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The latest insights into rare blood disorders: Diagnosis and treatment strategies
Because immune-mediated rare blood disorders are uncommon, healthcare providers often lack the knowledge and experience necessary to identify, diagnose, and treat them in accordance with best practices. As a result, there are significant gaps in care, including delays in diagnosis and suboptimal treatment. To ensure that more patients with these rare disorders are offered quality, evidence-based care, it is essential that healthcare providers possess up-to-date information about best practices... |
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Across the Compendium: Practical Pathways to Integrate Bispecific Antibodies Into Care for Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
As the armamentarium of therapies for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM) expands, several factors, including previous therapy, treatment-related toxicity, and comorbidities must be considered as part of clinical decision making. To assist the multidisciplinary treatment team in these efforts, and ensure patients are receiving cutting-edge cancer care, this immersive digital practice guide highlights best practices, clinical pearls, and strategies to overcome pitfalls in the administ... |
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Overcoming Challenges to Recognizing, Diagnosing, and Managing Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy
Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), once considered rare, is more prevalent than previously thought. Diagnosing this condition can be a challenge, as early symptoms may be nonspecific and attributable to aging, whereas later more severe symptoms can be mistaken for other cardiovascular conditions such as heart failure or may be confused with other causes of amyloidosis. This can be particularly problematic, as it can delay appropriate treatment.
Advances in noninvasive methods f... |
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Update in Food Allergy Management
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to address the educational needs of pediatric nurse practitioners, pediatricians, and allergists. It may also benefit other clinicians interested in the management of food allergy (FA).
Program Overview
New insights into the immunopathology of FA have led to development of cautious use of controlled exposure to food allergens through allergen immunotherapy and emerging use of monoclonal antibody therapy to interfere with the synthesis of imm... |
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Updates on the Evolving Role of Multidisciplinary Care Teams for the Management of Patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Target Audience
These educational activities are designed for neurologists, pediatric neurologists, global pharmacists, specialty nurses, genetic counselors, medical geneticists, and other physicians involved in multidisciplinary care teams for DMD management.
Program Overview
This enduring activity focuses on improving the care of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) with regard to effective diagnosis, referral, and treatment. Additionally, the faculty will aim to present stan... |
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NeuroRehabilitation 2025 - LIVE STREAMING
Comprehensive Neurorehabilitation Update
Cutting-edge strategies, updates, and best practices for state-of-the-art rehabilitation
In this course, which is among the highest-rated Harvard Medical School CME courses, many of the country’s most experienced and committed neurorehabilitation experts will present cutting-edge clinical interventions, the latest findings, practical education, and hands-on methods to further your expertise in guiding your patients with stroke, SCI, TBI, and fun... |
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Navigating the Rapidly Evolving Classification and Treatment Landscape of Secondary AML Subtypes: Modeling Best Practices for Early Identification and Individualized Care
Are you optimally treating secondary AML subtypes per latest evidence on selection of therapies? To optimize treatment, clinicians must not only have current knowledge of the up-to-date classification and risk stratification strategies, but the operational frameworks to effectively translate this latest evidence into treatment selection practices. Assess your current practices, review the latest evidence and best practices shared by leaders in the field, and create your own action plan to ensu... |
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Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Targeting Key Clinical Issues for Oncology Nurses
The landscape of AML treatment is evolving, and newer targeted agents may improve outcomes for selected subgroups of patients. Activity goal considerations for the nurse/NP when participating in this activity:
Treatment decision making with incorporation of cytogenetic and molecular testing
Considerations in the care of a patient receiving therapy for AML related to nursing care and side effect management
Psychosocial considerations and resources for a patient with AML
Oncology nurses an... |
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Multidisciplinary Team Essentials on CMV Prevention, Surveillance, and Treatment Optimization in the Transplant Setting
The role of the multidisciplinary transplant team has expanded considerably over the past decade to keep pace with advances in the field and to address long-term care of transplant recipients. Despite these advances, breakthrough cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections and development of refractory and resistant CMV infections cause significant complications post-transplant. To lessen patient burden and improve survival outcomes, optimal introduction of anti-CMV drugs, both prophylactically and thera... |
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Diagnosis and Evidence-based Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations
Target Audience
The primary target audience for this activity are Pulmonology clinicians (MDs/DOs/NPs/PAs) based in the U.S.
Program Overview
Many patients do not receive appropriate and timely treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) because of underdiagnoses, diagnostic delays, or misdiagnoses as other respiratory conditions such as asthma. An expert panel of pulmonologists will identify and address important gaps in the differential diagnosis and management of COPD. O... |
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How the Patient Experience Should Inform Treatment Selection: Reframing Expectations in EoE for HCPs and Patients
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) has been steadily increasing in prevalence and incidence over the past three decades. Today, EoE has evolved from a rare case-reportable condition to a disease that is commonly encountered in the clinic and endoscopy suite and is a major cause of upper gastrointestinal morbidity and increasing healthcare costs.
Delays in diagnosis persist and management of the disease can be complex. While significant advances in the treatment of EoE have been made, studies s... |
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Advances in the Management of IgE-Mediated Food Allergies, With Drs. Kelly Cleary and Robert Wood
In this podcast, expert clinicians will discuss the efficacy and safety of traditional and emerging treatments as well as evidence-based guidance for managing patients with immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated food allergies. |
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Management of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Stacey Cohen, MD, explores the significance of molecular profiling and tumor markers in personalizing immunotherapy for metastatic colorectal cancer. She also delves into the evolving landscape of targeted therapies, discussing the nuances and considerations of different options to optimize patient outcomes. |
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Podcast: Multidisciplinary Task Force and Position Statement: Mitigating Disease Burden and Health Care Disparities in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
STATEMENT OF NEED
With the complex and rapidly evolving treatment landscape of multiple myeloma, it is vital that clinicians not only understand factors for informing selection of current and emerging combination and sequential therapeutic strategies, but also employ interdisciplinary strategies for reducing disparities in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma care. The development of novel therapeutic options has significantly improved treatment outcomes for patients with relapsed/refractor... |
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Best of ACTHIV®: HIV 101 " Pathogenesis
Description:
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 activity will describe HIV infection and viral dynamics, define how viral dynamics impact management of antiretroviral therapy, and describe current progress in area of HIV cure/remission
Learning Objectives
After participating in the activity, learners should be better able to:
Describe HIV infection and viral d... |
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Epstein-Barr Virus-Positive Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders: Addressing Unmet Needs with Emerging Therapies
In this Hematology Dialogues, Epstein-Barr Virus-Positive Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders: Addressing Unmet Needs with Emerging Therapies, participants will learn about the epidemiology and burden of Epstein-Barr Virus-positive (EBV+) and post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD), differentiate between current and emerging prognostic scoring systems for EBV+ and PTLD to inform treatment decisions, and evaluate the latest clinical evidence of emerging treatment options ... |
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Thyroid Eye Disease: Unmasking and Taming What’s in Disguise
Thyroid eye disease (TED) is a complex autoimmune-mediated inflammatory disorder of the orbit that is associated with a spectrum of signs and symptoms and varying levels of severity. Early diagnosis and initiation of appropriate treatment are imperative for preventing progression to severe disease and potential vision loss. However, diagnosis can be challenging. Traditional treatments for TED, such as steroids, radiotherapy, and surgery, all relieve symptoms but do not alter the course of dise... |
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Solving the TED Puzzle: Answering Your Questions on Diagnosis to Decision-Making
Thyroid eye disease (TED) is a complex, autoimmune-mediated, inflammatory disorder of the orbit that presents with a range of symptoms, including ocular pain, dysmotility, and changes in ocular structure and function. The disease severely impacts patients' quality of life, often resulting in persistent discomfort, altered appearance, and impaired vision even after the acute phase subsides. Traditional treatments such as steroids, radiotherapy, and surgery, do not alter the disease's ... |
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HER3 in NSCLC " Navigating New Frontiers in Targeted Therapy
In patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), human epidermal growth factor receptor 3 (HER3) is associated with both advanced disease and resistance to epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitor (EGFR-TKI)"directed therapies. Although there are therapeutic options targeting EGFR (HER1) and HER2, the potential of HER3 as an anti-cancer target has been largely overlooked. Overexpression of HER3 in most patients with NSCLC positions it as an appealing therapeutic targ... |
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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) Case Studies and Expert Perspectives: Screening, Diagnosis, and Augmentation Therapy
Target Audience
The intended audience for this activity is pulmonologists, allergists, hepatologists, gastroenterologists, respiratory therapists, and other health care providers who screen and manage patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD).
Program Overview
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is one of the most prevalent genetic diseases. It is an uncommonly diagnosed, potentially life-threatening genetic disorder that predisposes individuals to lung and/or liver disease. I... |
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Podcast: Multidisciplinary Task Force: Diagnosis and Management of Dedifferentiated Liposarcoma
STATEMENT OF NEED
Dedifferentiated liposarcoma (DDLPS) is an aggressive subtype of soft tissue sarcoma. Detection of MDM2 and/or CDK4 amplification distinguishes DDLPS from other types of undifferentiated sarcomas. Diagnosis of DDLPS remains challenging due to its complex karyotypes, quantitative genomic profiles, and pleomorphic pathological features (Nishio et al, 2021; Shen et al, 2022). Currently, surgical resection with or without radiation is the mainstay of treatment for localized di... |
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Bridging Gaps, Optimizing Treatment in Adults With LC-FAODs
In this 45-minute, case-based, modular activity, Sandra van Calcar, PhD, RD, LD, and Jerry Vockley, MD, PhD, address key topics, including disease presentation, historical treatment, emerging treatment with triheptanoin, and nutritional planning specific to patients with LC-FAODs. Triheptanoin is an odd-carbon MCT designed to bypass the metabolic block in LC-FAODs, recently approved as an alternative treatment option. The faculty discuss the safety and efficacy of triheptanoin and their real-w... |
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Therapy Tidbits – November/December 2016
Therapy Tidbits – November/December 2016 is a 1-hour online continuing education (CE) course comprised of select articles from the November/December 2016 issue of The National Psychologist, a private, independent bi-monthly newspaper intended to keep mental health professionals informed about practice issues. The articles included in this course are:
New ACA Rule May be Onerous Burden – or Totally Irrelevant – for Psychologists: Gordon Herz, PhD, a clinical psychologist in Madison, WI... |
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Supervision: An Overview of Supervision Across the Spectrum - Ashley A. Northam, M.S. CCC-SLP
This presentation will cover the gamut of supervision with a variety of individuals including on site staff such as itinerate, and classroom based assistants. We will also discuss the legally mandated guidelines for supervision of SLPAs, including those that are students as well as those that are licensed. This presentation will also cover the requirements of supervising graduate student clinicians as well as those that are in their CFY year. Time will be given for questions and scenarios. |
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Dysphagia Therapy in Adult Settings: Providing Skilled Services and Documentation - Amber B. Heape, ClinScD, CCC-SLP
Documentation of skilled services has never been more crucial for appropriate reimbursement. Attendees at this session will identify and analyze the provision of skilled services to patients with dysphagia. Participants will be educated on Medicare and insurance guidelines, including writing appropriate goals and skilled daily notes. |
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Therapy Tidbits November/December 2017
Therapy Tidbits - November/December 2017 is a 1-hour online continuing education (CE) course comprised of select articles from the November/December 2017 issue of The National Psychologist, a private, independent bi-monthly newspaper intended to keep mental health professionals informed about practice issues. The articles included in this course are:
MMPI-3: Revision of MMPI-2 or Marketing Hype? - This author considers the differences between the MMPI-2 ... |
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Charting Your Career Path to Private Practice - Jan Ward, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
Many clinicians generally see private practice as perhaps something more glamorous than it actually is. Types of private practice service delivery will be discussed such as contracting with facilities, contracting with school districts, working independently or starting a business with other speech-language pathologists. Legal and financial responsibilities will be explained. The participants will be encouraged to create personal goals for clinical experience, along with building “their t... |
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Clinical Supervision: Supporting SLP Graduate Students and Clinical Fellows - Ellen Reuler, M.A., CCC-SLP
Clinical education and supervision of graduate students in the field of speech-language pathology is an integral part of every university graduate program. Supervisors from the community offer guidance and support in helping graduate students to become competent professionals. Clinical Fellow Mentors help new SLPs transition from being a graduate student to an independent professional. However, most clinical supervisors and CF mentors have had little or no education in the area of clinical sup... |
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Providing Access to Language and Curricular Content with Core Vocabulary - Lauren S. Enders, MA, CCC-SLP
In this course, participants will learn why the provision and teaching of core vocabulary is a best practice when supporting individuals with complex communication needs. Instruction will be provided on where to find research-based lists of core vocabulary words that can be used to aid in appropriate vocabulary selection. Participants will learn about the principles of an important language teaching model called the Descriptive Teaching model (a method of teaching language within academic co... |
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Start Your Own Telepractice, Now! - William Connors, M.A., CCC-SLP, Certified TCC provider
Telepractice, providing treatment and services from a distance, represents a rapidly growing opportunity in the field of rehabilitation. This course will primarily focus on how to start or grow a telepractice. Practical skills, techniques, technology, and tools that a therapist can use to most efficiently and effectively use telepractice to treat patients and expand business will be discussed in detail. The course will demonstrate how to schedule, host, conduct and save notes for a telepract... |
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The Nuts and Bolts of Supervision - Ashley A. Northam, M.S. CCC-SLP
This presentation will cover the gamut of supervision with a variety of individuals including site staff such as EA/IA, classroom based assistants, medical assistants, nursing staff, and levels of student clinicians in addition to other assistants. Best practice suggestions or a collaborative working relationship with different levels of assistants will be discussed. An overview of various state examples of the legally mandated guidelines for supervision of SLPAs, including those that are stud... |
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Gender and Transgender Identity
Gender and Transgender Identity is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE) course that reviews issues in the formation of gender and transgender identity. After viewing oneself as a human being, the most important aspect of our self-concept is that we are a male person or a female person. That is the very essence of our humanness and the most basic sense of who we are. To experience a conflict between our physical body and our concept of maleness or femaleness is the most fundamental existen... |
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Ethics & Risk Management: Expert Tips 9
Ethics & Risk Management: Expert Tips 9 is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE) course that addresses a wide variety of ethics and risk management topics, written by experts in the field. Topics include:
Addressing Boundary Issues - Discusses the risks, benefits and ethics of boundary crossings and multiple relationships in therapy.
Consider Risks When Contracting with Commercial Teletherapy Companies - Highlights some of the risks of working with these businesses and suggests some ... |
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Therapy Tidbits – Spring 2020
Therapy Tidbits – Spring 2020 is a 1-hour online continuing education (CE) course comprised of select articles from the Spring 2020 issue of The National Psychologist, a private, independent, quarterly newspaper intended to keep psychologists informed about practice issues. The articles included in this course are:
Psychologists Adjust to World with Coronavirus – Discusses the reasons why offering telemental health services will be beneficial for psychologists and their patients
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Clinical Supervision for Mental Health Professionals
Clinical Supervision for Mental Health Professionals is a 4-hour online continuing education (CE) course that will present research on the best practices in supervision of mental health professionals such as psychotherapists, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and social workers.
As we discuss the various aspects of supervision, we will consider evidence-based research and guidelines as recommended by the American Psychological Association (APA), The Association of Ma... |
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Ethics & Boundaries in Psychotherapy
Ethics & Boundaries in Psychotherapy is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE) course intended to give psychotherapists the tools they need to resolve ethical and boundary issues and dilemmas that may be encountered in their everyday professional practice.
Topics discussed include definitions of boundaries; resolving conflicts between ethics and the law; boundary crossings vs. boundary violations; multiple relationships; sexual misconduct; privacy and confidentiality in the age of HIPAA... |
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Therapy Tidbits – Spring 2021
Therapy Tidbits – Spring 2021 is a 1-hour online continuing education (CE) course comprised of select articles from the Winter 2021 issue of The National Psychologist, a private, independent, quarterly newspaper intended to keep psychologists informed about practice issues. The articles included in this course are:
Congress Throws a Wrench in Medicare Telehealth Rules – Identifies Section 123 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act and explains the impact this bill will have on telehealt... |
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Therapy Tidbits Spring/Summer 2024
Therapy Tidbits " Spring /Summer 2024 is a 1-hour online continuing education (CE) course comprised of select articles from the current issue of The National Psychologist, a private, independent, online newsletter intended to keep psychologists informed about practice issues.
The articles included in this course are:
• Artificial Intelligence in Behavioral Health: The Lowest Hanging Fruit " Highlights how AI can offer a solution to current challenges and open new possibilitie... |
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Clinical Supervision for Healthcare Professionals
Clinical Supervision for Healthcare Professionals is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE) course that outlines best practices in psychotherapy supervision and reviews the structure of the supervisory relationship. Topics presented include developmental models of supervision, goals of the supervisory experience, ethics and risk management in the supervision process, using technology in supervision, and diversity awareness training for the supervisee.
The vital and, at times, challengin... |