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Meeting the Challenges in Management of Sickle Cell Disease
No longer a life-threatening disease, sickle cell disease (SCD) has become a chronic disease with life-threatening events that requires coordinated care by a multidisciplinary care team. Join Michael R. DeBaun, MD, MPH, and Collin Montgomery, APRN, as they discuss the acute and chronic complications experienced by individuals with SCD and the barriers they often encounter. The faculty offer real-world strategies for overcoming these barriers to improve the quality of life and other health outc... |
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Update on Therapeutic Advances in T-Cell Lymphoma
Join Steven M. Horwitz, MD, Member and Attending Physician at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, as he discusses guideline recommendations for differential diagnosis of TCL, novel treatment strategies, and best practices for managing side effects in this case-based CME/NCPD activity!
STATEMENT OF NEED
Each year, 74,240 new cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma are diagnosed and 19,940 people die of the disease (ACS, 2020). Among these cases, 12% to 15% are classified as peripheral T-cell l... |
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Optimizing the Management of Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis in Adult Patients
STATEMENT OF NEED
Atopic dermatitis is a severe form of eczema pathologically characterized by skin barrier disruption mediated by a type 2 helper T-cell immune response. The incidence of atopic dermatitis is high, estimated to be approximately 15% to 20% in children and 1% to 3% in adults worldwide (Avena-Woods, 2017). In addition to the hallmark clinical symptoms of eczema and intense pruritus, atopic dermatitis is associated with a substantial and multifaceted patient-reported burden tha... |
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Expert Updates in COVID19: An Animated Video Series
Five animated videos clearly explain managing patients with COVID19, lung disease, ARDS, or long-COVID. Hear from the leading pulmonologists on best practices based on the latest literature. |
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Assessing a Patient With Long COVID-19: An Interactive Case Scenario
In this interactive case, the physician recommends a series of assessments for your patient with Long-COVID symptoms. For each assessment, the user chooses the outcome to hear recommendations from the experts. |
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TEAM UP: Defining and Refining Optimal HIV Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In this webcast series, members of the DAP Health team review key data and discuss their real-world experiences providing care for persons living with HIV during the COVID-19 pandemic. DAP Health opened one of California’s first COVID-19 clinics and hotlines to offer screening, testing, and treatment.
Topics covered in this webcast series include:
COVID-19–Related Complications in Persons Living With HIV (PLWH);
COVID-19 Testing Strategies;
Home Care for PLWH Diagnosed With COVID-1... |
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Understanding Evolving Therapeutic Strategies for Graft-Versus-Host Disease (Module 1: Diagnosis, Risk Assessment, and Staging; Module 2: Current and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies)
STATEMENT OF NEED
Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a major complication of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT), affecting between 40% and 60% of patients and accounting for 15% of posttransplant mortality. Acute GVHD is the second-leading cause of transplant-related mortality and typically targets the skin, gastrointestinal tract, and liver. Chronic GVHD often presents during the first year following HSCT but may develop in subsequent years and most commonly affects the ... |
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Optimal Prehospital Management of Seizure Emergencies
In this program, the faculty will review and provide updates on the guidelines for managing seizure emergencies and address how participants can reduce the barriers to prehospital treatment through the use of Seizure Action Plans. They also will discuss recent clinical trials that may improve caregiver acceptance of rescue medications for status epilepticus. In addition, the faculty will address the similarities and differences in managing seizure emergencies for pediatric and adult patients. |
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A Case-Based Roadmap for Improved Patient Outcomes in Psoriatic Arthritis
Patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) experience significant disease burden due to incomplete diagnostic evaluation and suboptimal use of effective therapies. In this case-based activity, Dr. Leonard Calabrese of the Cleveland Clinic addressing these practice gaps by sharing his recommendations for patient management at critical decision points in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with PsA. Dr. Calabrese also discusses the important role of shared decision-making over the course of the... |
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Immunotherapy Advances in RRMM: An Educational Journey
Multiple myeloma has become the most common hematologic malignancy in the United States adult population with over 120,000 people living with the disease. Despite new and more effective treatments, multiple myeloma, unfortunately, remains largely incurable with relapse and disease progression still common.
Dr. Ola Landgren Chief of the Myeloma Service at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and professor of medicine at Cornell Medical College discusses advances in the field of immunothera... |
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Meeting the Medical Needs of Patients with Ulcerative Colitis During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented challenge for all healthcare systems worldwide. Gastroenterologists and clinicians who actively manage patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis (UC), need to ensure they are taking steps to minimize the risk of infection for their patients.
Russell D. Cohen, MD, shares his expert perspective as an author of the recently published AGA Clinical Practice Update on Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease During the C... |
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Update on Immunotherapeutic Strategies for Advanced Merkel Cell Carcinoma
STATEMENT OF NEED
Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare and aggressive neuroendocrine tumor of unknown origin that typically presents in older white and immunocompromised adults. An estimated 2,488 cases are diagnosed in the United States annually (Paulson et al, 2018). The incidence of MCC has risen rapidly during the past few decades, which has been attributed in part to people living longer with increased sun exposure and weakened immune systems, a feature that suggests an infectious origin an... |
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New Data and Clinical Perspectives on the Treatment of Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer
STATEMENT OF NEED
Prostate cancer is the most common tumor type affecting men in the United States. An estimated 191,930 new cases are diagnosed annually, and 33,330 people die from the disease (ACS, 2020). Most patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (HSPC) present with relapse after local treatment, while approximately 5% of all prostate cancer patients present with de novo metastatic HSPC (Ng et al, 2020). The five-year overall survival rate for metastatic HSPC remains... |
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Metastatic Breast Cancer: Enhancing Treatment Tolerability, Adherence, and Patient-Centered Care
STATEMENT OF NEED
Breast cancer accounts for approximately 30% of cancer diagnoses among women in the United States and is the second-leading cause of cancer death in this population (ACS, 2019). Although many women benefit from regular screening as well as earlier and improved treatment, approximately 6% present with metastatic disease, and up to 30% with no initial lymph node involvement eventually develop metastatic disease (Siegel et al, 2019; Mortensen et al, 2018). Women with MBC have... |
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Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention Therapies in Primary Headache Disorders
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW
Primary headache disorders are a major cause of disability and a common reason people seek medical care. However, distinguishing a primary from a secondary headache disorder, as well as among primary headache disorders, is often challenging. Focusing on cluster and migraine, Drs. Jessica Ailani and Stewart Tepper provide criteria and strategies to overcome this challenge in the office setting. Insight is also provided to help guide treatment with evidence-based medications a... |
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Keeping Pace With Evolving Treatment Paradigms in Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma: The Nurse’s View
STATEMENT OF NEED
Kidney cancer accounts for approximately 4% of all cancer diagnoses in the United States (ACS, 2020). An estimated 73,750 new cases are reported annually and 14,830 people die of the disease. Renal cell carcinoma, which comprises nearly 90% of all kidney cancers, is characterized by a lack of early warning signs, diverse clinical manifestations, and resistance to radiation and chemotherapy. Due to its often asymptomatic presentation, many patients have advanced disease at ... |
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Expert Guidance on New Advances in Renal Cell Carcinoma
STATEMENT OF NEED
Kidney cancer accounts for approximately 4% of all cancer diagnoses in the United States (ACS, 2020). An estimated 73,750 new cases are reported annually and 14,830 people die of the disease. Renal cell carcinoma, which comprises nearly 90% of all kidney cancers, is characterized by a lack of early warning signs, diverse clinical manifestations, and resistance to radiation and chemotherapy. Due to its often asymptomatic presentation, many patients have advanced disease at ... |
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Virtual Tumor Board: Optimizing Personalized Care Plans for Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer
STATEMENT OF NEED
Breast cancer accounts for approximately 30% of cancer diagnoses among women in the United States and is the second-leading cause of cancer death in this population (ACS, 2020). Although many women benefit from regular screening as well as earlier and improved treatment, approximately 6% present with metastatic disease, and up to 30% with no initial lymph node involvement eventually develop metastatic disease (Siegel et al, 2020; Mortensen et al, 2018). Women with metastat... |
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Virtual Tumor Board: Optimizing Personalized Care Plans for Patients With Advanced Soft Tissue Sarcoma
STATEMENT OF NEED
Soft tissue sarcomas are a heterogeneous group of malignancies that arise primarily from the mesodermal tissues of the extremities, trunk and retroperitoneum, and head and neck. An estimated 13,130 new cases are diagnosed in the United States annually and 5,350 people die of the disease. Surgical resection is the mainstay of treatment for localized soft tissue sarcoma, with radiation and chemotherapy commonly used as adjuncts. However, nearly 50% of patients will experienc... |
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Navigating the Recent Rheumatoid Arthritis Guidelines to Achieve Disease Remission and Reduce Patient
Roy M. Fleischmann, MD, discusses the latest evidence for the management of patients with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis who do not achieve treatment goals with initial disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug therapy. A key treatment principle emphasized by Dr. Fleischmann is using a treat-to-target approach guided by validated tools for assessing disease activity and patient-reported outcomes. Among the treatment options, Dr. Fleischmann highlights the pharmacology of the latest approv... |
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Navigating Advancements in Diagnosis & Treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis
More than 80% of the population has significant back pain at some point in their life, with 30% of adults in the United States stating they have chronic low back pain at any given time; 5% of whom have inflammatory back pain. Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) affects almost 1.5% of patients with inflammatory back pain; however, the majority of individuals suffering with back pain are not being treated by a rheumatologist, which only exacerbates the challenge to diagnose those with axSpA.
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Research Developments in Atopic Dermatitis
Welcome to this activity focusing on new research related to atopic dermatitis presented as posters at the 2020 virtual annual meetings of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. The posters focus on new data related to the use of advanced therapies for atopic dermatitis. Beyond discussing the methods and results of each poster, the faculty, Drs. Steven Feldman and Alan Fleischer, Jr., share their views on the implication of the trial re... |
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Immune Thrombocytopenia: Evolving Treatment Paradigms and Patient-Centered Care
STATEMENT OF NEED
Immune thrombocytopenia is an acquired immune-mediated disorder defined as a peripheral blood platelet count |
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Tumor-induced Osteomalacia (TIO): Diagnosis and Management
Tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO) is a rare paraneoplastic condition commonly characterized by bone pain, muscle weakness and fractures. These tumors secrete excess fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) which inhibits the sodium phosphate renal co-transporters and suppresses 1α hydroxylase activity, thereby decreasing renal reabsorption and increased urinary phosphate excretion. As a result, unexplainable hypophosphatemia with a variety of musculoskeletal abnormalities are the most common sympto... |
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Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) Research Highlights from ENDO 2020
Although the 2020 Endocrine Society’s annual meeting (ENDO 2020) did not take place as scheduled, abstracts, including new information and data on neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) were published. This CME activity highlights the latest information about NETs from ENDO 2020 and provides expert analysis of its clinical relevance for busy members of the care team in order to help them care for patients with these rare diseases. |
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Virtual Tumor Board: Diagnosis and Management of Myelodysplastic Syndromes
STATEMENT OF NEED
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of heterogeneous hematopoietic disorders derived from an abnormal multipotent progenitor cell, characterized by ineffective hematopoiesis, bone marrow failure, and peripheral blood cytopenias. Survival in MDS ranges from a median of 5.3 years in lower-risk patients to as little as 0.8 years in higher-risk patients. Mortality is usually a result of infection, hemorrhage, and/or iron overload secondary to red blood cell transfusion... |
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Multiple Myeloma: Enhancing Treatment Tolerability, Adherence, and Patient-Centered Care
STATEMENT OF NEED
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a B-cell neoplasm characterized by aberrant expansion of plasma cells within the bone marrow and extramedullary sites (eg, cortical bone). Approximately 32,270 new cases of MM are diagnosed in the United States annually and 12,830 people die of the disease. Although the tumor cells remain primarily within the bone marrow, they can cause a number of complications, including localized bone destruction, anemia, decreased immunity to infection, and kid... |
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@MondayNightIBD OnDemand: Addressing the Cases That Challenge Your Practice
Statement of Need
Gastroenterologists are trailblazers in health care social media, and #MondayNightIBD (#MNIBD) has harnessed that energy to establish gastroenterologists as not just social media influencers but as clinical practice influencers as well. #MNIBD is not just a weekly social media conversation - it is an international platform that is moving the field forward by crowdsourcing the expertise of leading inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) experts, community clinicians, and patients ... |
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Food Allergy: From Primary Prevention to Treatment and Intervention Online
This online offering includes 19 videos of lectures and panel discussions on the diagnosis and management, specific syndromes, treatment, and research and prevention of food allergy. The videos were recorded at a live course that took place at a live AAAAI course held in early September, 2019.
The intent of the videos is to allow learners to increase their knowledge related to the diagnosis and management of food allergic patients. It highlights the latest evidence related to food allergie... |
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Conversations from the World of Allergy: Podcast Episodes for Credit
This podcast features interviews on a wide variety of allergy/immunology topics. It is our hope that the conversations provide evidence-based information that is useful to clinicians, researchers and patients, alike.
Some episodes are available for CME credit. All podcast episodes are available at https://www.aaaai.org/professional-education-and-training/podcasts |
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Virtual Patient: Asthma in the Older Adult
This patient simulation requires an evaluation and creation of a treatment plan for an older adult (>65 years old) with asthma. The case involves identification of differences and similarities between asthma and COPD in older adults and consideration of medications and co-morbid conditions that may complicate the management of asthma in this population. A summary of the literature supporting best practices in asthma care in the older adult will be provided. |
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AL Amyloidosis: Identifying Patients, Implementing Care
Light chain (AL) amyloidosis, a rare clonal plasma cell disorder characterized by organ deposition of amyloid protein, results in progressive organ damage that is usually irreversible. Prompt treatment is critical to achieving the best possible outcomes, but rapid initiation of treatment requires early, accurate diagnosis, which is often delayed because of the nonspecific nature of the symptoms. Unfortunately, delayed diagnosis is a grave concern, as the median survival rate among some untreat... |
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Initiating Medication-Assisted Therapy for OUD in Diverse Settings: Clinical Pearls for Navigating the Process
The opioid abuse epidemic has resulted in an alarming increase in opioid-related overdoses and deaths; however, the severe and lethal consequences of opioid misuse is preventable with the use of medication-assisted treatment (MAT), which is a proven, effective tool for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD).
Research has demonstrated that MAT is effective in reducing opioid use and overdoses, increasing treatment retention, diminishing risky behaviors that contribute to the transmission of... |
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Grand Arabian Gulf Cruise: Exploring Medicine, Dentistry & the Middle Eastern Healthcare Model
Pyramids, Petra & Glittering Skylines! Join PES for 17 nights to discover thousands of years of history and extravagant modern marvels with overnights in Luxor, Petra, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi offering more time for exploration, while sailing aboard the all-inclusive and award-winning Crystal Symphony! Hosted by Joann & Bill Chaney!
Exploring Medicine, Dentistry & the Middle Eastern Healthcare Model
CME/CE Lecture Seminars for Medical, Dental, Nursing and Allied Healthcare Professionals
Thi... |
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Eastern Seaboard Cruise: Joint Medical/Dental Symposium Confronting Healthcare Needs
Fall in New England & Southern Charm! Join PES for 14 nights on a close-to-home east coast getaway with overnights in Québec City, Boston, New York City, and Charleston offering more time for exploration, while sailing aboard the all-inclusive and award-winning Crystal Serenity!
Joint Medical/Dental Symposium Confronting Healthcare Needs
CME/CE Lecture Seminars for Medical, Dental, Nursing and Allied Healthcare Professionals
This Seminar is planned for 14 Continuing Education Credit Ho... |
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Captivating Caribbean Cruise: Symposia on Hospital, Palliative, Primary & Dental Care
Close-to-Home Getaway, Roundtrip Miami! Join PES and cruise the idyllic isles of the Eastern Caribbean for 12 nights in all-inclusive luxury. Rejuvenate and indulge while exploring the white sands and crystalline waters of a tropical paradise, sailing aboard the award-winning Crystal Serenity! Hosted by Dr. Thomas & Dr. Gabriella Miller!
Symposia on Hospital, Palliative, Primary & Dental Care
CME/CE Lecture Seminars for Medical, Dental, Nursing and Allied Healthcare Professionals
This S... |
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Cleveland Clinic State of the Art Echocardiography (Online & DVD-ROM)
Cleveland Clinic’s State of the Art Echocardiography highlights practical issues in echocardiography, featuring insight and real world cardiovascular clinical practice cases from nearly 30 internationally renowned experts. This activity provides guidance for optimal utilization of echocardiography in managing valvular heart disease, heart failure, device therapies, cardiomyopathies and endocarditis. Special sessions will be dedicated to structural heart interventions, adult congenital cardi... |
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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency for Nurse Practitioners
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1) is a common genetic disease that is underrecognized, underdiagnosed and often misdiagnosed as COPD or asthma. It can cause liver and lung disease. The liver makes a protein called alpha-1 antitrypsin that goes into the bloodstream. This protein protects the lungs and allows them to work normally. If there is not enough alpha-1 antitrypsin, it is called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Although Alpha-1 is one of the most common genetic life-threatening di... |
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11-Night Quito & The Galapagos Islands CME AWAY® Cruise - Family Medicine, Psychiatry & Oncology
Quito, Ecuador • Baltra Island (Galapagos) • Daphne Major (Cruising) • Gardner Bay (Espanola) • Punta Suarez • Cormorant Point, Floreana Island • Post Office Bay, Floreana Island • Moreno Point, Isabela Island • Urvina Bay, Isabela Island • Espinoza Point, Fernandina Island • Vicente Roca Point, Isabela Island • South Plaza (Santa Cruz Island) • Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz Island) • Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island
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Florida: HIV, 3 units
This course meets the HIV 3-unit continuing education requirement for the following healthcare professions in the State of Florida: nursing, CNAs, PT, OT, respiratory therapy, massage therapy, clinical lab personnel, athletic training, podiatry, dietietics and nutrition, midwifery, medical physics, electrology, EMTs, and paramedics. If you need only one unit, please go to our Florida HIV-1 course offering. |
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CEN Exam Review - Englewood, NJ (Webinar)
This course is a review of emergency nursing designed to assist the participant in successfully obtaining CEN certification. The course offers lectures, graphics, videos and practice questions in many of the areas that are tested on the CEN Exam. This review will provide not only a knowledge base for successfully completing the exam, but also a foundation for further study as the participant works towards emergency nursing certification.
Why Be Certified
Successfully completing the Certifi... |
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Hot Topics in Advanced Breast Imaging 2021
Welcome to Washington, and to what should be a stimulating breast imaging adventure! In addition to hot topics as far-ranging as dealing with abbreviated and ultrafast breast MRI, COVID, diversity, density, and DBT, we will be treating you to a cornucopia of in-depth lectures and workshops on cuttingedge breast ultrasound from a world-class faculty. Our speakers will also explore risk models, AI, the expanded audit, and breast “medicolegalese,” among others. The spectacular surroundings of... |
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Colorectal Cancer Update
This symposium aims to present the latest updates in the field for an audience that spans the cancer care continuum. Broad categories of learning include disparities and high-value screening controversies, personalization management of advanced disease, and cancer survivorship. Attendees will review indications for long-course versus short-course radiation, neo-adjuvant therapy and surgery. Screening, surgical, and multi-modality trials will be highlighted. The overall objective of the course ... |
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Principles of Medical Education: Maximizing Your Teaching Skills - LIVE STREAMING
The Techniques and Strategies that Significantly Improve Student Engagement and Teaching and Mentoring Effectiveness
Principles of Medical Education: Maximizing Your Teaching Skills will be held online this year, using live streaming, electronic Q&A, and other remote learning technologies.
OVERVIEW
Incorporating best practices, newer principles of adult learning, and widely available technologies into your teaching can significantly improve your ability to engage and inspire students, ... |
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Controversies & Advances in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease: The Twentieth in the Series
The twentieth annual symposium will focus on the most relevant and controversial issues in cardiovascular disease today. Sessions will include a combination of lectures, debates, and discussions presented by a faculty of internationally renowned leaders. |
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Multidisciplinary Team Strategies for Managing Tardive Dyskinesia
Dive into this engaging, digital newsletter created by our multidisciplinary faculty panel, Christoph Correll, MD and Rose Mary Xavier, PhD, MS, RN, PMHNP-BC to learn proper recognition and management of tardive dyskinesia (TD). This newsletter includes guidance on diagnostic criteria, treatment algorithms, as well as strategies with how to incorporate novel therapies while ensuring optimal adherence and patient quality of life. |
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Sparing and Restoring the Gut Microbiota: Non-Antimicrobial Approaches for Recurrent C. difficile: What’s New on the Horizon ?
Dr. Paul Feuerstadt introduces the concept of non-antimicrobial therapies for treatment of C. difficile infection and prevention of recurrence. Discussion focuses on the efficacy of available monoclonal antibodies and available and emerging microbiota replacement therapies |
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Sparing and Restoring the Gut Microbiota: Clinical Case Challenges: Treatment of C. difficile Infection
Dr. Sahil Khanna and Dr. Kevin Garey use a case-based approach to walk participants through the selection of therapy for two patients with C. difficile infection. Discussion topics include risk factors, triaging severity of infection, and guideline-recommended therapies. Clinical decision points throughout the activity allow learners to test their skills in managing patients with C. difficile, identify risk factors, and treat with available antimicrobial therapies. |
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Sparing and Restoring the Gut Microbiota: A Faculty Review of Recent Abstracts and Literature in C. difficile
Don’t have time to sift through all the literature and data recently published on C. difficile? Dr. Paul Feuerstadt provides a concise and practical review of the literature including the changing epidemiology, and the safety and efficacy of fecal microbiota transplantation |
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Patient & Provider Connection: A Patient's Journey Living With Narcolepsy
Target Audience
This educational activity is directed toward neurologists, psychiatrists, primary care clinicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health care professionals involved in the management of patients with narcolepsy.
Activity Overview
Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and cataplexy. The disorder has a significant impact on patient quality of life, yet remains underdiagnosed and undertreated. Clini... |
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