Management of Inhibitors in Hemophilia A

Hematology-Oncology
Credits:
0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) 0.25 ANCC Contact Hours
Launch Date:
November 17, 2020
Expiration Date:
The accreditation for this activity has expired.

Primary Audience:

Hematologists, Hematology nurse practitioners, Hematology nurses, Hematology physician assistants, Hematology/Oncology fellows

Relevant Terms:

Hemophilia, hemophilia A. hematology, factor replacement, immune tolerance induction, Inhibitors, adherence

Doris V. Quon, MD, PhD

Medical Oncologist, Sarcoma Oncology Center
Santa Monica, CA
Medical Advisor, Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California
Pasadena, CA
Medical Director, Orthopaedic Hemophilia Treatment Center
Los Angeles, CA

Dr Doris V. Quon is Medical Director for the Orthopaedic Hemophilia Treatment Center (OHTC) in Los Angeles, California, and a medical oncologist for the Sarcoma Oncology Center in Santa Monica, California. She has an active role in coordinating the federally funded Region IX hemophilia activities for the OHTC and is Medical Advisor for the Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California in Pasadena. She earned her medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) David Geffen School of Medicine. She then completed a residency in internal medicine, a clinical fellowship in hematology/oncology, and a research fellowship in hematology/oncology at the UCLA Medical Center.

Dr Quon cares for individuals with bleeding disorders and the complications of those disorders at the OHTC, the largest treatment center for individuals 14 years and older in Southern California with bleeding disorders. Her research in hemophilia has led to 40 publications in peer-reviewed journals such as Haemophilia, Blood Advances, the European Journal of Haematology, and the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. She is a member of multiple societies, including the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis, American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, National Hemophilia Foundation, and the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society.

Jordan A. Shavit, MD, PhD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
University of Michigan Medical School
CS Mott Children’s Hospital
Ann Arbor, MI

Dr Jordan A. Shavit is Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan and a pediatric hematologist/oncologist at the CS Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He earned his medical and doctorate degrees from Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He then completed a residency in pediatrics and a fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology at the University of Michigan Health System. He is board certified in pediatric hematology-oncology. 

Dr Shavit specializes in the care of pediatric patients with hemophilia, von Willebrand disease and other bleeding disorders, thrombotic disorders, and thrombophilia. He is a member of multiple societies, including the American Society of Hematology, International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society, American Society for Clinical Investigation, and American Pediatric Society.

1. IMPLEMENT strategies for managing inhibitors in patients with hemophilia A
2. RECOGNIZE modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors for development of FVIII inhibitors

This educational activity is jointly provided by the American Academy of CME and Spire Learning.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Genentech, Inc.

ACCREDITATION AND CREDIT DESIGNATION
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by American Academy of CME, Inc. and Spire Learning. American Academy of CME, Inc. 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.
 

Physicians: American Academy of CME, Inc., 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.

NPs/Nurses: American Academy of CME, Inc., designates this educational activity for 0.25 ANCC contact hours (0.25 pharmacotherapeutic contact hours). 

 

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO RECEIVE CREDIT
 

There is no fee to participate in this program. In order to receive CME/CE credit, you must complete:
 
• Pretest
• Activity
• Posttest 
• Activity Evaluation

Your certificate can be printed immediately.

 

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EDUCATIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
Co-Chairs
Doris V. Quon, MD, PhD
Medical Oncologist, Sarcoma Oncology Center
Medical Advisor, Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California
Medical Director, Orthopaedic Hemophilia Treatment Center

Advisory Board – for marketing purposes: Bayer Corporation; Genentech, Inc; Novo Nordisk
Advisory Board – for scientific information: Bayer Corporation; Genentech, Inc; Novo Nordisk; uniQure
Consultant – for clinical trial design: Genentech, Inc
Promotional Speaker’s Bureau: Bioverativ/Sanofi; Genentech, Inc; Novo Nordisk; Shire/Takeda

Jordan A. Shavit, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
University of Michigan Medical School
CS Mott Children’s Hospital

No relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.

American Academy of CME, Inc.
John Juchniewicz, MCIS, CHCP, and Natalie Kirkwood, RN, BSN, JD: No relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.

Spire Learning
Ashton Beggs, PharmD, BCACP, and Shirley Jones, MBA: No relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.
Jeanne Prater: Employee (spouse): Novo Nordisk Inc; Shareholder (spouse): Johnson & Johnson.

Reviewer
Brenda Riske, RN, MSN, MBA, MPA: No relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.

FACULTY FACILITATORS 
Nihal Bakeer, MD: Grant/Research Support: Genentech, Inc
Eric Kraut, MD: Advisory Board ‒ for scientific information: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals; uniQure
Magdalena Lewandowska, MD, Angeli Rampersad, MD, and Beverly Schaefer, MD: No relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.
 
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