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CME / ABIM MOC / CE

Clinical Real Talk in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease: Practice Points to Optimize Treatment

  • Authors: Kevin Winthrop, MD, MPH; Pamela McShane, MD
  • CME / ABIM MOC / CE Released: 9/29/2022
  • THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED FOR CREDIT
  • Valid for credit through: 9/29/2023, 11:59 PM EST
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Target Audience and Goal Statement

This activity is intended for infectious disease physicians, pulmonologists, infectious disease pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and all other clinicians involved in the care of patients with nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease (NTM-LD) as well as patients with NTM-LD and their caregivers.

The goal of this activity is that learners will be better able to identify patients with NTM-LD who need treatment, prescribe recommended treatment, and manage adverse events and other factors that affect patients’ quality of life.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

  • Have increased knowledge regarding the
    • Burden of NTM-LD
    • Strategies to optimize NTM-LD treatment
  • Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to
    • Communicate with patients about optimal treatment practices


Disclosures

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Faculty

  • Kevin Winthrop, MD, MPH

    Professor of Infectious Diseases, Ophthalmology
    Professor of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
    Division of Infectious Diseases
    Oregon Health & Science University
    Portland, Oregon, United States

    Disclosures

    Kevin Winthrop, MD, MPH, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Consultant or advisor for: AbbVie; AstraZeneca; BMS; Eli Lilly & Company; Galapagos; Gilead; GlaxoSmithKline; Novartis; Pfizer; Regeneron; Roche; Sanofi; Union Chimique Belge
    Research funding from: BMS; Pfizer

  • Pamela McShane, MD

    Associate Professor, Pulmonology
    University of Texas Health Science Center Tyler
    Tyler, Texas, United States

    Disclosures

    Pamela McShane, MD, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Consultant or advisor for: Boehringer Ingelheim; Insmed
    Speaker or member of speakers bureau for: Insmed
    Contracted researcher for: Primary investigatory or sub-primary investigator: AN2; AstraZeneca; Boehringer Ingelheim; Electromed; Insmed; Paratek; RedHill BioPharma
    Owns stock (publicly traded) in: Infinity Pharmaceuticals

Editors

  • Maria B. Uravich, BSc, ELS

    Senior Medical Education Director, Medscape, LLC

    Disclosures

    Maria B. Uravich, BSc, ELS, has no relevant financial relationships.

  • Jennifer Gregg, PhD

    Medical Education Director, Medscape, LLC

    Disclosures

    Jennifer Gregg, PhD, has no relevant financial relationships.

Compliance Reviewer

  • Yaisanet Oyola, MD

    Associate Director, Accreditation and Compliance, Medscape, LLC

    Disclosures

    Yaisanet Oyola, MD, has no relevant financial relationships.

Peer Reviewer

This activity has been peer reviewed and the reviewer has no relevant financial relationships.


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CME / ABIM MOC / CE

Clinical Real Talk in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease: Practice Points to Optimize Treatment

Authors: Kevin Winthrop, MD, MPH; Pamela McShane, MDFaculty and Disclosures
THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED FOR CREDIT

CME / ABIM MOC / CE Released: 9/29/2022

Valid for credit through: 9/29/2023, 11:59 PM EST

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This activity includes discussion of therapeutic products, or investigational agents that have not been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, off-label uses of approved products, or data that were presented in abstract form. These data should be considered preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies or agents described in this or any educational activity. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed herein.

Educational Impact Challenge

The goal of this activity is that learners will be better able to identify patients with NTM-LD who need treatment, prescribe recommended treatment, and manage adverse events and other factors that affect patients’ quality of life.

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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