Key Considerations in Managing Atopic Dermatitis in Black Patients
Statement of Need
Atopic dermatitis (AD), a severe form of eczema and intense pruritus, is associated with a substantial and multifaceted patient-reported burden that encompasses sleep disturbances, anxiety, depression, reduced function/productivity, and impaired quality of life. The incidence of AD is high, estimated to be approximately 15%-20% in children and 1%-3% in adults worldwide (Yong & Tay, 2017). Population studies within the United States have shown that AD disproportionately... |
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Overcoming Nursing Management Challenges in Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
STATEMENT OF NEED
Prostate cancer is the most common tumor type affecting men in the United States. An estimated 268,490 new cases are diagnosed annually, and 34,500 people die of the disease (ACS, 2022). Typically, androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is administered for progressive disease. However, castration resistance or unresponsiveness to ADT or antiandrogens frequently develop over time. Nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) is a highly heterogeneous disease proces... |
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Current Issues Regarding Obesity Treatment and Chronic Weight Management
Obesity experts Drs. Apovian and Kushner delve into the complex and undertreated disease of obesity, addressing the importance of weight loss and chronic weight management. They discuss obesity as a chronic disease with its pathophysiologic basis, associated cardiometabolic risks, treatment options including pharmacotherapy, focusing on incretin-based medications, optimizing weight loss and maintenance, and how to approach patients about obesity. Case studies are utilized in which the faculty ... |
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HIV and COVID-19: A Clinical Compendium on a Pandemic Within a Pandemic
Target Audience
This activity was developed for a national audience of HIV specialists, infectious disease specialists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who care for persons living with HIV.
Program Overview
Four case studies are discussed in this activity by Drs. Badowski and Gandhi that provide insight on challenges encountered in everyday clinical practice. Their discussion highlights recent clinical advances in the use of ant... |
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1,800 Secondsâ„¢ in Emerging Therapies for Atopic Dermatitis
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of dermatologists, allergists, and primary care physicians who are involved in the care and treatment of patients with AD.
Program Overview
A 30-minute (1,800 seconds) video-based online module designed to enhance clinicians’ knowledge of expanding evidence on emerging therapies for atopic dermatitis (AD).
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
Describe th... |
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Current Issues Regarding Obesity Treatment and Chronic Weight Management
Target Audience
This activity was developed for cardiologists, endocrinologists, primary care physicians, and other healthcare providers who treat patients’ obesity and other commonly associated diseases.
Program Overview
Obesity experts Drs. Apovian and Kushner delve into the complex and undertreated disease of obesity, addressing the importance of weight loss and chronic weight management. They discuss obesity as a chronic disease with its pathophysiologic basis, associated cardiometa... |
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 2023 - LIVE STREAMING
New Diagnosis and Treatment Updates in Clinical Obstetrics, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Urogynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Reproductive Endocrinology, and Infertility
Obstetrics and Gynecology 2023 will be held online this year, using live streaming, electronic Q&A, and other remote learning technologies.
OVERVIEW
This special update on diagnosis and treatment of the reproductive health of women across their lifespan, designed and presented by Harvard Medical Schoolâ... |
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A NEW DAWN IN ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE MANAGEMENT? Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment
Program Overview
With the number of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) specialists limited in many parts of the country, many primary care physicians (PCPs) must provide care, often beyond their level of training or expertise, for patients with AD or early signs of AD. Too often early signs and symptoms of AD are missed or not given appropriate priority, and thus specialty referrals occur later in the course of disease. Furthermore, the difficulty in diagnosing AD and the lack of any disease modify... |
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Radiology for the Non-Radiologist
ALL AMS CME 2023 medical conferences are Live, half-day, Commercial Support Free medical events and are approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Creditsâ„¢. Additional accreditation can be found on our website.
All of our medical meetings are clinically useful evidence/case-based, guideline-driven, Primary Care content that is immediately applicable to your practice. All of our CME conferences, both live and recorded, can be found at www.AmericanMedicalSeminars.com.
AMS CME meetings are held in... |
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WEBINAR Radiology for the Non-Radiologist
ALL AMS CME 2023 medical conferences are Live, half-day, Commercial Support Free medical events and are approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Creditsâ„¢. Additional accreditation can be found on our website.
All of our medical meetings are clinically useful evidence/case-based, guideline-driven, Primary Care content that is immediately applicable to your practice. All of our CME conferences, both live and recorded, can be found at www.AmericanMedicalSeminars.com.
AMS CME meetings are held in... |
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Medical Crossfire®: The Role of Inflammation in the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema – Expert Insights and Case Considerations
Target Audience
This online educational activity is directed toward ophthalmologists and retinal specialists. Optometrists and other health care professionals involved in the treatment of patients with DME are also invited to participate.
Program Overview
Diabetes mellitus (DM) currently affects 34 million people in the United States. Diabetic retinopathy is the most common ocular complication of DM and is the leading cause of blindness among working-age adults. The primary cause of visua... |
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Telemedicine Talk Prediabetes and Obesity: Broaching the Weight Loss Talk
Target Audience
This activity has been designed for clinicians interested in the management of patients with obesity. Specialties include primary care providers, cardiologists, endocrinologists, obstetricians/gynecologists, and rheumatologists.
Program Overview
Obesity continues to become more prevalent in the United States, and with it, patients’ health and quality of life are diminished by increased incidence of conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea. The majority of clinician... |
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Telemedicine Talk Diet and Lifestyle in Managing Cardiac Conditions and Obesity
Target Audience
This activity has been designed for clinicians interested in the management of patients with obesity. Specialties include primary care providers, cardiologists, endocrinologists, obstetricians/gynecologists, and rheumatologists.
Program Overview
Obesity continues to become more prevalent in the United States, and with it, patients’ health and quality of life are diminished by increased incidence of conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea. The majority of clinician... |
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Telemedicine Talk Intensifying Weight Loss Efforts with Pharmacotherapy in Patients at High Risk for CV Complications
Target Audience
This activity has been designed for clinicians interested in the management of patients with obesity. Specialties include primary care providers, cardiologists, endocrinologists, obstetricians/gynecologists, and rheumatologists.
Program Overview
Obesity continues to become more prevalent in the United States, and with it, patients’ health and quality of life are diminished by increased incidence of conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea. The majority of clinician... |
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Effective PCSK9 Inhibitor Therapy Starts With You: Overcoming Barriers to Patient Access
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of primary care physicians and cardiologists.
Program Overview
This activity will review the role of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibition in patients with primary and secondary hyperlipidemia, citing the latest evidence from care guidelines and clinical trials, and highlighting the importance of continuing PCSK9 inhibitor therapy as well as standard of care agents for patients at high... |
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Neurology: Common Challenges in Primary Care
ALL AMS CME 2023 medical conferences are Live, half-day, Commercial Support Free medical events and are approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Creditsâ„¢. Additional accreditation can be found on our website.
All of our medical meetings are clinically useful evidence/case-based, guideline-driven, Primary Care content that is immediately applicable to your practice. All of our CME conferences, both live and recorded, can be found at www.AmericanMedicalSeminars.com.
AMS CME meetings are held in... |
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WEBINAR Neurology: Common Challenges in Primary Care
ALL AMS CME 2023 medical conferences are Live, half-day, Commercial Support Free medical events and are approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Creditsâ„¢. Additional accreditation can be found on our website.
All of our medical meetings are clinically useful evidence/case-based, guideline-driven, Primary Care content that is immediately applicable to your practice. All of our CME conferences, both live and recorded, can be found at www.AmericanMedicalSeminars.com.
AMS CME meetings are held in... |
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https://learning.freecme.com/a/39511PHiMAY
Target Audience
The intended audience for this activity program are primary care physicians, internists, family physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners in primary care practices, oncologists, and hematologists.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
Distinguish between current MCED tests, trial designs, and clinical data
Evaluate practical considerations and new workflows to improve integration of new scre... |
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Reaching Milestones in Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency: Improving Outcomes with Early Diagnosis and Emerging Treatments
Target Audience
The intended audience is U.S. clinical geneticists, clinical laboratory genticists, genetic counselors, pediatricians, pediatric neurologists, hepatologists, cardiologists, internal medicine providers, primary care clinicians, physician assistants and other health care providers who may be involved in the diagnosis and management fo ASMD
Program Overview
Acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD) is a rare, progressive lysosomal storage disorder with no approved disease-s... |
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Improving Diagnosis and Enhancing the Standard Care for Pompe Disease
TARGET AUDIENCE: The intended audience is inherited metabolic disease specialists, lysosomal storage disorder specialists, clinical geneticists, genetic counselors, cardiologists, hepatologists, neuromuscular specialists, neurologists, internal medicine, primary care providers, physician assistants and other HCPs involved in the diagnosis and management of Pompe disease
PROGRAM OVERVIEW: Pompe disease (PD) is a rare lysosomal storage disorder for which early diagnosis and treatment int... |
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HoFH – Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of cardiologists, lipidologists, internists, primary care providers, infusion center nurses, and other healthcare providers who treat patients with FH.
Program Overview
Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) is a rare genetic disorder that results in markedly high levels of LDL-C in patients and increased risk of cardiovascular disease and premature mortality. Despite improved understanding of underlying gene... |
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Clinical Endocrinology 2023 - LIVE STREAMING
Clinical Strategies and Comprehensive Updates for State-of-the-Art Endocrine Care
Clinical Endocrinology 2023, a live streaming CME program, has been optimized for remote learning. All sessions and workshops will be live streamed and include online, live chat, where participants can pose their specific questions to faculty. All sessions and workshops will be recorded and made available to participants for online viewing, at their convenience, via a course archive. As a participant, you will... |
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Update CME: Internal Medicine and Primary Care Livestream Rebroadcast April 2023
This livestreamed conference (7.30 a.m. April 13 - 1.00 p.m. April 16) organized by the American Medical Forum will be a rebroadcast of the November 2022 conference. Eminent speakers from The University of Chicago, Rush University, and Northwestern University will present the most advanced clinical guidelines. The course also offers pre-recorded Q&A sessions. At the conclusion, participants will be able to incorporate the most up-to-date treatment strategies to general chronic medical con... |
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Clinical Consultationsâ„¢: Evolving Paradigms for the Management of Chronic Kidney Disease and Cardiovascular Comorbidities
Target Audience
This educational activity is directed toward nephrologists, cardiologists, primary care providers, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians involved in the management of patients with CKD.
Program Overview
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and it is estimated that 9.3% of the global population is affected by this condition. Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a disease multiplier that increases the ri... |
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Individualizing Treatment for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps: Novel Options for Optimizing Outcomes - Part 1
Target Audience
Physician specialists (allergists, immunologists, ENTs) and primary care providers who may treat patients with CRSwNP.
Program Overview
Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is a chronic condition associated with multiple comorbidities and decreased quality of life. It is a condition characterized by inflammation of the sinonasal mucosa and clinical symptoms including congestion, rhinorrhea, hyposmia or anosmia, and pain or pressure in the face. Advances in... |
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Current Strategies in Primary Care: Endocrinology, Neurology, and Sports Medicine
ALL AMS CME 2023 medical conferences are Live, half-day, Commercial Support Free medical events and are approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Creditsâ„¢. Additional accreditation can be found on our website.
All of our medical meetings are clinically useful evidence/case-based, guideline-driven, Primary Care content that is immediately applicable to your practice. All of our CME conferences, both live and recorded, can be found at www.AmericanMedicalSeminars.com.
AMS CME meetings are held in... |
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WEBINAR Current Strategies in Primary Care: Endocrinology, Neurology, and Sports Medicine
ALL AMS CME 2023 medical conferences are Live, half-day, Commercial Support Free medical events and are approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Creditsâ„¢. Additional accreditation can be found on our website.
All of our medical meetings are clinically useful evidence/case-based, guideline-driven, Primary Care content that is immediately applicable to your practice. All of our CME conferences, both live and recorded, can be found at www.AmericanMedicalSeminars.com.
AMS CME meetings are held in... |
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14th Annual Topics in Primary Care
The 14th Annual Topics in Primary Care will focus on updates on common problems encountered in primary care, bringing excellent instructors to provide teaching geared toward learning, retention and practice change. The conference will have a hybrid format to facilitate both in-person and remote learning.
Grand Rounds features Professor Adelaide McClintock, MD, from the Women’s Health Care Center at the University of Washington Medical Center, addressing updates in women’s health includi... |
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Dry Eye Disease and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: Early Diagnosis and Comprehensive Management
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of ophthalmologists, optometrists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
Program Overview
Dry eye disease (DED) is one of the most common ophthalmic complaints; it results from the activity of various pathways and is considered a multifactorial disease. An important factor that contributes to the onset of DED is meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), which causes a disruption in... |
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Cardiac Emergencies: Catastrophes on the Floor
ALL AMS CME 2023 medical conferences are Live, half-day, Commercial Support Free medical events and are approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Creditsâ„¢. Additional accreditation can be found on our website.
All of our medical meetings are clinically useful evidence/case-based, guideline-driven, Primary Care content that is immediately applicable to your practice. All of our CME conferences, both live and recorded, can be found at www.AmericanMedicalSeminars.com.
AMS CME meetings are held in... |
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WEBINAR Cardiac Emergencies: Catastrophes on the Floor
ALL AMS CME 2023 medical conferences are Live, half-day, Commercial Support Free medical events and are approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Creditsâ„¢. Additional accreditation can be found on our website.
All of our medical meetings are clinically useful evidence/case-based, guideline-driven, Primary Care content that is immediately applicable to your practice. All of our CME conferences, both live and recorded, can be found at www.AmericanMedicalSeminars.com.
AMS CME meetings are held in... |
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Are These Children Having Surgeries Too Early and Too Often – A Program on Timely Diagnosis of Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS)
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of pediatricians in primary care practice, surgery, ENT, orthopedic surgery, and radiology. Other healthcare providers including geneticists are included.
Program Overview
Prior to the diagonosis of mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS), affected children often present with hernia and recurrent ear infection that require surgical interventions. Raising suspicion of MPS among these children is critical. This program will discuss... |
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E2: Evidence and Expert Insights in Advances in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of dermatologists, allergists, and primary care physicians who are involved in the care and treatment of patients with atopic dermatitis (AD).
Program Overview
An online module that includes an evidence-based presentation and an accompanying interview on the management of atopic dermatitis (AD). Dr. Elizabeth Swanson masterfully presents evidence and useful insights on newer and emerging treatments and novel thera... |
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Targeting New Pathways in Alopecia Areata: The Role of JAK Inhibitors
Target Audience
This educational activity has been designed to meet the needs of dermatologists, pediatricians, primary care clinicians, and others involved in the management of patients with AA.
Program Overview
While rare, affecting 1-2% of the population, alopecia areata (AA) presents numerous psychophysical consequences that impact patient quality of life. Currently, there are no approved treatments for AA and management options are limited. However, new therapies are on the horizon t... |
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AL Amyloidosis: A Rare Blood Disorder with Multi-Organ Complications
Target Audience
The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of community-based and academic/specialist hematologists, medical oncologists, hematologic oncologists, pathologists, radiologic oncologists, surgical oncologists, primary care providers, internists, oncology nurses, nurse navigators, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and pharmacists.
Statement of Need/Program Overview
The wide range of symptoms for amyloidosis that overlap with other conditions often... |
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New Treatment Options for the Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) Community
Target Audience
The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of community-based and academic/specialist hematologists, medical oncologists, hematologic oncologists, pathologists, radiologic oncologists, surgical oncologists, primary care providers, internists, oncology nurses, nurse navigators, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and pharmacists.
Statement of Need/Program Overview
The symptoms of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) vary between patients whi... |
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Cold Agglutinin Disease (CAD): Impact of a Rare Anemia and the Promise of New Therapies
Target Audience
The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of community-based and academic/specialist hematologists, medical oncologists, hematologic oncologists, pathologists, radiologic oncologists, surgical oncologists, primary care providers, internists, oncology nurses, nurse navigators, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and pharmacists.
Statement of Need/Program Overview
Diagnosis of cold agglutinin disease (CAD) is usually slow, with misdiagnosed sympt... |
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Finding the Best Path Forward in PAH Management – A Focus on NO-cGMP Signaling
Target Audience
This educational activity is directed toward an audience of pulmonologists, cardiologists, primary care physicians, and other health care providers who treat patients with PAH.
Program Overview
This Expert Illustrations and Commentariesâ„¢ is a video-based program in which 2 experts discuss the etiology and management of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). In this activity, the faculty focus on the pathophysiology of PAH and current and emerging therapeutic strategi... |
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Guideline Directed Care For Screening All Patients With Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to address the educational needs of primary care providers (PCPs) (ie, internists, family practitioners, nurse practitioners, and PAs), endocrinologists, optometrists, ophthalmologists, and residents.
Program Overview
Diabetic retinopathy continues to affect greater numbers of patients with diabetes; in fact, those with diabetes are 25 times more likely to experience blindness. Patients with newly diagnosed diabetes may be confused, anxious,... |
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Missed Opportunity to Screen and Refer Early in Disease Management by Creating Guideline-Directed Care Plans
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to address the educational needs of primary care providers (PCPs) (ie, internists, family practitioners, nurse practitioners, and PAs), endocrinologists, optometrists, ophthalmologists, and residents.
Program Overview
Patients with diabetes are at a greater risk for diabetic retinopathy than patients without diabetes, yet many are unaware of the importance of vision screening. Join Dr. Amy Zack as she discusses diabetic retinopathy and empha... |
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Office Practice of Primary Care Medicine 2023 - LIVE STREAMING
The Comprehensive 2023 Update on Office-Based Primary Care Medicine
OVERVIEW
Office Practice of Primary Care Medicine, among the highest-rated Harvard Medical School CME courses, provides comprehensive reviews of the most important recent advances impacting primary care medicine and guidance to assimilate these changes into practice for state-of-the-art care. Education is practical and results-focused, structured to help you optimize your approach to the wide array of conditions seen in pr... |
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https://learning.freecme.com/a/40289P39zM3h
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to address the educational needs of primary care providers (PCPs) (ie, internists, family practitioners, nurse practitioners, and PAs), endocrinologists, optometrists, ophthalmologists, and residents.
Program Overview
When diabetic retinopathy is treated in its earliest stages, patients tend to have better outcomes. Join Dr Judy Kim as she discusses the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Diabetic Association vision screening guid... |
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MedPoints in Atopic Dermatitis: Advances in Topical Therapy
TARGET AUDIENCE:
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of dermatologists, allergists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, PAs and other healthcare professionals involved in the care and treatment of patients with AD.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
This online module provides an overview of evidence on current and emerging topical therapies for atopic dermatitis (AD).
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
• Dis... |
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Activity Title: Case Consult: James, a Man With T2DM and Obesity
TARGET AUDIENCE:
This activity has been designed for clinicians interested in the management of patients with obesity. Specialties include primary care providers, cardiologists, endocrinologists, obstetricians/gynecologists, and rheumatologists.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Obesity continues to become more prevalent in the United States, and with it, patients’ health and quality of life are diminished by increased incidence of conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea. The majority of clinicians ... |
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Virtual Case Studies in Pustular Psoriasis: Refining Our Approaches to the Assessment of Our Patients
Target Audience
These activities will be directed towards a primary target audience of dermatologists and a secondary target audience of PCPs, emergency medicine physicians, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, fellows, and residents. Additional healthcare clinicians involved in the management of patients with GPP and/or PPP will also be permitted to participate.
Activity Overview
Pustular psoriasis is a rare, severe, relapsing/remitting, multisystem disease tha... |
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Finding Something in Nothing: Patient-Centered Approaches to Resolve Emotional Blunting in Major Depressive Disorder -- An Integrated Educational Initiative
TARGET AUDIENCE:
This activity is designed to meet the needs of psychiatrists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and long-term management of patients with major depressive disorder (MDD).
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Emotional blunting (EB) is one of the most highly reported and subjectively disruptive symptoms in patients with MDD. As EB can inhibit the ability to achieve full functional ... |
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Pediatric Infectious Diseases: A Primary Care and Hospitalist Approach 2
ALL AMS CME 2023 medical conferences are Live, half-day, Commercial Support Free medical events and are approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Creditsâ„¢. Additional accreditation can be found on our website.
All of our medical meetings are clinically useful evidence/case-based, guideline-driven, Primary Care content that is immediately applicable to your practice. All of our CME conferences, both live and recorded, can be found at www.AmericanMedicalSeminars.com.
AMS CME meetings are held in... |
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WEBINAR Pediatric Infectious Diseases: A Primary Care and Hospitalist Approach 2
ALL AMS CME 2023 medical conferences are Live, half-day, Commercial Support Free medical events and are approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Creditsâ„¢. Additional accreditation can be found on our website.
All of our medical meetings are clinically useful evidence/case-based, guideline-driven, Primary Care content that is immediately applicable to your practice. All of our CME conferences, both live and recorded, can be found at www.AmericanMedicalSeminars.com.
AMS CME meetings are held in... |
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Blended POCUS for Family Medicine
The Blended POCUS for Family Medicine Ultrasound Training Course is intended for any medical professional involved with performing point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) examinations and provides participants a strong foundation to perform the core ultrasound applications as outlined in the AAFP/ACEP and WINFOCUS ultrasound practice guidelines. Taught by leading emergency medicine and family medicine/primary care ultrasound experts, the self-paced online course incorporates comprehensive online lect... |
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More Than Just Blood in the Urine: Recognizing and Treating IgA Nephropathy
TARGET AUDIENCE:
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of nephrologists and primary care physicians.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
This activity will review the diagnosis and treatment of immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN), citing the latest evidence from care guidelines and clinical trials, and highlighting the importance of kidney biopsy for early diagnosis and treatment. This activity will also discuss the role of proteinuria in kidney disease progression and current and eme... |