http://www.pilotforipf.org en-us PILOTforIPF.org - The France Foundation PILOT is a national education initiative designed to provide physicians with a comprehensive continuing medical education program that focuses on the early and accurate diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) while addressing educational objectives critical to optimizing disease intervention and management. Visit www.pilotforipf.org to apply for CME Credit. PILOT is a national education initiative designed to provide physicians with a comprehensive continuing medical education program that focuses on the early and accurate diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) while addressing educational objectives critical to optimizing disease intervention and management. Visit www.pilotforipf.org to apply for CME Credit. PILOTforIPF.org mpereira@francefoundation.com Copyright 2008 The France Foundation Fri, 11 May 2007 03:01:00 EDT Thu, 30 Sep 2008 01:00:00 EDT 60 PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_IPF_Office_Testing_03.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_IPF_Office_Testing_03.mp3 Adopt into clinical practice appropriate office-based pulmonary tests to diagnose and monitor patients with IPF What are the elements of office testing that are important in the monitoring of patients with IPF? How do we utilize those tests to follow the course of illness with these patients? CME - Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Thu, 30 Sep 2008 01:00:00 EDT 00:13:48 Office Testing, Pulmonary Test, Pulmonary Function, PILOT, CME Podcast, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_IPF_Office_Testing_02.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_IPF_Office_Testing_02.mp3 Adopt into clinical practice appropriate office-based pulmonary tests to diagnose and monitor patients with IPF How do comorbid conditions affect office testing of patients with IPF? Are there some tests that are particularly useful in distinguishing the possible causes of dyspnea and fatigue? CME - Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:00:00 EDT 00:12:27 Office Testing, Pulmonary Test, Pulmonary Function, PILOT, CME Podcast, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_IPF_Office_Testing_01.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_IPF_Office_Testing_01.mp3 Adopt into clinical practice appropriate office-based pulmonary tests to diagnose and monitor patients with IPF What are the elements of office testing that should be used in the diagnosis and monitoring of IPF? Which tests have an impact on the management or course of the disease? CME - Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EDT 00:14:16 Office Testing, Pulmonary Test, Pulmonary Function, PILOT, CME Podcast, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_IPF_Clincal_Update_03.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_IPF_Clincal_Update_03.mp3 Describe which trial results we can expect in the near future and which trials are currently available for enrollment. Which trial results can we expect in the near future and are any preliminary results available? Which trials are available for enrollment? CME - Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EDT 00:09:47 Clinical Update, IPF Trials, PILOT, CME Podcast, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_IPF_Clincal_Update_02.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_IPF_Clincal_Update_02.mp3 Describe the Bosentan trial and its results. Describe the Bosentan trial and its results. Were appropriate endpoints used and what are the implications for further study? CME - Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EDT 00:08:28 Clinical Update, IPF Trials, PILOT, CME Podcast, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_IPF_Clincal_Update_01.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_IPF_Clincal_Update_01.mp3 Describe the INSPIRE trial and its results. Describe the INSPIRE trial and its results. Discuss the rate of acute exacerbations in the INSPIRE trial and the implications for our model of IPF. CME - Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Wed, 07 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT 00:13:13 Clinical Update, IPF Trials, PILOT, CME Podcast, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Pulmonary_Rehab_p03.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Pulmonary_Rehab_p03.mp3 Describe the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation on quality of life measures such as body weight and muscle strength. What is the clinical evidence (in IPF or other pulmonary disorders) that pulmonary rehabilitation has a positive impact on outcomes? CME - Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Wed, 26 March 2008 05:00:00 EDT 00:08:33 Drug Therapy, PILOT, CME Podcast, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_IPF_Roundtable.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_IPF_Roundtable.mp3 Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: Describe recent progress in diagnosing IPF comorbid conditions, including pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), and Describe recent clinical trial results on IPF therapies and incorporate this information into the management of IPF patients Listen to our nationally renowned PILOT Steering Committee discuss recent publications, relevant clinical study results, and critical issues relating to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and earn 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits CME - Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Wed, 05 March 2008 05:00:00 EDT 00:26:05 Drug Therapy, PILOT, CME Podcast, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Pulmonary_Rehab_p02.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Pulmonary_Rehab_p02.mp3 Describe the expert opinions on the impact of pulmonary rehabilitation on other aspects of IPF management. What is the impact of pulmonary rehabilitation on other aspects of IPF management, such as drug therapy, lung transplantation, psychological well-being, etc? CME - Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Wed, 05 March 2008 05:00:00 EDT 00:07:20 Drug Therapy, PILOT, CME Podcast, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Pulmonary_Rehab_p01.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Pulmonary_Rehab_p01.mp3 Describe the expert recommendations on the role of pulmonary rehabilitation in the management of IPF. How and when should pulmonary rehabilitation be used in the management of IPF? CME - Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Wed, 16 January 2008 05:00:00 EDT 00:11:02 Drug Therapy, PILOT, CME Podcast, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_DrugTherapy_p03.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_DrugTherapy_p03.mp3 Manage patients through appropriate clinical trial enrollment as well as compliance with the terms of participation What is the best practice for helping patients decide on clinical trial entry, from both scientific and counseling standpoints? CME - Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Fri, 30 November 2007 01:00:00 EDT 00:06:34 Drug Therapy, PILOT, CME Podcast, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_DrugTherapy_p02.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_DrugTherapy_p02.mp3 Describe current clinical trial opportunities, the pros and cons of participation, and counsel qualified patients about enrollment What are the current clinical trial enrollment opportunities and how should patients be counseled? When are results of these trials expected and what impact will the results have? CME - Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Mon, 05 November 2007 01:00:00 EDT 00:10:28 Drug Therapy, PILOT, CME Podcast, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_DrugTherapy_p01.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_DrugTherapy_p01.mp3 Describe the expert evaluations of Prednisone/Azathioprene and N - Acetylcysteine as therapies for IPF and apply the findings to clinical practice What is the consensus clinical experience with steroid and immunosuppressive therapy in IPF? CME - Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Tue, 09 October 2007 01:00:00 EDT 00:07:50 Drug Therapy, PILOT, CME Podcast, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Lung_Transplant_3.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Lung_Transplant_3.mp3 When to refer a patient for consideration of a lung transplant? When to refer a patient for consideration of a lung transplant? CME - Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Tue, 28 August 2007 01:00:00 EDT 00:10:30 Lung Transplantation, PILOT, CME Podcast, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Lung_Transplant_2.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Lung_Transplant_2.mp3 How do you counsel patients considering a surgical lung transplant? How do you counsel patients considering a surgical lung transplant? CME - Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Wed, 01 August 2007 01:00:00 EDT 00:10:30 Lung Transplantation, PILOT, CME Podcast, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Lung_Transplant_1.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Lung_Transplant_1.mp3 Did the new lung allocation system change your clinical practice? And what are the advantages and difficulties? Did the new lung allocation system change your clinical practice? And what are the advantages and difficulties? CME - Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Fri, 13 Jul 2007 01:00:00 EDT 00:11:48 Lung Transplantation, PILOT, CME Podcast, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_AcuteExacerbation_p03.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_AcuteExacerbation_p03.mp3 What key points about acute exacerbations should be discussed with your patients and their primary care physicians, and when? What key points about acute exacerbations should be discussed with your patients and their primary care physicians, and when? CME - Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Fri, 01 Jun 2007 01:00:00 EDT 00:11:25 Acute Exacerbation, PILOT, CME Podcast, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_AcuteExacerbation_p02.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_AcuteExacerbation_p02.mp3 How the emerging concept of an acute exacerbation has changed clinical management of patients with IPF. How the emerging concept of an acute exacerbation has changed clinical management of patients with IPF. CME - Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Fri, 11 May 2007 08:50:00 EDT 00:10:31 Acute Exacerbation, PILOT, CME Podcast, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_AcuteExacerbation_p01.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_AcuteExacerbation_p01.mp3 Defining Acture Exacerbation and identifying its criteria and predictors. Defining Acture Exacerbation and identifying its criteria and predictors. CME - Peer-to-Peer Dialogue Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:50:00 EDT 00:07:19 Acute Exacerbation, PILOT, CME Podcast, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Comorbidities_All.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Comorbidities_All.mp3 Frequency of comorbidities including GERD, pulmonary arterial hypertension, and comorbid depression. Frequency of comorbidities including GERD, pulmonary arterial hypertension, and comorbid depression. Peer-to-Peer Archive Thu, 14 Sep 2006 08:50:00 EDT 00:13:02 comorbidities, GERD, pulmonary arterial hypertension, comorbid depression, PILOT, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Diagnosis_all.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Diagnosis_all.mp3 All segments related to diagnosis, including questions. All segments related to diagnosis, including questions. Peer-to-Peer Archive Thu, 22 Jun 2006 08:50:00 EDT 00:21:29 diagnosis, PILOT, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Diagnosis_p01.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Diagnosis_p01.mp3 Deciding whether or not to biopsy. Deciding whether or not to biopsy. Peer-to-Peer Archive Thu, 22 Jun 2006 08:50:00 EDT 00:08:36 diagnosis, Biopsy, PILOT, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Diagnosis_p02.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Diagnosis_p02.mp3 Distinguishing IPF from other diseases including NSIP or other IPP's. Distinguishing IPF from other diseases including NSIP or other IPP's. Peer-to-Peer Archive Thu, 22 Jun 2006 08:50:00 EDT 00:08:49 diagnosis, IPF Distinction, PILOT, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Diagnosis_p03.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Diagnosis_p03.mp3 Signs that a patient is at risk for acute exacerbations. Signs that a patient is at risk for acute exacerbations. Peer-to-Peer Archive Thu, 22 Jun 2006 08:50:00 EDT 00:05:52 Acute Exacerbations, diagnosis, PILOT, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Disease_Management_All.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Disease_Management_All.mp3 Challenges in managing patient care and recommended therapies. Challenges in managing patient care and recommended therapies. Peer-to-Peer Archive Mon, 14 Aug 2006 08:50:00 EDT 00:08:00 Management of IPF, PILOT, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Lung_Transplant_All.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Lung_Transplant_All.mp3 Explanation of the new lung allocation system, single/double lung transplants, and clinical trials. Explanation of the new lung allocation system, single/double lung transplants, and clinical trials. Peer-to-Peer Archive Mon, 14 Aug 2006 08:50:00 EDT 00:14:11 Lung Transplant Guidelines, PILOT, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Natural_History.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Natural_History.mp3 Understanding the disease progression of IPF and how acute exacerbations affect patient management. Understanding the disease progression of IPF and how acute exacerbations affect patient management. Peer-to-Peer Archive Fri, 3 Nov 2006 08:50:00 EDT 00:31:53 The Concept of Stable Disease in IPF, PILOT, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Patient_Perspective_All.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Patient_Perspective_All.mp3 Common patient questions, topics discussed with patients, and support groups and rehab. Common patient questions, topics discussed with patients, and support groups and rehab. Peer-to-Peer Archive Thu, 14 Sep 2006 08:50:00 EDT 00:07:31 The Patient Perspective, PILOT, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Prognosis_all.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Prognosis_all.mp3 Common predictors for IPF, prognostic tools, and baseline indicators of a poor prognosis. Common predictors for IPF, prognostic tools, and baseline indicators of a poor prognosis. Peer-to-Peer Archive Wed, 19 Jul 2006 08:50:00 EDT 0:31:53 Prognosis, PILOT, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation PILOTforIPF.org http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Redefining_Concept.mp3 http://www.pilotforipf.org/audio/PILOT_Redefining_Concept.mp3 Common patient complaints and symptoms, burden of disease, and quality of life. Common patient complaints and symptoms, burden of disease, and quality of life. Peer-to-Peer Archive Mon, 13 Nov 2006 08:50:00 EDT 00:31:49 Disease Severity, PILOT, Pulmonologist, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, The France Foundation