PeerView Clinical Pharmacology CME/CNE/CPE Audio Podcast

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Suzanne Lentzsch, MD, PhD - A Is for Antibody in Multiple Myeloma: Practical Insights and Patient Voices Along the Therapeutic Journey Feb 22, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/HYJ860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. Antibodies have allowed clinicians to bring their “A” game when managing multiple myeloma (MM). To see how this happened, watch this activity, developed in collaboration with HealthTree Foundation, to view how experts have rapidly integrated CD38, SLAMF7, and BCMA antibodies into the management of newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory disease. Each case-based lecture also includes a video testimonial from a patient with MM on how treatment with novel antibodies has made a difference in their lives. Upon completion of this CE activity, participants will be able to: Cite updated evidence on the use of novel antibody platforms targeting CD38, SLAMF7, and BCMA in NDMM and RRMM, Integrate antibody-based therapies, including triplet and quadruplet regimens, into the management of patients with NDMM, Recommend appropriate antibody options for the management of RRMM, including for patients with early relapse or heavily pretreated disease, Develop strategies addressing practical aspects of antibody therapy in MM, including issues related to dosing/scheduling and unique safety considerations, such as neutropenia, infection, and ocular toxicity.

Carlos M. de Castro, MD - Upstream and Downstream Targeting of the Complement Pathway to Manage PNH: Current and Emerging Inhibitors Feb 17, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/YQK860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, an expert in hematology-oncology provides an overview of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and discusses current and emerging treatment options for managing PNH. Upon completion of this CE activity, participants will be able to: Discuss the complement pathway and its mechanistic relationship to paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), Summarize efficacy and safety data surrounding complement pathway inhibitors, including factor B inhibitors, to treat PNH, Manage the unique adverse events associated with complement pathway inhibitors for PNH.

Grzegorz (Greg) Nowakowski, MD - Taking the Turn to Treatment Innovation in DLBCL: Real-World Insight on Integrating Antibodies and Cellular Therapy Into Patient Care Feb 15, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/GWN860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. The transformation of patient care in diffuse large b-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), driven by advances with antibodies and cellular therapy, continues—what will this mean for your practice? Find out in PeerView’s “Clinical Consults” video activity where a panel of DLBCL will focus on the applications of these dual innovations in the management of DLBCL. Using a series of alternating case-based discussions and mini-lectures, the panelists use recent science to explore the practice of novel antibodies and CAR-T cell therapy, including: the identification of candidates for treatment with novel antibodies or cellular therapy; the principles of therapeutic sequencing; appropriate safety management and monitoring strategies; and the emergence of novel immunotherapy options in the form of bispecific antibodies. Upon completion of this CE activity, participants will be able to: Summarize the treatment role of novel antibodies and CAR-T options in the management of relapsed diffuse large b-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) as supported by current evidence and clinical practice guidelines, Integrate novel antibody and cellular therapy options, including as sequential therapy, in the management of patients with relapsed/refractory DLBCL, Manage practical considerations associated with antibody and cellular therapy in DLBCL, including confirmation of patient eligibility for treatment, referral to specialized care centers when appropriate, and strategies for mitigating or managing adverse events in patients receiving therapy.

Anita H. Clayton, MD - Recent Advances and Novel Options in Depression: Reviewing the Evidence for GABA-Modulating Neuroactive Steroids for Major Depressive Disorder Feb 15, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/TTU860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, an expert in psychiatry discusses the evidence for the use of GABA-modulating neuroactive steroids for major depressive disorder. Upon completion of this CE activity, participants will be able to: Summarize the evidence supporting a role for GABAergic dysfunction and altered neuroactive steroid signaling in major depressive disorder (MDD), Recognize the burden of MDD and the impact of delayed or suboptimal treatment on patient outcomes, Evaluate recent safety and efficacy data related to emerging treatment options for MDD, recognizing potential implications for the future treatment landscape.

George L. Bakris, MD / Joanna Hudson, PharmD, BCPS, FASN, FCCP, FNKF - Advancing the Standard of Care for Patients with Hyperkalemia: Insights and Evidence for Clinical Pharmacy Practice Feb 09, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/YVS860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. Hyperkalemia is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by the inability of the kidneys to excrete potassium sufficiently. Excessive potassium levels can lead to cardiac arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Hyperkalemia is often encountered in hospitalized patients and frequently recurs after discharge. The problem is further complicated by the fact that guideline-directed medical therapies frequently used to reduce cardiorenal risks in patients with heart failure (HF) or chronic kidney disease (CKD) can increase the risk of hyperkalemia. Newer potassium binders may allow these patients to better tolerate guideline-directed therapies, as well as reduce the risk of hyperkalemia recurrence. Interprofessional models of care, such as those involving the pharmacist in transition-of-care interventions, have also been shown to improve patient outcomes. In this activity, based on a recent live web broadcast, an interprofessional expert panel examines the diagnostic thresholds for hyperkalemia, the factors that contribute to its risk in patients with HF, CKD, or diabetes, and the associations between hyperkalemia and poor patient outcomes. The experts also explore the latest evidence for modern potassium binders, share evidence-based strategies for integrating these agents into patient-centered treatment plans, and consider how interprofessional approaches to care can improve patient outcomes and potentially reduce readmission rates. Upon completion of this CE activity, participants will be able to: Recognize thresholds for mild, moderate, and severe hyperkalemia and their implications for recurrent hospital admissions and mortality, Describe the burden of hyperkalemia in patients with HF and CKD and its association with renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibitors, Differentiate agents for managing hyperkalemia according to their mechanisms of action, indications, and pharmacologic characteristics, Apply evidence-based strategies to manage hyperkalemia, optimize care transitions, and potentially reduce hyperkalemia-related hospital readmissions in patients with HF or CKD.

Sara M. Tolaney, MD, MPH - New Advances and Opportunities for Improvement in HR+/HER2- Early Breast Cancer: Practical Strategies for Optimal Clinical Integration of Adjuvant CDK4 and 6 Inhibitor Therapy Feb 03, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/AGM860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. The orally bioavailable CDK4 and 6 inhibitors—abemaciclib, palbociclib, and ribociclib—have been established standard-of-care options in HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer for a while, and recently, abemaciclib was also approved in the adjuvant setting for the treatment of patients with early breast cancer (EBC) at high risk of early recurrence. This brings new hope to a group of patients with EBC who have been underserved by existing therapeutic options and have faced an unacceptably high risk of recurrence. With great progress in clinical research come questions about how to translate it into improvements in clinical practice. Which patients are/are not candidates for adjuvant CDK4 and 6 inhibition based on the recent FDA approval and updated ASCO recommendations? What is the role of Ki-67 testing in determining patient eligibility for treatment? How should risk be assessed to inform treatment selection and improve outcomes in patients with HR+/HER2- EBC? These questions and others are answered in this succinct educational activity to help make the most of this new adjuvant therapy option for the benefit of patients. Discuss the presentation, evaluation, diagnosis, staging, and stratification of early breast cancer (EBC) as well as emerging prognostic and predictive markers and factors that influence the risk of recurrence. Integrate the latest safety, efficacy, predictive/prognostic, and other clinically important data from studies investigating CDK4 and 6 inhibitor therapy and combinations in patients with HR+/HER2- EBC, including those with high-risk disease. Incorporate up-to-date guidance, multigene assays, risk assessment algorithms, and evidence-based treatment options into personalized management plans that leverage shared decision-making and multidisciplinary and interprofessional team-based approaches to optimize care for patients with HR+/HER2- EBC, including patients with high-risk disease.

Lorinda Chung, MD, MS - Covering All the Bases in SSc-ILD Care: Expert Strategies for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Managing Comorbidities Feb 01, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/MVH860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, experts in SSc-ILD discuss how to accurately interpret HRCT patterns, the latest diagnosis and management guidelines, including the importance of identifying and treating comorbidities, and the efficacy and safety of novel and emerging therapies. Upon completion of this CE activity, participants will be able to: Recognize signs, symptoms, and HRCT patterns indicative of ILD in patients with SSc and the importance of regular pulmonary monitoring in patients with SSc, Employ the latest guideline recommendations to the diagnosis and management of SSc-ILD in the context of an interprofessional approach, Apply the latest clinical evidence regarding efficacy and safety on novel and emerging therapies, including antifibrotic agents, to the treatment of SSc-ILD, Discuss the importance of assessing and managing comorbidities, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease and sleep apnea, in patients with SSc-ILD.

Biree Andemariam, MD - The Evolution of Sickle Cell Disease: Current Advances and Future Possibilities Feb 01, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/CMX860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, experts in sickle cell disease discuss current and future disease management strategies, including recent safety, efficacy, and tolerability data for currently approved and emerging therapies. Upon completion of this CE activity, participants will be able to: Discuss the disease burden, etiopathogenesis, complications, and unmet needs associated with SCD, Appraise recent safety, efficacy, and tolerability data associated with currently approved and emerging therapies for SCD including anti-adhesion agents, antisickling agents, and pyruvate kinase-R (PKR) activators among others, Develop treatment plans to prevent and/or reduce veno-occlusive crises and end-organ damage in patients with SCD, Implement collaborative strategies and shared decision-making practices to ensure patient engagement in treatment decisions and management of therapy-related adverse events.

Chris A. Liacouras, MD - Expert Perspectives on Improving Early Recognition of Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Examining the Potential Clinical Utility of Emerging Targeted Therapy Jan 31, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/FTS860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of gastroenterologists (pediatric and adult), allergists/immunologists (pediatric and adult), nurses, NPs, PAs, and other clinicians involved in the management of EoE. Upon completion of this CE activity, participants will be able to: Distinguish signs and symptoms of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) among children and adults to enable an earlier diagnosis and minimize complications due to uncontrolled disease, Summarize underlying mechanisms of EoE, including the role of key cytokines such as interleukin-4, -13, and -5 as drivers of type 2 inflammation and how this relates to potential treatment, Review the limitations of the current standard of care for the treatment of EoE, Apply the latest expert recommendations and clinical evidence to the treatment of patients with EoE, particularly as novel and emerging agents become available.

Erika Hamilton, MD - Expanding Treatment Options in ER+/HER2- Breast Cancer: Expert Perspectives on the Rapidly Emerging Role of SERDs, SERMs, and SERCAs, and the Practical Considerations of Leveraging Established and Innovative Therapies Jan 28, 2022

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Go online to PeerView.com/HCA860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, experts in breast cancer discuss the latest advances in the management of patients with estrogen receptor–positive (ER+)/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2–negative (HER2-) breast cancer, including the rapidly accumulating evidence supporting the use of novel therapies such as selective estrogen receptor degraders (SERDs), selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), selective estrogen receptor covalent antagonists (SERCAs), complete estrogen receptor antagonists (CERANs), and proteolysis-targeting chimeras (PROTACs), among others. In addition to analyzing the recent data from clinical trials with these ER-targeted therapies, patient case scenarios are presented to illustrate their potential role and use, and how to incorporate these novel treatments into the current management paradigm to improve outcomes in patients with ER+ breast cancer. Upon completion of this CE activity, participants will be able to: Cite the rationale for use, mechanism of action, and features of the various endocrine, targeted, and other therapy options for HR+ breast cancer, Incorporate the most recent efficacy, safety, and other key findings from clinical trials assessing different endocrine, targeted, and other emerging therapies and combinations into treatment regimens for eligible patients with HR+ breast cancer in the context of clinical practice or via clinical trial participation.

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