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CME

Psoriatic Arthritis: Therapeutic Advances and Expert Perspectives on Managing Psoriatic Arthritis

  • Authors: Alan Menter, MD (Moderator); Ethan T. Craig, MD, MHS; Philip J. Mease, MD; Joseph F. Merola, MD
  • CME Released: 3/22/2021
  • THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED FOR CREDIT
  • Valid for credit through: 3/23/2022
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Target Audience and Goal Statement

This activity is designed for rheumatologists, rheumatology nurse practitioners, rheumatology physician assistants, dermatologists, and other clinicians involved in the care of patients with psoriatic arthritis.

The goal of this activity is to educate healthcare professionals to be better able to evaluate patients for potential signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis to ensure timely and accurate diagnosis, describe the mechanisms of action and clinical data for new and emerging therapeutic approaches in the management of psoriatic arthritis, and develop patient- and disease-specific therapeutic approaches for patients with psoriatic arthritis. This on-demand panel discussion with four psoriatic arthritis specialists will connect healthcare professionals nationwide to up-to-date information on how to effectively screen for, diagnose, and treat this challenging disease.

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. EVALUATE patients for potential signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis to assure timely and accurate diagnosis
  2. DESCRIBE the mechanisms of action and clinical data for new and emerging therapeutic approaches in the management of psoriatic arthritis
  3. DEVELOP a personalized therapeutic approach for individual patients with psoriatic arthritis


Disclosures

Accreditor Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Statement: In accordance with the disclosure policies of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) and to conform with Joint Accreditation requirements and FDA guidelines, all individuals in a position to control the content of this educational activity are required to disclose to the activity participants the existence of any relevant relationships with entities producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients, with the exception of non-profit or government organizations and non-health care related companies, within the past 12 months. The existence of these interests or relationships is not viewed as implying bias or decreasing the value of the presentation.

In order to ensure content objectivity, independence, and fair balance, and to ensure that the content is aligned with the interest of the public, RBHS has resolved all potential and real conflicts of interest through content review by a non-conflicted, qualified reviewer.

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use: This educational activity contains information about commercial products/devices that are unlabeled for use or investigational uses of products not yet approved. Agents or classes that are not included in the labeling approved by the FDA for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis include risankizumab, tildrakizumab, brodalumab, bimekizumab, upadacitinib, filgotinib, tocilizumab, clazakizumab, baricitinib, deucravacitinib, mirikizumab, methotrexate, corticosteroids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and RORγt inhibitors. This activity does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer

The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty. It should not be inferred or assumed that they are expressing the views of any manufacturer of pharmaceuticals or devices, RBHS, or Spire Learning, LLC.

It should be noted that the recommendations made herein with regard to the use of therapeutic agents, varying disease states, and assessments of risk are based upon a combination of clinical trials, current guidelines, and the clinical practice experience of the participating presenters. This activity is intended as a supplement to existing knowledge, published information, and practice guidelines. Learners should appraise the information presented critically and draw conclusions only after careful consideration of all available scientific information.

Spire Learning, LLC, and RBHS will not assume responsibility for damages, loss, or claims of any kind arising from or related to the information contained in this publication or activity, including any claims related to the products, drugs, or services mentioned herein.

Privacy Policy:

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Please direct content or CE related questions or concerns to RBHS Center for Continuing and Outreach Education (CCOE) at 973-972-4267 or email [email protected]

To review RBHS’s CE privacy policy, click here.

Spire Learning, LLC, is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information from our participants and educational collaborators. Spire maintains physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that comply with federal regulations to protect against the loss, misuse, or alteration of personal information.

Collection and Use of Your Personal Information

The submission of certain personally identifiable information is necessary to award and track the credits participants may earn after completing an activity. Required items include first name, last name, degree, and email address. These items are necessary. Participants are also required to complete an evaluation of each activity. All evaluative information submitted is collected, retained, and used by Spire Learning, LLC, to continuously improve the learning experience.

Spire Learning, LLC, will not transfer, sell, or share personal information with outside parties or otherwise disclose personal information unless required to in a legal process. Spire will retain your personal data only for the period necessary to accomplish the stated purposes and to comply with applicable laws.


Faculty

  • Alan Menter, MD (Moderator)

    Chairman, Division of Dermatology
    Director, Dermatology Residency Program
    Baylor University Medical Center
    Owner/Investigator
    Menter Dermatology Research Institute
    Dallas, Texas

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Alan Menter, MD, has the following relevant financial relationships to disclose:  
    Advisory Board: Abbott; Amgen Inc.; Boehringer Ingelheim; Janssen Biotech, Inc.; LEO Pharma Inc.
    Consultant: Abbott; Amgen Inc.; Eli Lilly and Company; Janssen Biotech, Inc.; LEO Pharma Inc.; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd; UCB, Inc.
    Investigator: Abbott; Amgen Inc.; Boehringer Ingelheim; Celgene Corporation; Eli Lilly and Company; Janssen Biotech, Inc.; LEO Pharma Inc.; Merck & Co Inc.; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd; UCB, Inc.
    Speaker: Abbott; Amgen Inc.; Janssen Biotech, Inc.; LEO Pharma Inc.; Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd; UCB, Inc.
    Grants: Abbott; Amgen Inc.; Boehringer Ingelheim; Celgene Corporation; Janssen Biotech, Inc; LEO Pharma Inc.; Merck & Co Inc.; Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
    Honoraria: Abbott; Amgen Inc.; Boehringer Ingelheim; Eli Lilly and Company; Janssen Biotech, Inc.; LEO Pharma Inc.; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd; UCB, Inc.

  • Ethan T. Craig, MD, MHS

    Assistant Professor, Clinical Medicine
    University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
    Rheumatologist
    Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Ethan T. Craig, MD, MHS, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

  • Philip J. Mease, MD

    Director of Rheumatology Research
    Swedish Medical Center/Providence St. Joseph Health
    Rheumatologist
    Seattle Rheumatology Associates
    Clinical Professor
    University of Washington
    Seattle, Washington

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Philip J. Mease, MD, has the following relevant financial relationships to disclose:
    Grant/Research Support: AbbVie Inc.; Amgen Inc.; Bristol Myers Squibb Company; Eli Lilly and Company; Galapagos; Gilead Sciences, Inc.; Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Pfizer Inc.; Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd; UCB, Inc.
    Consultant: AbbVie Inc.; Amgen Inc.; Boehringer Ingelheim; Bristol Myers Squibb Company; Eli Lilly and Company; Galapagos; Gilead Sciences, Inc.; GlaxoSmithKline; Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Pfizer Inc.; Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd; UCB, Inc.
    Speakers Bureau: AbbVie Inc.; Amgen Inc.; Eli Lilly and Company; Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Pfizer Inc.; UCB, Inc.

  • Joseph F. Merola, MD

    Associate Professor
    Department of Dermatology
    Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology
    Harvard Medical School
    Associate Physician
    Brigham and Women’s Hospital
    Boston, Massachusetts

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Joseph F. Merola, MD, has the following relevant financial relationships to disclose:
    Consultant and/or Investigator: AbbVie Inc.; Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Avotres Inc.; Biogen; Cara Therapeutics; Celgene Corporation; Dermavant Sciences, Inc.; Eli Lilly and Company; EMD Serono, Inc.; Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; LEO Pharma Inc.; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Pfizer Inc.; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Sanofi; Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd; UCB, Inc.
    Investigator: Biogen; Celgene Corporation; Incyte; LEO Pharma Inc.; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Pfizer Inc.; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Sanofi

Educational Planning Committee:

  • Patrick Dwyer

    Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
    Director, Continuing Medical Education
    Center for Continuing and Outreach Education
    Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
    Newark, New Jersey

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Patrick Dwyer has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

    This activity has been peer reviewed for relevance, accuracy of content, and balance of presentation by:

  • David A. Cohen, MD

    Assistant Professor and Vice Chair of Education
    Department of Medicine
    Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    New Brunswick, New Jersey

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: David A. Cohen, MD, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

    This activity has been pilot-tested for time required for participation by Vivek Bose, MD; Kyle Park, MD; and Mohamed Talaat, MD.

    Vivek Bose, MD; Kyle Park, MD; and Mohamed Talaat, MD; have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

  • Ashton Webb, PharmD, BCACP

    Spire Learning
    Associate Clinical Director
    Spire Learning
    Parsippany, New Jersey

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Ashton Webb, PharmD, BCACP, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

  • Chad Thompson

    Director, Grants and Education
    Spire Learning
    Parsippany, New Jersey

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Chad Thompson has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

  • Lisa Colombo

    Program Manager
    Spire Learning
    Parsippany, New Jersey

    Disclosures

    Disclosure: Lisa Colombo has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.


Accreditation Statements



This educational activity is jointly provided by Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and Spire Learning.


In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and Spire Learning. Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences 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.

    For Physicians

  • Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Contact Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences at [email protected]

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There are no fees for participating in or receiving credit for this online educational activity. For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board.

This activity is designed to be completed within the time designated on the title page; physicians should claim only those credits that reflect the time actually spent in the activity. To successfully earn credit, participants must complete the activity online during the valid credit period that is noted on the title page. To receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, you must receive a minimum score of 70% on the post-test.

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CME

Psoriatic Arthritis: Therapeutic Advances and Expert Perspectives on Managing Psoriatic Arthritis

Authors: Alan Menter, MD (Moderator); Ethan T. Craig, MD, MHS; Philip J. Mease, MD; Joseph F. Merola, MDFaculty and Disclosures
THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED FOR CREDIT

CME Released: 3/22/2021

Valid for credit through: 3/23/2022

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