Program Overview
This CME activity is derived from content presented at the 2018 Eastern Pulmonary Conference in Palm Springs, FL. Dr. Sebastian Kurz addresses the care of Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial lung disease patients. He reviews the diagnostic strategies and guidelines as well as the current and emerging data in the field. These analyses will allow physicians to enhance their care of NTM patients by providing them with the most up-to-date treatment options.
Target Audience
Pulmonologists, infectious disease specialists, respiratory specialists, and other healthcare professionals who care for patients with NTM lung disease.
Learning Objectives
1. Identify risk factors for NTM lung disease
2. Review diagnostic strategies and evidence-‐based guidelines for NTM lung disease
3. Examine current and emerging data on NTM lung disease, including inhaled therapies
4. Implement effective individualized management strategies based on patient factors, disease severity, and clinical burden to improve outcomes in patients with NTM lung disease
Faculty
Sebastian Kurz, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
NYU School of Medicine
New York, NY
Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
It is the policy of AcademicCME that all faculty, instructors, and planners disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity.
The faculty reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME/CNE activity:
| Faculty | Relationship Identified With: |
| Sebastian Kurz, MD | Nothing to disclose. |
Planners, Managers, Reviewers
Timothy Hayes, MD, PhD; Emma Boring; and Nicole Brestowski hereby state that they or their spouse/life partner do not have any financial relationships to products or devices with any commercial interests related to the content of this activity of any amount during the past 12 months.
Accreditation Statement
AcademicCME is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
AcademicCME designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Financial Support
This activity has been supported by an independent educational grant from Insmed, Inc.
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. AcademicCME and Insmed, Inc. do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
Method of Participation
1. Read the learning objectives, accreditation information and faculty disclosures at the beginning of this activity.
2. Complete the Pre-Activity Questions.
3. Read or Review the activity content.
4. Complete the Post-Activity Test Questions and Evaluation.
5. Healthcare providers who receive a grade of 70% or better on the Post-Activity Test Questions and who complete the Evaluation will receive a CME Certificate.
6. All other participants who receive a grade of 70% or better on the Post-Activity Test Questions and who complete the Evaluation will receive a Certificate of Participation.
7. Healthcare providers should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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