FACULTY
Paul Saenger, MD, MACE
Professor of Pediatrics Emeritus
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Professor of Pediatrics SUNY Stony Brook
Visiting Professor Munich University
Visiting Professor Beijing Children’s Hospital
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This case-based activity will cover the treatment and management of children with growth hormone deficiency (CGHD).
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is intended to meet the educational needs of US-based endocrinologists, endocrine fellows, primary care physicians, pediatricians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and healthcare professionals who diagnose and manage CGHD.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Assess best practices for the screening and diagnosis of CGHD, including appropriate tests and key elements of differential diagnosis
- Review the efficacy, safety, and adherence associated with standard-of-care therapies for CGHD
- Describe the different approaches used to formulate novel LAGH preparations that may be used for the long‐term management of CGHD pending their approval, as well as their mechanisms of action and clinical profiles
- Develop dosing and monitoring strategies individualized for each patient in order to provide effective long‐term management of CGHD for those treated with LAGH preparations pending approval
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 1.0 AMA Category 1 Credit™. 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 care of children with growth hormone deficiency.
CNE Credits: 1.0 ANCC Contact Hour
CNE ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education 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 manufacturers of any commercial products and/or providers of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
| Paul Saenger, MD, has received research support from Ascendis, Opko, and Novo Nordisk, and served on a speakers bureau for Novo Nordisk. | 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. The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose. |
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/CNE 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.
Diana Tommasi, Medical Director of Med Learning Group, 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/CNE credit for this activity. To receive CME/CNE credit participants must:
- Read the CME/CNE information and faculty disclosures.
- Participate in the activity.
- Submit the evaluation form to Med Learning Group.
You will receive your certificate upon completion 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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RELEASE DATE: November 4, 2020
EXPIRATION DATE: November 4, 2021
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