This chairman’s perspective highlights the role of gastroenterologists in improving patient care and outcomes and will increase their awareness of NAFLD/NASH. Dr. Kimberly Brown takes a deep dive into late-stage clinical trials to address unmet clinical needs and the potential for new agents to address these needs. Gastroenterologists will benefit from reviewing the safety and efficacy data, as it will help prepare them to quickly integrate new agents into their practice when they become available.
Building Bridges, Closing Gaps in NASH Care: The Pivotal Role of Gastroenterologists
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence, Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) requires that individuals in a position to control the content of an educational activity disclose all relevant financial relationships with any ineligible company. GLC mitigates all conflicts of interest to ensure independence, objectivity, balance, and scientific rigor in all its educational programs.
Host:
Kimberly A. Brown, MD
Chief
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Associate Medical Director
Henry Ford Hospital Transplant Institute
Detroit, MIAdvisory role: Gilead, Intercept, Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Mallinckrodt, Salix
Consultant: AbbVie
Research funding: Salix, Eurofins
Honoraria: CLDF, Gilead, Intercept, Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Mallinckrodt, Salix
Editorial Board: Liver Transplantation
Board Membership: AASLD Foundation BoardReviewers/Content Planners/Authors:
- Cindy Davidson has nothing to disclose.
- Elizabeth Lurwick has nothing to disclose.
- John Maeglin has nothing to disclose.
- Andrea Mathis has nothing to disclose.
- Tim Person has nothing to disclose.
- Colleen Resnick has nothing to disclose.
- Susan Smith, MN, PhD, has ownership interest in Hepion Pharmaceuticals.
Learning Objectives
After participating in this educational activity, participants should be better able to:
- Determine the next step for a patient being evaluated for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease based on their FIB-4 score
- Determine if a patient with a given transient elastography score is at risk for clinically significant fibrosis
- Interpret data from phase 3 clinical trials of novel therapies being investigated for the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
- Have increased confidence in assisting primary care providers in linking patients with clinically significant fibrosis to care
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of gastroenterologists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements
In support of improving patient care, Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) designates this activity for 0.25 nursing contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until November 29, 2024. PAs should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Madrigal Pharmaceuticals.
Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of GLC and Prova Education. This presentation is not intended to define an exclusive course of patient management; the participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic skills in applying or adopting for professional use any of the information provided herein. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patients’ conditions and contraindications or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. Links to other sites may be provided as additional sources of information. Once you elect to access a site outside of Prova Education you are subject to the terms and conditions of use, including copyright and licensing restriction, of that site.
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