Navigating pain management, safe opioid prescribing, and opioid use disorder
This program is presented in six thirty minute sessions that can be completed individually.
The sessions are:
Session 1: Pain Taxonomy, pathogenesis, and assessment
Session 2: Developing a patient-centered pain treatment plan
Session 3: Non-opioid analgesics: Evidence and clinical pearls
Session 4: Opioid analgesics: From A to Z
Session 5: Clinical use of opioids: Safe prescribing and appropriate monitoring
Session 6: The exit strategy: When the treatment becomes the ... |
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Pharmacists Education on CBD & Cannabinoids Symposium: On-Demand
Earn up to 11 hours of continuing education when you purchase the 2021 Pharmacists Education on CBD & Cannabinoids Symposium Bundle, originally presented March 19-20, 2021.
The Pharmacists Education on CBD & Cannabinoids Symposium brought together pharmacists, medical professionals, scientists, legal and regulatory professionals for a two-day intensive focus on this critical topic. The online demand bundle allows you to have access to the best in continuing education. From chemist... |
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What’s New in the Management of COVID-19 Incorporating New Data and Updated Guidelines Into Daily Practice
Clinicians struggle to remain up to date with the rapidly changing face of COVID-19 because of novel variants and subvariants, changes to Emergency Use Authorizations, and persisting disparities in access to care. This activity will present data on and discuss the current status of the pandemic, the need for timely testing, updates to National Institutes of Health guidelines on patient identification and treatment, Test to Treat approaches, and strategies to reduce health care disparities. Dr.... |
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Fundamental Compounding with Pharmacy Law
April 4th - 6th, 2024
FUNDAMENTAL COMPOUNDING is an accredited 3-day course that combines a 20-hour (2.0 CEUs) practice-based course with a 1-hour (0.1 CEUs) knowledge-based course in Fundamental Compounding Law.
This course is designed for pharmacists, technicians, and students who are new to compounding or who have had training in the past but want a refresher. Physicians and other healthcare professionals are also welcome to attend.
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This course provides didactic and hands-... |
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WEBINAR: Pharmacology of Phytocannabinoids - Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics and Drug Interactions
Cannabinoids have grown in availability and acceptance over the past several years. Currently, health practitioners face the challenge of working with many patients who not only take pharmaceutical medications but may augment their medications with the use of cannabis. It is imperative for today's practitioners to be comfortable managing this population.
The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuin... |
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WEBINAR: The Chemistry: THC, CBD, the Class, Potency & Standardization
The chemistry of cannabis is often confused between recreational and clinical utility. This session will provide an explanation of the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of THC and CBD. With the increasing utilization of medical marijuana and the need for quality attributes, we will discuss the importance of standardization and testing of cannabis.
The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pha... |
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WEBINAR: Labeling: Advertising and Marketing Claims Made, Documentation Outside of FDA
This presentation is designed to expose pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to what is being promoted to the public regarding CBD. The topics are outside of FDA-approved claims and/or labels. While CBD is being used as a drug, safety and efficacy have not been approved for the claims made. The question is, what evidence is there to back up the statements made? And therefore, what messages are conveyed to market these products?
So, one needs to understand the contents of the promotions ... |
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WEBINAR: Clinical Use of the Cannabinoids with Case Reports & Discussion
The use of medically unsupervised cannabis use is exponentially growing in the USA. Healthcare providers need to not only recognize this fact but embrace it with the goal of avoiding drug-drug interactions and improving therapeutic outcomes. The goal of this activity is to provide pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with real-world experience in the use of cannabis in disease state management; discuss clinical case studies and the importance of knowing how formulation, active ingredients, and... |
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Addressing the Barriers to Medical Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) has a significant burden on patients and their loved ones. AUD is treatable with medication and psychosocial counseling; however, patients with AUD are undertreated particularly in the primary care setting. This case challenge activity will replicate real-world practice and provide evidence-based treatment recommendations for AUD, including pharmacotherapy, along with supporting expert commentary. Cases include diagnosing a patient resistant to accepting an AUD diag... |
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Veterinary Compounding Essentials
April 12th -13th, 2024
VETERINARY COMPOUNDING ESSENTIALS is an accredited 15-hour (1.5 CEUs) practice-based course that introduces pharmacists, technicians, and marketers to veterinary pharmacy compounding. The program provides fundamental techniques for effectively growing the veterinary compounding practice, including calculations, proper safety practices, hands-on compounding, and marketing.
Upon completion of this program, the participant will be able to:
• Demonstrate knowledge o... |
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A One-Dose Wonder for Influenza Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
2020 was the year of COVID-19. Now it's time to focus back on influenza. Baloxavir received an indication for post-exposure prophylaxis for individuals with recent contact of the influenza virus based on the trial from Ikematsu et al. Join us to learn if baloxavir can not just treat influenza but prevent infections. |
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Asthma Evaluation and Management to Optimize Patient Outcomes
Program Overview
Patients with asthma are likely to present first in the primary care setting, thus affording primary care team members an opportunity to reduce the number of patients who are misdiagnosed and to support the correct use of inhalers and adherence. Asthma management is evolving, and evidence-based guidelines and interdisciplinary models of care can help individualize treatment and improve outcomes in patients with asthma. In this activity, members of the interprofessional team d... |
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POCUS for Internal Medicine
The POCUS for Internal Medicine Live Training Course provides participants a strong foundation to perform and/or interpret all of the core ultrasound applications in an urban and rural internal medicine setting as outlined in the AAFP, ACEP, and WINFOCUS ultrasound practice guidelines. This course is taught by leading family medicine, internal medicine, and emergency medicine ultrasound experts and incorporates comprehensive lectures focused on outpatient and inpatient clinical applications, i... |
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Dermatological Compounding
April 26th- 27th, 2024
DERMATOLOGICAL COMPOUNDING is an accredited 15 hour (1.5 CEUs) knowledge / application-based course that comprises a blend of didactic lectures for theoretical understanding and laboratory activities for practical application. This approach enhances an already established skill of compounding, providing you with a more in-depth insight into the field. However, it is recommended for participants to have a solid understanding of fundamental compounding techniques and ca... |
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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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Build Your Own Case Study | Obesity: Treating the Whole Patient
Activity Description
Obesity is a chronic, progressive, relapsing disease that impacts health and quality of life. In individuals with obesity, there are many contributors to its development and persistence, including lifestyle, social, and economic factors. If left untreated, obesity can be a primary driver of serious health consequences. By treating obesity first, complications arising from obesity may improve or resolve. Given the severity of the disease, there is a need for clinicians in ... |
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Operation Game- A Patient’s Journey Through HeFH: Diagnosis and Management
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to address the educational needs of cardiologists, cardiology nurses, lipid specialists, and primary care clinicians, including internists, pharmacists, nurses, nurse practitioners, PAs, and dietitians. It may also benefit other healthcare providers who manage patients with hypercholesterolemia.
Program Overview
Nonstatins are an essential therapy for lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels in high-risk patients, such as ... |
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COVID-19 Vaccine Myth Busters (Technician)
Recommendations regarding COVID-19 immunizations are being updated frequently. This session will discuss the safety and efficacy data available for the COVID-19 vaccines that have received an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Included in the discussion will be the mechanism of action and a comparison of dosage, schedule, and storage for the available COVID-19 vaccines. Patient cases to review recommended vaccines based on patient-specific factors an... |
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COVID-19 Vaccine Myth Busters (Pharmacist)
Recommendations regarding COVID-19 immunizations are being updated frequently. This session will discuss the safety and efficacy data available for the COVID-19 vaccines that have received an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Included in the discussion will be the mechanism of action and a comparison of dosage, schedule, and storage for the available COVID-19 vaccines. Patient cases to review recommended vaccines based on patient-specific factors an... |
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The Safety of Opioid Use in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
This session will evaluate the safety of opioid therapy among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The session will cover existing safety and effectiveness evidence from clinical trials, and present the latest data from observational studies. The presentation will include a discussion of the strengths and disadvantages of observational study designs along with implications for future practice.
Approximately 15.7 million Americans (6.4%) currently are diagnosed with CO... |
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Infectious Diseases in Adults 2024 - LIVE STREAMING
State-of-the-art approaches to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases
This comprehensive Harvard Medical School CME program"one of the highest-rated HMS CME courses"ensures attendees are current with state-of-the-art approaches to prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases. Updates, best practices and new guidelines are presented by nationally recognized ID experts and master clinicians. Education is practical and results driven:
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Pediatric Immunizations Should Not Be a Sticking Point
The goal of this CE presentation is to educate licensed pharmacists on pediatric immunization schedules, proper administration, and provide resources/tools to overcome pediatric vaccine hesitancy. By the end of this program, pharmacists will successfully have completed two hours of immunization-related CE in accordance with U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) requirements. This program is a recorded webinar originally presented in March 2021. |
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Pediatric Immunizations Should Not Be a Sticking Point
The goal of this CE presentation is to educate licensed pharmacists on pediatric immunization schedules, proper administration, and provide resources/tools to overcome pediatric vaccine hesitancy. By the end of this program, pharmacists will successfully have completed two hours of immunization-related CE in accordance with U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) requirements. This program is a recorded webinar originally presented in March 2021. |
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The Role of the Clinical Pharmacist in the Management of Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma (MM) is the second most common hematologic malignancy in the United States and is characterized by monoclonal proliferation of malignant plasma cells that accumulate within the bone marrow. The incidence of MM has increased in recent years, in part due to the revised definition of symptomatic MM from the International Myeloma Working Group in 2014. The National Cancer Institute estimated a total of 34,470 new cases in 2022, with 12,640 deaths. Despite significant advancements ... |
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InformED: UC Davis Emergency Medicine Conference
This conference is catered to practitioners who provide care in urgent and emergent settings, including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and pharmacists. Health care is changing rapidly where urgent and emergent conditions require rapid, accurate diagnosis and treatment decisions. Nationally recognized leaders in Emergency Medicine will deliver the course that provides opportunities for attendees to learn about current and progressive trends in the practice of eme... |
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Diabetes Update 2024 - LIVE STREAMING
This highly rated Harvard Medical School CME course offers practical strategies to address the medical and systemic challenges to optimal care and updates that ensure you can deliver state-of-the-art care for your patients with diabetes.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
This program affords you the opportunity to learn from leaders in the field of diabetes who are distinguished for their outstanding teaching, knowledge, and innovations in clinical care.
Participants can rely on this program for compreh... |
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ACTHIV
The American Conference for the Treatment of HIV: ACTHIV® is the premier conference in the US dedicated exclusively to the frontline care team and its members who are caring for persons living with or at risk of acquiring HIV. This aids management conference delivers information on new developments and research findings that can be rapidly translated and directly applied to the clinical setting. |
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Is It Safe? Safety Surveillance through the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry
Is It Safe? Safety Surveillance through the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry
Release Date: June 2, 2023
Expiration Date: June 2, 2024
Estimated Time to Complete: 1.25 hour
VIEW ACTIVITY
Clinical Gap and Educational Need
Antiretroviral therapy should be initiated for all persons with HIV who are pregnant regardless of CD4 count according to current guidelines. There is often minimal data available to make recommendations, however, for use in pregnancy. One key consideration is... |
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Comprehensive Sterile Compounding
June 6th - 8th, 2024
COMPREHENSIVE STERILE COMPOUNDING is an accredited 3-day, 20-hour (2.0 CEUs) practice-based course designed for pharmacists and technicians who are experienced in compounding.
Physicians and other healthcare professionals are welcome to attend. This course will also provide initial aseptic training for pharmacists and technicians required by their state board of pharmacy to compound sterile preparations.
Participants are instructed in the proper aseptic techniques... |
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WEBINAR BUNDLE: Veterinary Pharmacy Conference 2021 - On Demand
Earn up to 7 hours of continuing education focused on community veterinary pharmacy when you purchase the Veterinary Pharmacy Conference 2021 - On Demand.
The ACVP Veterinary Pharmacy Virtual Conference is the only national conference designed exclusively for community veterinary pharmacies, ideal for new and established veterinary pharmacy practices. This conference is designed for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians and presents the latest clinical and practical topics.
Session 1 -... |
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Fundamental Compounding with Pharmacy Law
June 13th - 15th, 2024
FUNDAMENTAL COMPOUNDING is an accredited 3-day course that combines a 20-hour (2.0 CEUs) practice-based course with a 1-hour (0.1 CEUs) knowledge-based course in Fundamental Compounding Law.
This course is designed for pharmacists, technicians, and students who are new to compounding or who have had training in the past but want a refresher. Physicians and other healthcare professionals are also welcome to attend.
CONTENT
This course provides didactic and hands... |
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WEBINAR: Data Gaps in Aquatic Pharmacology: Identifying Challenges and Needs
Administering medications to animals living in an aquatic environment poses unique challenges compared to their terrestrial counterparts. This talk will review the basic considerations when choosing and administering medication to fish and sharks and identify areas where we lack scientific data to support our medication choices. Medication behavior and its relationship to filtration and other environmental factors such as water pH, temperature, and alkalinity will also be covered.
This web... |
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WEBINAR: USP <800> Past, Present and Future of this Standard Implemented in our Professions
As healthcare advancements are made so becomes the need for safety measures to protect those who provide care. This event is meant to discuss the history of hazardous drug use in the veterinary profession and what measures we should be considering as we care for people or pets.
The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACA has accredited this program for 1.0 contact hour (0.1 C... |
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WEBINAR: Deciphering Small Animals Antibiotics
This presentation will re-emphasize previous antibiotic knowledge learned in school and provide a new learning opportunity to learn about antibiotics specifically related to small animals. This presentation will lead attendees to gain confidence in consulting with veterinarians about antibiotic choices and better their knowledge of common small animal antibiotics.
The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of c... |
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WEBINAR: Metronomic Chemotherapy: Hope vs. Hype
Metronomic chemotherapy has become quite popular with oncologists and general practitioners. There are some basic scientific data addressing its mechanism of action, however, the vast amount of data is purely retrospective in nature. These studies vary in drug dosage and protocols used making assessment between studies challenging. On top of this, there are no good surrogate markers for efficacy to help guide clinicians. Last, the use of metronomic therapy has opened our eyes to the challenges... |
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WEBINAR: The GRAS is Not Always Greener: Providing Toxin-free Drug Therapy to Animal Patients
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians often are the last line of defense in recognizing and preventing potential animal poisoning. Unfortunately, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians traditionally are trained only in human toxicology. To provide competent and confident pharmaceutical care to non-human species, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians must possess a working knowledge of species-specific susceptibilities to toxins. Factors that affect the risk of toxicity vary greatly among species; ... |
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WEBINAR: Rabbits, Ferrets, and Birds - Oh My! Anatomy and Physiology Considerations for Our Smallest Patients
Small exotics frequently require medications that are compounded into appropriate strengths and dosage forms. However, these species are often the ones pharmacists are least familiar with. This session will cover some of the important anatomy and physiology differences when treating small exotics versus dogs and cats. At the end of the session, participants will be better prepared to be a collaborative part of the care team for their small exotic patients.
The American College of Apothecari... |
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LIVE WEBINAR CE ANNOUNCEMENT: Improving Antibiotic Use In Companion Animal Medicine: A Team-Based Approach
Overview - Research suggests that veterinarians often prescribe antibiotics to animals in an unsupported manner. Such prescribing patterns are concerning as they promote the development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria that can impact both animals and humans. Guidelines and best practices for veterinary antibiotic prescribing have been developed and promoted through various professional organizations. However, studies indicate that veterinarians are either unaware of such guidelines or, if... |
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Disparities in Ovarian Cancer: Increasing Awareness to Improve Risk Assessment and Outcomes
Ovarian cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in women with gynecologic malignancy and the fifth leading cause of cancer death in the US. Although the incidence of ovarian cancer is higher among White women than Black women, studies have identified disparities in assessment, care and outcomes seen among Black women with ovarian cancer. It has been shown that outcomes in clinical oncology can be improved when care is delivered by high performance teams. This activity was designed by ... |
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The Pharmacist’s Role in Managing Patients with Worsening Heart Failure
Pharmacists play a vital role in the management of patients with heart failure (HF). Navigate through this interactive self-directed, pharmacist-targeted activity designed to optimize your decision-making to apply the most recent clinical trial data and guidance seen in real-world HF practice, particularly in patients with worsening HF and after recent HF hospitalization. Expert perspectives and insights cover guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) implementation and additional adjustment t... |
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Combating the Stigma of Opioid Addiction
This webinar will address the stigma of addiction and how that effects people with substance use disorders. Experts will discuss the ways in which stigma serves as a barrier to effective prevention, treatment and recovery and highlight resources available to help overcome it and begin to break down this stigma in society. |
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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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Veterinary Compounding Essentials
July 19th - 20th, 2024
VETERINARY COMPOUNDING ESSENTIALS is an accredited 15-hour (1.5 CEUs) practice-based course that introduces pharmacists, technicians, and marketers to veterinary pharmacy compounding. The program provides fundamental techniques for effectively growing the veterinary compounding practice, including calculations, proper safety practices, hands-on compounding, and marketing.
Upon completion of this program, the participant will be able to:
• Demonstrate knowledge o... |
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Contemporary Management of Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case-based Approac
This modular continuing education activity provides an update on the epidemiology, monitoring, and treatment of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Diane Kamen, MD, and Anca Askanase, MD, examine the current research on demographic groups with an increased risk of SLE and its severe complications, including lupus nephritis (LN). They also review the application of the most current treatment goals and classification criteria to speed diagnosis and guide disease activity monitorin... |
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Fundamental Compounding with Pharmacy Law
August 1st - 3rd, 2024
FUNDAMENTAL COMPOUNDING is an accredited 3-day course that combines a 20-hour (2.0 CEUs) practice-based course with a 1-hour (0.1 CEUs) knowledge-based course in Fundamental Compounding Law.
This course is designed for pharmacists, technicians, and students who are new to compounding or who have had training in the past but want a refresher. Physicians and other healthcare professionals are also welcome to attend.
CONTENT
This course provides didactic and hands... |
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Multidisciplinary Strategies to Prevent Hospitalization in Patients with Worsening Heart Failure
Despite guideline-directed medical therapy, many patients with heart failure (HF) with reduced ejection fraction continue to experience worsening HF and hospitalizations. As such, it is incumbent upon clinicians to improve familiarity and competence with available therapies and clinical trial data that may guide patient selection to individualize and optimize therapy for patients with HF. In this interactive infographic, clinicians can access real-world strategies and expert insights to improv... |
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Prurigo Nodularis: Recognizing, Diagnosing and Treating a Rare but Debilitating Disease
Prurigo Nodularis is a rare, chronic skin disorder that causes substantial patient burden, but is often overlooked or misdiagnosed and, until recently, had no medications approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The interprofessional faculty share their real-world perspectives on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with prurigo nodularis to reduce patient burden of disease and improve health outcomes. Highlighting pathophysiologic mechanisms, the faculty discuss the evolving pharma... |
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Dermatological Compounding
September 13th- 14th, 2024
DERMATOLOGICAL COMPOUNDING is an accredited 15 hour (1.5 CEUs) knowledge / application-based course that comprises a blend of didactic lectures for theoretical understanding and laboratory activities for practical application. This approach enhances an already established skill of compounding, providing you with a more in-depth insight into the field. However, it is recommended for participants to have a solid understanding of fundamental compounding techniques an... |
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Best of ACTHIV® 2023: HIV 101: Pathogenesis
Selected by attendees and the program planning committee as one of the best sessions of the ACTHIV® 2023 conference for the frontline HIV care team, this activity will describe HIV infection and viral dynamics, define how viral dynamics impact management of antiretroviral therapy, and describe current progress in area of HIV cure/remission.
Describe HIV infection and viral dynamics
Define how viral dynamics impact management of antiretroviral therapy.
Describe current progress in area of... |
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Best of ACTHIV® 2023: Hepatitis B in People with HIV
Selected by attendees and the program planning committee as one of the best sessions of the ACTHIV® 2023 conference for the frontline HIV care team, this module will examine best practices for evaluating people with HBV and HIV and will review the risk of liver complications associated with HBV viremia in people with HIV.
Describe best practices for evaluating people with HBV and HIV
Appraise the risk of liver complications associated with HBV viremia in people with HIV |