Clinical Use of Biologics for CRSwNP: Implementing Strategies for Treatment Success

Join us for a complimentary, live-virtual CME symposium!

Thursday, September 12, 2024
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT

Course Information

PROVIDER STATEMENT

This activity is provided by Integrity CE, LLC.

DISCLOSURE OF COMMERCIAL SUPPORT

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

This commercially supported satellite symposium is independent of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA) educational activities and is not accredited by AAOA.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

During this case-based interactive symposium, our esteemed faculty will discuss strategies to improve the care of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). Key topics will include patient evaluation, selection criteria for surgical or biologic treatment, and current evidence on comparative safety and efficacy of available treatments.

Learning Objectives

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity addresses the needs of allergists, otolaryngologists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants involved in the management of patients with CRSwNP.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

  • Effectively assess severity in patients with CRSwNP
  • Select appropriate biologic or surgical treatment options for patients with CRSwNP based on available efficacy and safety data
  • Implement strategies for the effective use of biologic therapies in the treatment of appropriate patients with CRSwNP and to overcome barriers to successful treatment
Faculty Information and Disclosures

FACULTY

Christine Franzese, MD
Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology
Director of Allergy
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri
Joseph K. Han, MD
Professor of Medicine
Chief, Division of Rhinology & Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery
Chief, Division of Allergy
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, Virginia

DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Integrity CE, LLC 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 CE, LLC 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:

Christine Franzese, MD
Research Support: AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly, GlaxoSmithKline, Lyra, Regeneron, Sanofi, Upstream Bio
Speakers’ Bureau: AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Optinose, Regeneron, Sanofi

Joseph K. Han, MD, will present his disclosures prior to the start of the live symposium.

The Integrity CE, LLC 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. To receive credit, participants must:

  • Read the learning objectives
  • Complete the pretest
  • View the live broadcast
  • Complete the posttest evaluation form at the end of the program

A statement of credit will be issued only upon receipt of a completed posttest and activity evaluation form. Your certificate will be sent to you via email within four weeks of receipt of the completed evaluation.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

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

CREDIT DESIGNATION

Integrity CE, LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. 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 CE, LLC 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 CE, LLC 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

Plug-in: Adobe® Flash® Player 10

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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.

Agenda

Thursday, September 12, 2024
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT

On the day of the webcast, you can access the event at this link: https://integrityce.com/CRSwNPSympo

There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this activity. For your participation, you will be able to receive a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit™. To do so, you must participate in the live-virtual symposium and complete the posttest and evaluation following the event. A statement of credit will be issued via email within four weeks of submission of a completed activity evaluation form.