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Oncology Data Advisor™: Aligning Treatment Goals and Value-Based Care in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma
STATEMENT OF NEED
Multiple myeloma is a clonal plasma cell malignancy characterized by several cytogenetic alterations. Treatment planning for individual patients is complicated by factors such as age, frailty, comorbidities, eligibility for autologous stem cell transplantation, and risk stratification (Kumar et al, 2022). Clinicians need to continually update their working knowledge of emerging data and consensus recommendations that can rationally inform clinical decision making. In Modul... |
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Sexual Harassment Prevention
Sexual Harassment (required CE by the State of Illinois) |
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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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What Comes Next in the COVID-19 Pandemic?
2020 will be a year to remember. A century after the 1918 Influenza Pandemic, history has its eyes on us. Between ‘Warp Speed’ vaccinations, supplies shortages, and dynamic literature, this high-level review on COVID-19 provides an actionable approach to fighting this pandemic. |
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Basic Compounding and Calculations Home Study
The overall goal of this 12-hour knowledge-based program is to provide the pharmacists and technicians with a review of the calculations they will need to make in order to prepare the variety of medications their patients may need to attain the greatest therapeutic actions from their medications with the fewest undesirable side effects.
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians all compound medications at some level in their practice. A review of the major topics that will be included are the f... |
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Is Colchicine the 2020 Comeback Kid?
Colchicine has been used in medicine for > 2000 years and current established uses include treatment of gout, Familial Mediterranean Fever, and pericarditis, although it has been studied in a wide range of conditions including atrial fibrillation, cancer, and more recently prevention of ischemic events in patients with coronary heart disease. Despite lifestyle changes and significant advances in medicine and interventional cardiology, patients with coronary heart disease remain at high risk fo... |
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What Would You Do? An Interactive and Evidence-Based Educational Session on MS Treatment Approaches
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of neurologists, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, and other members of the healthcare professional team who care for people with MS.
Program Overview
An interactive, case-based activity designed to challenge learners' thinking and decision-making skills, while providing evidence and expert insights related to considerations in the care of people living with MS.
Learning Obje... |
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Case Studies in HIV Prevention Among Communities at High Risk for HIV
Case Studies in HIV Prevention Among Communities at High Risk for HIV
Release Date: December 23, 2022
Expiration Date: December 23, 2023
Estimated Time to Complete: 1.0 hour
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Support for this activity has been made possible through educational grants from Gilead Sciences, Merck, Theratechnologies, and ViiV Healthcare.
Educational Need:
Access to HIV prevention, including preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) continues to improve. Despite this progress, PrEP access remains... |
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Dermatological Compounding with Pain Management
Class Dates & Registration
TBD: email training@acainfo.org to be put on the notification list.
DERMATOLOGICAL COMPOUNDING WITH PAIN MANAGEMENT is an accredited 15 hour (1.5 CEUs) practice-based course designed for pharmacists, technicians, marketers, and students who want to learn more about a growing segment for compounding. Physicians and other healthcare professionals are welcome to attend. This course is a combination of didactic lectures for content and laboratory activities to en... |
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Dermatological Compounding Home Study
This is a 5-hour knowledge-based home study learning program, designed for compounding pharmacists and technicians that will cover the definition and discussion of creams, emulsions, ointments, pastes, gels, PLOs, solutions, lotions, powders, and bases (semi-solid and commercially available).
This module also covers compendial requirements (microbial content, minimum fill, quality control, preparation and labeling, patient counseling, and consultations) and establishing and extending beyon... |
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What's Your Big Idea? (Pharmacist)
2020 is in the past, and 2021 is here. Start the year off right with innovating pharmacy practice. Learn how to think outside the box, generate ideas, and transform practice. This interactive session will review the latest literature and research in change management and innovation to help you make the next great idea. |
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What's Your Big Idea? (Technician)
2020 is in the past, and 2021 is here. Start the year off right with innovating pharmacy practice. Learn how to think outside the box, generate ideas, and transform practice. This interactive session will review the latest literature and research in change management and innovation to help you make the next great idea. |
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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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It's Time to be Thriving: Starting with the Whole You
Many pharmacists are facing professional burnout due to increasing workload in practice and demands in their role as preceptors. Practicing pharmacists find themselves withstanding ‘casual pharmacy practice’ with a survival mode mentality and feeling dissatisfied.
The goal of this session is to move preceptors from a survival mentality to experiencing a thriving pharmacy career through promoting a culture of well-being in precepting. Attendees in the session will create a plan to priorit... |
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What's New in Type 2: The 2021 Diabetes Update (Pharmacist)
Evidence-based guidelines and recommendations for the prevention, early detection, and treatment of diabetes are critical to optimal health and outcomes for people with diabetes. It is well known that monotherapy cannot achieve glycemic control for many people. When initiating a second-line therapy, clinicians must select among several treatment options and look beyond glycemic lowering. This interactive session will discuss the evidence and best practices of care for people with diabetes, inc... |
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What's New in Type 2: The 2021 Diabetes Update (Technician)
Evidence-based guidelines and recommendations for the prevention, early detection, and treatment of diabetes are critical to optimal health and outcomes for people with diabetes. It is well known that monotherapy cannot achieve glycemic control for many people. When initiating a second-line therapy, clinicians must select among several treatment options and look beyond glycemic lowering. This interactive session will discuss the evidence and best practices of care for people with diabetes, inc... |
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Ace the Case: Multiple Myeloma Presentation in the Community Setting
Effective treatment of multiple myeloma (MM) requires significant clinical coordination, as MM treatment plans are highly individualized. Treatment is influenced by many factors, including patient demographics, biomarkers, level of disease progression, response to previous treatments, individual treatment goals, and the preferred treatment paradigms of individual practitioners.
This educational program is designed to meet the educational needs of the members of the care team (oncologists, h... |
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Ace the Case: Treating First Multiple Myeloma Relapse in the Community Setting
Effective treatment of multiple myeloma (MM) requires significant clinical coordination, as MM treatment plans are highly individualized. Treatment is influenced by many factors, including patient demographics, biomarkers, level of disease progression, response to previous treatments, individual treatment goals, and the preferred treatment paradigms of individual practitioners.
This educational program is designed to meet the educational needs of the members of the care team (oncologists, h... |
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Ace the Case: R/R MM After 4 Lines of Therapy: What are the options?
Effective treatment of multiple myeloma (MM) requires significant clinical coordination, as MM treatment plans are highly individualized. Treatment is influenced by many factors, including patient demographics, biomarkers, level of disease progression, response to previous treatments, individual treatment goals, and the preferred treatment paradigms of individual practitioners.
This educational program is designed to meet the educational needs of the members of the care team (oncologists, h... |
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Ace the Case: Newly Diagnosed AML: Can Molecular Markers Direct Treatment?
Knowledge of the key management issues for patients with AML is critical. Patients receiving both standard chemotherapy and newer agents need to be monitored for, and educated about, the risk of infection, bleeding and potential adverse events associated with treatment. Early identification and intervention are critical to reduce the potential for serious adverse events and complications. |
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Ace the Case: Older Adult with Therapy-Related AML
Knowledge of the key management issues for patients with AML is critical Patients receiving both standard chemotherapy and newer agents need to be monitored for, and educated about, the risk of infection, bleeding and potential adverse events associated with treatment. Early identification and intervention are critical to reduce the potential for serious adverse events and complications. |
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Ace the Case: Supporting Older Adults with AML
Knowledge of the key management issues for patients with AML is critical. Patients receiving both standard chemotherapy and newer agents need to be monitored for, and educated about, the risk of infection, bleeding and potential adverse events associated with treatment. Early identification and intervention are critical to reduce the potential for serious adverse events and complications. |
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WEBINAR: Long Walk Out of the Woods: A Physician's Story of Addiction, Depression, Hope, and Recovery
Share my story of addiction recovery to normalize seeking help while working in the medical profession. To distinguish mental health and addiction. Discuss the barriers and obstacles in the way. How can we all advocate for change?
This session was initially presented at the 2022 ACA | ACVP | PPHI Annual Conference & Expo held on February 23-26, 2022. |
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WEBINAR: Diversity and Inclusivity: "Must Haves" For Pharmacy
Pharmacy professionals seek to provide high-quality health care that leads to optimal health outcomes in all patient populations. However, these desired outcomes and levels of health equity have not yet been achieved due to the lack of diversity and inclusivity in health professions and pharmacy education and practice, and the compounding effect of health disparities. The good news is we can change this scenario with more awareness and commitment to implementing strategies that foster must hav... |
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WEBINAR BUNDLE: ACA | ACVP | PPHI Annual Conference & Expo - Veterinary Pharmacy Bundle
Earn up to 3 hours of continuing education focused on community veterinary pharmacy when you purchase the 2021 ACA | ACVP | PPHI Annual Conference & Expo Veterinary Pharmacy Bundle, originally presented February 26, 2021.
Exotic Pets and Your Imagination, Randy Carr, RPh, FAPC, FACVP
At the conclusion of this program, the participating pharmacist or pharmacy technician will be able to:
• Discuss the difficulties of treating different animals
• Outline a plan to treat differe... |
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WEBINAR BUNDLE: Veterinary Pharmacy for Exotic Animals Bundle
Earn up to 3 hours of continuing education focused on Veterinary Pharmacy when you purchase the Veterinary Pharmacy for Exotic Animals Bundle, originally presented at the Annual Conference & Expo and the Veterinary Pharmacy Conference.
1. "Data Gaps in Aquatic Pharmacology: Identifying Challenges and Needs", Jamie Torres, DVM
2. "Exotic Pets and Your Imagination", Randy Carr, RPh, FAPC, FACVP
3. "You Need to Treat What? Meeting the Unique Pharmacy ... |
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WEBINAR: Safeguard Your Compounding Pharmacy: Quality Control Tests for Dosage Forms and Common Pitfalls
It is important for compounding pharmacy and outsourcing facility testing programs to align with USP and FDA requirements for sterile and non-sterile dosage forms. Some of the same difficulties pharmacists and technicians face in creating a drug formulation also relate to getting accurate and representative results from quality control testing. Attendees will discover common pitfalls and uncover the scientific and technical challenges in testing.
This session was originally presented at th... |
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WEBINAR BUNDLE: ACA New Member Bundle
The ACA New Member Bundle is accredited for 3.0 contact hours (0.3 CEUs) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Shortly after joining ACA, new members should receive a “Welcome Email” with a code to receive the ACA New Member Bundle at no cost*. Current members and non-members can purchase the bundle by clicking below.
Webinar 1: Opportunities in Wellness: Integrating Advanced Point of Sale Functional Testing in Community Pharmacy - Hillary Howell,... |
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WEBINAR: Exotic Pets and Your Imagination
This webinar will discuss the problems of treating exotic pets and zoo animals--what questions to ask, who to talk to, and what resources you can use for answers.
The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACA has accredited this program for 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEUs) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. |
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WEBINAR BUNDLE: Veterinary Pharmacotherapy Basics Bundle
The Veterinary Pharmacotherapy Basics Bundle is accredited for 2.0 contact hours (0.2 CEUs) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Shortly after joining ACVP, new members will receive a “Welcome Email” with a code to receive the Veterinary Pharmacotherapy Basics Bundle at no cost*. Current members and non-members can purchase the bundle by clicking below.
Webinar 1: Not So Tiny Humans: Understanding Anatomy & Physiology of Dogs and Cats
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WEBINAR: Policy and Payment for Pharmacists Maternal Health Services
Research shows that pharmacists add significant value to the healthcare system. That value is, as of yet, largely unrealized in maternal health services. To decrease infant and maternal mortality, preterm birth, and unintended pregnancies, states should look to pharmacists as a capable workforce, ready to implement solutions. Allowing pharmacists to provide primary care services to pregnant women and those capable of pregnancy will positively impact public health.
The American College of Ap... |
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WEBINAR: Not So Tiny Humans - Understanding Anatomy & Physiology of Dogs and Cats
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians dispensing and compounding medications for non-human patients will benefit from learning the pharmacokinetic and metabolic differences in dogs and cats. The presentation will address the anatomical and physiological differences in dogs and cats compared to humans. These differences impact drug bioavailability, metabolism, and elimination. This knowledge will enhance patient care pharmacists provide for non-human patients.
The American College of Apotheca... |
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WEBINAR: Disaster Preparedness
This program will present practical considerations for pharmacists to prepare their pharmacies for disasters and future public health emergencies. The concepts presented will assist pharmacists in ensuring continuity of operations in disaster circumstances so as to provide ongoing access by patients to medicines and pharmacist services. Further, pharmacists will learn about how to integrate effectively into local public health response activities.
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WEBINAR: Promotions -Pivots -Pandemic -Pretzels | Marketing techniques to reach providers and grow your compounding business during everyday operations AND during a global pandemic
This presentation will discuss marketing and sales strategies to grow and expand the independent compounding pharmacy. Particularly during a global pandemic, it is necessary to think outside the box and to creatively reach target accounts, making shifts along the way. Collateral material - virtual meetings - social media - provider interaction - pharmacy swag - and beyond. This presentation has it all and will prepare marketers, pharmacists, and technicians to promote their pharmacy services i... |
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WEBINAR: 2021 Pharmacy Law Update: Regulations, Guidance, and Reports
Compounding pharmacists and practitioners must remain aware of ongoing legal and regulatory developments so that they may tailor their practices accordingly and avoid disciplinary actions and/or disruptions to business. This presentation will review recent agency guidance and interpretations and stakeholder responses for both human and veterinary compounding practices.
The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a prov... |
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Evolving Horizons in the Management of Ulcerative Colitis: Optimizing Outcomes Through Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Target Audience
Gastroenterologists, Pharmacists, Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
Goal
This activity will provide gastroenterologists, nurses, and pharmacists enhanced knowledge and competence on new paradigms in ulcerative colitis (UC) treatment and opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration in UC care to optimize treatment outcomes and quality of life.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
Describe the goals of therapy ... |
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Antimicrobial Stewardship: The Role of the Pharmacy Team (Pharmacist)
Antimicrobial Stewardship is now required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Joint Commission. This course will focus on the core principles of antimicrobial stewardship and strategies that can be utilized to engage and improve antimicrobial use among patients and providers. |
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Antimicrobial Stewardship: The Role of the Pharmacy Team (Technician)
Antimicrobial Stewardship is now required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Joint Commission. This course will focus on the core principles of antimicrobial stewardship and strategies that can be utilized to engage and improve antimicrobial use among patients and providers. |
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Reengagement and Retention in HIV Care to End the HIV Epidemic in Rural and Underserved Communities: An Interdisciplinary Team Approach
Target Audience
This activity is designed specifically for primary care clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other members of the healthcare team who serve patients in rural and underserved communities.
Program Overview
Approximately 1.1 million individuals are living with HIV in the United States, yet only about 50% are retained in care. Failure to engage with care is associated with poorer health outcomes and a higher risk of HIV transmission. In rural and underserved communities, parti... |
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WEBINAR: History of Cannabis
This session will provide pharmacists and pharmacy technicians a history of cannabis throughout time, including clinical and recreational uses. Additionally, an overview of the legal landscape will be provided.
The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACA has accredited this program for 1.0 contact hours (0.1 CEU) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and technicians |
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WEBINAR: Pharmacists Education on CBD and Cannabinoids Symposium Speaker Discussion Panel
Earn up to 2 hours of continuing education (CE) when you purchase the Speaker Discussion Panel from the Pharmacists Education on CBD & Cannabinoids Symposium.
The Speakers Panel's goal is to present and answer typical questions about the use of cannabis. Specifically, the panel will provide the pharmacist with a framework to access, evaluate and provide recommendations for those patients asking for information about cannabis.
The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredite... |
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WEBINAR: Current Legal Status - Federal and State Laws including the 2018 Hemp Bill
Pharmacy owners, pharmacists, and pharmacy staff will gain knowledge of the current status of applicable Federal and State laws governing hemp-containing pharmaceutical products and supplies. This educational session will also identify key issues with respect to dispensing hemp-containing products and what the pharmacists/pharmacy technicians should know when consulting patients.
The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Educatio... |
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Pharmacists Education on CBD & Cannabinoids Symposium: On-Demand
Earn up to 11 hours of continuing education when you purchase the 2021 Pharmacists Education on CBD & Cannabinoids Symposium Bundle, originally presented March 19-20, 2021.
The Pharmacists Education on CBD & Cannabinoids Symposium brought together pharmacists, medical professionals, scientists, legal and regulatory professionals for a two-day intensive focus on this critical topic. The online demand bundle allows you to have access to the best in continuing education. From chemist... |
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WEBINAR: Pharmacology of Phytocannabinoids - Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics and Drug Interactions
Cannabinoids have grown in availability and acceptance over the past several years. Currently, health practitioners face the challenge of working with many patients who not only take pharmaceutical medications but may augment their medications with the use of cannabis. It is imperative for today's practitioners to be comfortable managing this population.
The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuin... |
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WEBINAR: The Chemistry: THC, CBD, the Class, Potency & Standardization
The chemistry of cannabis is often confused between recreational and clinical utility. This session will provide an explanation of the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of THC and CBD. With the increasing utilization of medical marijuana and the need for quality attributes, we will discuss the importance of standardization and testing of cannabis.
The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pha... |
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WEBINAR: Labeling: Advertising and Marketing Claims Made, Documentation Outside of FDA
This presentation is designed to expose pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to what is being promoted to the public regarding CBD. The topics are outside of FDA-approved claims and/or labels. While CBD is being used as a drug, safety and efficacy have not been approved for the claims made. The question is, what evidence is there to back up the statements made? And therefore, what messages are conveyed to market these products?
So, one needs to understand the contents of the promotions ... |
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WEBINAR: Clinical Use of the Cannabinoids with Case Reports & Discussion
The use of medically unsupervised cannabis use is exponentially growing in the USA. Healthcare providers need to not only recognize this fact but embrace it with the goal of avoiding drug-drug interactions and improving therapeutic outcomes. The goal of this activity is to provide pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with real-world experience in the use of cannabis in disease state management; discuss clinical case studies and the importance of knowing how formulation, active ingredients, and... |
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A One-Dose Wonder for Influenza Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
2020 was the year of COVID-19. Now it's time to focus back on influenza. Baloxavir received an indication for post-exposure prophylaxis for individuals with recent contact of the influenza virus based on the trial from Ikematsu et al. Join us to learn if baloxavir can not just treat influenza but prevent infections. |
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Asthma Evaluation and Management to Optimize Patient Outcomes
Program Overview
Patients with asthma are likely to present first in the primary care setting, thus affording primary care team members an opportunity to reduce the number 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 patients with asthma. In this activity, members of the interprofessional team d... |
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The DETECT Initiative in Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Optimizing Collaboration and Multidisciplinary Care to Facilitate Timely Diagnosis Grand Rounds Series
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of U.S.-based community healthcare providers who care for patients with AD, including primary care clinicians, neurologists, geriatricians, geriatric psychologists, psychiatrists, pharmacists, and managed care professionals.
Program Overview
This Enduring of the DETECT Grand Rounds connects specialists with on-the-ground community HCPs to educate them on best practices for managing patients with early cognitive impair... |
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