Is the Association Between Psoriatic Arthritis and Obesity Bidirectional? Managing Obesity to Reduce Comorbid Risk

Thursday, September 26, 2024

1:00PM – 2:00PM ET

Please note this TeleECHO program is 1:00PM Eastern, 12:00PM Central, 11:00AM Mountain and 10:00AM Pacific.

PRESENTING FACULTY

Paras Karmacharya, MD, MS
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Rheumatology & Immunology
Director, Vanderbilt Psoriatic Arthritis and Spondyloarthritis Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This program offers healthcare providers who care for patients with psoriatic arthritis an interactive, case-based learning experience on how obesity affects inflammatory activity, thus increasing the risk of PsA and its associated comorbidities. This program will also outline the safety and efficacy data on the treatment of obesity in patients with psoriatic arthritis, as well as strategies to most effectively utilize multidisciplinary teams in the care of obese patients with PsA.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This CME initiative is designed to meet the educational needs of community-based rheumatologists, nurse practitioners, and physician’s assistants who treat patients with PsA.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:

  • Assess how obesity contributes to the underlying inflammatory activity that increases the risk of PsA and its associated comorbidities
  • Utilize efficacy and safety data in the treatment of obesity in patients with PsA
  • Apply strategies to involve the multidisciplinary team in the care of obese patients with PsA

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 virtually live 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 virtually live activity.

NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION

Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 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 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.

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.

For CE questions, please contact Med Learning Group at [email protected]

Contact this CE provider at Med Learning Group for privacy and confidentiality policy statement information at www.medlearninggroup.com/privacy-policy/

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]

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