Atopic Dermatitis: Diagnosis and Management Across The Age Spectrum

Method of Participation

Participants should read the activity information, review the activity in its entirety, and complete the online post-test and evaluation. Upon completing this activity as designed and achieving a passing score on the post-test, you will be directed to a Web page that will allow you to receive your certificate of credit via e-mail or you may print it out at that time.

Inquiries about CME accreditation may be directed to the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) at www.pimed.com or (303) 799-1930.

Activity questions may be directed to Global Academy for Medical Education at info@globalacademycme.com or 973-290-8225.

Joint Provider Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Global Academy for Medical Education. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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.

Physician Continuing Medical Education

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.25 contact hours.

Faculty

	Linda F. Stein Gold, MD Director of Dermatology Research Division Head of Dermatology Henry Ford Health System Detroit, Michigan
	Luz Fonacier, MD Head of Allergy Training Program Director Winthrop University Hospital Mineola, New York Professor of Medicine SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, New York
	Moise L. Levy, MD Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine (Dermatology) Dell Children’s Medical School University of Texas, Austin Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics Baylor College of Medicine Pediatric/Adolescent Dermatology Dell Children's Medical Center Austin, Texas

Disclosure

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high quality activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of a commercial interest.

Dr. Stein Gold: Speaker’s Bureau: Allergan, Celgene, Galderma, Leo, Novartis, Pfizer, Valeant; Consultant: AbbVie, Allergan, Celgene, Galderma, Leo, Medimetrix, Novartis, Pfizer, Promius, Valeant; Fees for Non-CME Services Received Directly from a Commercial Interest or Its Agent: AbbVie, Allergan, Celgene, Dermira, Galderma, La Roche Posay, Leo, Medimetrix, Novan, Novartis, Pfizer, Promius, Sebela, Valeant; Contracted Research: Aqua, Allergan, Dermira, Galderma; Leo, Pfizer, Valeant.

Dr. Fonacier: Consultant: Regeneron/Sanofi, Fees for Non-CME Services Received Directly from a Commercial Interest or Its Agent: Regeneron/Sanofi, and Contract Research: Pfizer, Regeneron/Sanofi, and Shire to NYU Winthrop Hospital.
Dr. Levy: Consultant: Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals; Contracted Research: Amicus.

Planners and Managers

The PIM planners and managers have nothing to disclose. The Global Academy for Medical Education planners and managers have nothing to disclose

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be better able to:

• Describe the current theories of the pathophysiology of AD
• Identify and apply the diagnostic criteria for AD
• Employ strategies to manage patients with mild-to-moderate and moderate-to-severe AD

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

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.

Disclaimer

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management.  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 patient's conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer's product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

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