The Changing Landscape of Axial Spondyloarthritis: Current and Emerging Agents for Individualized Treatment

When:
March 19, 2020 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
2020-03-19T17:30:00-01:00
2020-03-19T19:30:00-01:00
Where:
The Westin Peachtree Plaza
210 Peachtree Street NW Atlanta GA 30303

The Changing Landscape of Axial Spondyloarthritis: Current and Emerging Agents for Individualized Treatment

Feel free to pass this invitation on to your physicians, fellows, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, healthcare practitioners, and any other colleagues who you believe would be interested in attending this free educational program.

Thursday, March 19, 2020

5:30 – 6:00 PM: Registration/Dinner
6:00 – 7:30 PM: Scientific Session

Venue
The Westin Peachtree Plaza
210 Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta GA 30303
Meeting Room: Peachtree Plaza

FEATURES

FEATURES

– Virtual Reality headsets provided to all attendees for viewing this presentation only
– Interactive, case-based learning environment
– Create your own personalized poster
– iPads provided to enhance learning experience and enable real-time Q&A

FACULTY

Leonard H. Calabrese, DO
Professor of Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
R.J. Fasenmyer Chair of Clinical Immunology
Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases
Orthopaedic and Rheumatologic Institute
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH

Athanasios Tiliakos, DO
Assistant Professor
Division of Rheumatology
Emory Clinic at Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing the CME activity, learners should be better able to:

  • Examine the specific domains of AxSpA and their relationship to quality of life
  • Review current and emerging therapies used for AxSpA
  • Evaluate the IL-17/23 axis and its relationship to the pathophysiology of AxSpA
  • Compare outcomes measures used in clinical trials versus those that may be more practical for use in clinical practice

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for rheumatologists and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of patients with axial spondyloarthritis.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

This CME activity is planned and produced in accordance with ACCME Essentials.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

Med Learning Group designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the live activity.

NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION

Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the long-term treatment and management of patients with axial spondyloarthritis..

CNE Credits:1.5 ANCC Contact Hour(s)

DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT

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DISCLAIMER

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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

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Updates in the Treatment and Prevention of COVID-19

EUA of Bamlanivimab Plus Etesevimab Expanded to Include Younger Pediatric Patients

The emergency use authorization (EUA) for bamlanivimab plus etesevimab now includes an indication for treatment and post-exposure prophylaxis for children and newborn babies who are at high risk for severe disease. The expansion of the EUA is supported by a trial of 125 pediatric patients with at least one risk factor for severe illness; the study had safety and efficacy data similar to findings for adolescents and adults.

For more information visit www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-expands-authorization-two-monoclonal-antibodies-treatment-and-post-exposure-prevention-covid-19

 

Oral Antiviral Therapies With Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for COVID-19

Two new oral antiviral therapies received emergency use authorization (EUA) for COVID-19: Paxlovid™ (nirmatrelvir tablets and ritonavir tablets, co-packaged) and molnupiravir. Both therapies are authorized for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in certain people who are at high risk of progressing to severe illness.

In the EPIC-HR clinical trial, nirmatrelvir/ritonavir significantly reduced the risk of hospitalization or death from any cause by 88% compared with placebo. This treatment is indicated for adults and pediatric patients, 12 years of age and older who weigh at least 40 kilograms. Side effects include an impaired sense of taste, diarrhea, high blood pressure, and muscle aches. The safety and effectiveness of this combination therapy continue to be evaluated.

The main outcome measure of the MOVe-OUT trial of molnupiravir was the percentage of people who were hospitalized or died due to any cause during 29 days of follow-up. Compared with 9.7% of people who received placebo, 6.8% of those in the molnupiravir group were hospitalized or died. One person who received molnupiravir died versus nine people in the placebo group. Molnupiravir is not recommended for pregnant women or for those people younger than 18 years of age because of its effect on bone and cartilage growth.

For more information regarding the EUA for these oral antivirals, visit the following FDA URLs:

www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-authorizes-first-oral-antiviral-treatment-covid-19

www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-authorizes-additional-oral-antiviral-treatment-covid-19-certain

 

FDA Authorized Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Long-Acting Monoclonal Antibodies as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis of COVID-19

Evusheld™ (tixagevimab co-packaged with cilgavimab and administered together) has been granted EUA for the prevention of COVID-19 in certain people with compromised immune systems or with a history of severe adverse reactions to a COVID-19 vaccine or any of its components. This combination is not meant to be a substitute for vaccination for those who have no contraindications to a COVID-19 vaccine.

The PROVENT clinical trial demonstrated a 77% reduction in the risk of developing COVID-19 compared with placebo, and protection appears to have been maintained through six months. Safety and efficacy of the tixagevimab/cilgavimab combination continues to be investigated.

For more information, visit www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-authorizes-new-long-acting-monoclonal-antibodies-pre-exposure