Pathways to Care: Updates on CSU

This educational infographic program for allergists and dermatologists delves into the inflammatory pathway of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and identifies potential treatment targets related to its pathophysiology. The program describes biomarkers suggesting CSU endotypes, highlighting their characteristics and potential use in management decisions. The program also summarizes evidence for the efficacy and safety of current and emerging agents for CSU treatment beyond first-line therapy, providing clinicians with the latest insights to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes.

 

This activity is provided in partnership with Paradigm Medical Communications, LLC.

Pathways to Care: Updates on CSU is funded through an educational grant from Genentech, a member of the Roche Group.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of allergists, dermatologists, and dermatology and allergy nurse practitioners and PAs. It may also benefit primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and PAs, and other clinicians who are interested in the management of patients with chronic urticaria.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to: 

  • Describe the current understanding of the inflammatory pathway of CSU and potential treatment targets
  • Interpret biomarkers suggesting endotypes of CSU and their characteristics, and potential use in management decisions
  • Summarize evidence for the efficacy and safety of emerging agents for the treatment of CSU beyond first-line therapy
Summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 Attendance
    Attendance credit.
  • 0.50 CME
    CME credit.
Course opens: 
07/31/2025
Course expires: 
07/31/2026
Member cost:
$0.00
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

The information disclosed by the speakers, planning committee, and reviewers was reviewed in accordance with the AAAAI Disclosure Policy. All potential conflicts of interest were resolved by the planners, faculty, and reviewers prior to their participation in the development of this activity.

 
Faculty

David M. Lang, MD
Relevant Relationships: Bluepoint; Genentech, Inc; Novartis AG (advisory board); Astra Zeneca; Celldex Therapeutics; Novartis AG (consultant); Sanofi-Regeneron (speaker)

Content Reviewer

Shirly Joo, MD
Relevant Relationships: None

Staff

AAAAI and Paradigm Medical Communication, LLC staff have no relevant financial relationships in relation to this activity.

 

AAAAI Disclosure Policy
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Accreditation Statement
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the ACCME. 

Designation Statement 
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PA Continuing Education
PAs may claim a maximum of 0.5 Category 1 credit for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Individuals are responsible for checking with the NCCPA and completing the necessary steps for accreditation.

Nurse Practitioner Continuing Education
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AANPCP for further guidelines.

Credit Claiming Period
Credit claiming for this activity will expire at 11:59 pm on July 31, 2026. Requests to claim credit on or after August 1, 2026 will be denied.

Medium and Method of Physician Participation
Follow these steps to complete the activity:

  1. Register for the activity.
  2. Review the CME and Disclosure information.
  3. Complete all required components.
  4. Complete the activity evaluation.
  5. Claim your credits. Enter only the number of credits earned based on your participation in the activity.
  6. Print or save your certificate.

Questions
Activity-related questions should be directed to [email protected]

 

Available Credit

  • 0.50 Attendance
    Attendance credit.
  • 0.50 CME
    CME credit.

Price

Member cost:
$0.00
Cost:
$0.00
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