FACULTY
Charles L. Daley, MD
Chief, Division of Mycobacterial and Respiratory Infections
Professor of Medicine
National Jewish Health
Denver, CO
Shannon H. Kasperbauer, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Department of Medicine
Division of Mycobacterial and Respiratory Infections
National Jewish Health
Denver, CO
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This online activity will explore the management of patients with nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease (NTM-LD), including diagnosis, therapy selection, and strategies for assessing and treating patients with refractory disease.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This educational activity is designed to meet the educational needs of pulmonologists and infectious disease specialists involved in the management of patients with NTM-LD.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing the CME activity, learners should be better able to:
- Utilize evidence-based clinical, radiographic, and microbiologic criteria in the evaluation and diagnosis of NTM-LD
- Develop individualized treatment goals centered on patient health status, comorbidities, and preferences
- Select therapy for patients with NTM-LD utilizing clinical guidelines and up-to-date evidence
- Employ evidence-based strategies for enhancing patient tolerance, adherence, and therapy completion in patients with NTM-LD
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 online 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 online activity.
CNE 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.
NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION
Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the management of patients with NTM-LD.
Credits: 1.0 ANCC Contact Hour.
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 manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Charles Daley, MD reports the following disclosures:
Relationship | Manufacturer |
---|---|
Consultant/Advisor | AN2, Insmed |
Advisory Board | AN2, Insmed, Matinas, Paratek, Spero Therapeutics |
Industry/Investigator Initiated Research | Beyond Air, BugWorks, Insmed, Paratek, Spero Therapeutics |
Shannon Kasperbauer, MD is a speaker for AN2 Pharmaceuticals, Insmed and Paratek, and serves as a consultant for AN2 Pharmaceuticals, Insmed and Paratek.
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.
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, MBA, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Felecia Beachum, Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Diana Tommasi, PharmD, 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.
Russie Allen, 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 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, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and nonapproved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this online activity. To receive CME/CNE credit participants must:
- Read the CME/CNE information and faculty disclosures.
- Participate in the online activity.
- Submit the evaluation form to Med Learning Group.
You will receive your certification 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 skills before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
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RELEASE DATE: June 3, 2021
EXPIRATION DATE: June 3, 2022
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