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Latest Development and Expert Outlook of Management of Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic, inflammatory, musculoskeletal, disabling disease,
commonly associated with skin psoriasis, and estimated to affect up to 42% of the
approximately 7.5 million people in the United States with psoriasis. There remains an
ongoing challenge among clinicians to diagnose and treat patients, as well as to stay abreast
of optimal treatment strategies. In this educational program, the latest biologic treatment
recommendations are reviewed, as well as clinica... |
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Innovations and New Practices in Internal Medicine 2019
The State of the Art in Internal Medicine
This program provides a comprehensive update of the most important changes impacting Internal Medicine and guidance to incorporate these advances into everyday clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.
Practical, Fast-Paced, Case-Based Education
The educational experience is highly interactive and fast paced, and draws upon real-life cases. The course is designed and led by Harvard Medical School’s clinical faculty who are leaders in their re... |
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Radiology for the Non-Radiologist (San Diego)
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
Following this course, the participant should be able to choose the appropriate ordering of x-rays, CT scans or MRI studies; employ interpretation skills that will improve patient outcomes resulting from recognition of normal vs. abnormal vs. poor technique; identify x-ray pathology that is commonly seen, commonly missed and how to prevent the latter in the clinical setting. This activity is expected to result in improved competence in making appropriate diagnosis and p... |
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Let's Get Moving - Minimizing Opioid Induced Constipation
Chronic constipation, when broadly defined as fewer than three defecations weekly, affects about one in six Americans. The prevalence is higher in the elderly population, with some studies suggesting that 25% of individuals older than 65 have constipation.Although new-onset constipation, especially in elders, can be a sign of systemic pathology (e.g. malignancy), the overwhelming majority of those who suffer from this disorder have no discernible mucosal or structural cause and this disorder i... |
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Primary Care Issues in Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
Following this course, the participant should be able to formulate a practical approach to common disorders found in the hospitalized adult patient; determine the diagnostic tests that can be used to determine the severity of the patient's problem and make an accurate diagnosis; apply the various treatment options available and recognize when to treat and when to call for a specialist. This activity is expected to result in improved competence in making an appropriate d... |
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It Takes a Village: Addressing social determinants of health
Social determinants of health are non-medical factors — such as safe and affordable housing, access to healthy food and income inequality — that can significantly impact an individual’s overall health, well-being and medical outcomes. Designed for a wide range of clinicians, this course aims to increase knowledge and skill in recognizing social determinant of health issues and, where possible, helping patients navigate these challenges. This course will focus on tangible and doable prac... |
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Let's Get Moving - Minimizing Opioid Induced Constipation
Chronic constipation, when broadly defined as fewer than three defecations weekly, affects about one in six Americans. The prevalence is higher in the elderly population, with some studies suggesting that 25% of individuals older than 65 have constipation.Although new-onset constipation, especially in elders, can be a sign of systemic pathology (e.g. malignancy), the overwhelming majority of those who suffer from this disorder have no discernible mucosal or structural cause and this disorder i... |
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ECG in Primary Care: Beyond the Basics – Improving Your 12-Lead ECG Interpretation Skills
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
Many, if not most, medical schools and residency programs are deficient in the amount of ECG interpretation instruction they provide. Most med school graduates are unprepared for handling cardiac cases or emergencies that require interpreting a 12-lead ECG. Too many rely on the ECG machine interpretation. Residency programs typically do not offer basic instruction in electrocardiography other than occasional presentations of complex ECGs that does little to further the p... |
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Internal Medicine Comprehensive Review and Update 2019
This CME program from the leading clinical faculty of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital provides comprehensive instruction to ensure clinicians are current with the latest evidence and best practices for:
• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Pulmonary Medicine
• Critical Care
• Hematology and Oncology
• Mind-Body Medicine
• Infectious Diseases
• Gastroenterology
• Endocrinology
• Rheumatology
• Nephrology
• Travel Medicine
• Allergy and Immuno... |
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27 Annual Primary Care Summer Conference, Session 1
Continuing Education Company has been organizing its Primary Care Conference Series for over 25 years. The Primary Care Summer Conference is designed to update primary care clinicians in rapidly changing therapeutic areas. The emphasis is on practical and useful information for clinical practice. Join us this June or July when we hold the 27th Annual Primary Care Summer Conference. This conference will be repeated in two sessions for convenience in scheduling. Sessions I and II will be held at... |
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Family Medicine, Pediatrics and Sports Medicine: A Comprehensive Approach to Clinical Problems
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
Following this course, the participant should be able
to appraise the etiologies and recognize the clinical
presentations of the commonly seen disorders
presented; indicate diagnostic tests available and the
suggested use for making a diagnosis; implement
available treatment options and appropriate long-term
care when indicated. This activity is expected to
result in improved competence in making an
appropriate diagnosis and providing effective
treatment and ref... |
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New Insights into the Understanding of Thrombosis & Hemorrhage in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms: Improving Patient Outcomes
The myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are a group of hematologic malignancies that are associated with an extraordinary high incidence of thrombotic and hemorrhagic complications. In fact, these thrombotic events are the major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with MPNs. Despite the importance of these events, our understanding of the pathobiology of thrombosis and hemorrhagic events in this group of disorders is understood only to limited extent.
Thus, this meeting has been o... |
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Update CME Internal Medicine and Primary Care
Earn 30 CME Credits by attending our Update CME Internal Medicine and Primary Care Conference either in person or via live stream! The conference will take place at the Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile Hotel on June 27 - 30, 2019. Expert speakers from The University of Chicago, Rush University, and Northwestern University will be presenting on the latest clinical guidelines. We offer interactive Q&A sessions after each lecture as well as PDF Presentation Slides from each speake... |
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Let's Get Moving - Minimizing Opioid Induced Constipation
Chronic constipation, when broadly defined as fewer than three defecations weekly, affects about one in six Americans. The prevalence is higher in the elderly population, with some studies suggesting that 25% of individuals older than 65 have constipation.Although new-onset constipation, especially in elders, can be a sign of systemic pathology (e.g. malignancy), the overwhelming majority of those who suffer from this disorder have no discernible mucosal or structural cause and this disorder i... |
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27th Annual Primary Care Summer Conference, Session ll
Continuing Education Company has been organizing its Primary Care Conference Series for over 25 years. The Primary Care Summer Conference is designed to update primary care clinicians in rapidly changing therapeutic areas. The emphasis is on practical and useful information for clinical practice. Join us this June or July when we hold the 27th Annual Primary Care Summer Conference. This conference will be repeated in two sessions for convenience in scheduling. Sessions I and II will be held at... |
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10th Annual Essentials in Primary Care Summer Conference
Continuing Education Company has been organizing its Primary Care Conference Series for over 25 years. The Essentials in Primary Care Summer Conference is designed to update primary care clinicians in rapidly changing therapeutic areas. The emphasis is on practical and useful information for clinical practice. Join us this July when we hold the 10th Annual Essentials in Primary Care Summer Conference.
World's Best Award 2014 - Voted Top 5This conference will be held at the Hammock Beach Res... |
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Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, and Emergency Medicine Western Caribbean Cruise |
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Internal Medicine and Nutrition Western Mediterranean Cruise
1. Heart Disease in Women: A Call to Action
2. Hypertension in African Americans
3. Hypertension Update 2019
4. Health Literacy
5. Hypertension Emergencies
6. Assessing Cardiac Risk Before Surgery
7. What PCPs Need to Know About Rheumatoid Arthritis
8. Implicit Bias in Health Care
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48th Annual Emery C. Miller Medical Symposium
This symposium July 29 - August 2 is a review and update in primary care medicine intended for family physicians, internists and general practitioners. It also may be of value to physicians preparing for family medicine or internal medicine re-certification examinations. Lectures are case-based, and participants have the opportunity to actively participate in the sessions. The atmosphere is informal, and registrants are encouraged to participate in question-and-answer sessions.
See brochure f... |
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Critical Care Medical Symposium
This course is designed for pulmonary and critical care physicians, anesthesiologists, emergency medicine physicians and other physicians who treat critically ill patients.
Objectives:
Recognize the long-term complications of critical illness
Examine evidence-based guidelines for treating pain, agitation and delirium
Review the pretransplant management of liver failure
Update on the current advances in the field of extracorporeal liver support
Describe the most current evidence for the e... |
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48th Annual Emery C. Miller Medical Symposium
This symposium is a review and update in primary care medicine intended for family physicians, internists and general practitioners. It also may be of value to physicians preparing for family medicine or internal medicine re-certification examinations. Lectures are case-based, and participants have the opportunity to actively participate in the sessions. The atmosphere is informal, and registrants are encouraged to participate in question-and-answer sessions.
See brochure for lodging discount... |
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Intensive Review of Internal Medicine
The Acclaimed Clinical Update and Board Review
With more than 120 interactive lectures, case discussions, and board preparation sessions, this CME program is the most comprehensive review of internal medicine offered by the clinical faculty of Harvard Medical School. One of the highest-rated Harvard Medical School CME courses, it sold out the last two years, so early registration is advised.
It offers accelerated learning:
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Internal Medicine, Critical Care, and Infectious Diseases Alaska Cruise |
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Women's Health Conference
Join women's health professionals from around the country at the Women's Health Conference on September 6-8, 2019 at the Eldorado Hotel & Spa in historic Santa Fe, New Mexico. This conference has been accredited for up to 15 CME credits by a variety of medical organizations.
Why Attend the Women's Health Conference in Santa Fe?
Re-energize with the perfect combination of education and relaxation with our unique half-day meeting format. Sessions are held each morning leaving you time to ... |
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GRS9 Audio Companion (Geriatrics Board Review)
Topics covered by the GRS9 Audio Companion - 9th Edition include:
Assessment, Multimorbidity, Caregiving, Cultural Aspects of Care, Physical Activity, Pharmacotherapy, Perioperative Care, Palliative Care, Pain Management, Nursing Home Care and many others.
At the conclusion of the GRS9 Audio Companion - 9th Edition, you will be better able to:
• Describe the general principles of aging and the biomedical and psychosocial issues of aging
• Discuss legal and ethical issues related to ger... |
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Current Topics in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Canada and NE Discovery Cruise
1. Ambulatory Management of Congestive Heart Failure
2. Dizziness - the diagnostic and management conundrum
3. Oral Hypoglycemic Medications for type 2 DM management - what is the evidence?
4. Office Emergencies - management without disruption
5. Steroid Joint Injections - minimal effort and maximal benefit
6. Food as a prescription
7. Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis Diagnosis - How and Why?
8. Prostate Cancer Update
9. Exercise is "The New pill"
10. Di... |
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9th Annual Primary Care Fall Conference
Presented by Continuing Education Company for over 25 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 Primary Care Fall Conference is being held in Maui, Hawaii at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, a AAA four diamond oceanfront resort situated along a spectacular stretch of the famed Ka'anapali Beach and on the legendary Bloc... |
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9th Annual Primary Care Fall Conference
Presented by Continuing Education Company for over 25 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 Primary Care Fall Conference is being held in Maui, Hawaii at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, a AAA four diamond oceanfront resort situated along a spectacular stretch of the famed Ka'anapali Beach and on the legendary Bloc... |
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Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Update – Sedona
22nd Annual Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Update: Sedona 2019 is a unique four-day course offering primary care specialists a practical update on a variety of subspecialty topics. There are two sessions: October 3-6 and October 17-20, 2019. While the same 30-minute presentation topics are included for both sessions.
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Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Update – Sedona
22nd Annual Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Update: Sedona 2019 is a unique four-day course offering primary care specialists a practical update on a variety of subspecialty topics. There are two sessions: October 3-6 and October 17-20, 2019. While the same 30-minute presentation topics are included for both sessions.
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4th Annual Emergency & Urgent Care Medicine for the Primary Care Provider
Presented by Continuing Education Company (CEC); for over 25 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 “4th Annual Emergency and Urgent Care Medicine for the Primary Care Provider” to be held in San Diego at the Omni San Diego Hotel on October 25-27, 2019.
Emergency and Urgent Care medicine involves the delivery of immediate medical care for the treatment of acut... |
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39th Annual Mountain Medical Meeting
This activity Oct 25-27 at the beautiful historic Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa is targeted to family practitioners and general internists, is designed as a review/update of selected areas of medicine. Each lecture will incorporate clinical cases with audience response interaction led by renowned faculty. By attending, participants should increase their knowledge of the subjects presented and then be able to apply that knowledge to specific patient management problems. |
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Update CME Internal Medicine and Primary Care Conference
Earn 30 CME Credits by attending our Update CME Internal Medicine and Primary Care Conference either in person or via live stream! The conference will take place at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall Hotel on October 24 - 27, 2019. Expert speakers from Johns Hopkins, Georgetown University, and the University of Chicago will be presenting on the latest clinical guidelines. We offer interactive Q&A sessions after each lecture as well as PDF Presentation Slides from each speaker.
Primary ... |
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Primary Care Internal Medicine
The Comprehensive 2019 Primary Care Update
Updates, advances, and best practices to optimize patient care and clinical outcomes.
Designed for busy clinicians, this comprehensive Harvard Medical School CME program ensures that you are current with the most important clinical changes and innovations impacting primary care and prepared to integrate them into your practice. In one immersive experience, participants learn advances and improved approaches to:
• Cardiovascular disease
• Di... |
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Neurological Emergencies
Education to Improve Diagnosis of Neurological Symptoms, Rapidly Identify Emergencies, and Optimize Outcomes
This special Harvard Medical School CME course provides updates, best practices, and new algorithms to diagnose neurological symptoms, quickly identify a neurological emergency, and take appropriate measures to optimize outcomes for high-risk patients.
This program provides state-of-the-art approaches for diagnosis and management of:
• HIGH-FREQUENCY NEUROLOGICAL SYMPTOMS, includin... |
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10th Annual Essentials in Primary Care Fall Conference, Session 1
Continuing Education Company has been organizing its' Primary Care CME Conference Series for over 25 years. The 10th Annual Essentials in Primary Care Fall Conference is designed to update primary care clinicians in rapidly changing therapeutic areas. The emphasis is on practical and useful information for clinical practice. Join us this November when we hold the 10th Annual Essentials in Primary Care Fall Conference at the amazing Hawks Cay Resort on Duck Key in the beautiful Florida Keys.
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10th Annual Essentials in Primary Care Fall Conference, Session 2
Continuing Education Company has been organizing its' Primary Care CME Conference Series for over 25 years. The 10th Annual Essentials in Primary Care Fall Conference is designed to update primary care clinicians in rapidly changing therapeutic areas. The emphasis is on practical and useful information for clinical practice. Join us this November when we hold the 10th Annual Essentials in Primary Care Fall Conference at the amazing Hawks Cay Resort on Duck Key in the beautiful Florida Keys.
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Infectious Diseases in Primary Care
The Comprehensive 2019 Infectious Disease Update: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment
Education for Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants
This acclaimed Harvard Medical School CME course provides a comprehensive ID update. Led by Harvard Medical School's leading ID faculty and clinicians, this program provides guidance to improve the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of infectious diseases. Participants learn the practice implications of important new innovations and ensure t... |
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The Brigham Board Review in Infectious Diseases: Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital Board Review
The Brigham Board Review in Infectious Diseases gives you the tools you need to pass the Infectious Disease Board Exam with flying colors.
Topics include:
Clinical Microbiology, Antibiotics, Antifungal Therapy, Therapy of Herpes and Influenza Virus Infections, Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Nosocomial Pneumonia, ICU Infections, Endocarditis, Meningitis, Encephalitis, Travel Medicine and many others.
Studying The Brigham Board Review in Infectious Diseases will help you to:
• Prepare for t... |
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Update CME - Internal Medicine and Primary Care Conference
Earn 30 CME Credits by attending our Update CME Internal Medicine and Primary Care Conference either in person or via live stream! The conference will take place at the Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile Hotel on November 14 - 17, 2019. Expert speakers from The University of Chicago, Rush University, and Northwestern University will be presenting on the latest clinical guidelines. We offer interactive Q&A sessions after each lecture as well as PDF Presentation Slides from each sp... |
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3rd Annual National Hospitalist Conference
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San Diego Beach View The 3rd Annual National Hospitalist Conference on December 6-8, 2019 at The Westin San Diego is designed to provide attendees with the information and skills to improve the care of hospitalized patients. This conference has been accredited for up to 15 CME credits.
The conference's focus is on the practical management of problems commonly encountere... |
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Updates for Migraine Management in Primary Care
Based solely on clinical evaluation, the diagnosis of migraine can be challenging for clinicians. Its management typically requires lifestyle and trigger management, along with acute, preventive, or combination treatments. Recent migraine research has focused on the role of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), which is released in significant amounts during an acute attack and is chronically elevated in patients with chronic migraine.
The development of novel medications targeting the CG... |
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology Conference
Continuing Education Company (CEC) has been organizing its Primary Care CME Conference Series for the past 26 years. These conferences are designed to update primary care clinicians in rapidly changing therapeutic areas. The emphasis is on practical and useful information for clinical practice. As part of this series, the inaugural Gastroenterology and Hepatology Conference will be held in Orlando, Florida at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel on January 24-26, 2020. This conference, which has been... |
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Influenza Now: Updates on New and Emerging Antivirals
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to address the educational needs of community and hospital pharmacists. It may also benefit other clinicians involved in the care of patients with influenza.
Statement of Need
Although antiviral agents can reduce the duration and severity of influenza symptoms and prevent complications (particularly in vulnerable patient populations), misconceptions about their indications and efficacy may lead to underuse, even in patients at high risk o... |
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8th Annual Essentials in Primary Care Winter Conference
Continuing Education Company has been organizing its' Primary Care Conference Series for over 25 years. The 8th Annual Essentials in Primary Care CME Conference is designed to update primary care clinicians in rapidly changing therapeutic areas. The emphasis is on practical and useful information for clinical practice. Join us this February when we hold the 8th Annual Essentials in Primary Care Winter CME Conference in Naples, a charming resort city in southwest Florida.
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Strategies To Increase Adult Vaccination Rates
Join the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 12 PM ET for an update on current US adult vaccination recommendations and strategies for increasing coverage among this population.
NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD will moderate the webinar with a presentation by Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, Chair, National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC); Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and Director of the Division of General Interna... |
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8th Annual Primary Care Winter Conference
Presented by Continuing Education Company for over 25 years, our Primary Care Conference CME 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 8th Annual Primary Care Winter CME Conference is being held in Maui, Hawaii at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, a AAA four diamond oceanfront resort situated along a spectacular stretch of the famed Ka'anapali Beach and on t... |
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Understanding the Big Picture of Pain and Pain Assessment
Statement of Need
The number of opioid related deaths in the US is on the rise and health care providers (HCPs) often struggle finding a balance between prescribing guidelines and the individual needs of patients with acute and/or chronic pain. It’s imperative that clinicians seeing patients with pain are knowledgeable about acute and chronic pain pathways and underlying mechanisms so that they may appropriately assess and manage pain.
Biopsychosocial assessment tools such as PEG (Pai... |
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Integrating Advances to Improve Outcomes in Patients with Asthma: A Case-Based Interdisciplinary Approach
ndividuals with asthma are likely to present first in the primary care setting, thus affording primary care providers an opportunity to reduce the numbers of patients who are misdiagnosed and to support the correct use of inhalers and adherence. Asthma management is evolving and evidence-based guidelines and interdisciplinary models of care can help individualize treatment and improve outcomes in those with asthma. Through the use of case-studies, our faculty will address these important issue... |
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Streamlining Preventive Health for Patients with IBD Through Effective Care Models, Evidence-based Guidelines, and Patient Engagement
The Cleveland Clinic estimates that less than 20% of patients with IBD seen in their Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute have received appropriate immunization and preventative services that align with national guidelines and recommendations. Education is an important component for creating a roadmap and gaining buy-in among clinicians to implement change in practice. Educational interventions to both healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients as part of the project to improve patient heal... |
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