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Diagnosis and Evidence-based Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations
Target Audience
The primary target audience for this activity are Pulmonology clinicians (MDs/DOs/NPs/PAs) based in the U.S.
Program Overview
Many patients do not receive appropriate and timely treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) because of underdiagnoses, diagnostic delays, or misdiagnoses as other respiratory conditions such as asthma. An expert panel of pulmonologists will identify and address important gaps in the differential diagnosis and management of COPD. O... |
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Thyroid Eye Disease Mastery: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Diagnosis and Treatment
Thyroid eye disease (TED) is a multifactorial autoimmune disease with widely varied signs and symptoms. It is believed to result from the stimulation of several receptors located in the orbital fibroblasts and is usually associated with hyperthyroidism. However, 5% of patients with TED have hypothyroidism, and 5% have no sign of thyroid disease; thus, it is frequently misdiagnosed. Misdiagnosis can place patients at risk for disfigurement and permanent vision loss, because treatment is most ef... |
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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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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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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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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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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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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE/CEU) course that reviews the diagnosis, assessment and treatment strategies for OCD.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by intrusive, unwanted, and anxiety-provoking thoughts, images, impulses and rituals that are performed to alleviate the accompanying distress. Because OCD is a heterogeneous disorder with several subtypes, assessing, diagnosing, and treating it can be challenging. Further, th... |
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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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Assessment of Repaired Cleft Palate and VD - Kerry Callahan-Mandulak, SLP and Barbara Moore, MA CCC-SLP
Dr. Kerry Callahan Mandulak and Barbara Moore will define and discuss the differential diagnosis of articulation and resonance patterns in this population through the selection and use of assessment tools and techniques, proper administration of such tools, and appropriate evaluation, interpretation, and documentation of assessment results. In addition, we will discuss the correlation between accurate diagnosis and formulation of treatment goals and the appropriate referrals to medical and all... |
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Differential Diagnosis & Treatment Planning for Speech Sound Disorders - Linda D'Onofrio, MS, CCC-SLP
Children in speech therapy, especially in school environments, often work on the same sound for years when their articulation is actually a symptom of a larger structural or functional issue. Correct differential diagnosis and treatment planning is essential for these children to get the most efficient and effective therapy. |
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Oromyofunctional Therapy: Change in Structure - Linda D'Onofrio, MS, CCC-SLP
Children in speech therapy, especially in school environments, often work on the same sound for years when their articulation is actually a symptom of a larger structural or functional issue. Correct differential diagnosis and treatment planning is essential for these children to get the most efficient and effective therapy.
Major Topics:
Basics of Oromyofunctional therapy
Lingual rest posture, muscle tone and range of motion
Tongue thrust
Swallowing saliva, liquids and food
Measurin... |
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Assessment & Treatment for Stuttering - Jessica Fanning, PhD CCC-SLP
Part 1: for this course reviews procedures for assessing stuttering concerns across the lifespan. The instructor will also review a variety of iPad apps that support data collection. This course is appropriate for clinicians seeking review of current assessment procedures and assumes clinicians have worked with several fluency clients. Participants will review differential diagnostic guidelines for identifying developmental stuttering versus typical disfluency. The course will review how to us... |
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Oromyofunctional Therapy: Change in Structure - Linda D'Onofrio, MS, CCC-SLP
Children in speech therapy, especially in school environments, often work on the same sound for years when their articulation is actually a symptom of a larger structural or functional issue. Correct differential diagnosis and treatment planning is essential for these children to get the most efficient and effective therapy. |
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Reading Disorders: Visual-Perceptual-Spatial Disabilities - Judith Likavek Davis, MA, SLP
Reading disorders are complex and are comprised of difficulties across multiple domains. This course presents a categorical framework for the description and treatment of reading disabilities. Visual-perceptual-spatial reading disorders will be emphasized. Description, differential diagnosis, prognostic indicators, evaluation procedures, case studies and hands-on treatment strategies will be provided. This seminar represents part one of a four-part series.
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Teaching Articulation to Special Populations - Linda D'Onofrio, MS CCC-SLP
An articulation disorder may stand alone, be the symptom of another underlying disorder, and can co-occur with developmental challenges. A thorough differential diagnosis, a prioritized treatment plan, and individualized care can help produce more effective outcomes. Participants learned how to discuss the importance of differential diagnosis, prioritize care within and outside the scope of practice, teach to the individual not the disability, and identify communication goals. |
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Treating Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders: Beyond the Symptoms - Linda D'Onofrio, MS, CCC-SLP
This 2-day workshop is an advanced survey course, in orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) for the experienced medical professional whose scope of practice intersects in the orofacial complex. Differential diagnosis and feeding, swallowing, and communication techniques will be featured throughout the workshop that can be incorporated into therapy immediately. |
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