CME: Present and emerging strategies in the medical management of Hunter syndrome
ACCREDITATION EXPIRED: March 24, 2024
Activity Description / Statement of Need:
Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are a group of genetic diseases characterized by a deficiency of lysosomal enzymes responsible for the hydrolysis of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), whose manifold biological roles contribute to a variety of clinical manifestations in patients presenting with MPS. MPS has seven different subcategories, of which Hunter syndrome, an X-linked recessive genetic disease, is MPS II. The syndrome is characterized by a deficiency in iduronate 2-sulfatase, which results in relatively high levels of the GAGs heparan and dermatan sulfate, leading to physical signs similar to MPS I, with the addition of aggressive behavior and developmental delay. The major complications of Hunter syndrome have to do with its widespread and varied symptoms. The nature of this disease is that multiple organ systems are impacted simultaneously, considerably decreasing patient quality of life. The most common symptoms are facial disfigurements, hepatosplenomegaly, and skeletal joint stiffness, but presentation can fluctuate widely between patients.
This activity identifies the critical components of the management process and offer solutions to close gaps in diagnosis and care, with the ultimate goals of improvement of Hunter syndrome management, treatment adherence, and health and cost outcomes.
Target Audience:
Pediatricians, neurologists, endocrinologists, and primary care physicians; physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists; and any other HCPs with an interest in or who may clinically encounter patients with Hunter syndrome.
This program is supported by an educational grant from Takeda.
This activity is free of charge.
Release Date: March 24, 2022 -- Expiration Date: March 24, 2024
Faculty: Natalia Gomez-Ospina, MD, PhD
Agenda
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Faculty introduction |
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Introductory content: review of Hunter syndrome · Epidemiology: statistics (global prevalence) · MPS risk and causes o Pre-natal testing · Pathophysiology, clinical presentation, disease course, and complications · Diagnosis and the impact of late diagnosis or misdiagnosis o Urine GAG analysis o Enzyme test · Patient case(s) |
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Treatment · Enzyme replacement therapy, including clinical data · Physical therapy: role in patient care · Emerging treatment options o Gene therapy o Enzyme replacement therapy · Potential barriers to treatment and solutions, including patient access programs · Patient case(s) |
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Summary, conclusions, and best practice recap |
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session the participant will be able to:
- Describe the risks and consequences of mis- and underdiagnosis of Hunter syndrome
- Recall strategies to improve recognition and diagnosis of Hunter syndrome
- Discuss present approaches to treating Hunter syndrome
- Formulate a care plan in the treatment of a patient with Hunter syndrome
Accreditation
ACCME Activity #202281720
ACCREDITATION FOR THIS COURSE HAS EXPIRED. YOU MAY VIEW THE PROGRAM, BUT CME / CE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE AND NO CERTIFICATE WILL BE ISSUED.Faculty Disclosure and Resolution of COI
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Faculty: Natalia Gomez‐Ospina, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Medical Genetics, and Division of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Stanford University, has received financial compensation from Graphite Bio and Codexis for consulting, research and speaker. She is also an employee of ImmuneAI.
Faculty WILL discuss off-label use of a commercial product.
Disclosures of Educational Planners: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, CEO of ScientiaCME, has no relevant financial disclosures.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
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Commercial Support Disclosure: This program is supported by an educational grant from Takeda.
Instructions
- Read the learning objectives above
- Take the Pre-Test (optional). Completion of the pre-test will help us evaluate the knowledge gained by participating in this CME activity.
- View the online activity. You may view this is in more than one session, and may pause or repeat any portion of the presentation if you need to.
- Minimum participation threshold: Take the post-test. A score of 70% or higher is required to pass and proceed to the activity evaluation.
- Complete the activity evaluation and CME registration. A CE certificate will be emailed to you immediately.
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