Issues and Updates in Hereditary Angioedema

Allergy/ Immunology
Curriculum:
Issues and Updates in Hereditary Angioedema
Credits:
1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
Launch Date:
December 27, 2017
Expiration Date:
The accreditation for this activity has expired.

Primary Audience:

Allergy/immunology physicians, allergy/immunology NPs and PAs, dermatology physicians, dermatology NPs and PAs

Relevant Terms:

Hereditary Angioedema

Marc Riedl, MD, MS

Marc Riedl, MD, MS  
Professor of Medicine 
Clinical Director, US HAEA Angioedema Center 
Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology 
University of California, San Diego 
San Diego, CA

 
Marc Riedl, MD, MS, is professor of medicine at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and clinical director at the US HAEA Angioedema Center at UCSD in San Diego, CA. He received his medical degree from the University of Chicago–Pritzker School of Medicine, and completed a residency in internal medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital of Washington University in St. Louis, MO and a fellowship in clinical immunology and allergy at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr Riedl received a Master of Science degree in clinical research and completed advanced training in clinical pharmacology at UCLA. He is board certified in internal medicine, clinical pharmacology, and allergy and immunology. 
  
Dr Riedl's professional interests include angioedema conditions and primary immunodeficiencies. He has published extensively in these areas, serves on numerous editorial boards and scientific committees, as well as appointed expert panels for the Food and Drug Administration and National Institutes of Health, and directs an active clinical research program at UCSD. 

Michael E. Manning, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI

Michael E. Manning, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI 
President / Medical Director 
Medical Research of Arizona 
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates, Ltd. 
Scottsdale, AZ

 
Michael E. Manning, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, is president of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Associates, Ltd., and medical director of the clinical research division, Medical Research of Arizona.
 
Dr Manning is a graduate of Baylor University in Waco, TX, and he received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed an internship and subsequent residency in internal medicine at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, and an allergy and immunology fellowship at Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation in La Jolla, CA.
 
Dr Manning has served as president of the Greater Phoenix Allergy Society, the Arizona State Allergy and Asthma Society, and the Western Society of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. He is a fellow of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Dr Manning is currently on the Board of Regents of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. 

Daniel F. Soteres, MD, MPH

Daniel F. Soteres, MD, MPH 
Clinical Professor 
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center 
Denver, CO

 
Daniel F. Soteres, MD, MPH, received his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans while simultaneously earning a master’s degree in public health. He completed a 4-year combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics and was a chief resident in internal medicine. After completing his allergy and immunology fellowship at Tulane, Dr Soteres became board-certified in allergy and immunology. 
 
Dr Soteres is an associate clinical professor on faculty at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, CO. He has been in practice at the Asthma and Allergy Associates and Research Center since 2005. In addition to clinical practice, Dr Soteres is the past president of the Colorado Allergy Asthma Society. 
 
Dr Soteres’ interests in the medical field range from the joy of clinical practice and taking care of patients to the challenges and academic rigor associated with research. He also believes in the importance of community service and has many volunteer commitments. 
1. Recognize the possibility of hereditary angioedema (HAE) in patients who present with angioedema and integrate a diagnostic workup for angioedema that includes analysis for the various types of HAE (Type I, Type II, and normal C1-INH) 
2. Incorporate current, novel, and emerging treatments for HAE based on an understanding of their efficacy, safety, and guidance for use 

PHYSICIAN CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and RMEI Medical Education, LLC. The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
Credit Designation
The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
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The faculty reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:
  • Marc A. Riedl, MD, MS, has affiliations with CSL Behring, Pharming, Shire (Speakers Bureau); BioCryst, CSL Behring, Ionis, Pharming, Shire (Research); Adverum, Alnylam,  BioCryst, CSL Behring, KalVista, Pharming, Shire, (Consulting Fees)
  • Michael E. Manning, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, has affiliations with CSL Behring, Dyax, Pharming, Shire (Speakers Bureau); BioCryst, CSL Behring, Dyax, Pharming, Shire (Research); CSL Behring, Pharming, Shire (Advisory Board); CSL Behring (Consulting Fees)​
  • Daniel F. Soteres, MD, MPH, has affiliations with CSL Behring, Pharming, Shire (Speakers Bureau); CSL Behring, Shire (Research); CSL Behring, Shire (Advisory Board); CSL Behring, Pharming, Shire (Consulting Fees)
The CME staff, meeting planners, and CME committee reviewers do not have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.
 
The views and opinions expressed in this activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of California, San Diego.
 
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This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings
 
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Estimated time to complete: 1.0 hour
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COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
The activity is supported in part by educational grants from CSL Behring, Pharming Healthcare, Inc., and Shire.
 
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Physicians/DOs who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation will receive CME credit. You must score 75% or higher on the post-test to receive credit for this activity. All other participants who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation will receive a certificate of participation.
 
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