1. Describe the incidence and risk factors for mesothelioma
2. Evaluate the efficacy of available “standard” treatment options
3. Discuss possible new therapeutic avenues
4. Understand the evidence behind needle aspiration for spontaneous pneumothorax
5. Describe the role of surgery after the first episode of spontaneous pneumothorax
6. Educate patients about lifestyle changes after an episode of spontaneous pneumothorax

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Faculty Disclosure

In accordance with the disclosure policy of the Brown University CME Office as well as standards set forth by the Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), speakers have been asked to disclose any relevant financial relationship with the manufacturers of any commercial products and/or provider of commercial services discussed in any educational presentation and with any commercial supporters or exhibitors of this activity.

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This activity may include discussion of off-label or investigative drugs uses. Speakers are aware that it is their responsibility to disclose to the audience this information. Individual Faculty Disclosure information may be found in the conference handouts.

Faculty Disclosure/Conflict of Interest

The following planning committee members* have disclosed that they have no relevant financial relationships:

Katherine Cox-Flaherty, MD
Eric Gartman, MD*
Mitchell M. Levy, MD, MCCM, FCCP
Douglas Martin, MD*
Maria Sullivan, BS*

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