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MASLD/MASH Screening and Diagnosis

Text Module

Learn about risk factors for metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH), and advanced fibrosis, as well as the current and emerging noninvasive liver assessment tests.

Physician Assistants/Physician Associates: 0.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credit

Nurses: 0.50 Nursing contact hour

Physicians: maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Released: December 29, 2023

Expiration: December 28, 2024

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Faculty

Arun B. Jesudian

Arun B. Jesudian, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
Director of Liver Quality and Inpatient Liver Services
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, New York

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Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC, in partnership with the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and Practicing Clinicians Exchange (PCE).

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Supported by an educational grant from Novo Nordisk.

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Target Audience

Physicians—including residents and fellows—nurse practitioners, and physician associates/physician assistants practicing in gastroenterology, hepatology, endocrinology, and primary care who manage individuals with or at risk for MASLD/MASH.

Program Learning Goal

The goal of this program is to improve the knowledge and competence of learners in effort to optimize treatment for patients with Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Identify risk factors for MASLD/MASH and advanced fibrosis

  • Integrate current and emerging noninvasive tests into liver health assessments

Disclosure

Clinical Care Options, LLC (CCO) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose all financial conflicts of interest (COI) they may have with ineligible companies. All relevant COI are thoroughly vetted and mitigated according to CCO policy. CCO is committed to providing its learners with high-quality CME/CE activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of an ineligible company.

The faculty reported the following relevant financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of this educational activity:

Primary Author

Arun B. Jesudian, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
Director of Liver Quality and Inpatient Liver Services
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, New York

Arun Jesudian, MD: consultant/advisor/speaker: Dynavax, Salix.

The planners and content peer reviewers from Clinical Care Options, LLC , the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), and Practicing Clinicians Exchange (PCE) do not have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Instructions for Credit

Participation in this self-study activity should be completed in approximately 0.5 hours. To successfully complete this activity and receive credit, participants must follow these steps during the period from December 29, 2023, through December 28, 2024:

  1. Login or Sign Up for an account by clicking at the top of this page.
  2. Read the target audience, learning objectives, and faculty disclosures.
  3. View and study the content in its entirety.
  4. Submit answers to the posttest questions and evaluation questions online.

You must receive a test score of at least 65 and respond to all evaluation questions to receive a certificate. After submitting the evaluation, you may access your online certificate by selecting the certificate link on the confirmation page. Records of all CME/CE activities completed can be found on the "My Certificates" page. There are no costs/fees for this activity.

Format

This program has been made available online.

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Accreditation

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Clinical Care Options, LLC (CCO) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician Continuing Medical Education

CCO designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing Continuing Professional Development

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Nursing Continuing Professional Development activity is 0.5 contact hours.

Physician Associate Continuing Medical Education

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Clinical Care Options, LLC has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until December 28, 2024. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.