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Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (wAIHA)
Warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (wAIHA) is the most common type (60-70%) of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA). In most cases, wAIHA is due an immunoglobulin G (IgG) autoantibody that binds to red blood cells (RBC), leading to hemolysis.
Current recommendations for managing people with wAIHA are largely based on case series and retrospective studies involving off-label medications. Also, while there are currently no medications specifically approved to treat wAIHA, data are emerging on new... |
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Putting the Freeze on Cold Agglutinin Disease
STATEMENT OF NEED
Cold agglutinin disease (CAD) is a rare subtype of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) in which antibodies cause hemolysis at cold temperatures, generally between 37º to 39º Fahrenheit. Approximately 1 in a million people are affected by CAD annually, with onset usually occurring between the ages of 40 and 80 years. Individuals commonly experience fatigue, dizziness, palpitations, and shortness of breath caused by the anemia; jaundice caused by degradation of hemoglobin i... |
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Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (wAIHA)
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians specializing in hematology and hematology-oncology. Other members of the care team may also participate.
Program Overview
Warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (wAIHA) is the most common type (60-70%) of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA). In most cases, wAIHA is due an immunoglobulin G (IgG) autoantibody that binds to red blood cells (RBC), leading to hemolysis.
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HANDS FREE MASSAGE online training course. Practice Thai Massage without stressing your hands. Preserve your career and your health with this unique course. 8 NCBTMB approved CE hours.
HANDS FREE MASSAGE is based on Thai Massage techniques and is presented on a floor mat. This course teaches how to effectively massage by using forearms, elbows, knees and feet. It is assumed that you are an experienced therapist already.
You will not learn a new modality with this training, but you will learn how to use your body much more effectively. This training can be a massage therapist's career saver, since it allows you to replace your hands as your primary working tool.
You w... |
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THAI ROCKING MASSAGE, the next step in the evolution of THAI MASSAGE. Online training course with 12 NCBTMB approved CE credits.
THAI ROCKING MASSAGE is based on traditional Thai Massage, but it adds more motion based techniques. This adaptation results in several major benefits:
1. It is easier on the hands of the therapist
2. It avoids direct pressure techniques and replaces them with more round, flowing techniques. This makes the massage experience less painful and more pleasant for the client.
3. Rocking techniques often affect the entire body instead of one localized area, making this style more effective with... |
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THAI FOOT MASSAGE, a complete online training system for learning all aspects of authentic Thai foot massage, Thai reflexology, and foot therapy for many conditions. 10 NCBTMB approved CE hours.
THAI FOOT MASSAGE is a complete online training system for foot massage as it is practiced and taught in Thailand.
There are three parts to this training:
1. Foot massage as part of traditional Thai Massage
2. Thai Reflexology, which is a stand-alone massage system
3. Foot therapy for specific foot conditions
This course is not a theoretical presentation about Thai foot massage - it is real hands-on training presented on video, audio, and text media and has helped many students to le... |
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THAI MASSAGE SHOULDER THERAPY, an online training course covering over 80 shoulder massage techniques, 10 CE credit hours.
THAI MASSAGE SHOULDER THERAPY is the most in depth online shoulder training course on the market. There are 5 hours of video training with detailed, step by step instructions for 80 shoulder massage techniques.
THAI MASSAGE SHOULDER THERAPY will enable you to become a highly specialized shoulder massage expert. The techniques come primarily from the Thai Massage system and are demonstrated on a floor mat. However many of them can be done on a massage table as well. This system is not limite... |
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