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ACR/ARP 2020: New Data on Optimizing Use of IL-6 Inhibitors

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Clinical Thought
Two key studies from ACR/ARP 2020 shed new light on our use of IL-6 inhibitors, including tocilizumab and sarilumab.

Physicians: Maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Released: December 04, 2020

Expiration: December 03, 2021

No longer available for credit.

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Faculty

William Chey

William Chey, MD

Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Michigan Medicine
Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC
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Supporters

Supported by educational grants from

AbbVie Inc.

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Sanofi Genzyme Corp

Target Audience

This program is intended for rheumatologists, primary care clinicians, and other healthcare providers who care for patients with RA.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
  • Evaluate clinical study results for key studies and consider newly presented data when formulating treatment strategies for patients with RA

Disclosure

Clinical Care Options, LLC (CCO) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any relevant conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to CCO policy. CCO is committed to providing its learners with high-quality CME/CE activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of a commercial interest.

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/CE activity:

Faculty Disclosure

Primary Author

William Chey, MD

Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Michigan Medicine
Ann Arbor, Michigan

William F. C. Rigby, MD, has disclosed that he has received funds for contracted research from AbbVie, BMS, Gilead, and Lilly; and consulting fees from AbbVie, BMS, and Gilead.

Staff Disclosure

Staff

Anne Roc, PhD

Director, Scientific Services

Anne Roc, PhD, has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.

Zachary Schwartz, MSc, ELS

Scientific Director

Zachary Schwartz, MSc, ELS, has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.

Instructions for Credit

Accreditation

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Clinical Care Options, LLC (CCO) 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 Continuing Medical Education

Credit Designation

CCO designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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. The planners of this activity do 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 the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

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 and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Additional Information

Participation in this self-study activity should be completed in approximately 0.25 hours. To successfully complete this activity and receive credit, participants must follow these steps during the period from December 04, 2020, through December 03, 2021:

1. Register online at http://www.clinicaloptions.com.
2. Read the target audience, learning objectives, and faculty disclosures.
3. Study the educational activity online or printed out.
4. Submit answers to the posttest questions and evaluation questions online.

You must receive a test score of at least 100% and respond to all evaluation questions to receive a certificate. After submitting the evaluation, you may access your online certificate by selecting the certificate link on the posttest confirmation page. Records of all CME/CE activities completed can be found on the "CME/CE Manager" page. There are no costs/fees for this activity.

Program Medium

This program has been made available online.


Goal


The goal of this activity is to arm clinicians with the most current clinical and scientific advances in RA so that they can apply the latest evidence to optimally manage patients and achieve long-term remission.