Program and Learning Objectives
Asthma Epidemic: An Overview – Keynote Address
Presented by: Edward Eden, MD
Definition of asthma and underlying anatomic and physiological changes. Host immunity and role of genetics in determining individual susceptibility. Increased asthma prevalence in certain populations. Current theories for increase in asthma rates including environmental impact.
Pathophysiology and Immunology
Presented by: Rauno O. Joks, MD
Immune mechanisms associated with allergic inflammation. Allergic triggers, infectious. Neurologic component. Connection between upper and lower airway inflammation.
Pharmacology of Asthma
Presented by: Victor Cohen, PharmD, BCPS, CMI-V
Asthma definition, etiology and epidemiology. Asthma’s clinical characteristics. Role of short and long acting Beta 2 agonists. Evidence supporting the use of inhaled corticosteroids, leukotriene receptor antagonists and other treatments. Recommended treatment plans for the management of Asthma episodes.
Treatment Modalities: Adult
Presented by: Mary O’Sullivan, MD
Determining correct diagnosis. Identifying complete diagnosis and correct medications. Determining if the environment is maintaining the inflammatory cascade. New therapeutic options.
Treatment Modalities: Pediatric
Presented by: Andrew Racine, MD, PhD
Asthma as a chronic illness in the pediatric population. Disturbances in lung function. Recognizing acute asthma exacerbations when they occur. Common medications used to moderate chronic asthma and to treat acute asthma attacks in children. Recognizing the importance of environmental triggers. Overall impact that asthma may have on the total well being of a child
Nutritional Intervention and Food Fallacies in Asthma
Presented by: Benjamin Kligler, MD, MPH
Role of certain foods in triggering asthma exacerbation and incorporating information into work. Use of the elimination diet as tool to detect food reactions. Relationship between obesity and asthma. Evidence for and against use of dietary supplements, including fish oils, vitamin C, and probiotics.
New Concepts/Treatment (Mind-Body Connection)
Presented by: Ina Becker, MD, PhD
Holistic evaluation of health status, assessment of life circumstances, stresses, dietary routines, life style. Psychosocial factors influencing levels of disease and biology of the disease. The stress cycle and the two parts of the autonomic nervous system. Self-care techniques of meditation, breathing exercises, yogic postures. Chinese medicine/acupuncture.
Presenters
Edward Eden, MD
Chief, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care; Director, Pulmonary Function Lab; Director, Respiratory Therapy, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center. Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, NYC.
Rauno O. Joks, MD
Interim Chief, Division of Allergy & Immunology; Program Director, Allergy & Immunology Fellowship, State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center. Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY.
Victor Cohen, PharmD, BCPS, CMI-V
Clinical Faculty, Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Emergency Medicine/Toxicology, Maimonides Medical Center. Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Brooklyn, NY.
Mary O'Sullivan, MD
Co-Director, Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship Program; Academic Chief, Chest Clinic; Director, Asthma Clinic; Director, Smoking Cessation Program, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, NYC. Lecturer, Sophie Davis School of Medicine, The City University of New York. Director, Kick the Habit, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, The City University of New York, NY.
Andrew Racine, MD, PhD
Director, Division of General Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center; Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY. Acting Director of Pediatrics, Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx. Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research, Health Economics Section, NYC.
Benjamin Kligler, MD, MPH
Co-Director, Fellowship Program in Integrative Medicine, Research Director, Continuum Center for Health and Healing, NYC. Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY.
Ina Becker, MD, PhD
Associate Medical Director, Mind Body Clinic, Bellevue Hospital Center, NYC. Associate, Group Practice of Donald F. Klein, MD and Michael R. Liebowitz, MD, NYC. Assistant Attending Psychiatrist, Presbyterian Hospital, NYC. Assistant Director, Center for Meditation and Healing, NYC. Assistant Director, Nalanda Institute, NYC. Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, NYC.
Accreditation for Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technicians
JPC Foundation is approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program is approved for 6 hours of continuing education credit (0.6 CEUs).
