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Treatment Guidelines and Management of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Practical Strategies to Improve Glycemic Control (Module II of II) Provided by: Horizon CME ACTIVITY OVERVIEW An on-line enduring CME program to educate physicians, nurses, and pharmacists on the current guidelines and strategies to improve glycemic control and close the clinical care gaps for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. This will be a two-part learning seri... |
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Malignancy Risk for Fine-Needle Aspiration of Thyroid Lesions According to The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to: * list the 6 diagnostic categories of The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology. * cite the individual implied risks of malignancy and recommended management of the diagnostic categories of The Bethes... |
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Does a Repeated Benign Aspirate Change the Risk of Malignancy After an Initial Atypical Thyroid Fine-Needle Aspiration? Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology Upong completion of this activity, you will be able to: * recognize the risk of malignancy for a patient with an atypical thyroid fine-needle aspiration and a repeat aspirate that is negative. * recognize that separate aspirates of the same thyroid nodule are most like... |
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Thyroid Nodule Provided by: Harvard Medical School Participants will understand effective assessment of malignant vs. benign thyroid nodules by learning the adequate work-up and treatment. Three representative patients with thyroid nodules are discussed, in the context of euthyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism. Pa... |
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Diabetes and Insulin Provided by: Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin At the conclusion of this activity, the pharmacists should be able to: * Describe diabetes and the proper treatment * Describe the history of insulin * Discuss why patients use insulin therapy * Identify considerations in the dispensing of insulin * Classify vario... |
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Managing Postprandial Glucose Provided by: FreeCE.com Pharmacists are often the medical professional that patients reach out to for the latest in drug information. With all the new products available for diabetes, it is very difficult for the pharmacist to keep up with the latest advances in medication. In addition, the newer m... |
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Endocrinology: Pubertal Variation Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics Puberty is characterized by an increase in growth rate and the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics. The evaluation and Tanner staging of pubertal changes is an important component of the pediatric well child examination. This course is designed to help you differe... |
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Diabetes 2010, Volume 21 Provided by: Yale University School of Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes... |
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Diabetic Retinopathy Provided by: CMElectures Alexander Brucker, MD, is professor of ophthalmology at the University of Pennsylvania, and chief, Retina-Vitreous Services at Philadelphia's Scheie Eye Institute. George L. Mayo, MD, is a clinical instructor at the Scheie Eye Institute and a fellow in vitreoretinal surgery ... |
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Diabetes: Type 2 Provided by: ATrain Education Inc. When you finish this course, you will be able to: * Distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. * Discuss the physiology of type 2 diabetes and normal metabolism of glucose. * Identify the two major abnormalities of glucose metabolism that underlie type 2 diabetes. *... |
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Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders Provided by: Temple University School of Medicine Educational Objectives: At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to: * Improve the diagnosis and treatment of common family practice problems * Apply traditional modes of diagnosis and management more effectively * Apply information to... |
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Hyperthyroidism: Exploring Treatment Strategies Provided by: U.S. Pharmacist After completing this activity, the participant should be able to: 1.Explain the biosynthesis, transport, and control of thyroid hormones.* 2.Discuss the etiology and diagnosis of hyperthyroidism.* 3.Review treatment options for hyperthyroidism.* 4.Develop an individ... |
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Finding Common Ground in the Use of Insulin Pens: A Patient-Provider Exchange on Barriers and Solutions Provided by: Med-IQ Attend this complimentary breakfast workshop designed for the multidisciplinary diabetes care team. Led by faculty experts, interactive, case-based discussions will incorporate the dual perspectives of healthcare professionals and patients with regard to initiating insulin a... |
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Diabetes Type 2 Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Distinguish type 2 diabetes from type 1 diabetes. Trace the normal physiology of sugar in the body. Describe the underlying disorders of insulin resistance and beta cell abnormalities. State the medical criteria for ... |
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Diabetic Nephropathy Provided by: CMElectures Allan B. Schwartz, MD, is professor of medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Drexel University College of Medicine. He opens his lecture with slides showing the dramatic increase in the incidence of diabetes mellitus, and the prevalence of the disease by race an... |
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Methods for Improving Quality of Life for Patients with Spasticity Provided by: ASiM Spasticity occurs across the spectrum of upper motor neuron disease and complicates the course and quality of life of those affected. It contributes to pain, insomnia, and fatigue; can interfere with mobility, transfers, self-care, activities of daily living, and social func... |
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Low Testosterone: Improving Recognition and Refining Management Provided by: ASiM Low testosterone affects 4 to 5 million men over the age of 39 and is associated with a multitude of symptoms including loss of libido and sexual function, decreased energy, increased body fat, osteoporosis, reduced muscle mass, and loss of body hair. A decline in testostero... |
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Embracing the Multidisciplinary Approach for the Management of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Provided by: The CE Solution, Inc. The goal of this lesson is to Identify barriers to the diagnosis of postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO). List attributes of patients who should be treated for PMO, according to NOF guidelines. Describe nonpharmocologic strategies to prevent PMO. Distinguish among single-agent ... |
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Diabetic Microangiopathy in the Liver: An Autopsy Study of Incidence and Association With Other Diabetic Complications Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to: * describe the histologic features of diabetic hepatosclerosis. * describe the pathogenesis of microangiopathy in diabetes mellitus. * discuss the patterns of liver disease seen in type I and type II diabetes m... |
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Endocrinology: Short Stature Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics Short stature is a common complaint. The indications for growth hormone have expanded over the past 2 decades and so have parental expectations. The evaluation of growth is a critical component of the pediatric well child exam. This course is designed to help you differentia... |
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Endocrine Emergencies Provided by: Harvard Medical School The course will provide a series of multiple-choice question based cases in common and life-threatening endocrine system related clinical entities typically encountered in the Urgent Care or Emergency Department environment. The cases will feature multimedia content to engag... |
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Optimizing Outcomes for Patients With Growth Hormone Deficiency and Other Growth Disorders in Managed Care Provided by: Impact Education, LLC Target Audience - Medical Directors and Pharmacy Directors from health plans, HMOs, integrated health systems, employers, quality organizations, and other managed care organizations - Managed care-affiliated care team members involved with patient evaluation, education, ... |
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Endocrinology: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics There has been an increase in childhood obesity in the United States in the last 2 decades. This rise has resulted in an increase in type 2 diabetes mellitus in children (mostly teens). Pediatricians need to be able to evaluate and treat obese children. This includes evaluat... |
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