Myasthenia Gravis and the Complement System
Released On
December 18, 2023
Expires On
December 18, 2024
Media Type
Internet
Completion Time
45 minutes
Specialty
Neurology
Topic(s)
Parkinson's & Movement Disorders,
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This activity is jointly provided by American Academy of CME, Inc. and CheckRare CE.
This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from UCB.
Credit Available
- Physicians — maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
All other healthcare professionals completing this course will be issued a statement of participation.
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians specializing in neurology, internal medicine/general practice. Other members of the care team may also participate.
Program Overview
This 45-minute CME-accredited program highlights the connection between the complement system and myasthenia gravis in regards to the pathophysiology and treatment of this rare disease.
Learning Objectives
After participating in the activity, learners should be better able to:
- Review the pathophysiology of MG.
- Describe the role of the complement system in MG.
- Describe efficacy of the treatment options for MG that target the complement system.
- Compare the safety of the treatment options for MG that target the complement system.
Faculty
James F Howard Jr, MD
Professor of Neurology, Medicine & Allied Health
Department of Neurology
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by American Academy of CME, Inc. and CheckRare CE. American Academy of CME, Inc. is Jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician Credit Designation
American Academy of CME, Inc., designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures of Financial Relationships
According to the disclosure policy of the Academy, all faculty, planning committee members, editors, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control content are required to disclose any relationships with any ineligible company(ies). The existence of these relationships is not viewed as implying bias or decreasing the value of the activity. Clinical content has been reviewed for fair balance and scientific objectivity, and all of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.
Disclosure of relevant financial relationships are as follows:
- James F Howard Jr, MD discloses the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies:
- Grant/Research support (paid to his institution) : Alexion Pharmaceuticals, argenx, Cartesian Therapeutics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Muscular Dystrophy Association, National Institutes of Health (including the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases), Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, and Ra Pharmaceuticals (now UCB Biosciences).
- Advisory Board/Consultant: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, argenx, Biologix Pharma, F. Hoffman-LaRoche Ltd, Immunovant Inc., Merck EMD Serono, NMD Pharma, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Ra Pharmaceuticals (now UCB Biosciences), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Sanofi US, Horizon Therapeutics (now Amgen) Toleranzia AB, and Zai Labs.
- Shareholder (as part of a family trust): Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, General Electric, GE Healthcare, GlaxoSmithKline, Viatris.
- Non-financial Support (meeting travel): Alexion Pharmaceuticals, argenx, Ra Pharmaceuticals (now UCB Biosciences), Toleranzia AB.
Planners for this activity have no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies.
Instructions for Participation and Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this enduring activity. To receive CME credit participants must:
- Read the CME/CE information and faculty disclosures.
- Participate in the online activity.
- Submit the post-test (achieving a passing score of 70%) and the evaluation form.
Certificates will be emailed to the participant.
Course Viewing Requirements
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Supported Phones & Tablets:
Android 4.0.3 and above
iPhone/iPad with iOS 6.1 or above
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
American Academy of CME, Inc. requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States. This activity will review off-label or investigational information.
Disclaimer
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty, and do not represent those of the Academy or CheckRare CE. This activity is intended as a supplement to existing knowledge, published information, and practice guidelines. Learners should appraise the information presented critically, and draw conclusions only after careful consideration of all available scientific information.
Contact Information
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