Hard to Swallow: The Burden of EoE and How We Can Improve Diagnosis and Management

Course Information
Release date: March 15, 2024
Expiration date: September 15, 2024
Estimated time to complete activity: 60 minutes
PROVIDER STATEMENT

This activity is provided by Integrity Continuing Education, Inc.

DISCLOSURE OF COMMERCIAL SUPPORT

This activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Sanofi.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

EoE is an immuno-inflammatory disease that affects people of all age groups (including children) and is often triggered by certain foods or aeroallergen microbes. The prevalence of EoE has increased over the past few decades, and few clinicians — including specialists in gastroenterology — are able to recognize the signs and symptoms of this disease. Patients with EoE are often misdiagnosed or go without a correct diagnosis (and appropriate treatment) for several years. What is known to be the appropriate treatment has historically comprised a wide variety of dietary interventions that can be difficult to adhere to and off-label pharmacologics that have mixed efficacy. Since the approval of dupilumab, the first drug ever to be given an EoE indication, treatment options have expanded, offering a new landscape for gastroenterologists, allergists, and other clinicians who manage patients with EoE by giving them a new way to personalize treatment approaches for both their adult and pediatric patients.

Whether you work in primary care, pediatrics, or in gastroenterology, follow along with Drs. Chang and Chehade to improve the diagnosis and management of patients with EoE. This self-paced course will allow for a unique learning path based on your current knowledge and skill level and enhance understanding of EoE disease burden and clinical indicators of EoE, improve rates of referral, and assist in the creation of more individualized treatment plans.

Learning Objectives
TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity addresses the needs of gastroenterologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, specialty advanced practice providers, pediatricians and pediatric nurse practitioners, and internal medicine clinicians.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

  • Identify signs, symptoms, and clinical indicators of EoE to facilitate referral for specialist evaluation or earlier diagnosis
  • Assess the disease burden of EoE and the weight of its effect on physical and psychological quality of life
  • Employ strategies for individualized treatment and monitoring of treatment response
  • Incorporate new or emerging EoE treatments based on efficacy and safety findings from clinical trials
Faculty Information and Disclosures
FACULTY
Joy W. Chang, MD MS
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Mirna Chehade, MD, MPH, AGAF, FAAAAI
Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine
Founding Director, Mount Sinai Center for Eosinophilic Disorders
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, New York
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Integrity Continuing Education, Inc. requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any financial relationships with ineligible companies. All identified relevant financial relationships are thoroughly vetted by Integrity Continuing Education, Inc. for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

The following faculty/planners reported the financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of these CME activities:

Mirna Chehade, MD, MPH
Consultant: Adare/Ellodi, Allakos, AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers SquibbNexstone Immunology, Phathom, Recludix Pharma, Regeneron, Sanofi, Shire/Takeda,
Research Funding: Adare/Ellodi, Allakos, AstraZeneca Regeneron, Bristol Myers Squibb, Danone, Shire/Takeda

Joy W. Chang, MD MS
Consultant: Sanofi-Regeneron
Speaker: Sanofi-Regeneron

Integrity Continuing Education, Inc. planners and managers do not have any financial relationships or relationships to products or devices with ineligible companies.

Accreditation Information
DIRECTIONS TO LEARNER

There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this activity. During the period of March 15, 2024 through September 15, 2024, participants must:

  • Read the learning objectives
  • Complete the pretest
  • Study the educational activity
  • Complete the posttest and the evaluation form

A statement of credit will be issued only upon receipt of a completed posttest with a score of 75% or better and a completed activity evaluation form.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Integrity Continuing Education, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION

Integrity Continuing Education, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For information about ACCME accreditation of this activity, please contact Integrity Continuing Education, Inc. at (855) 835-4004 or cme@integrityce.com.

DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Integrity Continuing Education, Inc. does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimers and Technical Requirements
MEDIA

Internet

PRIVACY POLICY

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MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Processor: Intel Pentium 4, 2.33 + GHz (or equivalent)
Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 10, and Mac OS
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DISCLAIMER

The information provided at this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

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