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Exploring Novel Treatments for Rett Syndrome
STATEMENT OF NEED
Rett syndrome is a rare, debilitating neurodevelopmental disorder almost always associated with a spontaneous mutation in the methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MECP2) gene on the X-chromosome. Affected individuals experience loss of purposeful hand skills, abnormalities in gait, loss of spoken language, and stereotypic hand movements, with more severe manifestations including seizures, autistic features, autonomic nervous system dysfunction, breathing abnormalities, sleep dist... |
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5th Annual Gastroenterology, Liver & Obesity Conference; Primary Care Update (Cruise)
Embark on an unforgettable experience with our Caribbean Adventure CME Cruise aboard the luxurious Celebrity Apex®. While indulging in the unparalleled luxury and amenities of the Celebrity Apex®, and savoring culinary delights from around the globe, you'll also have the opportunity to enhance your medical knowledge with the 5th Annual Gastroenterology, Liver & Obesity Conference for Primary Care and Gastroenterologists, presented in collaboration with Continuing Education Company a... |
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Seeking Control for Moderate-to-Severe Asthma: The Underestimated Impact of Comorbidities Along the Lifespan
Target Audience
The primary target audience for this activity are pulmonologists, allergists/immunologists, and specialty advanced practice providers (NPs and PAs). The secondary audience for this activity are primary care physicians, and general practice NPs and PAs.
Program Overview
Severe uncontrolled asthma leads to multiple negative health and socioeconomic effects. Asthma is also associated with comorbid conditions, some driven by shared type 2 inflammatory pathophysiology, includin... |
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Across the Compendium: Practical Pathways to Integrate Bispecific Antibodies Into Care for Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
As the armamentarium of therapies for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM) expands, several factors, including previous therapy, treatment-related toxicity, and comorbidities must be considered as part of clinical decision making. To assist the multidisciplinary treatment team in these efforts, and ensure patients are receiving cutting-edge cancer care, this immersive digital practice guide highlights best practices, clinical pearls, and strategies to overcome pitfalls in the administ... |
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Establishing Effective Interprofessional Care Pathways for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Despite obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) being a source of significant morbidity and mortality, it is underdiagnosed and undertreated. Poor patient outcomes stem from inadequate and/or inconsistent screening in high-risk patients, a dearth of sleep specialists to effectively manage all patients, and poor collaboration amongst disciplines to evaluate and manage patients. And while CPAP remains the standard of care for patients with OSA, it is insufficient for a sizeable number of patients and not ... |
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10th Annual Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolic Disease 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. This year, CEC is pleased to host the 10th Annual Diabetes, Obesity, & Metabolic Disease Conference to be held in San Diego, California at the Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter on April 25-27, 2025.
Program Objectives
As a result of this conference, participants will be able to:
Diagnose and identify ... |
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Exploring New Treatment Advances for Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency in Adults
STATEMENT OF NEED
Acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD) is a rare, hereditary lysosomal storage disease with multisystemic manifestations, including splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, interstitial lung disease, dyslipidemia, bone marrow and lymph node involvement, and sometimes neurological and peripheral nerve involvement. While the most severe form of ASMD, infantile neurovisceral ASMD, results in death in early childhood, chronic forms of ASMD have more prolonged survival but are associated w... |
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Case Studies in Multiple Sclerosis and Aging
• Identify the clinical difference between age-related/neurodegenerative cognitive decline and MS-related cognitive impairment.
• Discuss the role of potential biomarkers in identifying coexisting neurodegenerative disorders.
• Explain why it is important for the care team to address comorbid vascular risk factors for cognitive decline, including lifestyle modification and healthy behaviors
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Myasthenia Gravis Research Highlights: AAN 2024
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians specializing in neurology, ophthalmology and family practice. Other members of the care team may also participate.
Program Overview
This accredited CME program highlights the latest clinical research about myasthenia gravis, a rare, autoimmune disease that targets the neuromuscular junction.
Treatment of myasthenia gravis is highly individualized and depends greatly on the myasthenia gravis subt... |
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Neurovascular Crisis: Caring for the Stroke Patient (eLearning)
This course provides a more advanced review of the ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patient. It also offers a comprehensive review of anatomy, assessments and diagnostics, providing an in-depth refresher on the pathophysiology and care of the stroke patient. It reviews the various types of strokes and interventions, both pharmacologic and endovascular. The course covers the comorbidities of stroke in present-day patients; it also covers the complications and bed-side treatment modalities, such ... |
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Neurovascular Crisis: Caring for the Stroke Patient (DVD-ROM)
This course provides a more advanced review of the ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patient. It also offers a comprehensive review of anatomy, assessments and diagnostics, providing an in-depth refresher on the pathophysiology and care of the stroke patient. It reviews the various types of strokes and interventions, both pharmacologic and endovascular. The course covers the comorbidities of stroke in present-day patients; it also covers the complications and bed-side treatment modalities, such ... |
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Nursing Management of Cancer Treatment Induced Cardiotoxicity
STATEMENT OF NEED
Several studies reveal that certain cancer therapies adversely affect the heart and lead to various types of injuries, which often result in death. Adverse cardiac effects may occur immediately after cessation of therapy or, in some cases, years after the therapy has been discontinued. Often the cardiotoxicity presents in subtle ways, and a lack of awareness results in high morbidity and mortality. It is important for oncology nurses to be aware of current advances in the ... |
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Therapy Tidbits May/June 2016
This course is comprised of select articles from the May/June 2016 issue of The National Psychologist, a private, independent bi-monthly newspaper intended to keep psychologists (and other mental health professionals) informed about practice issues. The articles included in this course are:
CMS Wrongfully Denying PQRS Incentives
Psychology Lags in Helping Impaired Colleagues
Disclosures for Forensic Evaluations
Reimbursement Diagnoses May Be Co-Morbid
Crossing the Mental Health Court Ch... |
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Dysphagia: The Team Approach to Best Practice
Dysphagia: The Team Approach to Best Practice is a 1-hour online continuing education (CE) course that focuses on the interdisciplinary team approach to identifying, treating and managing dysphagia.
Dysphagia is a wide spread problem in the elderly, with many going untreated. Older adults are at an increased risk due to having many factors that lead to swallowing difficulties. Some of these are a diagnosis of stroke, dementia, pneumonia and Parkinson’s disease. Many have generalized weakn... |
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Along the Continuum: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment - Judith Likavek Davis, MA, SLP
To date, the average child with ASD is accurately and completely diagnosed only in adolescence. Even with increased interest, education, awareness and advocacy, differential diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders remains a challenge. Misdiagnosis, incomplete diagnosis, deferred diagnosis and delayed diagnosis are common. This practical, hands-on workshop will explore the key issues related to accurate diagnosis, effective treatment and comprehensive management of ASD and its comorbidities.
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Increasing Capabilities in Adults with Attention, Auditory Processing and Aspergers Syndrome/Autism - Judith Belk, PhD, CCC-SLP, CCC-A
Adults diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome/Autism Spectrum Disorder, once they begin on a path to explore how to operate more successfully in this quite noisy, socially competitive world, may be advised to consult clinicians about overly sensitive hearing, difficulty regulating attention, and numerous co-morbid issues, including anxiety, depression, limited goal-setting skills and poor ability to understand social cues. This course will examine a variety of approaches to reducing specific challe... |
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Eating Disorder Toolkit
Eating Disorder Toolkit is a 1-hour online continuing education (CE/CEU) course that provides an overview of the current research regarding prevalence, treatment, and the role of the RDN in the care of eating disorders.
Eating disorders (ED) are severe psychiatric disorders that are associated with increased levels of social, psychological, and physical impairment as well as high levels of morbidity and mortality. This toolkit will address the three main eating disorders as listed in the Di... |
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Cultural & Behavioral Health Disparities Amid COVID-19
Cultural & Behavioral Health Disparities Amid COVID-19 is a 4-hour online continuing education (CE/CEU) course that examines COVID-19 and other mental and behavioral health disparities among racial and ethnic minority populations.
We address social determinants of health and their influence on mental and behavioral health outcomes for COVID-19. Research findings are presented to assist with the knowledge component of racial and ethnocultural responsiveness.
We examine the mental and beha... |
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Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a 2-hour online continuing education (CE) course that distinguishes between the informal labeling of narcissistic behaviors & attitudes, and the applications of the DSM criteria for a formal clinical diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD).
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a psychological disorder characterized by persistent patterns of grandiosity, fantasies of unlimited power or importance, and the psychic need... |
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Prescription Drug Abuse
Prescription Drug Abuse is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE) course that examines the misuse of prescription drugs (including opioids) in the United States.
Misuse of prescription drugs means “taking a medication in a manner or dose other than prescribed; taking someone else’s prescription, even if for a legitimate medical complaint such as pain; or taking a medication to feel euphoria.” The misuse of prescription drugs is a serious public health problem in the United States.
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Selective Mutism: Identification and Treatment
Selective Mutism: Identification and Treatment is a 2-hour online continuing education (CE/CE) course that discusses the identification and treatment of children who are "selectively mute."
It is expected that young children, upon beginning school, will be able to use expressive language to communicate with their teacher and their peers. Negative educational and social outcomes can occur when children lack this essential skill.
Children who persistently withhold speech or who fail to spe... |
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