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Managing the Patient With Severe Asthma and Common Comorbidities
Comorbid disease is common amongst patients with asthma and may lead to worsening asthma symptoms if not properly identified and managed. Furthermore, some patients may not respond to their first biologic treatment option, confounding management and selection of next line therapy. Dr. Njira Lugogo consults with Dr. Flavia Hoyte to discuss a treatment plan for her patient with severe, allergic asthma and comorbid disease. |
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AxSpA Boot Camp: Are You Up to Date on Recent Advances?
With a multitude of possible clinical presentations and a lack of validated diagnostic criteria, late or missed diagnosis of AxSpA is all too common in clinical practice. Further complicating diagnosis, a subset of patients with AxSpA do not exhibit radiographic changes on plain film x-ray. With recent advances in the therapeutic armamentarium able to halt the irreversible structural changes associated with AxSpA progression, it is more important than ever to diagnose AxSpA as early as possibl... |
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Low Risk Neonatal Nursing Exam Review - Chicago
This course is designed for nurses who wish to take the NCC Certification Examination to obtain RNC-LRN designation. The course will focus on core concepts that are essential for caring for low-risk newborns. Course content has been designed specifically around NCC test content outlines and competency statements. Preparation is recommended prior to participation in this course. Recommended study resources, exam outlines and associated competencies can be found at www.nccwebsite.org.
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The Art of Ophthalmology Medicine: Individualizing Therapy in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration in an Era of Expanded Treatment Options; AMD Virtual Pathways Activity
Target Audience
This initiative is designed to meet the educational needs of retina/ophthalmology, optometry, managed care, primary care/internal medicine, diabetes education, and cardiology/endocrinology sub-specialties.
Program Overview
This enduring activity focuses on individualizing therapy for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) based on patient-, disease-, and treatment-related factors. Listen to a retina expert talk about some of the technological ... |
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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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Rescue Therapies for Asthma
Although asthma treatments are widely available, between one-third and one-half of patients continue to have symptoms that regularly interfere with everyday life. These asthma-related symptoms and exacerbations result in almost 2 million emergency department visits each year, which often lead to inpatient hospital stays. Thus, there is a clear need for ongoing education about asthma management, particularly when there are significant changes in treatment recommendations or therapeutic options.... |
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Introduction and Advanced Critical Care Ultrasound
The Introduction & Advanced Critical Care Ultrasound Live Training Course provides participants a strong foundation to perform and/or interpret the core and advanced ultrasound applications in an emergency setting as outlined in the most recent WINFOCUS and ACEP ultrasound practice guidelines. In this five (5) day program, participants will learn ultrasound techniques for the entire emergency medicine & critical care specialty.
This course is taught by leading critical care and emer... |
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Introduction & Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound
The Introduction and Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Live Training Course provides participants a strong foundation to perform and/or interpret the core and advanced ultrasound applications in an emergency setting as outlined in the most recent ACEP and WINFOCUS ultrasound practice guidelines.
These courses are taught by leading emergency medicine and critical care ultrasound experts and incorporate comprehensive lectures, interactive case presentations, and extensive hands-on skills... |
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Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasound
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 recent WINFOCUS and 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... |
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Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound
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 and WINFOCUS 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 partici... |
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Advanced Critical Care Ultrasound
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/WINFOCUS 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... |
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Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound
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/WINFOCUS 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 par... |
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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 |
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Best of ACTHIV® 2023: Diabetes Management and Weight Loss 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 discusses how to determine an appropriate diabetes medication regimen for patients with HIV and how to select an appropriate weight loss medication option for patients with HIV.
Determine an appropriate diabetes medication regimen for patients with HIV
Select an appropriate weight loss medication option for patients with HIV |
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Best of ACTHIV® 2023: Approaches to ART Optimization in the Virally Suppressed Patient
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 provide guidance on when to consider an ART change in a virally suppressed person, and the use of 2-drug regimens.
Assess when to consider ART change in a virally suppressed person
Appraise when a 2-drug regimen is appropriate, and when it may be contraindicated |
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Best of ACTHIV® 2023: Initial ART Regimens for the Newly Diagnosed Patient 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 reviews first-line HIV regimens for newly-diagnosed patients with HIV including side effects, discusses rapid ART initiation in newly-diagnosed patients, explores adherence challenges on oral ART and use of long-acting ART, and provides guidance on initial ART if seroconversion occurs on long-acting PrEP.
Review first-line HIV regi... |
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Best of ACTHIV® 2023: Syphilis and Its Management Among Persons with HIV: Case-Based Approaches
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 utilize cases to illustrate when syphilis titers should be performed to trend response to treatment, the interpretation of syphilis titers, how to identify when there has been a serologic treatment failure and what to do about it, and determining when a lumbar puncture is necessary.
Describe when syphilis titers should be per... |
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Ready for a Closeup: Differentiating Inadequate Response and Emotional Blunting During Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder
Major depressive disorder (MDD) can have a significant impact on your patients’ lives. However, MDD is not just about feeling “down.” It’s a life-threatening condition that is a leading cause of suicide. Fortunately, there are a variety of effective therapies; however, many patients may experience an inadequate response to treatment and others may have experience anhedonia or reduced emotional responsiveness (ie, emotional blunting) associated with both selective serotonin reuptake inh... |
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Applying Evolving Targeted Therapy in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) is a biologically heterogeneous hematologic malignant neoplasm with a 5-year survival rate of 30%. Hematologist, Brian Jonas, MD, PhD, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer, discusses standard induction, consolidation, and maintenance therapy, as well as factors to consider in individualizing intensive therapy in fit and unfit patients. Dr. Jonas presents safety and efficacy data for approved and emerging therapies that target BCL-2, FLT-3 ITD/TDK, CD33, CD47, IDH1/2, E-se... |
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Contemporary Issues in the Management of Patients With Primary Biliary Cholangitis: An Interprofessional Approach
An interprofessional faculty of gastroenterology clinicians discuss real-world issues in managing patients with primary biliary cholangitis. Two mini-lectures serve as the foundation for understanding the diagnostic evaluation and risk factors of primary biliary cholangitis. Three cases foster a robust discussion, among the 5 faculty, of clinical decision-making around the roles, benefits, and limitations of approved and investigational pharmacologic treatment options. The program format foste... |
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Why Nurses and Case Managers Need to Know About Customer Service
Why Nurses and Case Managers Need to Know Customer Service is an online course intended to teach healthcare professionals the importance of customer service. It focuses on the dos and don'ts when dealing with patients and family members to make sure their medical experience is a good one. |
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Nursing and Nutrition: Providing Survival Skills
Nursing and Nutrition: Providing Survival Skills is designed to help nurses provide basic nutritional guidelines for hospitalized patients. Upon completing this course, they will be able to guide patients to a healthy lifestyle that will aid in their recovery. The course includes food do's and dont's as related to specific issues, such as heart failure, cancer treatment, wound care, etc. |
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The Influence of Lifestyle Choices on Health in the Older Patient: How Your Patients’ Lives Affect Their Health and Longevity
The Influence of Lifestyle Choices on Health in the Older Patient online course is designed to help nurses improve the overall wellness of their older patients. Participants completing this course will be able to educate their patients healthy habits in all facets of life, such as physical and mental health, social and spiritual aspects, and utilizing services for seniors. |
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Latex Allergy: Are You Risking Your Life For Your Job?
The Latex Allergy online course is designed to help healthcare professionals understand the risks of latex allergy. This course will help you list the occupations that are at risk through contact with natural rubber products, as well as the foods that can cause allergic reactions. You will also be able to identify the signs and symptoms and treatment methods. |
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Cleveland Clinic 21st Intensive Review of Cardiology
Cleveland Clinic’s acclaimed faculty shares its unparalleled expertise with its 21st Intensive Review of Cardiology. This Board and re-certification resource serves as a forum to critically review current thinking and management of all major cardiovascular disciplines. Focus is placed on the delivery of contemporary medicine, including complex patient management and decision-making for practicing cardiologists. Worth up to 15.75 AMA PRA Category I Credits™, this enduring material is also... |
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It Takes a Village: Working Together to Reduce Racial Inequities in Maternal Morbidity and Mortality
Maternal morbidity and mortality rates are unacceptably high in the United States (US). In fact, Black women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, prompting the US Department of Health and Human Services to state that maternal deaths are a public health crisis. What can you do to address these inequities in maternal health? Two experts in this field will discuss the latest data on maternal deaths and frame practical and supportive strategies ... |
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6th Annual Women's Health Conference
Join women's health professionals from around the country at the 6th Annual Women's Health Conference on September 30 - October 2, 2024 at the The Meritage Resort & Spa. This conference has been accredited for up to 15 CME credits by a variety of medical organizations. More accreditation details...
This conference will focus on timely and practical issues involving women’s health. An emphasis will be placed on recent advances, up-to-date practices, and guidelines that will e... |
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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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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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9th Annual Primary Care Update on Urgent Care and Emergency Medicine
Presented by Continuing Education Company (CEC); for over 30 years our Primary Care CME Conference Series is designed to update primary care clinicians in rapidly changing therapeutic areas. This year, CEC is pleased to host the 9th Annual Primary Care Update on Urgent Care & Emergency Medicine Conference to be held in San Diego, California at the Omni San Diego Hotel on October 7-9, 2024.
Emergency and Urgent Care medicine involves the delivery of immediate medical care for the treatme... |
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Putting Together Clues in HIV, CVD, T2D, and CKD
As people with HIV live longer, they can develop common comorbidities affecting aging patients, such as type 2 diabetes (T2D), cardiovascular disease (CVD), and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Further, weight gain may be seen in some patients, though the role of antiretroviral therapy (ART) is still under investigation. Clinicians should become familiar with treatment guidelines, drug-drug interactions, and techniques for shared decision-making to manage aging patients with HIV and common comorb... |
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Musculoskeletal Registry Review Virtual Conference
The Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Registry Review Virtual Conference provides a comprehensive review for those preparing to take the APCA RMSK or ARDMS RMSKS certification exam. This comprehensive registry review virtual conference is taught by leading MSK ultrasound expert Dr. Jon Jacobson and is specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need MSK ultrasound registry preparation.
To guarantee the highest industry exam pass rate, this course entails ... |
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Case Studies in HIV Prevention and Treatment of Persons Who Use Drugs
Educational Need:
Prevention of HIV in individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) is vitally important from a public health perspective. People with SUD are significantly more vulnerable to contracting HIV, attributable to behaviors such as sharing needles and injection equipment, engaging in condomless sex, and impaired judgement. Furthermore, substance use can negatively affect medication adherence and engagement in healthcare, making it more challenging to treat and manage HIV in this ... |
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Secrets of Egypt & the Nile: Joint Medical/Dental Symposium Confronting Healthcare Needs
Uncover Egypt’s ancient secrets with PES for 11 nights on this bucket list adventure! Visit iconic landmarks, temples, and monuments and cruise the Nile in a manner once reserved for pharaohs aboard the luxurious, 72-guest AmaDahlia.
Joint Medical/Dental Symposium Confronting Healthcare Needs
CME/CE Lecture Seminars for Medical, Dental, Nursing, and Allied Healthcare Professionals
This Seminar is planned for 14 Continuing Education Credit Hours.
CME/CE Professional Seminar Fee:... |
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Cleveland Clinic Interprofessional Approach to Liver Disease (Online Streaming & USB Formats)
The management of critically ill patients with liver disease requires the expertise of a variety of healthcare providers from multiple disciplines. Cleveland Clinic addresses their multifaceted educational needs with the Interprofessional Approach to Liver Disease. Physicians, nurses and physician assistants will benefit from the latest strategies and evidence based management guidance from an expert faculty. Worth 14 AMA PRA Category I Credits™, with ANCC and AAPA accreditation provided a... |
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Nursing Management of Tumor Lysis Syndrome
STATEMENT OF NEED
Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is an oncological emergency that occurs when massive tumor lysis causes the rapid release of intracellular components into the bloodstream. Electrolyte imbalances characterized by hyperuricemia, hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, and hypocalcemia may be severe enough to cause acute renal failure, cardiac arrhythmias, seizures, and even death. Current advances in cancer therapies can increase the incidence of TLS; therefore, identification of patien... |
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Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound- Blended
Blended Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound CME Course provides participants a comprehensive introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound. This course is taught by leading musculoskeletal ultrasound experts and incorporates fifteen (15) months access to comprehensive online lectures and interactive case presentations through an online course, plus (2) Two Days (12 Hours) scan only workshop featuring a 3:1 participant to faculty hands-on scan ratio with live models and inanimate phantoms. ... |
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Monitor Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Catch Transthyretin Cardiomyopathy Early in the Course
Target Audience
Healthcare providers in internal medicine, family medicine, surgery, cardiology, neurology, and healthcare professionals caring for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome and/or heart failure.
Program Overview
ATTR is a type of amyloidosis that affects the heart as well as other tissues such as the synovium of carpal tunnel. Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome proceeds the symptoms of ATTR cardiomyopathy by a number of years. Topics on when to refer patients with carpal tunnel ... |
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Treating Hepatitis C in Patients with HIV Disease
This course addresses the complexities of HIV disease in the era of improved survival: management of HIV co-infection.
Outcome Objectives:
As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be better able to:
- Diagnose the clinical syndrome of porphyria cutanea tarda.
- Diagnose hepatitis C.
- Adjust the treatment of hepatitis C based on viral genotype and liver pathology. |
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Managing Opioid Misuse Disorder in Pregnancy and Neonatal Care
This course familiarizes physicians with evaluation and treatment of patients who present with maternal opioid use during and after pregnancy.
Outcome Objectives:
As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be better able to:
- Identify the specific problems encountered by women using opioids during pregnancy
- Evaluate pregnant patients with a history of maternal opioid use
- Differentiate between maintenance options for opioid treatment during pregnancy
- Assess... |
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The Immune Reconstitution Syndrome in AIDS
This course addresses the complexities of HIV disease in the era of improved survival: recognition and management of the immune reconstitution syndrome.
Outcome Objectives:
As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be better able to:
- Recognize that restoration of immunologic function in persons with HIV disease may lead to a worsening clinical picture, the immune reconstitution syndrome.
- Diagnose and manage occult opportunistic infections in persons with newly... |
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Are You Seeing the Whole Picture? Test Your Skills for Intensifying Therapy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
The management of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has evolved rapidly with new agents and changing recommendations. Do you see the whole picture when selecting therapy for your patients? Engage in this interactive clinical case challenge to see whether your treatment selection aligns with guideline recommendations and account for cardiovascular disease risks, patient-centric factors, and weight management. |
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Delivering Culturally Competent Care: Managing Type 2 Diabetes in Diverse Populations
This course presents practical advice for working cross-culturally. It allows participants to practice and improve their communication skills while managing typical clinical problems encountered in persons with type 2 diabetes.
Outcome Objectives:
As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be better able to:
- Recognize the differences between the terms "race," "ethnicity," and "culture."
- Employ the Ask, Share, Compare, Negotiate Model with patients in the office... |
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14th Annual Primary Care Fall Conference
Presented by Continuing Education Company for over 30 years, our Primary Care CME Conference Series is designed to update primary care clinicians in rapidly changing therapeutic areas. The emphasis is on practical and useful information for clinical practice. This year, the 14th Annual Primary Care Fall Conference is being held in Maui, Hawaii at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, an oceanfront resort situated along a spectacular stretch of the famed Ka'anapali Beach.
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PARP Inhibition as Ovarian Cancer Maintenance Therapy: Improving Patient Outcomes as a Multidisciplinary Team
Ovarian cancer (OC) is often diagnosed at an advanced stage and has generally poor survival rates¬"even after aggressive surgical management and chemotherapy. Without maintenance therapy, approximately 70% of patients relapse within 3 years of treatment. Recent clinical trials of polyadenosine diphosphate-ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitors have demonstrated substantial efficacy as maintenance therapy for OC patients. Additionally, clinical evidence suggests that daily monitoring of pati... |
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Expanding the Benefit of Quality Improvement Programs: Sustainable Solutions to Achieve Therapeutic Goals for Patients with Myelofibrosis
Achieve measurable changes to improve your patients’ outcomes with this simple, systematic approach for quality improvement for application at any practice setting. Complete an assessment to understand where your practice’s performance falls relative to identified goals, which guides development of personalized action items. Access the framework and tools you need to measure your understanding. |
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Therapeutic Advancements for the Treatment of High-Risk MDS: Future Opportunities to Improve Patient Survival and Quality of Life
Stay up to date on the evolving risk classification for myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and current treatment guidelines for patients with high-risk disease in this self-directed education with leading oncology experts. Expert commentary from Courtney DiNardo, MD from MD Anderson Cancer Center and Dr. Dan Pollyea from the University of Colorado School of Medicine provides insights on emerging therapies that could soon improve management of high-risk MDS. Be ready to incorporate these emerging ... |
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Sustainable Solutions to Achieve Therapeutic Goals for Patients with Myelofibrosis
When it comes to treating your patients with myelofibrosis (MF), are you applying the latest guidance in practice? Evidence shows that it takes an average of 17 years for evidence to change practice but how can we incorporate treatment advances to improve patient outcomes today? This activity looks to bridge the chasm between education and implementation by framing available evidence and guideline recommendations for MF, including diagnosis, risk stratification, JAK inhibition, monitoring resp... |
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Domestic Violence: How the Nurse Can Be an Advocate
The CDC defines domestic violence as "physical, sexual, or psychological harm caused by a current or former spouse or partner." Domestic violence does not discriminate. It can occur in any culture or at any socioeconomic status or education level. After completing this course, participants should be able to recognize signs of physical abuse among patients; identify a method to therapeutically communicate with a domestic violence victim; identify a method for assisting a domestic violence clien... |
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