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CME / ABIM MOC / CE

Evaluating Complement Pathways for Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria: Interprofessional Perspectives on Current and Emerging Approaches

  • Authors: Srikanth Nagalla, MD, MS; Catherine M. Broome, MD; Louise Arnold, RGN, BSc
  • CME / ABIM MOC / CE Released: 11/22/2022
  • THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED FOR CREDIT
  • Valid for credit through: 11/22/2023, 11:59 PM EST
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Target Audience and Goal Statement

This activity is intended for hematology/oncology specialists (including bone marrow failure [BMF] experts and fellows), physician assistants (PAs), nurses, and pharmacists.

The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to understand the complement pathway within PNH and practical strategies for managing these patients as part of the interprofessional team.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

  • Have increased knowledge regarding the
    • Role of the therapies targeting the complement pathway for treating patients with PNH
    • Clinical trial data evaluating therapies used for the management of patients with PNH
  • Have greater competence related to
    • Managing potential adverse events associated with PNH therapies
  • Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to
    • Coordinate with the interprofessional team to ensure optimal outcomes for patients with PNH


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Faculty

  • Srikanth Nagalla, MD, MS

    Chief of Benign Hematology
    Miami Cancer Institute
    Miami, Florida, United States

    Disclosures

    Srikanth Nagalla, MD, MS, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Consultant or advisor for: Alexion; Alnylam; Apellis; Pharmacosmos; Rigel; Sanofi; SOBI
    Speaker or member of speakers bureau for: RIGEL; Sanofi

  • Catherine M. Broome, MD

    Associate Professor
    Department of Medicine
    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
    Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
    Columbia, Maryland, United States

    Disclosures

    Catherine M. Broome, MD, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Consultant or advisor for: Alexion; Argenx; Sanofi; Star Therapeutics
    Speaker or member of speakers bureau for: Alexion; Sanofi
    Research funding from: Alexion; Argenx; Incyte; Rigel; Sanofi

  • Louise Arnold, RGN, BSc

    Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Nurse)
    Department of Haematology
    St James' Institute of Oncology
    Leeds, United Kingdom

    Disclosures

    Louise Arnold, RGN, BSc, has the following relevant financial relationships:
    Consultant or advisor for: Alexion UK; SOBI in UK
    Speaker or member of speakers bureau for: Alexion; SOBI

Editors

  • Deborah Middleton, MS

    Senior Medical Education Director, WebMD Global, LLC 

    Disclosures

    Deborah Middleton, MS, has no relevant financial relationships.

  • Yoji Yamaguchi, MA, ELS

    Scientific Content Manager, WebMD Global, LLC 

    Disclosures

    Yoji Yamaguchi, MA, ELS, has no relevant financial relationships.

Compliance Reviewer/Nurse Planner

  • Leigh Schmidt, MSN, RN, CNE, CHCP

    Associate Director, Accreditation and Compliance, Medscape, LLC

    Disclosures

    Leigh Schmidt, MSN, RN, CNE, CHCP, 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

Evaluating Complement Pathways for Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria: Interprofessional Perspectives on Current and Emerging Approaches

Authors: Srikanth Nagalla, MD, MS; Catherine M. Broome, MD; Louise Arnold, RGN, BScFaculty and Disclosures
THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED FOR CREDIT

CME / ABIM MOC / CE Released: 11/22/2022

Valid for credit through: 11/22/2023, 11:59 PM EST

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Contents of This CME Activity

All sections of this activity are required for credit.

Overview of the Complement Pathway Within PNH

Dr Nagalla reviews the role of the complement pathway in PNH
Srikanth Nagalla, MD, MS

Diving Into the Safety and Efficacy Profiles of Current and Emerging Strategies

Are you up to date on current and emerging treatment strategies for PNH?
Catherine M. Broome, MD

Practical Considerations for Managing Patients With PNH

What are the practical considerations involved in the long-term care of patients with PNH?
Louise Arnold, RGN, BSc
 

Educational Impact Challenge

The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to understand the complement pathway within PNH and practical strategies for managing these patients as part of the interprofessional team.

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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