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Nursing Management of Myelofibrosis: Controlling Symptoms and Optimizing Patient Quality of Life
STATEMENT OF NEED
Myeloproliferative neoplasms are a heterogeneous group of hematopoietic disorders that includes myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera (PV), and essential thrombocythemia (ET). These malignancies affect approximately 13,000, 134,000, and 148,000 individuals in the United States, respectively. As symptoms do not typically manifest in early stages, patients with MPNs often present with advanced disease. The presence of comorbidities precludes most from potentially curative allogen... |
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Addressing the Burden of Psoriatic Arthritis: Moving Beyond the Joint
Philip J. Mease, MD, and Alexis R. Ogdie-Beatty, MD, review the pathogenesis and a wide spectrum of clinical features, manifestations, and comorbidities of psoriatic arthritis; talk about classification criteria for PsA and different patient-reported and provider-assessed outcome measures; and discuss treatment recommendations and strategies, as well as various types of current and emerging therapies. Finally, they highlight some of the key issues and challenges of the management of PsA throug... |
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Optimizing Personalized Care Plans for Patients With Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
STATEMENT OF NEED
An estimated 228,150 new cases of lung cancer are reported in the United States annually, and 142,670 people die of the disease. The major subtypes are non-small cell (84%) and small cell (13%). Most patients with lung cancer are diagnosed at a locally advanced or metastatic stage, making systemic therapy the cornerstone of management. Although 70% of patients receiving first-line classical doublet chemotherapy demonstrate clinical benefit, most develop progressive disea... |
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New Thinking, New Strategies in Advanced Urothelial Carcinoma
STATEMENT OF NEED
Bladder cancer is the sixth most common malignancy among adults in the United States. Approximately 80,470 new cases are diagnosed annually and 17,670 people die of the disease. More than 90% of patients with bladder cancer have the urothelial carcinoma subtype, which has a high rate of recurrence whether it is low or high grade. Approximately half of all bladder cancers are diagnosed in situ, for which the 5-year relative survival rate is 95%. For tumors diagnosed as a lo... |
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Opioid Overdose Risk and Prevention
This is a 5 minute online activity included in the READINESS Opioid Learning Center "library".
This activity provides important information on opioid overdose – risks involved, prevention strategies & tips, and more to help you better understand how to combat opioid overdose and be better prepared in the event of an opioid overdose.
READINESS develops and hosts custom opioid eLearning centers for health systems, pharmacies, and organizations to support opioid stewardship and education ... |
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How to Use Narcan (naloxone) Nasal Spray
This is a 5 minute online activity included in the READINESS Opioid Learning Center "library".
This activity provides important information on Narcan (naloxone) nasal spray – how to administer the medication, proper technique, and more to help you better understand how to use Narcan (naloxone) nasal spray.
READINESS develops and hosts custom opioid eLearning centers for health systems, pharmacies, and organizations to support opioid stewardship and education initiatives. Offer your com... |
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Support Your Community with an Opioid eLearning Center Hosted by READINESS
READINESS develops and hosts custom opioid eLearning centers for health systems, pharmacies, and organizations to support opioid stewardship and education initiatives. Offer your community an intuitive and accessible eLearning center to support opioid education and awareness.
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Managing Individuals With Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis (EGPA)
The goal of this educational initiative is to improve the knowledge and ability of clinicians who may encounter individuals with EGPA to recognize, manage, and treat patients with EGPA.
Unfortunately, many clinicians may encounter individuals who are living with undiagnosed Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA). Although these patients could gain benefit from treatment, damage has often already occurred by the time a diagnosis is made and patients have unnecessarily suffered ... |
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Rare Disease Clinical Trials
When caring for an individual with a rare disease who has exhausted standard treatments or for whom there are no treatments available, exploration of clinical trials, and possibly expanded access programs, may be warranted. However, many care team members and their patients may not know where to begin with these options. In addition, a number of barriers to participation may exist for both the patient and the care team. Clinicians caring for people with rare diseases, therefore, would benefit ... |
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Enhancing Treatment Experiences in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer: The Nurse's View
STATEMENT OF NEED
Prostate cancer is the most common tumor type affecting men in the United States, with an estimated 174,650 new cases reported each year. Typically, androgen deprivation therapy is administered for progressive disease. However, castration resistance or unresponsiveness to androgen deprivation therapy or to antiandrogens frequently develops over time. The transition from castration-sensitive to castration-resistant disease has yet to be understood and represents a significa... |
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TTR Amyloidosis
By learning more about the pathophysiology of rare diseases like TTR Amyloidosis, members of the care team who may encounter these patients on their diagnostic journeys can have a profound impact on their ultimate outcomes. |
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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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Optimizing the Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Immune Thrombocytopenia
STATEMENT OF NEED
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a heterogeneous disorder with variable clinical features that range from asymptomatic thrombocytopenia to bothersome bruising to life-threatening intracranial hemorrhage. The lack of specific diagnostic criteria remains an important unmet need. Bleeding events are the most common clinical manifestation of ITP but are unpredictable with current laboratory testing. Many patients do not exhibit significant bleeding even in the setting of sever... |
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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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Personalized Medicine for Improving Asthma Care: An Animated Video Series
In this series of fast-paced animated videos, Dr. Tara Carr discusses the treatment of severe asthma, including how to choose targeted therapy based on patient endotypes and phenotypes. |
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Current Standards and Best Practices in the Management of Tumor Lysis Syndrome
STATEMENT OF NEED
Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is a rare, potentially life-threatening oncologic emergency typically associated with chemotherapy-induced tumor cell death in which potassium, phosphate, and nucleic acids are released into the bloodstream. This release of intracellular materials results in severe metabolic abnormalities such as hyperuricemia and hyperphosphatemia, which may cause acute renal injury, and hypokalemia and hypocalcemia, which may cause seizures, neuromuscular sympt... |
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Current Challenges and New Opportunities in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
STATEMENT OF NEED
Hematopoietic stem cell transplant is a potentially curative therapy for patients with hematologic malignancies. There are 2 primary types of HSCT: autologous, where the cells are taken from the patient, and allogeneic, where the cells come from a matched sibling donor or an unrelated donor. Advances in HSCT include the introduction of reduced-intensity conditioning regimens that allow transplant in older patients and alternative graft sources that afford a donor for nearl... |
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What if President Calvin Coolidge Was Your Asthma Patient?
Explain how phenotypes and endotypes can help guide a precision medicine approach to severe asthma
Summarize mechanisms of action and key efficacy and safety data pertaining to biologics used in severe asthma
Apply information on phenotypes and endotypes and biologics to precision therapy, as part of a personalized treatment selection process |
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How would you Manage President Teddy Roosevelt’s Asthma Today?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the activity, participants should be able to:
Explain how phenotypes and endotypes can help guide a precision medicine approach to severe asthma
Summarize mechanisms of action and key efficacy and safety data pertaining to biologics used in severe asthma
Apply information on phenotypes and endotypes and biologics to precision therapy, as part of a personalized treatment selection process |
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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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Virtual Patient: Rhinitis in the Older Adult
This patient simulation involves the clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and clinical management of an older adult (>65 years old) with rhinitis. The course will review the unique features and potential challenges in diagnosis and treatment of rhinitis in this age group and the identification of medications that affect rhinitis in this population. A mentor will provide feedback throughout the simulation. |
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Improving Treatment Outcomes of Patients With Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
STATEMENT OF NEED
Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (WM) is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder characterized by lymphoplasmacytic bone marrow infiltration and the presence of serum monoclonal IgM. With an estimated 1,500 new cases reported in the United States annually, the malignancy accounts for 2% of non-Hodgkin lymphomas. Unfortunately, WM is considered incurable with available therapies. Patients with low- and intermediate-risk disease have 5-year survival rates of 87% and 68%, respective... |
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Optimizing Treatment Experiences in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
STATEMENT OF NEED
Prostate cancer is the most common tumor type in men in the United States. Typically, androgen deprivation therapy is administered for progressive disease. However, castration resistance or unresponsiveness to androgen deprivation therapy or to antiandrogens frequently develops over time. The transition from castration-sensitive to castration-resistant disease has yet to be understood and represents a significant unmet need. Nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate canc... |
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Spanish for Pharmacists
A comprehensive course for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to learn basic Spanish language skills to improve their patient counseling and communication skills in a pharmacy. Spanish for Pharmacists provides education on pharmacy "one-liners", tips to communicate with Spanish speaking patients, alphabet, punctuation, general vocabulary, numbers, colors, and more! |
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Cardinal Health: The Innovative Delivery Solutions Group | An Overview
This 15-minute (non-accredited / free) activity provides an overview of the various products, services, and career opportunities available with Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions. The cactivity contains information on pharmacy management, remote order entry, and telepharmacy. As well as insights right from the Talent Acquisition Manager at Cardinal Health IDS. |
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340B Drug Pricing Discount Program | An Overview
This 7-minute (non-accredited) activity provides an overview of the 340B Drug Pricing Discount Program. It is a ten minute, need-to-know overview of this topic for pharmacy students, tech students, and professionals to gain a working knowledge of 340B - who developed the program, which health systems qualify for the program, and how it impacts patients. |
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The Pharmacy Experience | A Comprehensive Overview of the Pharmacy Market
A ten-hour, 68 module course (non-accredited) serving as an introduction to the pharmacy market and perfect for pharmacy students, pharmacy tech students, professionals new to the pharmacy market, and practitioners. The Pharmacy Experience course explores critical need-to-know subjects, practice settings, roles in a pharmacy, services, and pharmacy technology. |
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Virtual Patient: Adult Male with Reaction to Flying Hymenoptera Sting
This patient simulation involves an adult male who had a severe reaction to a flying hymenoptera sting. Based on the clinical history and test results, the learner will choose the best way to treat the patient with immunotherapy. The learner will answer specific questions that explain the immunotherapy treatment, including risks, intervals, duration, and possibility of relapse to the patient. The learner will receive feedback for each decision that is made, and numerous references that discuss... |
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2018 Virtual Joint Congress
The 2018 Virtual Joint Congress (Virtual Annual Meeting) provides you the opportunity to expand your knowledge and clinical skills, and maintain your certification – on your time, at your convenience. Please note the recordings are not live at the Joint Congress.
The Virtual Joint Congress includes recordings of over 75 sessions from the live 2018 Virtual Joint Congress, including:
•Presentation slides along with video and audio for the Plenary and Keynote sessions
•Presentation sl... |
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How Social Determinants Impact Disparities in Diabetes Care: New Paradigms and Patient Perspectives
In this interactive infographic format, Monica Peek, MD, MPH, MSc, uses her clinical and community experience to provide perspectives on disparities in diabetes care. Using videos, audio, and animated content, this highly visual, self-directed platform creates a practical framework to translate awareness of patient, clinician, and macro-level contributors to disparities into clinical care. Strategies are discussed on how to implement change at an individual and practice level. The activity add... |
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What the Future Holds for NASH: An Augmented Reality Look into Disease Stating and Targeted Therapies
Statement of Need
Given the rising prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and the societal and economic burden of its aggressive subtype, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), it is important that hepatologists and gastroenterologists are equipped with the latest tools to diagnose NASH. While there are currently no approved therapies for the treatment of NASH, several targeted therapies are being investigated in clinical trials, with high probability of being approved in the ... |
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The Evolving and Future Role of Plasma-Derived Therapies
Target Audience
This accredited activity is designed to address the educational needs of specialists who care for patients with hemophilia A.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
Summarize best practices in controversial aspects of hemophilia A care
Identify the current, evolving, and future roles for plasma-derived FVIII
Apply strategies to prevent and eradicate inhibitors in patients receiving FVIII |
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The Current Role of Plasma-Derived Therapies for Hemophilia A
Target Audience
This accredited activity is designed to address the educational needs of specialists who care for patients with hemophilia A.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Summarize best practices in controversial aspects of hemophilia A care
Identify the current, evolving, and future roles for plasma-derived FVIII |
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10-Night Peru CME AWAY™ Land Tour - Mood Disorders, ADD, COPD, Hypertension, VTE, Lyme Disease & High Altitude Illness
Lima, Peru ● Cusco, Peru ● Aguas Calientes, Peru ● Puno, Peru |
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9-Night Kenya CME AWAY™ Land Tour - Cardiology, Diabetes, Mental Health, Obesity & Breast Cancer
Nairobi • Maasai Mara • Bogani Cottages & Tented Camp |
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9-Night Kenya CME AWAY™ Land Tour - Neurology and Orthopedics: Brain vs Brawn
Nairobi • Maasai Mara • Bogani Cottages & Tented Camp |
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11-Night Splendors of Egypt & the Nile CME AWAY™ - Thyroid Disorders, Diabetes, Dermatitis, Psoriasis and Pearls of Hair & Nail Disorders
Cairo • Luxor • Dendera • Kom • Ombo • Aswan • Edfu • Esna |
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12-Night India’s Golden Triangle & The Sacred Ganges CME AWAY™ River Cruise
New Delhi • Agra • Jaipur • Kolkata • Kalna • Matiari • Murshidabad • Baranagar • Mayapur • Chandannagar • Kolkata |
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13-Night Cook Islands, Society Islands, Tonga & Fiji CME AWAY™ Cruise - Updates in Endocrinology & Respirology
Papeete, Tahiti, Society Islands ● Moorea, Society Islands ● Taha'a, Society Islands ● Bora Bora, Society Islands ● Aitutaki, Cook Islands ● Vava’u, Tonga ● Savusavu, Vanua Levu, Fiji ● Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji ● Bequa Island, Fiji ● Lautoka, Viti Levu, Fiji |
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14-Night Chile, Argentina & Uruguay CME AWAY™ Cruise - Emergency Medicine & Pediatrics Update
Buenos Aires, Argentina • Montevideo, Uruguay • Punta Del Este, Uruguay • Puerto Madryn, Argentina • Cape Horn, Chile • Ushuaia, Argentina • Punta Arenas, Chile • Puerto Montt, Chile • San Antonio, Chile |
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12-Night Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong CME AWAY™ - Cardiology, Respirology & Sleep Medicine
Ho Chi Minh City • My Tho • Tien Loi • Vinh Long • Sa Dec • Gieng Island • Hong Ngu • Phnom Penh • Angkor Ban • Wat Hanchey • Kampong Cham • Siem Reap |
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14-Night South Africa CME AWAY™ Cruise - Medical Emergencies, Dental Disease & Its Relationship To Systemic Medical Conditions
Cape Town, South Africa • Walvis Bay, Namibia • Port Elizabeth, South Africa • Durban, South Africa • Maputo, Mozambique • Richards Bay, South Africa • Mossel Bay, South Africa |
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7-Night Costa Mujeres CME AWAY Resort - Comprehensive Overview of Obesity Pathophysiology, Co-Morbidities, Non-Pharmacological & Pharmacological Treatment Options
Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres & TRS Coral, Costa Mujeres, Mexico |
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7-Night Costa Mujeres CME AWAY Resort - Physician Empowerment: Physician Wellness, Resilience, & Practice Management
Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres & TRS Coral, Costa Mujeres, Mexico |
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8-Night Panama CME AWAY Land Tour - Joint Disease and Replacement, MSK Injections, Rehabilitation, Dementia & Geriatrics
Panama City • Anton Valley • Chitre • Playa Bonita |
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7-Night St. Lucia CME AWAY Resort - Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine: Recent Advancements & Exciting Developments
Sandals Grande St. Lucian, Pigeon Island Gros Islet, St. Lucia |
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7-Night Iceland CME Land Tour - Pain Management Across the Continuum: From Prevention to Palliation: Movement, Motivation, Mindfulness, Medication
Reykjavík, Iceland • Vik, Iceland |
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8-Night Ireland CME Land Tour - Addictions, Fibromyalgia, Medical Cannabis & Sleep and Mood Disorders
Dublin, Ireland • Castlemartyr, Ireland • Killarney, Ireland • Dromoland Castle, Ireland • Shannon, Ireland |
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6-Night Newfoundland CME Land Tour - Optimizing Functional Outcomes & Reducing Disability: A Biopsychosocial Approach to Chronic Pain
St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada |
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7-Night Tuscany CME AWAY™ Land Tour - Integrative Pain Management, Diabetes, Atrial Fibrillation & Hypertension
Tuscany, Italy |
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