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An Update on C3 Glomerulopathy: Understanding a Rare Complement-Mediated Kidney Disease

  • Authors: Carla M. Nester, MD, MSA, FASN; Christoph Licht, MD, FRCP(C), FASN; Manuel Praga, MD, PhD
  • CPD Released: 8/31/2022
  • Valid for credit through: 8/31/2023
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    Non-US Physicians - maximum of 0.50 CPD

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Target Audience and Goal Statement

This educational activity is intended for an international audience of non-US primary care providers, nephrologists, and allergists/clinical immunologists.

The goals of this activity are that learners will be better able to diagnose and select an appropriate treatment for C3G.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

  • Have increased knowledge regarding the
    • Pathophysiology of C3G
    • Recommended diagnostic tests for the differential diagnosis of C3G
    • Current and emerging therapies for C3G


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Faculty

  • Carla M. Nester, MD, MSA, FASN

    Jean E. Robillard, MD, Chair in Pediatric Nephrology
    Director, Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation
    Associate Director, Molecular Otolaryngology and Renal Research Laboratory
    Iowa City, Iowa
    United States

    Disclosures

    Carla M. Nester, MD, MSA, FASN, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Consultant or advisor for: Achillion; Alexion; Apellis; Biocryst; Chemocentryx; Novartis
    Research funding from: Clinical Trials: Achillion; Apellis; Biocryst; Chemocentryx; Novartis

  • Christoph Licht, MD, FRCP(C), FASN

    Cell Biology Program, SickKids Research Institute
    Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
    Division of Nephrology, The Hospital for Sick Children
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

     

    Disclosures

    Christoph Licht, MD, FRCP(C), FASN, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Consultant or advisor for: Alexion; AstraZeneca Rare Disease Pharmaceuticals, Inc; Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc; Catalyst Biosciences; Elva GmbH; Novartis
    Speaker or member of speakers bureau for: Alexion; AstraZeneca Rare Disease Pharmaceuticals, Inc; Elva GmbH
    Research funding from: Aurin Biotech; Fresenius; Pfizer Inc.

  • Manuel Praga, MD, PhD

    Instituto de Investigación Hospital 12 de octubre (imas12)
    Department of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid
    Department of Nephrology
    Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre
    Madrid, Spain

     

    Disclosures

    Manuel Praga, MD, PhD, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Consultant or advisor for: Alexion; Apellis, Aurinia; GlaxoSmithKline; Novartis; Otsuka; Roche; Silence; Travere
    Speaker or member of speakers bureau for: Alexion; Apellis; Aurinia; GlaxoSmithKline; Novartis; Otsuka; Roche; Silence; Travere

Editors

  • Rita Moreira Da Silva, PhD, PharmD

    Medical Education Director, WebMD Global, LLC

     

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    Rita Moreira Da Silva, PhD, PharmD, has no relevant financial relationships.

  • Grace O’Malley, PhD

    Medical Education Director, WebMD Global, LLC

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    Grace O’Malley, PhD, has no relevant financial relationships.

Compliance Reviewer

  • Susan L. Smith, MN, PhD

    Associate Director, Accreditation and Compliance

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    Susan L. Smith, MN, PhD, has no relevant financial relationships.

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CPD

An Update on C3 Glomerulopathy: Understanding a Rare Complement-Mediated Kidney Disease

Authors: Carla M. Nester, MD, MSA, FASN; Christoph Licht, MD, FRCP(C), FASN; Manuel Praga, MD, PhDFaculty and Disclosures

CPD Released: 8/31/2022

Valid for credit through: 8/31/2023

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Contents of This CPD Activity

All sections of this activity are required for credit.

An Update on C3 Glomerulopathy: Understanding a Rare Complement-Mediated Kidney Disease

Did you know that up to 70% of children and 30% to 50% of adults, respectively, with C3G reach kidney failure within 10 years?
Carla M. Nester, MD, MSA, FASN

Clinical Presentation of C3 Glomerulopathy

C3G is an umbrella term for several rare kidney diseases highly variable in nature, with overlapping clinical and pathologic manifestations.
Christoph Licht, MD, FRCP(C), FASN

Histologic Patterns and Testing for C3 Glomerulopathy

How familiar are you with the reclassification of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) and how to distinguish immunocomplex-mediated MPGN from complement-mediated MPGN?
Christoph Licht, MD, FRCP(C), FASN

Treatment and Prognosis: Why Is It So Important to Treat Early?

Did you know that it is generally accepted that 50% of patients with C3G will experience a recurrence?
Carla M. Nester, MD, MSA, FASN

Current and Emerging Therapies

Standard treatment for C3G is expert opinion based. Learn how emerging agents can contribute to outcomes in patients with C3G.
Manuel Praga, MD
 

Educational Impact Challenge

The goals of this activity are that learners will be better able to diagnose and select an appropriate treatment for C3G.

Before you begin this activity, please assess your clinical knowledge by completing this brief survey. Answering these questions again after the activity will allow you to see what you learned and to compare your answers with those of your peers.

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