify.
RELEASED DATE: May 27, 2026
EXPIRATION DATE: May 27, 2027
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