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Nursing Management of Oral Mucositis
STATEMENT OF NEED
Oral mucositis (OM) is the inflammation of oral mucosa resulting from cancer therapy and manifesting as atrophy, swelling, erythema, and ulceration (Oronsky et al, 2018). Patients with OM may experience moderate-to-severe pain, difficulty speaking, difficulty eating and drinking, and ulcerations characterized by submucosal hemorrhaging and infection (Bolton, 2021). Due to these crippling effects, OM is considered one of the most debilitating toxicities of cancer therapy (W... |
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11th Annual Primary Care Update on Urgent Care and Emergency Medicine
Join us for the 11th Annual Primary Care Update on Urgent Care & Emergency Medicine Conference, set in the heart of Austin at the Hyatt Regency Austin from September 25-27, 2026.
Engage in enriching half-day sessions exploring the latest developments in emergency and urgent care medicine, complemented by optional hands-on workshops. With afternoons free to enjoy the many incredible attractions of Austin, this conference is designed to enhance clinical skills while offering a rejuvenatin... |
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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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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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16th Annual Primary Care Fall Conference
Join us for the 15th Annual Primary Care Fall Conference, a variety of medical insights set against the backdrop of Maui's natural splendor on Ka'anapali Beach at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa. This event invites Family and Internal Medicine Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants to delve into practical medical insights while soaking in the essence of Hawaiian paradise. With a half-day CME schedule, attendees can seamlessly weave professional development with... |
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Cleveland Clinic Survey of Current Issues in Surgical Anesthesia (online streaming & flash drive formats)
Cleveland Clinic Survey of Current Issues in Surgical Anesthesia details the many recent advancements and established best practices in this critical area of medicine. An expert faculty provides an update on non-operating room anesthesia, pre-operative assessment, ambulatory anesthesia, anesthesia for orthopedic and obstetric procedures, as well as perioperative care of surgical patients. Anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists and anesthesia assistants will benefit from a diverse agenda of top... |
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Cleveland Clinic 18th Annual Obesity Summit
Cleveland Clinic’s 18th Annual Obesity Summit is designed for a diverse mix of health care practitioners interested in innovative solutions and new strategies to care for patients with obesity. Causes of obesity and diabetes, preventive strategies, and therapeutic management approaches are discussed throughout this activity, with special focus place on health disparities, lifestyle, diet & exercise, surgical treatment, medication, patient-centered treatment, complications and weight recu... |
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15th Annual Essentials in Primary Care Winter Conference
Prepare for an unparalleled experience in Naples Florida at the 15th Annual Essentials in Primary Care Winter Conference, hosted by Continuing Education Company. Over three decades of expertise culminated in this exclusive gathering, designed to empower primary care clinicians with cutting-edge insights in rapidly evolving therapeutic areas. From February 8-12, 2027, join us in Naples, a Gulf-side jewel in southwest Florida, for a conference that transcends the ordinary. This conference has be... |
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15th Annual Primary Care Winter Conference
Have you ever witnessed the mesmerizing spectacle of humpback whales during their annual migration to Hawaii? See it for yourself during the 15th Annual Primary Care Winter Conference at the legendary Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, nestled on the pristine shores of Ka'anapali Beach. This CME experience is tailored to Family and Internal Medicine Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants. With a half-day CME schedule, attendees can seamlessly blend professional development... |
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9th Annual Women's Health Conference
Join us for an unforgettable opportunity to combine clinical education while enjoying world-class entertainment! The 9th Annual Women’s Health Conference will be held in sunny Santa Fe, New Mexico, May 3-5, 2027, at the Eldorado Hotel & Spa. Designed with you in mind, this conference offers morning educational sessions and free afternoons to enjoy world-renowned museums and galleries, stroll the historic Plaza, discover the renowned Canyon Road arts district, and experience the city'... |
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12th Annual Clinical Issues in Primary Care Conference
Embark on an extraordinary Hawaiian adventure from May 24-28, 2027, as Continuing Education Company presents the 12th Annual Clinical Issues in Primary Care Conference at the luxurious Fairmont Orchid Resort. Immerse yourself in a tropical CME conference designed for primary care clinicians eager to ride the wave of the latest therapeutic advancements. Nestled amidst the Big Island's beauty, this medical conference is your passport to engaging sessions, practical insights, and evidence-ba... |
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Patient Forum: Chronic Pain
Healthcare providers are often unaware of the hurdles that patients face in order to receive care for their chronic pain conditions. Patients are often frustrated by the healthcare system and feel undertreated. Patients may not have the necessary skills to navigate the complicated healthcare system when suffering from chronic pain. This patient interview/forum will allow physicians to better understand ways to communicate with patients professionally and to understand their nuanced concerns re... |
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Cancer Treatment Related Cognitive Impairment - Connie Carson, PhD, CCC-SLP
Oncology professionals, nurses, neuropsychologists, and psychologists have established cancer treatment related cognitive impairment (CTRCI) as a common side-effect of cancer treatment, impacting as many as 75% of cancer survivors; yet, speech-language pathologists have been silent in establishing their role in the treatment of this phenomenon. This presentation will provide the necessary background for them to be able to do so. Clinical symptoms will be defined and therapeutic suggestions off... |
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Treatments for Feeding, Speech & Mouth Functions in Pediatrics - Diane Bahr, MS CCC-SLP CIMI
Early intervention and pediatric treatment are changing. There are not enough resources to serve the numerous children with feeding, speech/communication, and mouth function problems (e.g., those with prematurity, autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, other congenital disorders, etc.). Occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, early intervention specialists, dieticians, pediatricians, nurses, and others need detailed information to make appropriate referrals, choose appropriate t... |
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Advances in™ Beta-Thalassemia: The Evolving Therapeutic Landscape
Target Audience
This educational activity is directed toward hematologists and hematologist-oncologists, as well as pediatricians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians involved in the management of patients with beta-thalassemia.
Program Overview
This online educational activity is designed to provide expert interpretation of new and emerging data on the treatment of β-thalassemia, with a forward-looking perspective on how new and novel agents might imp... |
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HIV/AIDS: Adherence Issues
HIV/AIDS: Adherence Issues is a 1-hour online continuing education (CE) course that discusses adherence issues in populations at high risk for HIV infection.
HIV and AIDS are medical terms that are linked together due to the progressive nature of HIV. When untreated or undertreated, HIV will become AIDS. The virus can affect people of all ages " children who are born to mothers who have HIV, adolescents, adults, and elders. People who are diagnosed with HIV can live almost normal lifes... |
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Suicide Prevention: Evidence-Based Strategies
Suicide Prevention: Evidence-Based Strategies is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE) course that reviews evidence-based research and offers strategies for screening, assessment, treatment, and prevention of suicide in both adolescents and adults.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes, “Suicide is a serious but preventable public health problem that can have lasting harmful effects on individuals, families, and communities.” The CDC recommends a public health a... |
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