PeerView Clinical Pharmacology CME/CNE/CPE Audio Podcast

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Jacob Sands, MD - Assessing the Impact of Therapeutic Advances in SCLC: Instilling New Hope and Moving in Leaps and Bounds Toward Better Outcomes Aug 05, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/VDU860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is known as an aggressive, rapidly progressing, and challenging thoracic malignancy. After lacking progress for decades, recent advances have finally led to approvals of new therapies that can improve outcomes and quality of life of patients with SCLC. Chemoimmunotherapy has become the new standard of care in the first-line setting, a novel transcription inhibitor has expanded very limited options in the second-line setting, and many ongoing trials and innovative approaches are anticipated to further escalate progress in this challenging subtype of lung cancer. These developments have also provided new hope to patients with SCLC, which makes it important to ensure that all patients have access to these therapies and can have the opportunity to benefit from them, as well as being encouraged to consider clinical trial participation. This activity, based on a recent PeerView Live event held during the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting, focuses on evidence and practical guidance to help clinicians make the most of the latest treatment advances in SCLC. Essential data and best-practice recommendations are framed with cases to illustrate how to integrate the new therapeutic options into clinical practice. Investigational therapies and key ongoing trials will also be highlighted to continue to push for progress in better understanding the biology and expanding the treatment options for SCLC. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Describe available and emerging therapeutics in SCLC, including immunotherapy, transcription inhibitors, myeloprotective therapies, and other treatment strategies, as well as emerging prospects in biomarker testing and subtyping that may help guide patient selection for different therapies; Apply the latest evidence and guidelines to incorporate new and emerging therapies into individualized treatment plans for eligible patients with SCLC in clinical practice or through clinical trial enrollment; Implement best practices for diagnosing and managing treatment-related toxicity in patients with SCLC; and Integrate multidisciplinary strategies and shared decision-making to ensure early diagnosis, individualized treatment, optimal management, and equitable care of patients with SCLC.

Michael B. Atkins, MD - Choosing Innovation With Immunotherapy in Melanoma: Guidance on Utilizing Immune-Based and Other Novel Options in Resectable and Unresectable Disease Aug 05, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/NDA860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. Patients with severe asthma, uncontrolled symptoms, and exacerbations are at risk of losing lung function over time. Despite the availability of numerous treatments, many patients with severe asthma remain uncontrolled. Evolving insights into the pathophysiology of severe asthma have led to the development of biologic therapies that target epithelial alarmins, and their use is not restricted by phenotype/endotype or biomarkers. In this activity, based on a recent live web broadcast, our experts will review the latest clinical data, including key insights from medical congresses up to and including ATS 2022, with respect to novel and emerging therapies and other factors that impact the selection of treatment for patients with severe asthma who continue to have uncontrolled disease despite treatment. You will achieve greater insight into the most up-to-date evidence on the pathophysiology of severe asthma, particularly with regard to the role of epithelial alarmins in the development of severe asthma. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Discuss the rationale for the use of therapeutic options that target epithelial alarmins, including TSLP, IL-33, and IL-25, for the treatment of severe asthma; Employ the latest pathophysiologic insights into the role of epithelial alarmins to the treatment of patients with severe asthma; and Develop treatment plans for patients with severe asthma, particularly those whose disease remains uncontrolled despite treatment, based on the latest clinical evidence with regard to novel and emerging therapies.

Hussein A. Tawbi, MD, PhD - New Rules for Sequential Care in BRAF-Mutated Melanoma: Rethinking Upfront Selection and Sequencing of Immunotherapy and Targeted Agents in Metastatic Disease Aug 05, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/ZBX860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. Treatment advances in metastatic melanoma have been characterized by the use of immunotherapy, including PD-1 and CTLA-4 checkpoint inhibitors, as well as targeted agents in BRAF-mutated disease—and collectively these modalities represent the driving forces leading to improved clinical outcomes across disease settings. How will new evidence change this current paradigm? In this MasterClass & Case Forum video activity, based on a live event at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting, an expert panel explores the latest practice-changing clinical evidence for managing BRAF-mutated melanoma, while providing case-based practical guidance on modern treatment decisions with immunotherapy and targeted agents. Learn how these experts are using novel immune-based options in this setting to improve outcomes for their patients with BRAF-mutated disease. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Cite current evidence on the efficacy of modern sequential approaches to using immunotherapy and targeted regimens in the setting of BRAF-mutated, metastatic melanoma; Utilize optimized strategies with immunotherapy components for the initial and sequential management of patients with BRAF-mutated, metastatic melanoma; and Develop team-based, collaborative strategies for managing toxicity associated with the sequential use of immunotherapy and targeted agents in patients with metastatic melanoma.

Jason Westin, MD, MS, FACP - Rising to the Occasion: Improving Outcomes in Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Multiple Myeloma With CAR T-Cell Therapy in Community Practice Aug 05, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/NMF860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T) therapy, a validated novel therapeutic strategy in leukemic and lymphoid malignancies, continues to provide new hope for many patients, including those with multiple myeloma, with limited treatment options. Multiple new indications for CAR T-cell therapies have been approved by the FDA already this year, and new research may expand treatment options for patients with heavily pretreated disease or those receiving earlier lines of treatment. With these new therapeutic opportunities, questions arise regarding best practices for using CAR T-cell therapy in the clinic. Check out PeerView’s “Seminars and Tumor Board” program featuring the latest research and expert guidance on the role of CAR T-cell therapy in modern hematologic cancer care. Gain a thorough understanding of the latest efficacy and safety data on these therapies, and learn how to manage the practical aspects of implementing these therapies in the care of patients with hematologic malignancies. With patient cases drawn from practice, our faculty will guide participants through important clinical considerations, including referral of patients to specialized centers, coordination of care, and detecting and managing distinctive CAR T-cell therapy–related adverse events such as cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and immune effector cell neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS). Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the timely, safe, and efficacious use of CAR T-cell therapy. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Describe the biologic rationale, mechanisms of action, key efficacy/safety evidence, and expanding clinical roles of current and emerging CAR T-cell therapies for patients with hematologic malignancies; Develop strategies to optimize the delivery of CAR T-cell therapy among patients with hematologic malignancies, including considerations for appropriate patient selection, referral to and care coordination with specialized centers, clinical trial enrollment, and pre-/post-treatment care and support; Employ proactive strategies and best practices to monitor for and manage key toxicities associated with CAR T-cell therapy in patients with hematologic malignancies, including cytokine release syndrome and neurotoxicity.

Leonard H. Calabrese, DO - Recognition and Management of Axial Spondyloarthritis: Best Practices for Family Medicine Physicians Aug 05, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/RBU860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, an expert discusses the recognition of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and integrating the latest evidence into the management of patients with axSpA. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Identify the specific domains of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and their relationship to quality of life; Apply classification criteria and diagnostic tests into clinical practice to identify axSpA in patients with inflammatory back pain; Assess efficacy and safety data related to novel biologic 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; and Collaborate with rheumatologists to provide optimal treatment and longitudinal support for patients with axSpA.

Bruce Cree, MD, PhD, MAS - Re-Examining S1PR Modulation From All Angles in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis: Impact on Physical and Cognitive Outcomes, and Practical Considerations of Long-Term Therapy Aug 05, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/REK860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. For individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), “invisible symptoms” that include cognitive changes and fatigue exacerbate the burden of disease. Emerging evidence indicates that in addition to providing high efficacy, safety, tolerability, and patient convenience, sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor (S1PR) modulators may yield important benefits related to loss of cortical gray matter and whole brain volume, addressing cognition as well as multiple other aspects of MS. At a recent live event, our expert faculty reviewed the mechanism of action of S1PR modulators and their important role in MS care, with a focus on the clinically relevant distinctions among members of this class—from first-generation fingolimod to the more recently introduced siponimod, ozanimod, and ponesimod. The faculty discussed the role of agent-specific characteristics such as relative selectivity and off-target effects in individualized treatment planning—reviewing key trial data on patient outcomes and concluding with a case-based workshop addressing treatment selection, shared decision-making, and COVID-19 vaccination. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Discuss the rationale for the modulation of S1P function as a therapeutic approach in multiple sclerosis (MS) in the context of disease pathophysiology; Individualize S1PR modulator therapy for patients with MS based on the latest evidence on safety, efficacy, and the potential impact on physical and cognitive outcomes; and Apply a patient-centered, team-based approach to treatment selection and sequencing in MS based on the patient’s disease activity, treatment preferences and goals, and therapeutic options.

Joan T. Merrill, MD - New Directions in Kinase Inhibition in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Emerging Evidence From Copenhagen Aug 02, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/XJG860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease associated with substantial morbidity and mortality, especially in women. The disease causes progressive damage to multiple organ systems and reduces quality of life. Improving your understanding of SLE heterogeneity at the clinical and mechanistic level can drive significant improvements across the care spectrum. In this expert-driven activity, you will hear the latest clinical evidence presented during the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) 2022 Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark, with regard to the current treatment options for SLE and the potential for TYK2 inhibitors to change SLE management. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Recognize the burden of SLE and the impact of delayed or suboptimal treatment on patient outcomes; Describe the mechanistic rationale and recent safety and efficacy data supporting a role for targeting TYK2 and BTK as potential therapeutic approaches in SLE; and Identify SLE patients who might benefit from emerging TYK2 and BTK inhibition strategies through clinical trial enrollment and recognizing potential implications for a future treatment paradigm.

Anthony R. Mato, MD, MSCE - Rewriting the Treatment Script in CLL: Guidance on Integrating Modern Targeted and Next-Gen Options Into Patient Care Aug 02, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/JJJ860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. Are you ready to make personalized treatment choices with the potent suite of targeted agents, including BTK and BCL-2 inhibitors, that have become standards of care in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)? In collaboration with the CLL Society, this PeerView MasterClass & Case Forum, based on a live event at the ASCO Annual Meeting, will give learners foundational insights on the evidence that supports the use of personalized therapy with modern targeted platforms. Watch the expert panel present a series of highly practical case discussions that include guidance on: the evidence-based selection of treatment strategies for treatment-naïve and relapsed CLL; therapeutic planning based on safety considerations; and the integration of novel combinatorial and cellular therapy strategies. Don't miss this expert-led program and receive CME/MOC credit! Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Summarize updated efficacy and safety evidence supporting the integration of novel therapeutic classes in CLL, including evidence with BTK, PI3K, and BCL-2 inhibitors, novel combinations, and CAR-T options; Recommend personalized treatment with targeted agents, including fixed duration or continuous therapy strategies or appropriate combinatorial or sequential options, for patients presenting with treatment-naïve or relapsed/refractory CLL; and Manage unique safety considerations associated with the use of targeted agents, novel antibodies, or cellular therapies in the CLL setting.

Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC, DCNP, FAANP - The Power of Team-Based Care and Novel Therapies in Alopecia Areata and Atopic Dermatitis: What Advanced Care Providers Need to Know Aug 02, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/REA860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. Listen to our expert faculty as they discuss new and emerging therapies for AA and AD, with a focus on mechanisms of action, efficacy and safety profiles, nuances of administration and use, and risk:benefit profile. You will also hear about novel therapies in late-stage development for the treatment of moderate to severe AD and AA. The Late Night inExchange format is designed to meet the educational needs of clinicians with practice-relevant education presented in an engaging multi-faculty discussion format that brings knowledge to life. Through this format, learners will be better able to see how conceptual knowledge of AA and AD translates to actual practice. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Appropriately assess the severity of atopic dermatitis (AD) and alopecia areata (AA) to determine the best treatment strategy in individual patients, recognizing wide variation in clinical presentation among different ethnicities; Describe advances in understanding of AD and AA pathophysiology that have led to the development of therapies with specific molecular targets; Assess new and emerging treatments for AD and AA in terms of their mechanisms of action, efficacy and safety profiles, nuances of administration and use, and other factors relevant to the benefit:risk profile; and Employ a holistic and team-based healthcare approach to the management of AD and AA that addresses both the physical and psychological comorbidities of disease.

Prof. Dr. med. Stephan Stilgenbauer - New Rules for BTK Inhibitors in CLL: Benchmarks for Evidence-Based Treatment Selection, Sequencing, and Safety Management Jul 25, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/DPX860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. The emergence and validation of the Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor agent class in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) has informed the modern, more personalized approach to patient management—are you prepared to challenge your skills and see how the experts navigate this changed clinical landscape? Find out by viewing this Clinical Consults educational activity recorded at the annual European hematology meeting in Vienna; throughout experts will explore the evidence-based use of BTK inhibitors in these different CLL settings. Tune in to see case-based guidance on modern, customized therapy selection based on prognostic factors, safety and selectivity differences between available agents, and treatment settings in the context of EU and US practice. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Describe current evidence from pivotal clinical trials, head-to-head comparisons, and practice guidelines on BTK inhibitor efficacy, safety, and mechanistic/selectivity differences, including as single-agent approaches or as part of novel combinations; Select personalized BTK inhibitor therapy for patients with treatment-naïve CLL based on prognostic information, the presence of comorbidities, and safety considerations; Recommend sequential BTK inhibitor options for the management of patients with relapsed/refractory CLL or for individuals who develop therapeutic intolerance; and Develop a management plan for adverse events associated with first- and second-generation BTK inhibitors used to treat CLL.

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