Our guest author is Noah Lechtzin, MD from the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.

This discussion, offered as a downloadable audio file and companion transcript, covers the important issues related to the current state of CFTR-modifying therapies in the format of case-study scenarios for the clinical practice. This program is a follow up to Volume 6, Issue 1 eCysticFibrosis Review Newsletter - The Current State of CFTR Modifier Therapy.

Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses
Dr. Lechtzin has disclosed that his discussion today will refer to certain off-label or unapproved uses of lumacaftor, ivacaftor, and ataluren.

		MEET THE AUTHOR
				Noah Lechtzin, MD Director, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program Associate Professor of Medicine Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, Maryland

Guest Faculty Disclosure
Dr. Noah Lechtzin has reported that he has served as principal investigator for Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated. In addition, he has served as a consultant for Hill Rom.

Peter J. Mogayzel, Jr., MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics
Director, Cystic Fibrosis Center
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Noah Lechtzin, MD
Director, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program
Associate Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Suzanne Sullivan, RN, BSN
Senior Clinical Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Physicians
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 the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Nurses
The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

Physicians
Podcast: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses
Podcast: This 0.5 contact hour Educational Activity is provided by the Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing. Each Podcast carries a maximum of 0.5 contact hour, or a total of 3 contact hours for the 6 podcasts in this program.

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