39745 - Beneath the Surface of Sjögren’s Disease: Understanding Systemic Impact and B-Cell-Mediated Pathways

PeerView’s inExchange enduring video activity brings together expert faculty for a concise, 0.5-credit program focused on advancing the diagnosis and treatment of Sjögren’s disease (SjD) in rheumatology and internal medicine practice. In this 0.5 credit hour activity, two (2) leading experts in SjD will explore the evolving understanding of SjD as a systemic, immune-mediated condition and discuss diagnostic and therapeutic advances through case-based dialogue. A patient video will be featured to ground clinical decision-making in real-world experience and highlight the human impact of SjD.

There are no fees for participating in and receiving CME credit for this online activity.

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1. Examine the physical, emotional, and functional burdens of Sjögren’s Disease (SjD) on patients’ quality of life to support patient-centered care;
2. Apply validated diagnostic tools and biomarkers to facilitate early and accurate diagnoses of SjD;
3. Describe the immunopathogenesis of SjD, emphasizing B-cell involvement and its implications for novel emerging therapeutic strategies.

The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Cincinnati designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of .50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM. Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Cincinnati and PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education are both accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians and have collaborated to design and execute this activity. For accreditation purposes, the University of Cincinnati is responsible for certification and documentation of attendance for this activity.

COI / Disclosure of Relationships with Ineligible Entities

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and the University of Cincinnati policy, all faculty, planning committee members, and other individuals, who are in a position to control content, are required to disclose all relationships with ineligible companies* (commercial interests) within the last 24 months. All educational materials are reviewed for fair balance, scientific objectivity, and levels of evidence. The ACCME requires us to disqualify from involvement in the planning and implementation of accredited continuing education any individuals (1) who refuse to provide this information or (2) whose conflicts of interests cannot be mitigated.

All relevant relationships have been mitigated. The following disclosures were made:

Medical Director & Program Planners

PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education

Kim Nealy, PharmD, Medical Director
Laura Cooney, Managing Editor
Alisha Roepke, Senior Educational Program Manager
Pamela DesRoche, Educational Program Manager

PeerView staff do not have any relationships to report.

University of Cincinnati Center for Continuous Professional Development/CME

Robert V. Ellis, MD Physician Reviewer
Jackie Knapke, PhD, Associate Dean
Heather Muskopf, Program Director

University of Cincinnati reviewers and staff do not have any relationships to report.

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
The faculty of this educational activity may include discussions of products or devices that are not currently labeled for use by the FDA. Faculty members have been advised to disclose to the audience any reference to an unlabeled or investigational use.

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