PeerView Clinical Pharmacology CME/CNE/CPE Audio Podcast

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Professor Dame Pamela J. Shaw - On the Cusp of a New Targeted Treatment Era in ALS: Exploring the Emerging Therapeutic Landscape Nov 03, 2021

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Go online to PeerView.com/RQP860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, an expert in neurology discusses emerging treatment options for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Upon completion of this CE activity, participants will be able to: Evaluate the mechanisms of action, efficacy, and safety of emerging ALS therapies, Identify the potential impact of emerging therapies on genetic testing and treatment guidelines in ALS, Discuss opportunities with patients to participate in clinical trials.

Philip J. Mease, MD, MACR - Improving the Recognition and Effective Management of Axial Spondyloarthritis: Practical Guidance for the Primary Care Provider Oct 25, 2021

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Go online to PeerView.com/JTZ860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, an expert in rheumatology discusses the recognition and management of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Upon completion of this accredited CE activity, participants should be better able to: Describe axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) pathophysiology and epidemiology and complications associated with diagnostic and treatment delays, Identify axSpA in patients with inflammatory back pain via assessment of medical history, musculoskeletal symptoms and findings, and extra-articular manifestations and comorbidities, Assess efficacy and safety data related to novel treatment options for axSpA, recognizing the potential clinical impact on the management of patients who do not respond well to traditional pharmacologic therapies, Employ treatment plans for individual patients with axSpA in accordance with current evidence, expert recommendations, and patient needs and preferences, Recognize the importance of collaborating with rheumatologists to provide optimal treatment and longitudinal support for patients with axSpA.

Peter A. Kouides, MD - Advancing Treatment of von Willebrand Disease: A Visual Exploration on Personalizing Care With Current and Emerging Management Strategies Oct 25, 2021

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Go online to PeerView.com/NRZ860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, a hematology expert discusses the diagnostic assessment and management of von Willebrand disease, as well as available treatment options and strategies for shared decision-making. Upon completion of this accredited CE activity, participants should be better able to: Review the clinical presentation, phenotypic classification, and diagnostic workup of von Willebrand disease (VWD), Assess the latest evidence for available VWD treatments, including recombinant VW factor and other novel strategies, Engage patients and caregivers in shared decision-making to personalize VWD treatment, promote adherence, and minimize complications associated with poor adherence.

Nicole Lamanna, MD / Jennifer Woyach, MD - Seizing the Day With BTK Inhibitors in CLL: Evidence-Informed Therapy Selection, Safety, and Sequential Care Oct 19, 2021

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Go online to PeerView.com/QZB860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, two experts in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) management discuss the current evidence and clinical data supporting the use of first- and second-generation BTK inhibitors in CLL. The experts use this evidence to build a series of case scenarios designed to illustrate how professionals can seize the opportunity to personalize BTK inhibitor usage based on changing circumstances, patient features, and safety considerations. Upon completion of this accredited CE activity, participants should be better able to: Review the selectivity and safety differences between first- and second-generation BTK inhibitors with therapeutic applications in CLL, Cite updated evidence surrounding the efficacy and safety of BTK inhibitors in treatment-naïve and relapsed/refractory CLL as monotherapy or as part of novel combination regimens, Recommend single-agent, sequential, or combination strategies using BTK inhibitors in treatment-naïve or relapsed CLL, Manage the unique spectrum of adverse events associated with first- and second-generation BTK inhibitors used to treat CLL.

Melissa L. Johnson, MD - Harnessing the Potential of HER2-, HER3-, and TROP2-Targeted Therapies to Address Unmet Needs in Advanced NSCLC Oct 19, 2021

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Go online to PeerView.com/ANP860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. The treatment arsenal for NSCLC with and without genomic alterations is continuously growing, and novel HER2-, HER3-, and TROP2-targeting antibody–drug conjugates, among other agents, are showing great promise for improving outcomes in challenging subgroups of patients with lung cancer. Extensive and nuanced biomarker testing has never been more important in guiding the integration of an expanding array of current and emerging targeted therapies into practice. This PeerView Live MasterClass based on a recent live web broadcast provides evidence-based expert instruction on the evolving best practices for biomarker testing, as well as the rapidly accumulating evidence base on and clinical implications of recent advances with HER2-, HER3-, and TROP2-targeted therapies in the modern era of precision lung cancer care. Upon completion of this accredited CE activity, participants should be better able to: Review the frequency, clinical importance, and biologic rationale for targeting HER2, HER3, and TROP2 alterations with novel therapies in lung cancer, Describe the current guidelines and best practices for biomarker testing in patients with NSCLC, Summarize the characteristics, mechanisms of action, latest safety and efficacy findings, and recommendations of emerging HER2-, HER3-, and TROP2-targeted therapies in NSCLC, Integrate individualized treatment plans through different lines of therapy for patients with NSCLC that take into consideration appropriate strategies for biomarker testing/interpretation to identify patients with NSCLC who might benefit from emerging HER2-, HER3-, and TROP2-targeted therapies.

Daniel Jacoby, MD - Easing the Burden of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Progress in Understanding and Addressing Its Pathophysiology Oct 19, 2021

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Go online to PeerView.com/BQR860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, based on a recent live satellite symposium held at HFSA 2021, expert faculty review the evidence for current and emerging treatment strategies for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) using patient cases to illustrate the ways in which clinicians can adapt current practices and utilize shared decision-making to offer appropriate treatment options to patients with HCM. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Recognize HCM’s pathophysiology and the associated disease burdens that may be experienced by patients (eg, health impact, quality of life, daily activities), Apply the latest recommendations and guidance for diagnosing, evaluating, and monitoring patients with HCM in a team-based manner, Evaluate current and emerging strategies for managing HCM in terms of efficacy, safety, and effects on burden of disease, Collaborate with patients to identify their individual goals and counsel them about the benefits and risks of testing and treatment.

Srdan Verstovsek, MD, PhD / Ruben A. Mesa, MD, FACP - Understanding the Clinical Spectrum of Myelofibrosis: Expert Perspectives on Molecular Biology, JAK Inhibitors, and Emerging Therapeutics Oct 19, 2021

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Go online to PeerView.com/ZZW860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, experts in myelofibrosis discuss risk stratification, individualized care, and treatment strategies, including the use of JAK inhibitors and JAK inhibitor–based combinations. Upon completion of this accredited CE activity, participants should be better able to: Review modern risk stratification models, molecular features, cytogenetics, and clinical presentation of myelofibrosis, Evaluate the latest safety, efficacy, and tolerability data supporting the use of JAK inhibitors and other novel strategies, including JAK inhibitor–based combinations or sequencing approaches for managing transplant-eligible and transplant-ineligible patients with myelofibrosis, Address practical aspects of individualized care and risk-adapted therapy in myelofibrosis for managing lower- and higher-risk patients, including those failing prior JAK inhibitor therapy, Educate patients on the treatment strategies, what to expect when undergoing treatment with JAK inhibitor or JAK inhibitor–based combinations, and how they can effectively collaborate with the oncology team to monitor and manage therapy-related adverse events.

Anthony R. Mato, MD, MSCE - Interprofessional Perspectives on Safety Management With Targeted Therapy for B-Cell Malignancies Oct 14, 2021

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Go online to PeerView.com/ECV860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, a hematologist-oncologist, cardiologist, oncology nurse, and pharmacist team up to discuss targeted agents (including BTK and BCL-2 inhibitors) in B-cell malignancies and how the team works closely together to manage toxicity and safety concerns associated with targeted therapies. Case scenarios are presented to illustrate how a collaborative approach is not only necessary for managing patients with B-cell cancers, such as CLL and MCL, but can also improve patient outcomes through monitoring and managing adverse events. Upon completion of this accredited CE activity, participants should be better able to: Cite current evidence and guidelines supporting a treatment role for targeted agents, including BTK and BCL-2 inhibitors, in the management of B-cell malignancies, Identify the unique spectrum of adverse events associated with the use of targeted agents in B-cell malignancies, including hypertension, bleeding, cardiac events, TLS, neutropenia, fatigue, and others, Develop team-based management strategies to address the emergence of adverse events in patients with B-cell malignancies receiving therapy with novel agents, Utilize team-based educational and counseling strategies detailing therapeutic and safety expectations for patients with MCL, CLL, or other B-cell malignancies.

Sagar Lonial, MD, FACP - Breaking Therapeutic Barriers in RRMM: Team-Based Solutions for Integrating Novel Antibody Platforms and Improving Myeloma Care Oct 13, 2021

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Go online to PeerView.com/JBG860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this PeerView webcast, an expert panel consisting of a hematologist-oncologist, pharmacist, oncology nurse, and ophthalmologist use a “center of excellence” model to illustrate how the real-world, intra-institutional management of challenging multiple myeloma (MM) cases has changed in the wake of advances based on CD38 and BCMA-targeting antibody options. This unique "Seminars and Tumor Board” video will provide a window into how an interprofessional team works together to select antibody-based treatment, address dose optimization, and manage adverse events to ultimately improve care for their patients with MM. Upon completion of this accredited CE activity, participants should be better able to: Summarize current evidence about the use of novel antibody platforms targeting CD38 and BCMA in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), including in heavily pretreated disease, Integrate antibody-based therapies into team treatment plans for the management of patients with RRMM, Develop team-based strategies addressing practical aspects of antibody therapy in RRMM, including issues related to dosing/scheduling, unique safety considerations such as neutropenia, infection, and ocular toxicity, and patient and staff education on drug safety/delivery.

Jared Weiss, MD - Raising the Bar for Patient Outcomes With Transcription Inhibition and Other New Options in the Treatment Arsenal for SCLC: Rationale, Mechanisms of Action, Latest Data, and Practicalities of Clinical Use in Oncology Practice Oct 12, 2021

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Go online to PeerView.com/DJB860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. What’s new in the treatment of small cell lung cancer (SCLC), and how can healthcare professionals make the most of the accelerating therapeutic progress to maximize benefits for patients? For many years, SCLC was viewed as a challenging subtype of lung cancer, with limited treatment advances and poor outcomes, but recent developments have brought new options and hope for improved outcomes for these patients. This educational activity provides a grand tour through the exciting changes in the treatment arsenal for SCLC, including the impact of chemo-immunotherapy in the first-line setting and the emergence of the transcription inhibitor lurbinectedin as the new standard of care in the second-line setting, as well as a sneak peek into the future, focusing on what’s looking promising on the horizon based on findings from ongoing research efforts. The exploration of the treatment advances are framed by cases to illustrate how to integrate the new therapeutic options into practice and what factors to consider when constructing individualized treatment plans. Progress is inconsequential if it doesn’t rapidly translate into practice. Are you prepared to take all the necessary steps to improve outcomes for your patients with SCLC? Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Review the role and rationale for integrating novel therapies into the SCLC treatment arsenal, Assess the safety and efficacy data evaluating established and newly approved treatment options, including transcription inhibition as a novel therapeutic approach, for patients with SCLC, Integrate approved and emerging therapies into individualized management plans for patients with SCLC taking into consideration the latest findings, current guidelines and recommendations, and patient needs and preferences.

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