47th Perlstein Mem. Lecture: The Odyssey of Therapeutic Discovery: Antiviral Drug Development Pgms

Описание: Enduring Activity: 2021 Pediatric Grand Rounds
“The 47th Annual Dr. John I. Perlstein Memorial Lectureship: The Odyssey of Therapeutic Discovery:
Antiviral Drug Development Programs”
Target Audience
This activity is targeted toward all general pediatric physicians and pediatric subspecialists in the community.
Statement of Need
Pediatric grand rounds provide physicians a continuous update on emerging trends in caring for the pediatric patient,
including new scientific discoveries that provide the underpinning of current pediatric practice. This activity will inform
physicians about other issues involving professionalism, socioeconomic issues, and topics related to the ACMGE core
competencies.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to:
1. Identify different classes of antiviral drugs.
2. Discuss the appropriate initiation of different antiviral agents in clinical practice.
3. Evaluate the clinical effectiveness of antiviral therapies.
4. Review the development of antiviral resistance as a function of antiviral use..
Faculty
David Kimberlin, MD
Professor of Pediatrics
Vice Chair for Clinical and
Translational Research
Department of Pediatrics
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Faculty Disclosure
Faculty for this course has no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Planner Disclosure
No planners for this course have conflicts of interest to disclose.
Accreditation
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 Norton Healthcare
and the University of Louisville Department Of Pediatrics. Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical
Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation
Norton Healthcare designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians
should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Date of Original Release | November 2021
Course Termination Date | November 2023
Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical Education; (502) 446-5955 or [email protected]
Resources
Neonatal herpes simplex virus infections
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29544...
Preventing herpes simplex virus in the newborn
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25459...
Antiviral Drugs in Newborn and Children
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29173...
Compassionate use of Remdesivir in children with COVID-19
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33200...