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Fungus in Focus : An Update from ASM 2007

Program Overview

Dr. Elizabeth Dodds Ashley and Dr. John Perfect discuss current data related to the diagnosis, epidemiology, and etiology of fungal infections presented at the 107th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the needs of physicians and all healthcare professionals who care for and who may be involved in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of invasive fungal infections.

Learning Objectives

Describe the evolving role of antigen-based and molecular in vitro tests in the timely diagnosis of invasive fungal infections as well as trends in the epidemiology of invasive fungal infections.

Faculty

Elizabeth S. Dodds Ashley, PharmD
Assistant Clinical Professor
Campbell University School of Pharmacy
Duke University School of Medicine
Durham, North Carolina

John R. Perfect, MD
Professor of Medicine

Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina

Physician Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the American Academy of CME, Inc. and Vemco MedEd, LLC. The American Academy of CME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Academy of CME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Release Date: Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Expiration Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Estimated Time to Complete Activity: 0.5 hour

Disclosure Statement

According to the disclosure policy of the Academy, faculty, editors, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with relevant commercial companies related to this activity. All relevant conflicts of interest that are identified are reviewed for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies reported, and patient care recommendations. The existence of these interests or relationships is not viewed as implying bias or decreasing the value of the presentation.

Disclosures

Elizabeth S. Dodds Ashley, PharmD has received research support from Astellas, Cubist, Enzon, Pfizer, and Schering-Plough. Dr. Dodds Ashley was the co-principal investigator and the funds were paid to Duke, her institution. Additionally, Dr. Dodds-Ashley serves as a scientific consultant for Astellas, Enzon, Pfizer and Schering-Plough, and she is a speaker for Astellas, Cubist, Enzon, Pfizer, and Schering-Plough.

John R. Perfect, MD has received research support from Astellas, Enzon, Merck, Pfizer, and Schering-Plough. Dr. Perfect was the principal investigator and the funds were paid to Duke, his institution. Additionally, Dr. Perfect serves as a scientific consultant for Astellas, Enzon, Merck, Pfizer, and Schering-Plough and he serves on the scientific advisory board for Astellas, Enzon, Merck, Pfizer, and Schering-Plough.

Planning Committee Members: Karen Wetzel, American Academy of CME and Vesna Drenovac, RPh, MS, and David Christiansen, PhD, Vemco MedEd have disclosed that they have no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.

Off-label Disclosure Statement

Non-FDA approved and investigational use of diagnostics is discussed in this activity.

Fee

There is no fee to participate in this educational activity.

Method of Participation

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  1. Review the CME information including the target audience, learning objective, and disclosures.
  2. Listen to and review the program carefully.
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  5. Fax the Evaluation Form and Credit Information to (609) 921-6428 or mail to: American Academy of CME, 186 Tamarack Circle, Skillman, NJ 08558. Documentation of credit will be mailed within 6-8 weeks following receipt of your materials.
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