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Doc Eye for the Hep Guy: Management of HCV Treatment-Experienced Patients

On-Demand Video Conference

Doc Eye for the Hep Guy: Management HCV Treatment–Experienced Patients

CME Program Director: Emmet B. Keeffe, MD, MACP

Faculty:

Douglas T. Dieterich, MDDonald M. Jensen, MD
  • Douglas T. Dieterich, MD
  • Donald M. Jensen, MD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: March 17, 2006

Expiration Date: March 16, 2007


Physicians: maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Status: The activity is not currently available for credit.

Begin the Webcast

Douglas T. Dieterich, MD and Donald M. Jensen, MD, review the important issues of nonresponse and relapse in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Discuss definitions of response and nonresponse, methods of recognizing response, and factors involved in nonresponse
  • Review recent data on treatment of HCV-infected patients who did not respond or relapsed after treatment
  • Describe hematologic side effects of hepatitis C treatment and strategies for managing these side effects

CCO Slideset – Doc Eye for the Hep Guy: Management of HCV Treatment–Experienced Patients

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Format: Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt) | File size: 1.61 MB | Date posted: 2/17/2006


CCO Slidesets

Management of the HCV Therapy-Experienced Patient

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Format: Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt) | File size: 1.13 MB | Date posted: 11/14/2005


Treatment of HCV in Special Populations

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Format: Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt) | File size: 1,016 KB | Date posted: 11/14/2005


Management of Hematologic Side Effects to Optimize Response Rates to HCV Therapy

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Format: Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt) | File size: 1.39 MB | Date posted: 11/14/2005


Management of the HCV Therapy-Experienced Patient

Module 1 of 4

CME Program Director: Emmet B. Keeffe, MD, MACP

Faculty:

Mitchell L. Shiffman, MD
  • Mitchell L. Shiffman, MD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: November 14, 2005

Expiration Date: November 13, 2006


Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

Status: The activity is not currently available for credit.

Begin the Module

Topics covered include:

  • Introduction
  • Characterizing Response in the Treatment-Experienced Patient
  • Retreatment of the HCV Treatment-Experienced Patient
  • Management of Patients Who Have Achieved SVR

Learning Objectives

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

  • Discuss the recent data on treatment of HCV-infected patients who did not respond to or relapsed after treatment
  • Describe interventions to reduce correctable factors that otherwise lead to dose reduction or discontinuation of therapy
  • Review the different types of nonresponse and their implications for retrying therapy

Treatment of HCV in Special Populations

Module 2 of 4

CME Program Director: Emmet B. Keeffe, MD, MACP

Faculty:

Donald M. Jensen, MD
  • Donald M. Jensen, MD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: November 14, 2005

Expiration Date: November 13, 2006


Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

Status: The activity is not currently available for credit.

Begin the Module

Topics covered include:

  • Introduction
  • Black Americans
  • Clinical Trials
  • Identifying Factors
  • HCV/HIV Coinfection

Learning Objectives

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

  • Discuss recent data on treatment of hepatitis C in African American patients and the factors that lead to lower response rates in this population
  • Describe treatment of hepatitis C in HIV-coinfected patients
  • Review the impact of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease on the treatment of hepatitis C

Management of Hematologic Side Effects to Optimize Response Rates to HCV Therapy

Module 3 of 4

CME Program Director: Emmet B. Keeffe, MD, MACP

Faculty:

Paul J. Pockros, MD
  • Paul J. Pockros, MD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: November 14, 2005

Expiration Date: November 13, 2006


Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

Status: The activity is not currently available for credit.

Begin the Module

Topics covered include:

  • Introduction
  • Neutropenia
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Anemia
  • Summary

Learning Objectives

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

  • Describe the spectrum of hematologic side effects caused by therapy for chronic hepatitis C.
  • Discuss strategies for reducing and treating anemia due to ribavirin.
  • Review approaches for addressing neutropenia and thrombocytopenia from therapy for chronic hepatitis C.

Entire Program in a Single Module: Doc Eye for the Hep Guy

Module 4 of 4

CME Program Director: Emmet B. Keeffe, MD, MACP

Faculty:

Donald M. Jensen, MDMitchell L. Shiffman, MDPaul J. Pockros, MD
  • Donald M. Jensen, MD
  • Mitchell L. Shiffman, MD
  • Paul J. Pockros, MD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: December 14, 2005

Expiration Date: December 13, 2006


Registered Nurses: 1.5 Nursing contact hours

Status: The activity is not currently available for credit.

Begin the Module

This program focuses on the issues faced by hepatitis-treating physicians in managing the complexities of hepatitis C patients and understanding new agents available for their treatment.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Discuss the recent data on treatment of HCV-infected patients who did not respond to or relapsed after treatment.
  • Describe the hematologic side effects of hepatitis C treatment, and strategies for managing these side effects.
  • Review treatment of challenging patient populations, including African Americans and HIV-coinfected patients.
Disclaimer: The materials published on the Clinical Care Options Sites reflect the views of the reviewers or authors of the CCO material, not those of Clinical Care Options, LLC, the CME provider, or the companies providing educational grants. The materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. Readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or using any therapies described in these materials.

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