PeerView Family Medicine & General Practice CME/CNE/CPE Audio Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Richard Beaser, MD - A Call to Action for Diabetes Specialists: Your Role in Saving the Eyesight of Patients With Diabetes Aug 10, 2022

Show notes

Go online to PeerView.com/TFR860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. Who holds the key that can unlock the door to vision-saving treatments for patients with diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetic macular edema (DME)? The answer is primary diabetes care professionals: Timely screening and referral to eye care professionals can make a real difference between good vision and blindness for patients with DR/DME. The diagnosis and treatment of DR/DME has advanced greatly in the last decade. What can endocrinologists, diabetologists, and primary diabetes care professionals tell their patients to expect when they meet with a retina specialist? In this activity, based on a recent PeerView Live event, leading experts take a well-rounded look at the screening, diagnosis, and referral for treatment of individuals with DR/DME, including a practical review of the evidence for current and emerging treatment options. The experts discuss patient cases with varying degrees of urgency for referral, offering a glimpse into how decisions made by primary diabetes care professionals can speed access to the appropriate eye care professional to directly benefit and improve outcomes for patients with, or at risk for, DR/DME. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Describe the roles of diabetes specialists in the screening and referral process for DR/DME and other diabetic eye diseases; Coordinate timely and appropriate referrals to eye care specialists who can utilize effective treatment regimens for DR/DME and other diabetic eye diseases; and Incorporate interprofessional and multidisciplinary strategies to overcome barriers to referral using an integrated system of care approach for screening, diagnosis, and treatment of vision-threatening diabetic eye complications such as DR/DME.

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

Show notes

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.

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

Show notes

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.

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

Show notes

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.

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

Show notes

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.

Luke Maese, DO - Applying Therapeutic Innovations Against ALL: From Updated Evidence to Everyday Practice Jul 22, 2022

Show notes

Go online to PeerView.com/DGJ860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. Are you up to date on recent evidence on acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) emerging from major scientific congresses? In this activity, an ALL specialist explores recent evidence presented at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and European Hematology Association (EHA) annual meetings on developments in various treatment modalities for ALL. Watch this video to hear about the latest evidence and practical applications in asparaginase use in chemotherapy protocols, including important dosing and safety data on recombinant Erwinia; get updated on longer-term outcomes with CAR-T therapy in adult and pediatric patients and hear practical considerations when using CAR-T options; and learn about emerging chemo-sparing TKI plus bispecific combinations in Ph-positive ALL. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Summarize new evidence on multi-faceted strategies for ALL management based on modern chemotherapy protocols, antibody-based approaches, cellular therapy, and TKIs; Cite evidence supporting the use of novel asparaginase compounds for ALL in the context of asparaginase toxicity/hypersensitivity, including in pediatric, AYA, and adult populations; and Apply new science to the team-based management of ALL, including when managing asparaginase hypersensitivity or toxicity, developing TKI-based protocols in Ph-positive disease, or when utilizing novel immunotherapy-based approaches in patient care.

Shmuel Shoham, MD - Do You Know How to Use COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibodies as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for Your Post-Transplant Patients? Test Your Knowledge Jul 21, 2022

Show notes

Go online to PeerView.com/EWZ860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. Solid organ transplant recipients may be at increased risk for COVID-19 because they are immunosuppressed and less likely to mount effective immune responses to vaccination. In this educational symposium based on a live event, a panel of expert faculty address the identification of transplant patients who would likely derive benefit from anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and strategies that can be used to overcome barriers to COVID-19 pre-exposure prophylaxis access. In addition, they provide guidance on mAb qualities and clinical profiles and shared decision-making strategies to customize mAb pre-exposure prophylaxis at the point of care for transplant recipients needing protection against COVID-19. After participating in this activity, the learner will demonstrate the ability to: Identify post-transplant patients who would likely derive benefit from pre-exposure prophylaxis with anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs); Use strategies to overcome barriers to COVID-19 pre-exposure prophylaxis access for post-transplant patients; and Incorporate evidence-based recommendations and guidelines, mAb qualities and clinical profiles, and shared decision-making into strategies to customize mAb pre-exposure prophylaxis at point of care for post-transplant patients needing protection against COVID-19.

Toni K. Choueiri, MD - Refining RCC Management Across the Disease Continuum: An Expert Clinical Consult on Leveraging New Evidence and Novel Therapeutic Strategies to Personalize Patient Care Jul 19, 2022

Show notes

Go online to PeerView.com/TJS860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. The rapid expansion of the renal cell carcinoma (RCC) therapeutic landscape has opened doors for clinical practice advancements for medical and urologic oncologists. The long-term data supporting the efficacy of dual checkpoint blockade, together with further follow-up reported for established immunotherapy-TKI partners, as well as new efficacious combinations, has increased the number of treatment choices in the frontline setting of advanced RCC as well. Designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, this CME/MOC-certified educational activity, in partnership with KCCure, features expert guidance on how oncologists can integrate novel therapeutics, including immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and promising combination strategies, into the care of patients with RCC in a variety of settings. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Assess the therapeutic roles of and key efficacy and safety evidence on novel and emerging systemic therapy strategies for patients with localized or advanced/metastatic RCC; Formulate individualized treatment plans for patients with RCC that incorporate novel and emerging therapeutic approaches, latest evidence, guideline recommendations, and patient-, disease- and treatment-specific factors; Integrate evidence-based strategies and best practices to recognize, mitigate and manage the unique suite of adverse events associated with novel treatment approaches for patients with RCC.

David Alain Wohl, MD - Increasing PrEP Uptake and Confident Use for HIV Prevention in Diverse Communities Jul 19, 2022

Show notes

Go online to PeerView.com/BED860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, an expert in infectious diseases and a collection of individuals at risk for being exposed to HIV describe the benefits of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), particularly with diverse communities and vulnerable populations such as Black women, same gender-loving Black and/or Latinx men, and transgender men and women. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Incorporate clinical data on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV into culturally competent educational and counseling strategies to improve the uptake of PrEP in vulnerable populations, including Black women, Black/Latinx same-gender loving men, and transgender men and women; Facilitate access to PrEP among Black women, Black/Latinx same-gender loving men, and transgender men and women; and Use PrEP as part of a broader strategy to reduce disparities in HIV incidence in Black women, Black/Latinx same-gender loving men, and transgender men and women.

David Weidman, MD - Therapeutic Advances in the Early Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease: Expert Insights on Novel Biomarkers and Emerging Disease-Modifying Therapies Jul 11, 2022

Show notes

Go online to PeerView.com/YFY860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, experts in neurology discuss advances in the early treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, including novel biomarkers and emerging disease-modifying therapies. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Integrate novel biomarkers for the early detection and treatment of AD based on the latest evidence, Apply the latest clinical data on emerging treatments that target the underlying pathology of AD.