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Applying ADAURA in Practice: Implications For Early Stage EGFRM NSCLC
This educational initiative is targeted to medical oncologists, thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, radiation oncologists and molecular pathologists who are involved in diagnosis of early stage NSCLC that is surgically resectable with curative intent. In addition to examining the latest ADAURA trial data and the potential utility of adjuvant osimertinib in stage IB-IIIA EGFRm NSCLC, the practice-changing implications of these results will also be explored from a variety of perspectives with thr... |
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Exploring Best Practices for Diagnosis and Management of Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
Hypereosinophilic syndromes (HESs) are a broad group of disorders that can lead to serious complications, including cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, and death. Due to their rarity, however, HESs are challenging to diagnose and treat. In this in-depth review, presented by Princess Ogbogu, MD, and developed in collaboration with Michael Wechsler, MD, MMSc, the wide-ranging presentations of HES will be reviewed, along with pathophysiology, classification, and acute and chronic man... |
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Facts on COVID-19 Vaccinations: Pfizer BioNTech
Pharmacists and other health professionals can play crucial roles in administering and advocating for vaccination, especially during the pandemic. Learners’ knowledge should stay up-to-date in order to serve the population and aid in efforts to gaining herd immunity with vaccinations. |
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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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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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Pharmacy Technician Series: An Overview of Medications for Type 2 Diabetes
Objectives
Summarize the pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes
Classify the different medications used for Type 2 Diabetes
Apply knowledge of newer diabetes medications to a patient case
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Sexual Harassment
Objectives
1. Define Sexual harassment, including its forms and types
2. Describe the two different types of sexual harassment
3. Explain how to handle sexual harassment experienced or witnessed in the workplace
4. Discuss the options available for reporting sexual harassment in the workplace
5. Describe state and federal protections against retaliation by employers (whistleblower protections) for reporting sexual harassment |
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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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Preceptor Mini-Series 6: The Reason I Jump - An Interprofessional Mini-Series
(See movie trailer below detailed description).
This is a 12 episode, knowledge-based, video series developed to educate both preceptors and students regarding their participation in experiential rotations in an Interprofessional setting. Each individual video episode is 8 - 14 minutes in length and builds upon the next. The series follows multiple health professional preceptors including nurses, pharmacists, physicians, speech-language-pathologists, occupational therapists, athlethic tr... |
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Preceptor Mini-Series 5: Change of Heart - An Interprofessional Mini-Series
(See movie trailer below detailed description).
This is a 12 episode, knowledge-based, video series developed to educate both preceptors and students regarding their participation in experiential rotations in an Interprofessional setting. Each individual video episode is 5-10 minutes in length and builds upon the next. The series follows multiple health professional preceptors including nurses, pharmacists, physicians, speech-language-pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical t... |
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Preceptor Mini-Series 2: Adventures of Interprofessional Precepting
(See movie trailer below detailed description).
This is a 12 episode, knowledge-based, video series developed to provide educational pearls to preceptors who train students or residents on experiential rotations in an Interprofessional setting.
Each video episode is 5-8 minutes in length and builds upon the next. The series follows three health professional preceptors including a nurse, pharmacist, and physician as they precept their students in an ambulatory care setting. Through a... |
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Preceptor Mini-Series 1: Preceptor Pharm Tools
(See movie trailer below detailed description).
This is a 12 episode, knowledge-based, video series developed to provide educational pearls to preceptors who train pharmacy students or residents on experiential rotations. Each video episode is 5-8 minutes in length and builds upon the next. The series follows a young preceptor and two students through a 6 week clinical rotation at a hospital. The two students are polar opposites and present unique challenges to the preceptor. At moments ... |
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Pharmacy Technician Series: Modified Medications: Its All in the Release
Often, pharmacy technicians are given no formal training in recognizing different dosage forms of the same drug. Not understanding the differences and importance of selecting the right medication can lead to medication errors and patient safety concerns down the road.
The goal is to make pharmacy technicians aware of the available dosage forms, and more comfortable choosing the right drug the first time. |
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Pharmacy Technician Series: Cultural Competency With Transgender Patients
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Cardiovascular Risk Left Behind: An Interactive Exploration of Triglyceride-Rich Remnant Lipoproteins
TARGET AUDIENCE:
This curriculum and corresponding interventions are designed for Internists, Primary Care Physicians, Family Medicine, Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Lipid Specialists, Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Practice Nurses, and/or Physicians Assistants, Pharmacists who are involved in the care and treatment of patients with ASCVD.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Join us for this 1-hour interactive online activity with an in-clinic reference guide aimed at providing clinicians with a comprehens... |
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Grand Prix & Mediterranean Cruise: Exploring Medicine, Dentistry & the Mediterranean Healthcare Model
Barcelona to Rome on Crystal Symphony
May 24 – June 2, 2022
Experience the 79th Monaco Grand Prix! Join PES for 9 nights to explore the splendors of the Mediterranean Sea while visiting sun-drenched harbors, discovering archaeological treasures, and experiencing the thrill of the Monaco Grand Prix, while sailing aboard the all-inclusive and award-winning Crystal Symphony! Hosted by Joann & Bill Chaney!
This Seminar is planned for 12 Continuing Education Credit Hours.
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The Epidemic Within the Pandemic: Managing Complications in Populations with Obesity
Obesity is increasingly recognized as a multi-causal chronic disease that leads to structural and physiological abnormalities and functional impairments. Despite the growing prevalence and substantial burden of obesity in terms of health-related quality of life (HRQoL), healthcare utilization, and healthcare costs, obesity remains under-diagnosed and under-treated. The recent recognition that obesity is associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality with coronavirus disease 2019 (CO... |
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Developing an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol: Best Practices to Reduce Complications in Surgical Patients
Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) protocols represent comprehensive, multidisciplinary efforts to expedite postoperative recovery while reducing avoidable complications. Successful implementation of these protocols requires proper coordination between the surgeon, anesthesiologist, nursing personnel, pharmacist, patient, and patient's caregivers in the postoperative period. This has led to a need for interdisciplinary education to ensure that all team members are equipped to optimize pati... |
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Addressing Racial Disparities in Patients with Schizophrenia: Making the Commitment to Do Better
Schizophrenia is a persistent, debilitating disease that depletes individuals and their families of their general well-being, as well as psychosocial and cognitive functioning. Compounding its impact, racial disparities exist in the diagnosis and management of schizophrenia, resulting in racially and ethnically diverse individuals being less likely to have access to mental health services, seek out services, or receive needed care. Racially and ethnically diverse populations, however, are more... |
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How to Use Digital Cognitive Testing Tools to Aid in the Diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Dementia
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a condition in which individuals demonstrate focal or multifocal impairment with minimal impairment of instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) that does not cross the threshold for dementia diagnosis. It can be the first cognitive expression Alzheimer's disease (AD) or secondary to other disease processes that can cause cognitive deficits. Early diagnosis and intervention can help reduce the burden of AD; however, there are many challenges in diagnosin... |
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Irregular Care: Racial Inequities in the Management of Cardiac Rhythm Disorders
Structural racism and classism leads to many of the social determinants of health (SDoH) that cause disparities in cardiovascular (CVD) care, such as unequal preventative care, heart arrythmia treatment, and research inclusion. Interpersonal racism, including unconscious bias, worsens disproportionate CVD care, and is also a stand-alone factor for this health inequity. Underrepresented minority (URM) patients – particularly Black/African American individuals – are less likely to receive, b... |
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Call to Action for Health Equity: Racial Disparities in the Care of Patients with Cardiometabolic Disease
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for adults in the US. However, patients from minority populations with cardiovascular disease have disproportionately poor health outcomes and are particularly vulnerable to health disparities. Racial inequities in health also result in higher risk-burden in minority groups for metabolic syndromes such as Type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes, which increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Health disparities in cardiometabolic care predominantly... |
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The Pediatric Patient with HIV: Translating Data to Practice
When a child is exposed to HIV perinatally, it is imperative that providers be proactive about repeat testing of the mother to assess the child’s risk of HIV even into the third trimester and delivery.
This CMEO BriefCase will introduce Cynthia, who is 24 weeks pregnant and has recently found out that her partner has begun injecting drugs. This case study will focus on the importance of HIV testing throughout the patient’s pregnancy as well as eventual diagnosis and treatment of her chi... |
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Managing Patients with HFrEF Post-Discharge: Discussion of the Latest Evidence
In 2021, new practice guidelines, updated clinical pathways, and a universal definitions and classification document were released to help clinicians better diagnose, stage, and manage patients with heart failure (HF). The recommendations include direction on sequencing foundational therapies and integrating the latest FDA-approved additions to the HF armamentarium – SGLT2 inhibitors and an oral sGC stimulator–for patients with HF with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).
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Managing Dravet Syndrome: Aiming for Better Outcomes
TARGET AUDIENCE
The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of neurologists, pediatric neurologists, epileptologists, pediatric epileptologists, pediatricians, primary care providers, general practitioners, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and pharmacists involved and/or interested in the management of patients with DS.
STATEMENT OF NEED/PROGRAM OVERVIEW
For years, a 50% or greater reduction in seizure frequency has been a dominant endpoint to assess th... |
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Hitting Refresh on Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: Managing Patients with Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia
Central disorders of hypersomnia such as narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) can be debilitating as both disorders are characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) which conveys a high degree of disability and burden. While there are safe, effective therapies that promote sustained reduction of symptoms in narcolepsy, there is often a failure to implement them in a timely manner. Moreover, there are currently no FDA-approved treatments for IH, making effective management a challe... |
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7-Night Costa Mujeres CME AWAY Resort
Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres & TRS Coral, Costa Mujeres, Mexico
Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa is located on Costa Mujeres beach, an esteemed spot on the Mexican Caribbean, just a short drive from the vibrant town of Cancún. Its 5-star sporting and leisure activities are well-suited for families, couples or groups of friends looking for a Caribbean holiday in Mexico. With Infinite Indulgence®, Everything is included. The Family Selection service, premium sports facilities, hi... |
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7-Night Barbados CME AWAY® Resort - Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Pain Management & General Family Medicine
Beachfront luxury takes on new meaning with rooms and suites nestled along the pristine white sands of Dover Beach. Experience the Royal Treatment at Sandals Royal Barbados, the all-new, all-suite resort in the spirited St. Lawrence Gap area. Featuring a number of Sandals firsts, including the first rooftop pool and bar, the first 4-lane bowling alley, the first men’s only barbershop, and two new restaurant concepts – American Tavern and Chi Asian. This 222 all-suite resort will also featu... |
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Call to Action: Racial Disparities in Maternal Health
The United States ranks 61st in the world for maternal mortality, and African American/Black women are three times more likely to die due to poor maternal health, while Native American women are two times more likely than White women to die. Pregnancy-related mortality is 2.4 times higher than it was in 1987, however, approximately 65% of maternal deaths are preventable. Action steps to mitigate the maternal health crisis include recognizing structural racism and unconscious/implicit bias as f... |
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Schizophrenia is a Whole-Body Disease: Examining the Impact of Comorbidities on Morbidity and Mortality
Schizophrenia is a clinically complex, multi-system disorder that is associated with an increased incidence of medical comorbidities, complicating management. Overlooked or undermanaged medical comorbidities increase morbidity and all-cause mortality risks. Comprehensive management of medical comorbidities is essential to improve whole patient care and optimize clinical outcomes.
In the first installment of this CME Outfitters Snack series on schizophrenia, faculty experts will provide clin... |
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Promoting Equitable Oral Health in Patients of Color
There are many vulnerable and underserved populations in oral health. Gaps in health and health care are often caused by the disconnect between medical and dental care and a fragmented system that has left 74 million people without dental insurance, leading to knowledge gaps and a lack of dental-medical collaboration and coordination in patient care. These issues are exacerbated in patients of color, often due to interpersonal racism.
This CME Outfitters BriefCase will feature patient case ... |
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Take Control: Early Use of AADs for Rhythm Control in Atrial Fibrillation
Overview
Although guidelines for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) include the goals of preventing thromboembolism and providing rhythm control and rate control, rhythm control strategies remain largely underutilized. Most physicians choose rate control for initial AF management—only considering rhythm control measures when adequate symptom control is not achieved. Additionally, increasing interest in electrophysiological approaches to rhythm control—despite ongoing debate over it... |
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The Complete Response: Addressing Antidepressant Failure in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a profoundly debilitating, lifelong disorder. Many patients do not achieve remission with initial first-line antidepressant therapy, which is typically comprised of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Subsequently, patients endure a high burden of treatment failure, though it is often unrecognized. Measurement-based care (MBC) is a proven strategy for monitoring treatment effectiveness and s... |
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As We Age: Considering the Impact of Renal Impairment When Choosing an HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Formulation
Lack of knowledge about PrEP remains a major barrier for optimal PrEP uptake. Furthermore, knowledge of PrEP and long-term risk mitigation related to renal impairment and use in individuals with medical comorbidities is necessary for improving widespread uptake. This is particularly important in aging individuals who are at risk for contracting HIV, as they may have medical comorbidities and risk factors that will impact treatment decisions.
This CME Outfitters BriefCase will introduce Matt... |
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Allergy & Immunology Symposium
Allergy and Immunology Seminar and Workshop including Rhinoscopy Lab, Simulation, Bioskills and Cadaveric labs.
Upper airway Disease. Airway Smooth Muscle Structure and Function in Health and Disease, Cytokines in Atopic Diseases, Pulmonary Function, Food Allergy, Monoclonal Antibodies, Obesity, Rhinitis, Asthma, Sinus Surgery, Pathogenesis |
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WEBINAR: CBD Update--Having the facts to answer your patient's questions
Recently, it has become almost impossible to pick-up the newspaper or watch the evening news without seeing a story or advertisement for a new CBD product, a new use for CBD, or a "medical professional" weighing-in, or against the ever increasing use and societal acceptance of CBD as a legitimate product to treat ailments. Just as we Pharmacists are being bombarded with these daily "revelations", so to are our patients. With the many endorsements from users of all walks of life, fame, and soci... |
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WEBINAR: Medical Marijuana: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
This presentation will discuss the pharmacology of both CBD and THC. It will apply this knowledge to the currently accepted clinical applications and
provide an overview of current clinical data and accepted practice guidelines related to the use of CBD and THC. This will provide pharmacists and technicians with an understanding of the role that medical marijuana is playing in their patients' treatment plans and will facilitate the delivery of
patient-centered care. Finally, the complex and ... |
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Quality Compounding Summit
The Quality Compounding Summit, presented by ARL Bio Pharma and the American College of Apothecaries, brings together nationally-known speakers and exhibitors for an intensive focus on quality issues for sterile and non-sterile compounding pharmacists, owners, pharmacy technicians, and leaders within the compounding industry.
CE Session #1 – FDA MOU Update
CE Session #2 – Pharmacist/Provider/Patient Triad: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Patient Care
CE Session #3 – Quality Compoun... |
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Individualizing Therapy for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: New Options
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of Oncology NPs, PAs, and nurses.
Program Overview
With the approval of novel targeted drugs and combination therapies, the complexity of treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) has increased substantially in recent years. Among the classes of novel oral drugs approved by the FDA are the Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors ibrutinib and acalabrutinib, the phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K) inhib... |
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Managing Diabetic Eye Disease in the Latino/Hispanic Community: A Case-Based Review of Best Practices
Program Overview
The goal of this program is to raise awareness in front-line clinicians—primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants—of the need to discuss the importance of consistently receiving eye exams with their Latino/Hispanic patients with diabetes.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
Discuss the unmet need for improved diabetic eye care in the Latino/Hispanic community
Outline risks as... |
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Obesity 2021: Current Clinical Management of a Chronic, Serious Disease
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the activity, participants will be able to:
• Recognize obesity as a chronic, relapsing, serious disease warranting long-term management and early intervention to
minimize disease burden and decrease associated morbidity and mortality.
• Destigmatize obesity to initiate and enhance patient engagement.
• Apply guideline-recommended care for screening, diagnosis, and individualized treatment of adults and others with obesity.
• Incorporate practic... |
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New Perspectives in COPD Management
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Collaborate with patients to inform treatment decision-making that addresses their symptoms, goals, and concerns
• Individualize guideline-recommended therapy to reduce chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations, improve lung function, manage daily symptoms such as breathlessness, and help achieve the patient’s goals
• Select an inhaler and an optimal dose of medication to best meet a patient’s needs and capabilities
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• The... |
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Improving Shingles Vaccination Rates in Family Medicine
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the activity, participants will be able to:
• Characterize the burden of herpes zoster infections.
• Recommend the recombinant zoster vaccine to patients in accordance with guidance from the Advisory Committee on
Immunization Practices.
• Implement strategies to increase patient acceptance of herpes zoster and other vaccinations.
• Use available resources to increase awareness among patients about the importance and safety of recommended
vaccina... |
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Decision Points in the Management of Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the activity, participants will be able to:
• Identify the risks of kidney disease and their consequences in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D).
• Appropriately screen for the presence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with T2D.
• Initiate evidence-based therapy to slow the progression of kidney disease in patients with T2D and CKD.
• Describe the benefits and limitations of the steroidal and nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor anta... |
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Utilizing CGM Ambulatory Glucose Profiles to Optimize Diabetes Management
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the activity, participant will be able to:
• Identify patients who could benefit from continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) vs fingerstick blood glucose monitoring.
• List the types of information provided by CGM systems.
• Interpret CGM data using the ambulatory glucose profile (AGP) to assess if the patient is achieving targets established by the
International Consensus on Time in Range.
• Modify the treatment plan based on CGM data to improve pa... |
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GI Update 2022 - 7-Day Tropical Caribbean Cruise
Set sail with us aboard Holland America's newest ship, Rotterdam from March 13-20, 2022. This live CE, CME, CNE experience, GI Update 2022, will provide 15 contact hours (1.5 CEU) of live AAFP/AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ACPE, and pharmacology CE/ CME credit.
Tropical Caribbean Cruise CME: The cruise departs from Port Everglades/Ft. Lauderdale and includes stops in the Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos, Amber Cove, DR, and Key West, FL. This live cruise is accredited ... |
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Clinical Consultations™: SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination in Patients with MS – What Clinicians Need to Know Now
Program Overview
This Clinical ConsultationsTM is a video-based program in which two experts discuss the management of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations. In this activity, the faculty focus on the effects of disease modifying therapies (DMTs) on vaccine practices, specifically the mRNA vaccines for SARS-CoV-2. This engaging format is designed to help clinicians identify best practices in the management of patients with MS and to improve outcomes for their pat... |
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7-Night Alaska CME AWAY® Cruise - Rheumatology & Family Medicine
Vancouver, British Columbia • Sitka, Alaska • Hubbard Glacier, Alaska (Cruising) • Juneau, Alaska • Ketchikan, Alaska |
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7-Night Alaska CME AWAY® Cruise - Forensic Dentistry, Domestic Violence, Oral Cancer and HPV and Psychiatric Illness and Dentistry: Challenges for Oral Care
Vancouver, British Columbia • Sitka, Alaska • Hubbard Glacier, Alaska (Cruising) • Juneau, Alaska • Ketchikan, Alaska |
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