Baseline Self Assessment: Improving Outcomes and Quality of Life in Atopic Dermatitis

Credits:
0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™, 0.5 AANP Contact Hours
Launch Date:
October 31, 2019
Expiration Date:
The accreditation for this activity has expired.

Primary Audience:

Primary Care Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants

Relevant Terms:

Atopic Dermatitis

This activity will assess learners’ understanding of the clinical features, disease burden, pathophysiology, and treatment of AD

Brad P. Glick, DO, MPH, FAAD, FAOCD

Program Director, Dermatology Residency
Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs
Deputy Chair, Individual Giving Committee, AAD
Vice President, Florida Society for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, Florida

Dr. Brad Glick is a board certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon with clinical and academic practices in South Florida. He is the Director of the Dermatology Residency at the Larkin Hospital, Palm Springs and Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Miami, Florida. Dr. Glick is also Director, and Principal Investigator for GSI Clinical Research in Margate, Florida as well as the current Vice President for the Florida Society for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery.

Dr. Glick’s Dermatology residency training was performed at the Greater Miami Skin and Laser Center at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, Florida where he earned certificates in Dermatologic, Mohs Micrographic, and Laser Surgery.

He is a Diplomate of the American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology, American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice, and National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners. Dr. Glick has also served as past President of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD), President of the Foundation for Osteopathic Dermatology (FOD), and past President of the Broward County Dermatologic Society.

Adelaide A. Hebert, MD

Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics
UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Houston
Houston, TX

Dr. Hebert is Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. She is also a Professor in the Section of Dermatology at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. After earning a BS in microbiology at Louisiana State University and her MD degree from Tulane University, she completed an internship in Internal Medicine and a residency in Dermatology at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, followed by a Pediatric Dermatology fellowship at Northwestern University in Chicago.

Clinical research has been one of Dr. Hebert’s interests during her tenure at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston. She has been involved in a wide array of research arenas with special focus on atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, hyperhidrosis, tuberous sclerosis and neurofibromatosis. Other areas of research interest have included skin and soft tissue infections, acne, wounds including pyoderma gangrenosa, fungal infections of the skin, scalp and nails, herpes simplex and herpes zoster infections, diaper dermatitis, lupus erythematosus, rosacea, actinic keratosis, contact dermatitis, disorders of keratinization and multiple sclerosis.

Dr. Hebert is board certified in Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology and Wound Healing. Dr. Hebert was President of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology in 2006–2007 and served on the  Board of Directors for ten years. She served as the first Chair of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Foundation. She is a board member and co-founder of the International Hyperhidrosis Society. Dr. Hebert served as President of the Women’s Dermatologic Society during 2016-2017 and was elected to the American Academy of Dermatology’s Board of Directors in 2018.

Paul Yamauchi, MD, FAAD

Paul Yamauchi, MD, FAAD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology
David Geffen School of Medicine
University of California
Los Angeles, CA

Dr. Yamauchi is a dermatologist in private practice and medical director at both the Dermatology Institute & Skin Care Center and Clinical Science Institute in Santa Monica, California.  He has admitting privileges and is on staff at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica and the UCLA Medical Center.   Dr. Yamauchi is a clinical assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Dermatology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and Associate Professor at the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, CA.  He specializes in medical and complex dermatology, dermatologic surgery, aesthetic dermatology, and clinical research.

Dr. Yamauchi is a fellow with the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Society of Dermatology Surgery, the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, the Pacific Dermatology Association and the Los Angeles Metropolitan Dermatologic Society. He serves on the editorial board of various journals and on task force committees for the American Academy of Dermatology.  He is the author or co-author of more than 70 publications, including several books.  Dr. Yamauchi has edited a book entitled “Biologic and Systemic Agents in Dermatology” and is editor-in-chief of Dermatology Reports.

Dr. Yamauchi is recognized as a key opinion leader in psoriasis and atopic dermatitis and was previously on the Medical Board for the National Psoriasis Foundation and is currently on the Scientific Advisory Council for the National Eczema Association.  He has extensive experience using the new biologics in the treatment of psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, and has been invited as a speaker at international, national, regional, and local venues to talk about new advances in the treatment of psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.  In addition, he is strong advocate in establishing patient support groups for psoriasis.  Dr. Yamauchi has published extensively in new advances in the treatment of psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.

1.
Recognize the characteristic clinical features of AD
2.
Describe the current immuno-pathophysiology of AD
3.
Recognize the psychosocial and quality of life impact of AD on patients across age groups
4.
Individualize treatment strategy for patients with AD, to optimize outcomes and minimize side effects

ACCME ACCREDITATION STATEMENT 
Albert Einstein College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Albert Einstein College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AANP ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
National Association for Continuing Education is approved as a provider of nurse practitioner continuing education by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. AANP Provider Number 121222. This program has been approved for 0.5 contact hours of continuing education.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by intense itching and recurrent eczematous lesions. The disease affects up to 20% of children and up to 3% of adults. AD usually starts in childhood, and may represent the cutaneous manifestation of an “atopic march” in which most patients also develop asthma and allergic rhinitis.

AD has a tremendous negative impact on the quality of life of both patients and their families. The disease is associated with several comorbidities, including mental health disorders (depression, anxiety, autism, ADHD), hypertension, obesity, infections, osteoporosis, fractures, vitiligo, alopecia areata, visual problems, and dental issues. Patients are more accident-prone, sleep disturbances are common, and persist even during periods of remission.

This online curriculum will examine the clinical characteristics, the current immuno-pathophysiology, and the psychosocial and quality of life impact of AD on patients across age groups, and provide strategies to individualize treatment for patients with atopic dermatitis.

FINANCIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Pfizer Inc. 

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FACULTY DISCLOSURES
Brad Glick, DO has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: 
Advisor for AbbVie, Celgene, Dermavant, Dermira, Lilly, Novartis, Ortho Dermatologics, Pfizer, Sanofi Genzyme, and Sun Pharma
Investigator for AbbVie, Celgene, ChemoCentryx, Dermira, and Sun Pharma
Speakers' Bureau for AbbVie, Celgene, Dermira, Lilly, Novartis, Ortho Dermatologics, Pfizer, and Sun Pharma

Adelaide Hebert, MD has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships:
Consulting fees received from Cutanea, Demira, Galderma, Menari, Ortho, and UCB 
Data and Safety Monitoring Board for Bausch, GlaxoSmithKline, and Sanofi Regeneron 
Principal Investigator for Brickell, Cutanea, Demira, Pfizer, and Novan
Speakers’ Bureau for Almirall, Cutanea, Menarini, Ortho, and Pfizer 

Paul Yamauchi, MD has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships:
Consulting fees received from Lilly, Regeneron, and Sanofi 
Principal Investigator for AbbVie, Amgen, Botanix, Galapagos, Genentech, Glenmark, Incyte, Kiniska, Leo, Lilly, Pfizer, Regeneron, and Vanda 
Speakers’ Bureau for Regeneron, Sanofi, and Pfizer 

All faculty have indicated that their relationships will not impact their ability to present an unbiased presentation.
 

INDEPENDENT PEER REVIEWER
Ranon E. Mann, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Dermatology)
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY

Ranon Mann, MD has no relevant conflicts of interest with any ACCME-defined commercial interest.
 

CME REVIEWER
Victor B. Hatcher, PhD
Associate Dean for Continuing Professional Development
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Director, Center for Continuing Professional Development
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY

Victor B. Hatcher, PhD has no relevant conflicts of interest with any ACCME-defined commercial interest.

MEDICAL WRITER 
Josh Kilbridge, Medical Writer

PLANNING COMMITTEE DISCLOSURES 
Gregg Sherman, MD, Activity Planning Committee, has no relevant conflicts of interest with any ACCME-defined commercial interest. 

Josh Kilbridge, Medical Writer, has no relevant conflicts of interest with any ACCME-defined commercial interest. 

Michelle Frisch, MPH, Activity Planning Committee, has no relevant conflicts of interest with any ACCME-defined commercial interest.

Sandy Bihlmeyer, MEd, Activity Planning Committee, has no relevant conflicts of interest with any ACCME-defined commercial interest. 

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  4. Physicians who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation will receive CME credit.
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  7. All other participants who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation will receive a certificate of participation.

COURSE FORMAT/MEDIUM: Internet Activity Enduring Material

ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE THE ACTIVITY: 30 min

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