Grand Rounds: Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Eosinophilic Esophagitis: A comprehensive update on an increasingly common allergic condition

Objectives (Educational Content) :

1. Define the criteria necessary to make a diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis and understand the clinical presentation. 2. Determine long-term consequences of untreated eosinophilic esophagitis. 3. Understand the rationale of the different treatment options for eosinophilic esophagitis.

Target Audience:

General pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, psychologists, and nurses.

Identified Gap:

Many healthcare providers may not be fully up to date on the evolving diagnostic criteria, clinical presentation, and long-term implications of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Additionally, there may be uncertainty regarding the rationale and selection of appropriate treatment options.

Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:

1 hour(s)

Expiration Date for CE/CME Credit:

08-21-2026

Method of Participation in the Learning Process:

The learner will view the presentation, successfully complete a post-test and complete an activity evaluation.

Evaluation Methods:

All learners must successfully complete a post-test, as well as an activity evaluation, to claim CE/CME credit.

Disclosure:

The following presenter have identified that they have financial relationships with these ineligible companies: QOL Medical-Speakers Bureau - Kevin Watson, MD The following CME Committee/Planning Committee member(s) has the following financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose: Merck - Maria Cristina Victorio, MD Moderna, Pfizer and Merck - Shefali Mahesh, MD All financial relationships have been mitigated. The remaining planning committee/CME committee members have indicated that they have no financial relationships with any ineligible companies.

Accreditation Statement:

Akron Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Akron Children’s Hospital designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Bibliography:

1. https://clinicaltrials.gov/search?cond=Eosinophilic%20Esophagitis

2. Dellon ES, et al. N Engl J Med. 2022;387:2317-30.

3. Harb H, et al. Clin Exp Allergy. 2020;50:5-14.