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![]() | Program GoalsPulmonary conditions such as asthma, COPD, and sleep-disordered breathing affect women differently than men. In some diseases, presentation differs, such as the higher frequency of exacerbations experienced by women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or greater prevalence of pulmonary hypertension in women. Evidence also suggests that women may be less likely to be diagnosed than men for certain lung conditions such as COPD. The purpose of this program is to review the current understanding of the biological, behavioral, and clinical implications of female sex/gender on lung and sleep health disease, and to propose clinical approaches for achieving better health outcomes through more precise management of female patients with lung disease. The activity will inform physicians and advanced practitioners about the importance of considering sex and gender when evaluating patients with pulmonary disease, with sex being a biological construct and gender encompassing not just biology but also social and environmental factors that may influence disease presentation, diagnosis, progression and treatment. Target AudienceThe educational design of this activity addresses the needs of everyone in the healthcare facilities specifically; pulmonologists, critical care specialists, thoracic surgeons, radiologists, internal medicine and primary care physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, and nurse practitioners. Learning ObjectivesAfter completion of this activity participants will be able to:
Faculty MeiLan K. Han, MD MS Anna R. Hemnes, MD Educational Activity AgendaFront Matter & Registration (5 minutes) Release and Expiration DatesRelease Date: Febuary 2, 2025 Disclosure of Conflicts of InterestsDane Garvin Ltd. (DGL) adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and all other professional organizations, as applicable, stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education program provided and/or hosted by DGL are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months to DGL. All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by DGL and any/all accreditation providers in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by DGL and AARC to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. Faculty DisclosuresThe faculty have the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies: MeiLan K. Han, MD MS
Anne R. Hemnes. MD
Planners and ManagersThe planners and managers have the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies: Gail A. Varcelotti, RRT FAARC
Credit Designation - AARCThis Non-traditional program has been approved for 1.5 contact hour Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care; 9425 N. MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 100, Irving TX 75063 Course #193817000 How to Obtain AARC / CRCE CreditAttendees are expected to review all academic materials before attempting to apply for credit. Successful completion of this activity will lead to the issuance of a certificate for 1.5 contact hour of CRCE approved continuing education. To receive credit, please follow these steps:
Fee InformationThere is no fee for this educational activity. 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. Dane Garvin Ltd. (DGL) and/or accreditation providers for this educational 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 any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings. DisclaimerParticipants 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 in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. Policy on Privacy and ConfidentialityDane Garvin Ltd. (DGL) and MEDtalks protect the privacy of personal and other information regarding participants, educational partners, and joint sponsors. DGL and/or MEDtalks will not release personally identifiable information to a third party without the individual's consent, except such information as is required for reporting purposes to the appropriate accrediting agency. DGL and MEDtalks maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with US federal regulations and European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to guard your nonpublic personal information. Medium UsedThis program has been made available online. System RequirementsTo view this educational activity you will need a web browser with Javascript and either Flash or HTML5 enabled. Nearly all modern web browsers will work. Commercial Support StatementThis online Resource Center is supported by an Educational Grant from Philips Respironics, Inc. CopyrightCopyright © MEDtalks & Dane Garvin, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Permission for accreditation use granted to the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). Web interface provided by Dane Garvin Ltd. | ![]() |