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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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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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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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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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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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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Vitamin A & Carotenoids
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
For anyone pass... |
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Survey of 13 Vitamins, Deficiencies, Supplements, and Interactions (Home Study Bundle)
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
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The Retina Radar With Dr. Arshad Khanani on DR, GA, New Mechanisms, and Noninvasive Treatments
Retinal diseases are a leading cause of global vision impairment, driven by an increasing prevalence and the need for more effective treatment. Although clinical trials have shown promising results for various therapies, real-world application often yields less impressive outcomes due to factors like under-treatment and patient non-adherence. New and emerging therapies, particularly for conditions like diabetic macular edema (DME), diabetic retinopathy, and geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to... |
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Obesity Forum® FAQs: A Podcast Series
Obesity is an increasingly prevalent, chronic condition associated with substantial risks of morbidity and mortality. It is also a risk factor for some of the leading causes of preventable death, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes mellitus, sleep apnea, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, and certain types of cancer. The 12th Annual Obesity Forum was a 2-part series that provided health care professionals with guidance on the appropriate use of therapies as well as stra... |
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Cleveland Clinic Hospital Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Hospital Medicine features a comprehensive review of the most common and relevant conditions seen in the inpatient setting. A globally renowned faculty addresses the application of new evidence, interprets current guidelines and provides management strategies which can improve the quality of medical care. All physicians, nurses and physician assistants treating hospitalized patients will benefit from this thoughtful assessment of best practices in this critical area of medici... |
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Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (PACE) and PlatformQ Health Education, LLC.
Target Audience
The primary target audience for this activity are Academic and community-based physicians and team members, including hematologists, hematologic oncologists, medical oncologists, oncology nurses, NPs, PAs, and hematology-oncology pharmacists.
Statement of Need/Program Overview
Bispecific antibodies are relatively new agents in the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM). Because of this, many oncology clinicians are unfamiliar with their mechanism of action and the adverse even... |
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New Guidelines, Emerging Treatments, and Unexpected Patients: Understanding the Challenges of PAH
Target Audience
This activity is designed for nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants who manage patients with or at risk for PAH.
Program Overview
It is a deadly disease and there’s still no cure, but with treatment, survival for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) can be significantly extended. Although rare, nurse practitioners are likely to encounter this cardiopulmonary disorder throughout their careers, and need to be familiar with the multiple dru... |
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International Conference on Advancements in Surgery and Anaesthesia
Scientex Conferences is delighted to invite participants worldwide to the International Conference on Advancements in Surgery and Anesthesia, scheduled for November 07-08, 2025, in Dubai, UAE featuring global experts, researchers, and professionals to explore the latest innovations in surgery and anesthesia. The conference revolves around the theme "Innovating the Future of Surgery and Anaesthesia"
This premier event will bring together surgeons, anesthesiologists, researchers, an... |
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Pediatric RSV Prevention " Unlocking New Insights
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in infants and young children, particularly those under 1 year of age in the United States. While infants born prematurely or with underlying health conditions are at a higher risk for severe RSV illness, the majority of pediatric RSV hospitalizations occur in otherwise healthy infants. Recent advancements in passive immunization, including long-acting monoclonal antibodies and maternal RSV vaccines, introduce ... |
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GA and Advances in Imaging and Surgery: State-of-the-Art Management
The continued evolution of diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical algorithms for the management of patients with retinal diseases offer the potential for enhancing visual, anatomical, and quality-of-life outcomes in these patients. Recognition, understanding, and application of these evidence-based advances are imperative to enhance treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction. During Part 2 of this 2-part educational activity, updates in geographic atrophy will be discussed, along with advances... |
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nAMD, Diabetic Eye Disease, and RVO: State-of-the-Art Management
The continued evolution of diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical algorithms for the management of patients with retinal diseases offer the potential for enhancing visual, anatomical, and quality-of-life outcomes in these patients. Recognition, understanding, and application of these evidence-based advances are imperative to enhance treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction. During Part 1 of this 2-part educational activity, updates in state-of-the-art management strategies for neovascular ag... |
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Pre-Hospital Ultrasound - Blended Course
Pre-hospital ultrasound can be a valuable tool to rapidly diagnose a variety of conditions associated with trauma and/or critically ill patients. Pre-Hospital focused evaluation of the heart, lungs, and abdomen can provide a rapid and safe method to improve the time to diagnose and/or treat these patients resulting in increased patient safety, satisfaction, and over-all improved patient outcomes in time-sensitive situations.
The Pre-Hospital Ultrasound Blended Training Course is specificall... |
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Trauma and Acute Care Sonography - Blended Course
The Trauma and Acute Care Sonography Blended Training Course is specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need trauma and acute care sonography training and provides participants a strong foundation to perform the core ultrasound applications as outlined in the ACEP ultrasound practice guidelines.
Begin with the self-paced online course: Taught by leading emergency medicine ultrasound experts, the online course incorporates comprehensive lect... |
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Thiamin (B1)
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
For anyone passi... |
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Vitamin E
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
For anyone passi... |
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Vitamin K
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
For anyone passi... |
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Vitamin D
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Riboflavin (B2)
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
For anyone passi... |
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Niacin (B3)
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
For anyone passi... |
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Pantothenic (B5)
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
For anyone passi... |
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Vitamin B6
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
For anyone pass... |
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Biotin (B7)
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Folate (B9)
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
For anyone passi... |
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Vitamin B12
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
For anyone passi... |
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Vitamin C
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
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Penn Radiology Comprehensive Neuroradiology: Imaging Ideals (Streaming Online & USB Flash Drive)
Penn Radiology’s renowned faculty provides a thorough review of best practices in Neuroradiology. Comprehensive Neuroradiology: Imaging Ideals will benefit imagers, neurologists and neurosurgeons with an extremely detailed analysis of anatomy, techniques, modalities and procedures. Worth 23 AMA PRA Category I Credits™, applicable toward Maintenance of Certification requirements.
Topics: Neoplastic and non-neoplastic disorders of the brain, spine, head and neck, acute stroke, trauma, t... |
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Management of Cancer Pain: Current Guidelines
STATEMENT OF NEED
Patients with cancer often suffer from a range of symptoms that negatively impact their quality of life. Among the most significant of these symptoms is pain, which can be caused by surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, diagnostic procedures, and/or supportive care measures. Between 20% and 50% of patients with cancer experience pain, including moderate-to-severe pain in approximately 80% of patients with advanced-stage cancer (NCI, 2023). Despite awareness a... |
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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) Case Studies and Expert Perspectives: Screening, Diagnosis, and Augmentation Therapy
Target Audience
The intended audience for this activity is pulmonologists, allergists, hepatologists, gastroenterologists, respiratory therapists, and other health care providers who screen and manage patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD).
Program Overview
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is one of the most prevalent genetic diseases. It is an uncommonly diagnosed, potentially life-threatening genetic disorder that predisposes individuals to lung and/or liver disease. I... |
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Podcast: Multidisciplinary Task Force: Diagnosis and Management of Dedifferentiated Liposarcoma
STATEMENT OF NEED
Dedifferentiated liposarcoma (DDLPS) is an aggressive subtype of soft tissue sarcoma. Detection of MDM2 and/or CDK4 amplification distinguishes DDLPS from other types of undifferentiated sarcomas. Diagnosis of DDLPS remains challenging due to its complex karyotypes, quantitative genomic profiles, and pleomorphic pathological features (Nishio et al, 2021; Shen et al, 2022). Currently, surgical resection with or without radiation is the mainstay of treatment for localized di... |
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