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Serrated Polyps in the Colon: Making Sense of the Alphabet Soup Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology Upon completion of this program, you will be able to: * List the different types of colon polyps with serrated architecture * Describe the salient architectural features of each type of serrated colon polyp * Apply a pragmatic approach to the assessment and diagnos... |
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Online Activity: Laparoscopic Lysis of Adhesions
Provided by: Cleveland Clinic CME Innovations in Surgery is a monthly, case-based videoconference and CME webcast educational series providing demonstrations and discussions of new and innovative minimally invasive procedures, devices, and techniques. The overall goal of this series is to enhance participan... |
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Postchemotherapy Histiocyte-Rich Pseudotumor Involving the Spleen Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to: * recognize the clinical, morphologic, and immunohistochemical features of postchemotherapy histiocyte-rich pseudotumor. * differentiate postchemotherapy histiocyte-rich pseudotumor from other entities in the diff... |
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Bile Ductular Cells Undergoing Cellular Senescence Increase in Chronic Liver Diseases Along With Fibrous Progression Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to: * describe the effect of chronic liver disease on ductular cell division and cell cycle. * discuss the role of ductular reaction in the progression of chronic liver disease. * outline the role of ductular cell ... |
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Electrosurgery and GI Endoscopy Provided by: Corexcel After reading Electrosurgery and GI Endoscopy the participant will be able to: 1. Describe the principles of electricity. 2. Understand the basic concept of electrosurgery. 3. Identify the precautions necessary to perform electrosurgery safely. 4. Describe ... |
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Volvulus of the Gastrointestinal Tract: Appearances at Multimodality Imaging Provided by: Radiological Society of North America Learning Objectives: 1) List the risk factors for development of volvulus of the stomach, small bowel, and colon. 2) Identify the most common imaging appearances of gastrointestinal volvulus. 3) Describe common subtypes of volvulus of the stomach and colon.... |
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Expression of Hepatocyte Antigen in Small Intestinal Epithelium and Adenocarcinoma Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to: * describe the pattern of Hep Par1 immunoreactivity in nonneoplastic small intestinal and colonic epithelium. * define the usefulness of Hep Par 1 immunostaining in the differential diagnosis of various hepatocel... |
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Nonvascular Mesenteric Disease: Utility of Multidetector CT with 3D Volume Rendering Provided by: Radiological Society of North America Learning Objectives: 1) Describe the utility of volume rendering of multidetector CT image data for evaluating mesenteric disease. 2) Recognize normal and abnormal 3D CT appearances of the mesentery. 3) Identify the most likely cause (neoplastic, infectious, or inflammatory)... |
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Naproxen Metabolites Interfere With Certain Bilirubin Assays: Elimination of Interference by Using a Roche Bilirubin Assay on the Hitachi 917 Analyzer Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to: * outline various methods used in clinical laboratories for measuring total and direct bilirubin. * explain why there is interference of naproxen with the Jendrassik and Grof method for measuring total bilirubin b... |
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Thoracic Complications of Liver Cirrhosis: Radiologic Findings Provided by: Radiological Society of North America Learning Objectives: 1) List the various thoracic complications associated with chronic liver disease. 2) Discuss the mechanisms or pathophysiology of those complications. 3)Describe the imaging features of the various thoracic complications in patients with chronic liver di... |
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Optimizing Care for Patients with IBD: Highlights from the "Advances in IBD" Conference Webcast Series - Current Controversies in IBD Treatment Provided by: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is pleased to present online archives of the three-part webcast series entitled Optimizing Care for Patients with IBD: Highlights from the "Advances in IBD" Conference. These accredited webinars feature highlights from the... |
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Celiac CME Central: Defining, Diagnosing, and Managing Celiac Disease Provided by: Impact Education, LLC Target Audience This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of primary care physicians responsible for routine care and follow up of celiac patients. Statement of Need/Program Overview Celiac disease is an autoimmune digestive disease that damages the ... |
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Imaging-based Quantification of Hepatic Fat: Methods and Clinical Applications Provided by: Radiological Society of North America Learning Objectives: 1)Describe the advantages and limitations of US, CT, and MR imaging methods for liver fat quantification. 2) Recognize imaging features that are indicative of fatty liver disease and suggestive of its cause. 3) Identify the unique advantages of MR spectr... |
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Use of 3.0-T MR Imaging for Evaluation of the Abdomen Provided by: Radiological Society of North America Learning Objectives: 1) Describe the technical basis for 3.0-T abdominal MR imaging. 2) List the major advantages and limitations of 3.0-T abdominal MR imaging. 3) Discuss the main applications of 3.0-T MR imaging in the abdomen.... |
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Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology for Budd-Chiari Syndrome Provided by: Radiological Society of North America Learning Objectives: 1) Describe the pathophysiologic and histopathologic changes of Budd-Chiari syndrome. 2) Recognize the indications for a particular method of treatment in patients with this syndrome. 3) Explain how a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt works t... |
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The ASCCP Guidelines for Managing AGC Provided by: American Society for Colposcopy & Cervical Pathology This lecture will provide a broad, evidence-based understanding of the best management options for women with the Pap interpretation of atypical glandular cells (AGC). Atypical glandular cells or AGC, may be the most difficult diagnostic challenge of any of the abnormal P... |
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Care & Guidance Provided by: Projects In Knowledge, Inc. In May 2011, the FDA approved two new drugs for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection: boceprevir and telaprevir. These drugs, when combined with peginterferon and ribavirin, offer significantly higher response rates and shorter durations of therapy compared with th... |
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center Description According to National Institutes of Health, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a problem that affects the large intestine. It can cause abdominal cramping, bloating and a change in bowel habits. Some people with the disorder have constipation, while other will ex... |
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Peptic Ulcer Disease Provided by: CMElectures David Kastenberg, MD, is associate professor of medicine at Jefferson Medical College; and co-medical director, Metabolic and Nutritional Support Service, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Here, he discusses principles of mucosal defense in peptic ulcer disease and the d... |
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New Enzyme Formulations for Managing Pancreatic Insufficiency in Cystic Fibrosis Provided by: Prime Unique Critique is a customizable, interactive, performance-improvement video program providing application-based training to the learner, with subsequent review of comparative data allowing the participant to measure problem-solving skills against peers. Up to 75 question-a... |
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e-CysticFibrosis Review - Volume 3 Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Course Description eCysticFibrosis Review is a free bi-monthly CME/CNE/CEU certified electronic newsletter designed specifically for pulmonologists, pediatric pulmonologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, pediatricians, infectious disease specialists, respiratory therapis... |
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The Varying Appearances of Cholangiocarcinoma: Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation Provided by: Radiological Society of North America Learning Objectives: 1) Discuss the epidemiologic features, risk factors, and morphologic classification of cholangiocarcinoma. 2) Describe the typical imaging appearances of cholangiocarcinoma and their correlation with pathologic findings. 3) List the findings that can hel... |
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The ASCCP Guidelines for Management of Women with CIN or AIS
Provided by: American Society for Colposcopy & Cervical Pathology The management of women with cervical squamous or glandular intraepithelial neoplasia has changed significantly over the past five decades due to a far greater understanding of the etiology and the natural history of these lesions, as well as a greater appreciation of both t... |
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Current Topics in Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine This CME activity on DVD is based on lectures presented at the Johns Hopkins Tenth Annual Conference on Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology, held November 6 – 7, 2010. This DVD series is intended as a practical overview for pathologists who encounter gastrointestinal spec... |
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GI SAM -Disorders of the Pancreas and GI Motility Provided by: American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute The GI SAM series of online self-assessments modules is an interactive, intuitive product that will assess your current knowledge of specific gastroenterology and hepatology-related topics. The complete series will include eight modules covering 16 topics, offering you acces... |
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Acetaminophen and Liver Injury Provided by: ATrain Education Inc. Acetaminophen use and overuse with focus on signs and symptoms of liver injury, including FDA-recommended potencies for various age cohorts and at-risk populations. When you finish this course, you will be able to: * Identify acetaminophen and its use in combination drug... |
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Postchemotherapy Histiocyte-Rich Pseudotumor Involving the Spleen Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to: * recognize the clinical, morphologic, and immunohistochemical features of postchemotherapy histiocyte-rich pseudotumor. * differentiate postchemotherapy histiocyte-rich pseudotumor from other entities in the diff... |
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EQIPP: Differentiate and Manage -GER and GERD Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics By the end of the EQIPP Differentiate and Manage -GER and GERD course, you will use the learning EQIPPment provided in this course to: * Review educational material on quality improvement and GER and GERD management * Collect and analyze baseline data, using a mi... |
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Gastroenterology 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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Pediatric Female Pelvis/GI Abdominal Pain (SAM) Provided by: American Roentgen Ray Society ARRS Web lecture series brings presentations by the best educators in the field to your desktop, available for viewing at home or office and on your schedule. This Web Lecture includes 2 lectures with an estimated time to complete the activity of 1.5 hours.... |
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Nutrition Toolkit Series: Nutrition Therapy in Severe Acute Pancreatitis Provided by: American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute Providing enteral nutrition to patients with severe acute pancreatitis presents a multitude of issues. In order to successfully do so, gastroenterologists must recognize the risks involved in using nutrition therapy for these patients. Individuals who complete this module... |
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Chronic Hepatitis C: A Multifaceted Disease Provided by: Harvard Medical School Chronic hepatitis C afflicts 170 million individuals worldwide and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. We discuss the various modes of acquisition of hepatitis C. Although cirrhosis and its attendant complications including primary hepatocellular cardinoma are the m... |
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New Enzyme Formulations for Managing Pancreatic Insufficiency in Cystic Fibrosis Provided by: Prime Approximately 90% of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) are affected by exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), a condition that interferes with normal digestive and absorptive processes. If it is inadequately treated, EPI results in malnutrition, poor growth, and compromis... |
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Case-based Interdisciplinary Approaches to Improving Nutritional Health in Individuals with Cystic Fibrosis Provided by: Prime The maintenance of nutritional health is paramount to successfully managing cystic fibrosis (CF). Approximately 90% of individuals with CF are affected by exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), a condition that interferes with normal digestive and absorptive processes. To ... |
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Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Provided by: Harvard Medical School Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) is being increasingly recognized in the clinical setting. The burgeoning epidemic of type 2 diabetes and obesity places many individuals at risk for developing this recently recognized disorder. The term nonalcoholic fatty liver diesease, ... |
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A Clinical and Radiologic Review of Uncommon Types and Causes of Pancreatitis Provided by: Radiological Society of North America Learning Objectives: 1) List the various uncommon types and causes of pancreatitis that have distinctive clinical and radiologic features. 2)Describe the distinctive clinical and imaging manifestations of these entities. 3) Discuss the imaging features that help distinguish ... |
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Gastrointestinal Cancers
Provided by: American Society of Clinical Oncology Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to: * Identify knowledge and practice gaps relating to gastrointestinal cancers; * Apply knowledge learned toward an enhanced ability to identify gastrointestinal cancer risks and recommend effective ... |
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MR Imaging of Liver Fibrosis: Current State of the Art Provided by: Radiological Society of North America Learning Objectives: 1) Discuss the clinical relevance of detection and characterization of liver fibrosis. 2) Describe use of liver biopsy in diagnosis and staging of liver fibrosis, including the limitations of this technique. 3) List the MR imaging techniques that have an... |
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Challenging Cases in Cytopathology: Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNAB) of the Liver Provided by: Harvard Medical School This course will be the first in a series of Cytopathology courses, each dedicated to an organ or body site. The case based approach will present the participant with reality based instruction simulating active practice. The patient situation will be the typical but sometime... |
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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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Clinical Nutrition Week 2013 Provided by: American Society for Parental and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) Program description Clinical Nutrition Week 2013 (CNW12), hosted by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.) is the premier conference dedicated to clinical nutrition and metabolism. CNW13 attracts 2,000 physicians, dietitians, nurses, pharm... |
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Management of Acute Liver Failure in the ICU Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians Objectives 1. Describe the common etiologies of acute liver failure. 2. Identify the three major complications that lead to mortality in acute liver failure. 3. Review different strategies for treating patients with cerebral edema. 4. Understand the common ... |
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HCV - Care and Guidance: Practical Education and Resources for Nurses and PA's Provided by: Projects In Knowledge, Inc. In May 2011, the FDA approved two new drugs for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection: boceprevir and telaprevir. These drugs, when combined with peginterferon and ribavirin, offer significantly higher response rates and shorter durations of therapy compared with th... |
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Celiac Disease: Update on Diagnosis and Treatment Provided by: Harvard Medical School This course has been supported by a grant from the Sidney E. Frank Foundation. Celiac disease affects approximately 1% of individuals across North America, Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and India. It is the most common inflammatory gastrointestinal disease and one... |
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Defining, Diagnosing, and Managing Celiac Disease in Primary Care Provided by: Impact Education, LLC Target Audience This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of primary care physicians responsible for routine care and follow up of celiac patients. Statement of Need/Program Overview Celiac disease is an autoimmune digestive disease that damages the ... |
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The ASCCP Guidelines for Managing ASC, ASC-H and LSIL
Provided by: American Society for Colposcopy & Cervical Pathology The management of women with the Pap interpretation of atypical squamous cells, or ASC, was historically fraught with experts' disagreement on best management options until the 2001 ASCCP Consensus Conference and the National Cancer Institute's emerging data from the ASCUS/L... |
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Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis and Its Impact on Abdominal Imaging Provided by: Radiological Society of North America Learning Objectives: 1) Describe the importance of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. 2) Identify the risk factors for nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. 3) Describe ways to minimize the chance of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis while still ensuring safe diagnostic imaging.... |
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