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Clinical Competence in Cardiac CT Compendium
Supplemented with all new presentation content and worth up to 60.5 AMA PRA Category I Credits™, the Clinical Competence in Cardiac CT Compendium will help meet credentialing and/or maintenance requirements for Cardiac CT. Each case features a simulated workstation, with hundreds of datasets of fully navigable imagines, supplement diagnostic materials and detailed description of findings by expert faculty. The cases present a wide variety of cardiovascular pathology, including the assessme... |
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Bunion-Like Toes and Tumor Like Swellings " Recognize FOP and Improve Patient Outcomes in the Era of Disease Specific Therapy
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of healthcare providers in pediatrics, primary care, oncology, surgery, radiology, acute care, emergency medicine, rheumatology, and infectious disease.
Program Overview
Bunion-like toes present at birth and tumor-like swellings in a young child are diagnostic signs of fibrodysplasia ossificans progressive (FOP), a disease with recent advances made in therapy. Upon completion of the course, learners should be able to ... |
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Podcast: Multidisciplinary Task Force and Position Statement: Mitigating Disease Burden and Health Care Disparities in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
STATEMENT OF NEED
With the complex and rapidly evolving treatment landscape of multiple myeloma, it is vital that clinicians not only understand factors for informing selection of current and emerging combination and sequential therapeutic strategies, but also employ interdisciplinary strategies for reducing disparities in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma care. The development of novel therapeutic options has significantly improved treatment outcomes for patients with relapsed/refractor... |
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Defining the therapeutic algorithm in patients with HR positive breast cancer - United States
Target Audience
The initiative will target oncology clinicians in the US, Germany, Spain, Italy, and France, and specifically those actively involved in the treatment of breast cancer
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
Assess the efficacy of new target therapy options in the management of patients with HR + early and metastatic BC with and implications for team-based and shared decision-making globall
Apply the most recent evid... |
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Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC) - United States
Target Audience
The initiative will target oncology clinicians in the US, Germany, Spain, Italy, and France, and specifically those actively involved in the treatment of breast cancer.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
Assess the efficacy of new target therapy options in the management of patients with HR + early and metastatic BC with and implications for team-based and shared decision-making globall
Apply the most recent evi... |
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Bridging the Health Gaps in Hereditary Angioedema: Demystifying Disparities, Enhancing Quality of Life, and Implementing Effective Prophylactic Solutions
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare, life-threatening disorder characterized by recurrent, unpredictable episodes of bradykinin-induced swelling. In this presentation, Dr. Marc Reidl, Clinical Director of the US Hereditary Angioedema Association (HAEA) Angioedema Center, reviews multiple underrecognized factors that contribute to health disparities among patients with HAE, including delays in diagnosis and multifaceted differences among racial and ethnic groups, socioeconomic status levels, ... |
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Ace the Case: A 15-Year-Old Girl With a Remote History of Rash While Taking Amoxicillin
This educational activity will utilize a case study to discuss a 15-year-old girl with a remote history of a rash while taking amoxicillin. |
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Ace the Case: A 77-Year-Old Man With Chronic Heartburn and Persistent Abdominal Pain
This educational activity will utilize a case study to discuss a 77-year-old man who presents with a history of chronic heartburn and 3 months of persistent abdominal pain. |
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Ace the Case: A 38-Year-Old Man With Resistant Hypertension
This educational activity will utilize a case study to discuss a 38-year-old man with resistant hypertension. |
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Ace the Case: A 47-Year-Old Woman With Lethargy, Confusion, and Muscle Weakness
This educational activity will utilize a case study to discuss a 47-year-old woman with lethargy, confusion, and muscle weakness. |
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Unmasking Disparities and Forging a Path to Equitable Care
This comprehensive continuing education (CE) monograph delves into the complexities of HCM, an autosomal dominant genetic disorder marked by increased left ventricular hypertrophy. This condition can lead to significant health complications, such as heart failure, arrhythmias, stroke, and sudden cardiac death. Despite the impact of HCM on patient health and well-being, a gap persists in the understanding of the racial/ethnic and gender-based disparities among healthcare professionals. This gap... |
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Unmasking Disparities and Forging a Path to Equitable Care
This comprehensive continuing education (CE) monograph delves into the complexities of HCM, an autosomal dominant genetic disorder marked by increased left ventricular hypertrophy. This condition can lead to significant health complications, such as heart failure, arrhythmias, stroke, and sudden cardiac death. Despite the impact of HCM on patient health and well-being, a gap persists in the understanding of the racial/ethnic and gender-based disparities among healthcare professionals. This gap... |
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Best of ACTHIV®: HIV 101 " Pathogenesis
Description:
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
Learning Objectives
After participating in the activity, learners should be better able to:
Describe HIV infection and viral d... |
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Best of ACTHIV® 2024: HIV the Basics"Primary Care in HIV
Selected by attendees and the program planning committee as one of the best sessions of the ACTHIV® 2024 conference for the frontline HIV care team, this activity will focus on best practices for a new patient intake for someone diagnosed with HIV, including asking relevant medical, social and historical information, and ensuring appropriate lab tests, diagnostic imaging and vaccinations based on the history taken.
Learning Objectives
Complete a new patient intake for someone diagno... |
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Best of ACTHIV® 2024: Beyond Viral Suppression: How Addressing Mental Health Directly Reduces Morbidity and Mortality in People with HIV
Description
Selected by attendees and the program planning committee as one of the best sessions of the ACTHIV® 2024 conference for the frontline HIV care team, this activity will focus on identifying causes of death that are direct outcomes of poor mental health among PWH, and provide guidance for the care team to better enable them to address mental health problems as a component of all HIV-related prevention, care and treatment approaches.
Learning Objectives
Identify three ca... |
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Best of ACTHIV® 2024: Balancing Management of Multimorbidity and Polypharmacy in Aging PWH
Description
Selected by attendees and the program planning committee as one of the best sessions of the ACTHIV® 2024 conference for the frontline HIV care team, this activity will focus on how polypharmacy applies to people with HIV, complications of polypharmacy, and how care teams can work together to identify patients who might benefit from deprescribing.
Learning Objectives
Describe polypharmacy and how it applies to People with HIV (PWH)
List complications of polypharma... |
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Best of ACTHIV® 2024: Aging with HIV and the Challenge of Multimorbidity
Description
Selected by attendees and the program planning committee as one of the best sessions of the ACTHIV® 2024 conference for the frontline HIV care team, this activity will focus on multimorbidity and its implications in the care of older people with HIV as well as approaches to screening for and managing multimorbidity and aging-related syndromes for the care team.
Learning Objectives
Recognize the changing demographics of HIV and comorbidity burden
Explain multimorb... |
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Best of ACTHIV® 2024: Hypertension and Renal Disease in People with HIV
Description
Selected by attendees and the program planning committee as one of the best sessions of the ACTHIV® 2024 conference for the frontline HIV care team, this activity will focus on epidemiology of, and risk factors for renal disease in PWH, evaluating renal function, improving management of hypertension, and working as a team to optimize ARV decisions in PWH and renal dysfunction.
Learning Objectives
Describe the epidemiology of, and risk factors for renal disease in HIV
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Best of ACTHIV® 2024: Sexually Transmitted Infections: Epidemiology and Missed Opportunities
Description
Selected by attendees and the program planning committee as one of the best sessions of the ACTHIV® 2024 conference for the frontline HIV care team, this activity will focus on current trends of common nationally notifiable STIs, potential challenges to diagnosing and treating chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, and how teams can apply knowledge of screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnant persons to prevent congenital syphilis.
Learning Objectives
Describe the ... |
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Treating SCLC in the Relapsed/Refractory Setting: Giving Patients a Voice About Second-Line Therapy
SCLC is aggressive in nature with a high recurrence rate following initial treatment and a propensity to become resistant to conventional therapies. Early detection is critical, but many patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage where prognosis is poor. Progress in the second-line setting offers new hope for improving patient outcomes, but the rapid pace at which these advances are occurring present challenges for effectively integrating novel therapies into patient care. In fact, research s... |
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Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps Navigating New Pathways to Better Patient Outcomes
Chronic inflammatory diseases of the upper and lower airways, especially CRSwNP and asthma, have been tied to significant risks and burdens for affected patients and frequently require close coordinated multidisciplinary care. Targeted agents designed to interrupt inflammatory cytokine signaling have been examined in clinical trials and evidence suggests these options can provide a range of benefits in patients with CRSwNP and related comorbidities. During this interactive activity, expert fac... |
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Inherited Retinal Diseases: Navigating the Future of Diagnostics and Emerging Therapies
The differential diagnosis and workup of a suspected inherited retinal disease (IRD) can be challenging, requiring the expertise of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Guidelines released in 2022 by the American Academy of Ophthalmology provide recommendations and clinical genetic assessments for patients with IRDs. Genetic counseling is essential to help patients understand the genetic test results, their implications for prognosis, family planning, and therapeutic decisions. Genetic testi... |
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nAMD and DME: Novel Treatment Plans to Prioritize Real-World Visual Improvements
Frequent intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapies can significantly improve visual and anatomical outcomes for many patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME). However, the requisite high number of treatments often leads to less-than-ideal results compared to outcomes reported in major clinical trials, largely due to the demanding treatment schedule. Adopting tailored treatment plans, along with ... |
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Patient Point of View: PDE4 Inhibitors for the Treatment of Adult Plaque Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory skin disorder that significantly impacts affected individuals’ quality of life. The most common subtype is plaque psoriasis, characterized by erythematous to violaceous plaques covered with scales. Due to the substantial symptom burden of plaque psoriasis and challenges surrounding medication tolerability and adherence, innovative treatment options are needed. Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitors, which play a key role in the inflammatory... |
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Epstein-Barr Virus-Positive Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders: Addressing Unmet Needs with Emerging Therapies
In this Hematology Dialogues, Epstein-Barr Virus-Positive Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders: Addressing Unmet Needs with Emerging Therapies, participants will learn about the epidemiology and burden of Epstein-Barr Virus-positive (EBV+) and post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD), differentiate between current and emerging prognostic scoring systems for EBV+ and PTLD to inform treatment decisions, and evaluate the latest clinical evidence of emerging treatment options ... |
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Thyroid Eye Disease: Unmasking and Taming What’s in Disguise
Thyroid eye disease (TED) is a complex autoimmune-mediated inflammatory disorder of the orbit that is associated with a spectrum of signs and symptoms and varying levels of severity. Early diagnosis and initiation of appropriate treatment are imperative for preventing progression to severe disease and potential vision loss. However, diagnosis can be challenging. Traditional treatments for TED, such as steroids, radiotherapy, and surgery, all relieve symptoms but do not alter the course of dise... |
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Overcoming the Hurdles: Advances in the Management of Hemophilia
In this fast-moving, 1-hour accredited activity, Craig Kessler, MD, and Guy Young, MD, share their thoughts and experience with clotting factor concentrates, recombinant factor, factor VIII mimetics, rebalancing agents, and gene therapies. The safety and efficacy of late-phase investigational products are also discussed as these agents have the potential to address unmet needs and further transform patient care. |
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Cushing’s Syndrome Treatment Research Highlights: ENDO 2024
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians specializing in endorcrinology, radiology, neurosurgery, and general practice. Other members of the care team may also participate.
Program Overview
This 30-minute CME program highlights the latest clinical research about Cushing’s syndrome and Cushing’ disease.
Learning Objectives
After participating in the activity, learners should be better able to:
Describe the latest research being ... |
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Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound - Live Course
The Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Live Training Course provides participants a strong foundation to perform the core emergency medicine ultrasound applications as outlined in the most recent ACEP ultrasound practice guidelines.
This course is taught by leading emergency medicine ultrasound experts and incorporates comprehensive lectures, interactive case presentations, and extensive hands-on scanning sessions. All hands-on scanning sessions feature a 3:1 participant to exper... |
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Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasound - Live Course
The Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasound Live Training Course provides participants a strong foundation to perform the core critical care ultrasound applications as outlined in the most ACEP ultrasound practice guidelines.
This course is taught by leading critical care and emergency medicine ultrasound experts and incorporates comprehensive lectures, interactive case presentations, and extensive hands-on scanning sessions. All hands-on scanning sessions feature a 3:1 participant to expe... |
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Solving the TED Puzzle: Answering Your Questions on Diagnosis to Decision-Making
Thyroid eye disease (TED) is a complex, autoimmune-mediated, inflammatory disorder of the orbit that presents with a range of symptoms, including ocular pain, dysmotility, and changes in ocular structure and function. The disease severely impacts patients' quality of life, often resulting in persistent discomfort, altered appearance, and impaired vision even after the acute phase subsides. Traditional treatments such as steroids, radiotherapy, and surgery, do not alter the disease's ... |
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Extending Dosing Intervals in Retinal Disease: Patient Perspectives and Clinical Insights to Guide Your Practice
Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME) are increasingly prevalent retinal diseases that pose significant challenges in ophthalmic care. While anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapies have greatly improved visual outcomes for patients with these conditions, real-world data indicate that many patients receive suboptimal treatment and monitoring, resulting in poorer visual outcomes. Newer therapeutic options have been developed to exte... |
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Nutraceuticals for Dry Eye: Dispelling the Dogma and Embracing the Data
Dry eye disease is a common yet frequently overlooked condition that significantly affects quality of life. Despite an estimated global prevalence of up to 50%, DED is often underdiagnosed and inadequately managed. To limit the burden of DED, it is crucial for clinicians to be adept at recognizing risk factors and making accurate diagnoses. In addition, as treatment options expand to include clinically proven nutraceuticals, it is imperative that clinicians stay abreast of the latest clinical ... |
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Patient‐Centered GA Care: A Synergistic Approach to Optimize Management
The recent FDA approval of 2 novel therapies for the management of patients with geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration has further reenforced the necessity for early GA diagnosis to limit progression. Advances in imaging technologies now provide tools for better detection and characterization of GA, along with biomarkers to monitor progression over time. Optometrists, as front-line eye healthcare providers, play a critical role in the timely diagnosis, managemen... |
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Can You Diagnose This Patient With Impaired Balance and Paresthesia?
When your patient presents with symptoms such as impaired balance and paresthesia, what might you first suspect and can you reach the right diagnosis? Put your diagnostic skills to the test! In just 15 minutes, navigate through real-world cases and upon completion, hear faculty insights on the implications of your decisions along with rationales for appropriate next steps to aid in making a final diagnosis, as well as evidence-based treatment strategies. Apply the latest scientific evidence in... |
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Neuropsychiatric Complications of Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of Neurologists, neurology NPs, neurology PAs.
Program Overview
Join us for a dynamic one-hour CME activity on Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis (PDP) with top experts Mark F. Lew, MD, and Jennifer Hui, MD. Unlock the latest best practices for diagnosing PDP and implementing cutting-edge therapies. The session kicks off with a deep dive into Parkinson’s Disease, covering its prevalence, motor and nonmotor symptoms, an... |
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Adventure Sports Arena in Chennai - Dugout
Experience fun times at Dugout Indoor Sports Arena, Chennai! Enjoy various sports activities in this exciting spot, perfect for all ages. |
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The Pharmacist’s Role in Individualizing Therapy for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare, immune-mediated neurologic disorder that can lead to severe disability if left untreated. Early and accurate diagnosis for CIDP is challenging and usually delayed, but early initiation and maintenance of immunoglobulin-based treatment is crucial. Due to the heterogenous nature of the disease, treatment strategies need to be individualized, and pharmacists play an integral role through ongoing patient communications/education, ... |
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Opportunities with Novel Therapies to Treat the Entire Spectrum of Schizophrenia Symptoms
Available antipsychotic therapies for schizophrenia are effective in treating positive symptoms of schizophrenia yet significant unmet needs remain, including therapies that (1) are more effective in reducing negative and cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia; 2) have improved tolerability and adherence rates; and (3) that are effective in treating refractory schizophrenia. Fortunately, the schizophrenia treatment landscape is poised to change dramatically, offering new opportunities for patient... |
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Cushing’s Syndrome Treatment Research Highlights
This 30-minute CME program highlights the latest clinical research about Cushing’s syndrome and Cushing’ disease.
Cushing’s syndrome is rare endocrine disorder characterized by chronic hypercortisolism. It is often due to a pituitary adenoma producing excessive ACTH leading to hypercortisolism. Symptoms can range from mild to extensive.
This CME program, hosted by Maria Fleseriu, MD, FACE, Professor of Medicine and Neurological Surgery, Director of the Pituitary Center at Oregon He... |
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HER3 in NSCLC " Navigating New Frontiers in Targeted Therapy
In patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), human epidermal growth factor receptor 3 (HER3) is associated with both advanced disease and resistance to epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitor (EGFR-TKI)"directed therapies. Although there are therapeutic options targeting EGFR (HER1) and HER2, the potential of HER3 as an anti-cancer target has been largely overlooked. Overexpression of HER3 in most patients with NSCLC positions it as an appealing therapeutic targ... |
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Case Studies in ART and Retention in Care
Webinar Highlights:
It is estimated that approximately 54% of patients with HIV in the United States were retained in care in 2022. By remaining engaged in care, patients are more likely to be adherent to antiretroviral therapy resulting in viral suppression, improved patient outcomes and prevent the spread of HIV.
Through a series of cases, our interprofessional faculty educators will discuss potential barriers to retention in care commonly encountered by the healthcare team and provide ... |
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Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound - Live Course
The Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Live Training Course is designed to build on the knowledge base of experienced emergency medicine and critical care ultrasound professionals using the most up-to-date ACEP advanced ultrasound topics.
This course is taught by leading emergency medicine & critical care ultrasound experts and incorporates comprehensive lectures, interactive case presentations, and extensive hands-on skills training. All hands-on sessions feature a 3:1 participant ... |
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Advanced Critical Care Ultrasound - Live Course
The Advanced Critical Care Ultrasound Live Training Course is designed to build on the knowledge base of experienced emergency medicine and critical care ultrasound professionals using the most up-to-date ACEP advanced ultrasound topics.
This course is taught by leading emergency medicine & critical care ultrasound experts and incorporates comprehensive lectures, interactive case presentations, and extensive hands-on scanning sessions. The hands-on scanning sessions feature a 3:1 parti... |
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Advances in Recurrent/Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: Immunotherapy and Biomarkers
Target Audience
This activity was developed for medical oncologists, head and neck surgeons, radiation oncologists, physician associates, nurse practitioners, nurses and pharmacists involved in the care of patients diagnosed with metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).
Program Overview
Greater understanding of the tumor microenvironment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) has led to the introduction of immunotherapy into the NPC treatment landscape. Incorporating immunotherapy has change... |
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Cracking the Code to Successful Stem Cell Mobilization in Multiple Myeloma
STATEMENT OF NEED
Multiple myeloma is the leading indication of autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (ASCT) in hematologic malignancies, with high-dose therapy followed by ASCT representing a potentially curative treatment modality for eligible patients. Collecting peripheral blood stem cells (PBSCs) is an essential component of ASCT, and the collection of sufficient autologous PBSCs relies on the successful mobilization of hematopoietic stem cells from the bone marrow niche i... |
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Prevention of Medical Errors in Nursing Practice
STATEMENT OF NEED
Medical errors are among the most common health-threatening mistakes that affect patient care, accounting for as many as 250,000 deaths per year in the United States (Makary & Daniel, 2016). Medical errors are considered a global problem; they affect as many as 20% of patients in primary and outpatient care and complicate a patient’s primary condition for which they needed medical attention (WHO, 2019). These errors can lead to adverse outcomes, such as increased mor... |
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Toxicity Management and Symptom Control in Advanced RCC: Playbook Update
STATEMENT OF NEED
Each year, more than 430,000 cases of kidney cancer are diagnosed worldwide. Renal cell carcinoma (RCC), which includes clear cell, papillary, and chromophobe subtypes, is the most common form of kidney cancer. In recent years, the rise of immunotherapy and targeted therapy has contributed to a revolution in the treatment of RCC, with several novel agents and combinations granted approval. While these treatments demonstrate superior efficacy compared with previous standard... |
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Introduction to OB/Gyn Ultrasound - Blended Course
The Introduction to OB/GYN Ultrasound Blended Course will give you a strong foundation to begin performing and/or interpreting comprehensive gynecological and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester OB ultrasound applications.
Begin with the self-paced online course: Taught by leading OB/GYN ultrasound experts, the comprehensive online course covers transabdominal and endovaginal gynecological and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester OB ultrasound applications, including fetal anomalies. The online course incor... |
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Point-of-Care OB/Gyn Ultrasound - Blended Course
The Point-of-Care OB/GYN Ultrasound Blended Course, specifically designed for physicians and mid-level/advanced practice providers, will provide a strong foundation to utilize ultrasound to visualize maternal and fetal anatomy to enhance accurate and timely clinical decisions at the bedside.
Begin with the self-paced online course: Taught by leading OB/GYN ultrasound experts, the comprehensive online course covers point-of-care gynecological sonoanatomy & scan technique, sonographic app... |