Advances in Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia
This session will examine the genetic approaches being explored for these diseases, such as the introduction of a corrected or modified β-globin gene and gene-sequence editing. It will also explore the genetic modalities utilized, such as genome-editing technologies including the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-Cas9 gene-editing system and lentiviral vectors. The safety, efficacy and challenges associated with these therapies will also be outlined.
Category
  • Disease management
  • Oncology
Format
  • Webcasts
Credits
  • 0.75 ACPE - Pharmacists
  • 0.75 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
  • 0.75 AMA - Physicians
  • 0.75 ANCC - Nurses
  • 0.75 APA - Psychologists
  • 0.75 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 0.75 CCMC - General - Case Managers
  • 0.75 CDR - Dietitians
  • 0.75 ASWB - Social Workers
Psychosocial Considerations in Post-Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
This activity will discuss the current approach for screening and management of these complications and will review data regarding the negative associations among psychological distress, health outcomes, successful HSCT, and increased mortality. Barriers in the delivery of psychosocial care and care models to address these issues will also be outlined.
Category
  • Behavioral health
  • Disease management
  • Oncology
Format
  • Webcasts
Credits
  • 0.75 ACPE - Pharmacists
  • 0.75 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
  • 0.75 AMA - Physicians
  • 0.75 ANCC - Nurses
  • 0.75 APA - Psychologists
  • 0.75 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 0.75 CCMC - General - Case Managers
  • 0.75 CDR - Dietitians
  • 0.75 ASWB - Social Workers
New Trends in the Management of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
This activity will provide participants with insight into newer approaches that effectively integrate standard interventions into management plans tailored to the individual’s particular symptoms, review the value of pulmonary rehabilitation, and outline the effective evaluation of therapeutic responses.
Category
  • Disease management
Format
  • Webcasts
Credits
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
Review of Risk Factors in the Identification of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
This activity will examine risk factors for glaucoma that will assist health care professionals (HCPs) in the early identification of this condition in general primary eye care practice. Individual risk factors will be discussed, and pertinent literature will be reviewed to provide insight into how certain factors in combination, such as Krukenberg spindles, homogeneous trabecular meshwork pigmentation and iris transillumination defects can indicate an increased risk and alert HCPs to the presence of this disorder. A new tool will be introduced to help recommend when specific glaucoma testing is indicated.
Category
  • Disease management
  • Vision
Format
  • Webcasts
Credits
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 COPE - Optometrists
Systemic Mastocytosis: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Updates
Woman in green top with glasses and grey hair showing her irration/rash on her arm to her health care professional. Health care professional is woman wearing a white lab coat.
This activity will review the symptoms and signs of SM, provide an overview of new and current therapies and identify SM guideline updates. The value of an interdisciplinary team–based approach along the continuum of care for affected individuals will also be discussed as a definitive step toward optimizing outcomes. 
Category
  • Disease management
  • Rare diseases
Format
  • Webcasts
Credits
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacists
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 CCMC - General - Case Managers
  • 1.00 CDR - Dietitians
Treatment Options for Ocular Anterior Surface Disease
Ocular Anterior Surface Disease or dry eye syndrome affects nearly 16 million Americans and can be a common and chronic problem for adults, especially for those of advanced age, causing symptoms that interfere with eye comfort, function and quality of life. Competent evaluation to determine the etiology of dry eye syndrome is necessary for successful symptom management as therapeutic regimens must be specific to the underlying causes to be effective. This activity will examine the multiple parts of eye anatomy, the dysfunction of which may contribute to dry eye syndrome, including the tear film, ocular anterior surface and Meibomian gland, and identify complications that can result when dry eye is left untreated. Importantly, a thorough review of optimal treatment regimens will be provided, as well as updates on newer and emerging targeted treatments, with a focus on providing relief and preventing further damage to the eye.
Category
  • Disease management
  • Vision
Format
  • Webcasts
Credits
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 COPE - Optometrists
Advanced Degenerative Joint Disease and Chronic Lower Back Pain: Evidence-Based Approaches to Care
This activity will provide participants with insight into newer approaches that effectively integrate standard interventions into management plans tailored to the individual’s particular symptoms, review the value of pulmonary rehabilitation, and outline the effective evaluation of therapeutic responses.
Category
  • Disease management
Format
  • Webcasts
Credits
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
The Diagnostic Odyssey for Individuals With Rare Diseases: Pompe Disease and Other Lysosomal Storage Diseases
Patient and doctors stand near the entrance to a circular maze.
This activity will explore recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of Pompe disease and other LSDs, including current clinical trials. It will also share insights and perspectives from and provide strategies to support the well-being of both the individual and their family/caregiver(s) and highlight the role of the interprofessional team in evaluating and improving care for patients with these conditions.
Category
  • Disease management
  • Health equity
  • Rare diseases
Format
  • Webcasts
Credits
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacists
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 APA - Psychologists
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 CCMC - General - Case Managers
  • 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers
The Diagnostic Odyssey for Individuals With Rare Diseases: Spotlight on the Patient, Pompe Disease (Podcast)
Patient and doctors stand near the entrance to a circular maze.
In this podcast Nealie White, an individual with Pomp disease, will share her insights and perspectives, and panelists will provide strategies that the interprofessional health care team can utilize to better support people who are impacted by rare diseases.
Category
  • Disease management
  • Health equity
  • Rare diseases
Format
  • Podcasts
Credits
  • 0.75 ACPE - Pharmacists
  • 0.75 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
  • 0.75 AMA - Physicians
  • 0.75 ANCC - Nurses
  • 0.75 APA - Psychologists
  • 0.75 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 0.75 CCMC - General - Case Managers
  • 0.75 ASWB - Social Workers
The Role of Optometry in the Management of Diabetes
Diabetes can cause potentially irreparable eye damage and poor vision over time. This activity will review the role of optometrists in the areas of prevention, co-management and rehabilitation for individuals with diabetes. It will focus on how to conduct a diabetes risk assessment, ongoing care of individuals with known diabetes and collaboration among members of the interprofessional health care team for optimal outcomes. Key strategies for vision rehabilitation will also be addressed.
Category
  • Disease management
  • Vision
Format
  • Webcasts
Credits
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 COPE - Optometrists

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