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CME / ABIM MOC

Managing Asparaginase Hypersensitivity in Pediatric and Adolescent ALL

  • Authors: Susan R. Rheingold, MD
  • CME / ABIM MOC Released: 11/30/2017
  • THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED FOR CREDIT
  • Valid for credit through: 11/30/2018, 11:59 PM EST
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Target Audience and Goal Statement

This activity is intended for hematologists/oncologists and pediatricians.

The goal of this activity is increased knowledge and competence of learners regarding the identification and management of asparaginase-associated hypersensitivity reactions, including screening and management of silent inactivation, in pediatric and adolescent patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

  • Have increased knowledge regarding the
    • Clinical manifestations of hypersensitivity reactions associated with asparaginase in patients with pediatric ALL
  • Have greater competence related to
    • Strategies for managing hypersensitivity in order to prevent "silent inactivation"


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Faculty

  • Susan R. Rheingold, MD

    Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics; Medical Director, Outpatient Oncology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Susan R. Rheingold, MD, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships:
    Served as an advisor or consultant for: Amgen Inc.; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
    Spouse owns stock, stock options, or bonds from: Axovant Sciences, Inc.

    Dr Rheingold does not intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

    Dr Rheingold does not intend to discuss investigational drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics not approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

Editors

  • Sara Fagerlie, PhD, CHCP

    Scientific Director, Medscape, LLC

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Sara Fagerlie, PhD, CHCP, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

  • Lori Pender, PhD

    Freelance Medical Writer

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Lori Pender, PharmD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

CME Reviewer

  • Amy Bernard, MS, BSN, RN-BC

    Lead Nurse Planner, Medscape, LLC

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Amy Bernard, MS, BSN, RN-BC, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


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CME / ABIM MOC

Managing Asparaginase Hypersensitivity in Pediatric and Adolescent ALL

Authors: Susan R. Rheingold, MDFaculty and Disclosures
THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED FOR CREDIT

CME / ABIM MOC Released: 11/30/2017

Valid for credit through: 11/30/2018, 11:59 PM EST

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