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Novel Breast Cancer Therapies: Antibody-Drug Conjugates
STATEMENT OF NEED
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women, with an estimated 15% of cases being human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)"positive and 12% being triple-negative (ACS, 2019). Antibody-drug conjugates have revolutionized the treatment of HER2-positive, triple-negative, and, most recently, HER2-low unresectable or metastatic breast cancer. These drugs combine a tumor antigen"targeted monoclonal antibody with a cytotoxic payload to permit the s... |
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Navigating pain management, safe opioid prescribing, and opioid use disorder
This program is presented in six thirty minute sessions that can be completed individually.
The sessions are:
Session 1: Pain Taxonomy, pathogenesis, and assessment
Session 2: Developing a patient-centered pain treatment plan
Session 3: Non-opioid analgesics: Evidence and clinical pearls
Session 4: Opioid analgesics: From A to Z
Session 5: Clinical use of opioids: Safe prescribing and appropriate monitoring
Session 6: The exit strategy: When the treatment becomes the ... |
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SABI 43rd Annual Course (Streaming Online & DVD-ROM)
Formerly known as the SCBT-MR, the Society for Advanced Body Imaging (SABI) maintains its legacy of leading innovation into practice. Answering the need for education in the face of a pandemic, SABI delivered its 43rd Annual Course virtually, emphasizing their continued commitment to the hottest topics and latest applications in Body Imaging. Over 90 thought leaders throughout radiology converge to share insights across all modalities and areas of practice. Worth 25.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Cr... |
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National Diagnostic Imaging Symposium 2023
• Increase diagnostic capabilities in multiple radiology
sub-specialties including Body Imaging, Musculoskeletal Imaging, Neuroradiology, Cardiothoracic Imaging
and Emergency Radiology
• Utilize CT and MRI to assess injury and disease in the
extremities, spine, and cranium
• Understand the role of ultrasound in current imaging
paradigms and understand how to optimize protocols
and scan interpretation
• Effectively use MDCT and MR imaging to evaluate the
GI tract i... |
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Updates in Retinal Disease Care: Keeping an Eye on Emerging Anti-VEGF Therapies & Improved Outcomes
Target Audience
The intended audience for this educational activity is opthalmologists and clinicians who manage patients with retinal disease.
Program Overview
The prevalence of retinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema is projected to rise dramatically in the coming decades with an aging population and the increasing prevalence of diabetes.
The availability of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapies has significantly improve... |
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Overview of the 2023 GOLD Guidelines for COPD
Target Audience
The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of primary care providers (PCPs), including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who manage patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Program Overview
During the first activity of the series, expert faculty will present and discuss key updates to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) 2023 Report for Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of COPD. Th... |
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Community Practice Connections: Optimizing Recognition and Management of Acute Hepatic Porphyria
Target Audience
This educational activity is directed toward hepatologists and gastroenterologists. Nurses, specialty nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians involved in the management of patients with liver diseases are invited to attend.
Program Overview
Acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) is a rare genetic disease caused by enzymatic defects that result in the accumulation of toxic intermediates in the liver. Because AHP symptoms are nonspecific, they are often misdia... |
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Role of CETP Inhibitors in Cardiovascular Risk Reduction: Will Past Failures Lead to Future Success?
The global burden of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is on the rise. Increased levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) are recognized as a primary risk factor for ASCVD, which remains the leading cause of death worldwide. Lipid-lowering therapies play a central role in the prevention of ASCVD. Multiple promising LDL-C"lowering therapies have been developed over the past decade, enforcing the current basis of statins, ezetimibe, and proprotein convertase subtil... |
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Obesity Forum FAQs: A Podcast Series
Obesity is an increasingly prevalent, chronic condition associated with substantial risks of morbidity and mortality. It is also a risk factor for some of the leading causes of preventable death, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes mellitus, sleep apnea, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, and certain types of cancer. With prevalence continuing to escalate, it is predicted that 1 in 2 Americans will have obesity by 2030. The 10th Annual Obesity Forum was a 2-part series ... |
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Obesity Forum®: Getting Engaged in Obesity Care
Obesity is an increasingly prevalent chronic condition associated with substantial risks of morbidity and mortality. It is also a risk factor for some of the leading causes of preventable death, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes mellitus, sleep apnea, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, and certain types of cancer. With prevalence continuing to escalate, it is predicted that 1 in 2 Americans will have obesity by 2030. Among the groups most at risk for severe obesity ar... |
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Obesity Forum®: Individualizing Obesity Care and Challenging Cases
Obesity is an increasingly prevalent chronic condition associated with substantial risks of morbidity and mortality. It is also a risk factor for some of the leading causes of preventable death, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes mellitus, sleep apnea, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, and certain types of cancer. With prevalence continuing to escalate, it is predicted that 1 in 2 Americans will have obesity by 2030. Among the groups at risk for obesity are youths age... |
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SRU 30th Annual Meeting (Streaming Online & DVD-ROM)
For three decades, the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU) have promoted the science, practice and teaching of sonography for optimal care. Delivered in the face of a pandemic, the SRU 30th Annual Meeting features the latest ultrasound applications, techniques and guidance. Fifty five world renowned experts cover all major areas of sonography, including newest advances, imaging protocols and professional development. As such, the SRU 30th Annual Meeting is an essential resource for ... |
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Diagnosis of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis: Noninvasive Tools and Predictive Models
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of primary care physicians, gastroenterologists, endocrinologists, diabetologists, hepatologists, obesity specialists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians involved in the management of patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) or at risk for NASH.
Program Overview
Because NASH is under-recognized, clinician awareness of many elements of this illness is suboptimal. These elements inc... |
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Maternal Fetal Imaging - Advances in OB-GYN Ultrasound 2024
Welcome to our annual MATERNAL-FETAL IMAGING course “Improving Your Skills: Practical Approach to Ultrasound Imaging!” This 3-day course will be held in beautiful San Antonio and will be delivered by leaders in the field. The sessions are packed with practical tips and pearls and are geared at all sonologists: from the novice to the very advanced. Our comprehensive course shall cover the most challenging diagnostic conditions in prenatal diagnosis and gynecologic imaging. What is most uniq... |
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Surgical Solutions to Achieve and Maintain Visual Gains in nAMD
Management of patients with retinal vascular diseases utilizing intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy has provided significant enhancements to visual acuity outcomes, but maintenance of these visual acuity gains requires frequent treatment and monitoring. The frequency of these clinical visits can be a challenge to sustain and places a considerable burden on the patient and caregivers―often resulting in undertreatment of disease due to loss of adherence. To addr... |
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Surgical Solutions to Achieve and Maintain Visual Gains in nAMD
Management of patients with retinal vascular diseases utilizing intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy has provided significant enhancements to visual acuity outcomes, but maintenance of these visual acuity gains requires frequent treatment and monitoring. The frequency of these clinical visits can be a challenge to sustain and places a considerable burden on the patient and caregivers―often resulting in undertreatment of disease due to loss of adherence. To addr... |
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Extending the Span of Time in nAMD and DME Management
Intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapies have significantly enhanced visual and anatomical outcomes for patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) and neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). However, real-world outcomes are not always comparable to those demonstrated in pinnacle clinical studies, in part due to treatment burden and lack of patient adherence. Corticosteroids are another effective therapeutic option for those patients with DME, but these... |
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Dry Eye and Sustained Release Therapies
Despite the routine use of antibiotics, corticosteroids, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) agents in postoperative ophthalmic surgical care, there remain issues with drug delivery of these agents. Ongoing education about novel corticosteroids and technologies is warranted to ensure eye care providers can deliver the best patient care possible.
All education activities identified in this education design document will be targeted to ophthalmologists and optometrists. The following c... |
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On the Horizon: HER3-Targeted Antibody-Drug Conjugates for Advanced Solid Tumors An Infographic-Enhanced Journal Club Activity Rationale and Mechanism of Action of HER3-Targeted ADCs for Advanced NSCL
Target Audience
This activity has been designed for oncology clinicians and others who may also have an interest in this topic, specifically those focused on lung and/or breast cancer.
Program Overview
Although treatments for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and breast cancer are rapidly advancing, these diseases remain incurable. Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) offer a novel approach to targeting HER3 as a method of delivering a cytotoxic payload that eliminates tumor cells. T... |
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Best Practice™: Streamlining the Pathway to Successful Implementation of Gene Therapy in Hemophilia B " A Focus on the Hub and Spoke Model
Target Audience
This educational activity is directed toward hematologists, specialty nurse practitioners/physician assistants, pharmacists, and nurses who manage patients with hemophilia B.
Program Overview
In this online, on-demand webcast, a renowned expert in the management of patients with hemophilia B will discuss the development of gene therapy for treating this disorder. In this educational program, this expert discusses the latest data regarding clinical trials of various gene th... |
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Vascular Imaging Educators Workshop (Online Streaming & DVD-ROM formats)
The ALL NEW Vascular Imaging Educators Workshop (VIEW) features twenty hours of exceptional content dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease. Provided by the Society for Vascular Ultrasound through its 43rd Annual Conference, this activity delivers a complete educational experience for all vascular laboratory professionals. Worth 20 AMA PRA Category I Credits™, VIEW MEETS VASCULAR LAB CME REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCREDITATION.
Topics: Real time B-mode imaging, color and spe... |
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Improving Screening and Early Diagnosis of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD): Why Is the Unacceptable, Acceptable?
To facilitate the diagnosis and management of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), clinicians require an understanding of the patient and clinical characteristics that should prompt screening, including a family history and signs of lung or liver involvement. This educational tool supports an easy translation of knowledge and encourages informed decision making for screening and testing patients for AATD. Access expert commentary, resources, and an animated video to be shared with patients w... |
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Free Hepatitis CME and Free Hepatology CME
Upgrade your knowledge of Liver Diseases and earn FREE Hepatology CME credits with these Free Hepatology CME programs from CMEList.com. Most programs are 1-2 hours long and feature slide-video lectures from specialists in Hepatology. |
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 2024 - LIVE STREAMING or IN PERSON IN BOSTON, MA
Obstetrics, Infertility, Difficult Deliveries, Adolescent Gynecology, Urogynecology, MIGS, Menopause Management, Reproductive Endocrinology, Gynecologic Oncology in General Practice, and Management of High-Risk Patients
The 60th Annual Update: Obstetrics and Gynecology 2024 will be held March 8 " 13, 2024. You can attend online as the course is live streamed, or in person in Boston, MA. All sessions will be recorded and made available to all participants to view online, at your conveni... |
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Can Gene Therapy Transform the Lives of Patients with GSD1a?
TARGET AUDIENCE
The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of geneticists, hepatologists, endocrinologists, internal medicine physicians, pediatricians, primary care physicians, NPs/PAs, nurses, and other HCPs involved in the care of patients living with GSD1a.
STATEMENT OF NEED/PROGRAM OVERVIEW
For the rare genetic metabolic disorder, glycogen storage disease type 1a (GSD1a), liver transplantation is the only potential cure. Patients endure enormous physical and psycho... |
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4th Annual Gastroenterology & Liver Conference Primary Care Update
GThe 4th Annual Gastroenterology & Liver Conference | Primary Care Update on April 13-15, 2024 at the Grand Hyatt Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee is designed to provide attendees with the evidence-based diagnostic, therapeutic, and referral strategies for common gastrointestinal and liver related disorders. The conference, which has been accredited for up to 15.25 CME credits, is being organized as a joint effort between CEC and the Northwestern Medicine Division of Gastroenterology and ... |
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Tracking and Treating Uveitic Macular Edema: A Difficult Dilemma
Uveitic macular edema (UME) has a wide variety of causes. If not appropriately treated, it eventually causes damage to the photoreceptors in the macula, resulting in vision-threatening complications like macular ischemia or macular hole formation. Corticosteroids are the first-line treatment for uveitic inflammation and UME. However, they are not generally considered to be appropriate for long-term treatment due to adverse effects, including increased intraocular pressure and cataract in local... |
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Tracking and Treating Uveitic Macular Edema: A Difficult Dilemma
Uveitic macular edema (UME) has a wide variety of causes. If not appropriately treated, it eventually causes damage to the photoreceptors in the macula, resulting in vision-threatening complications like macular ischemia or macular hole formation. Corticosteroids are the first-line treatment for uveitic inflammation and UME. However, they are not generally considered to be appropriate for long-term treatment due to adverse effects, including increased intraocular pressure and cataract in local... |
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Introduction to Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) and Minority Health Disparities
This course helps you incorporate into practice the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) standards of the USDHHS Office of Minority Health.
Outcome Objectives:
As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be better able to:
- Describe the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) standards of the USDHHS Office of Minority Health and how they impact the ethical responsibilities of medical service providers.
- Defi... |
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Hot Topics in Lupus: SLE Pathophysiology
Despite the known short- and long-term adverse outcomes related to glucocorticoid use, patients with SLE are still taking moderate to high daily doses of steroids. Fortunately, 2 biologic therapies aimed at different therapeutic targets in the type I interferon pathway and with better safety profiles than glucocorticoids are currently available for use. These biologics, along with off-label immunosuppressants, can be implemented in customized ways to mitigate or eliminate the use of glucocort... |
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Hot Topics in Lupus: Individualizing Steroid-Sparing Regimens
Despite the known short- and long-term adverse outcomes related to glucocorticoid use, patients with SLE are still taking moderate to high daily doses of steroids. Fortunately, 2 biologic therapies aimed at different therapeutic targets in the type I interferon pathway and with better safety profiles than glucocorticoids are currently available for use. These biologics, along with off-label immunosuppressants, can be implemented in customized ways to mitigate or eliminate the use of glucocort... |
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Hot Topics in Lupus: Targeted Biologic Treatment Options
Despite the known short- and long-term adverse outcomes related to glucocorticoid use, patients with SLE are still taking moderate to high daily doses of steroids. Fortunately, 2 biologic therapies aimed at different therapeutic targets in the type I interferon pathway and with better safety profiles than glucocorticoids are currently available for use. These biologics, along with off-label immunosuppressants, can be implemented in customized ways to mitigate or eliminate the use of glucocort... |
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Case Challenges in nAMD and DME Management: Achieving Durable Response
The management of diabetic macular edema (DME) and neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) with intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapies has provided enhanced visual outcomes for many patients. However, the high treatment burden associated with anti-VEGF therapies can lead to lack of patient adherence, resulting in suboptimal outcomes. Personalized treatment protocols using FDA-approved agents and newer novel delivery systems, along with agents with uni... |
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Preventing Medication Errors
Preventing Medication Errors is an online nursing course discussing the causes and effects of medication errors and prevention methods. It also contains information on how patients and consumers can protect themselves from medical errors. This course is Florida Board approved to meet the two hour requirement on preventing medical errors. |
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Adaptive Learning to Improve Individualized Management of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
As a primary care provider, you play a critical role in the management of patients with type 2 diabetes. ACHL AdaptED® offers a unique experience designed to meet the needs of busy clinicians seeking to enhance their expertise in this area. Our adaptive learning platform allows you to tailor your educational experience to match your specific learning goals and knowledge gaps. This activity has you covered whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of the latest treatment options... |
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Optimizing Outcomes in ALS: Best Practices in Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment
"Optimizing Outcomes in ALS: Best Practices in Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment" is a modular continuing education series led by Dr. Richard Bedlack, a nationally recognized ALS expert. This self-navigation program focuses on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), providing healthcare professionals with valuable insights and evidence-based strategies to enhance outcomes in ALS care. Participants have the flexibility to choose their own track and explore various modules, covering cli... |
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Meeting Milestones in nAMD and DME Management: What's New?
Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy has revolutionized treatment paradigms for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME). However, these agents are associated with a high treatment burden because of the injection frequency, and a substantial number of patients do not adhere to their treatment schedules, resulting in suboptimal response to therapy. To address these issues, new dosage regimens and surgical drug delivery approaches hav... |
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Disparities in Ovarian Cancer: Increasing Awareness to Improve Risk Assessment and Outcomes
Ovarian cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in women with gynecologic malignancy and the fifth leading cause of cancer death in the US. Although the incidence of ovarian cancer is higher among White women than Black women, studies have identified disparities in assessment, care and outcomes seen among Black women with ovarian cancer. It has been shown that outcomes in clinical oncology can be improved when care is delivered by high performance teams. This activity was designed by ... |
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Nurse Executive Exam Cram (Basic) - Los Angeles
The Nurse Executive Exam Cram (Basic) is designed to provide an overview of those subjects that are included in the ANCC certification exam. Subjects covered include: professional practice, with focus on nursing theory, research, quality improvement, process improvement, change theory and ethics. Healthcare economics is reviewed, as well as the healthcare environment. Lastly, delivery of care including: regulatory, process outcome, Magnet recognition, benchmarking, charts and graphs are descri... |
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Assessment of Asthma Control
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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Hot Topics in Blood-based Cancer Screening: Key Information on Multi-Cancer Early Detection from 2023 Spring Oncology Meetings
Early detection of cancer is essential to reducing the significant burdens associated with it. When cancer is detected at earlier stages, treatments can be initiated sooner, resulting in improved outcomes, reduced morbidity and mortality, and better quality of life. While the implementation of current screening guidelines has resulted in an overall reduction in cancer deaths, only 25% of cancers are diagnosed using traditional screening modalities, leaving much room for improvement. Blood-base... |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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