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Smallpox Vaccination: An Update Provided by: NetCE Vaccinia is a live virus vaccine that was last routinely used in the United States in 1972. Since then, advances have been made in the safety of commonly used vaccines. Vaccinia's usual side effects are not expected in today's vaccines. In addition, the health profile of the... |
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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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Test and Treat: Using Treatment as Prevention for HIV Transmission Provided by: American Academy of CME & ACTHIV EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of the activity, learners should be better able to: • Characterize the secondary preventive value of HAART as it relates to decreasing HIV transmission • Identify approaches to enhance the secondary preventive value of HAART as... |
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Fibromyalgia in Family Medicine: Challenges in Pain Management Provided by: myCME.com Managing the pain component of fibromyalgia is challenging and frustrating for the family physician for many reasons.1 In particular, fibromyalgia pain is often refractory to standard clinical interventions, and physicians need to deal with misconceptions surrounding the dis... |
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What Healthcare Professionals Should Know About Exercise Provided by: NetCE One of the foremost causes of the obesity epidemic is the fact that few people engage in leisure-time physical activity. According to data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately one-half of U.S. adults do not perform the minimum amou... |
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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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Pressure Ulcers and Skin Care Provided by: NetCE A complete skin assessment and accurate documentation of the assessment findings are critical elements of the nurse's role in patient care. Nursing staff must be able to perform a thorough head-to-toe skin assessment and accurately document their findings. In order to do thi... |
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Therapeutic Update 2012 Provided by: University Learning Systems Session 1 – Diabetes Update: Evidence Based Approaches to the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Session 2 – Thursday: New Drug Update - Part I Session 3 – Friday: New Drug Update - Part II ... |
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Communicating Through Healthcare Interpreters Provided by: Virtual Lecture Hall * Understand the legal requirements and clinical importance of working with interpreters. * Better manage your communications with patients who do not speak English * Appropriately use interpreters and interpretive services in your practice setting * Improve your lev... |
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Sepsis: Diagnosis and Management Provided by: NetCE Severe sepsis and septic shock present the clinician with a difficult management situation. The patients are usually unstable and may rapidly progress to ARDS, MODS and death. There are evidence-based guidelines available to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of these dis... |
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Microtubule-Targeting Agents: Old, New, and Emerging Roles Provided by: myCME.com An update on evolving developments related to microtubule-inhibiting agents and their role in the treatment of women with metastatic or locally advanced breast cancer. Highlights include: an examination of the rationale for microtubule inhibition, including treatment challen... |
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Top 10 Occupational Diseases Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center Description According to the National Institutes of Health, Occupational health problems occur at work or because of the kind of work you do. These problems can include cuts, broken bones, sprains and strains, or amputations, repetitive motion disorders, hearing problems ca... |
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12th Annual Internal Medicine Board Review Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine DESCRIPTION This intensive review course is designed to provide the internist an updated broad review of basic topics in internal medicine and its subspecialties. The activity will also aid in preparation for the 2009 American Board of Internal Medicine certification and r... |
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Summer Primary Care Update Provided by: IPMA OVERVIEW: This educational conference is designed to educate and provide a systematic update for clinicians working in the primary care office setting. Interactive and case-based Seminars with the Faculty augment evidence-based lectures presented by physicians from leading ... |
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Diabetic Hypoglycemia Provided by: NetCE The occurrence of hypoglycemia can be traumatic for the patient as well as the healthcare professional caring for them. Hypoglycemia is significantly problematic for people with diabetes. Approximately 30% of people with type 1 or insulin-treated type 2 diabetes have experie... |
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Chronic Migraine: Making the Diagnosis Provided by: Primary Issues Learning Objectives: After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to 1. Identify the specific diagnostic criteria for chronic migraine 2. Demonstrate collaborative interview techniques for assessing patients with chronic migraine 3. ... |
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Dental Care for Special Needs Patients Provided by: NetCE The ability to maintain optimal oral health requires daily attention to oral hygiene and regular dental evaluations. The oral environment has a complex composition of microbial organisms and any alteration in this environment, from systemic illness, treatments, or poor oral ... |
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Influenza: A Comprehensive Review Provided by: NetCE Because medications to treat acute illness due to influenza are just recently appearing, there is a tendency to accept the existence of influenza and to forget the fact that 36,000 Americans die annually from the flu and its complications. In addition, the resulting hospital... |
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HIV the Basics: Recognition and Diagnosis of Opportunistic Infections Provided by: American Academy of CME & ACTHIV EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of the activity, learners should be better able to: • Match risk of opportunistic infections (OI’s) with immune status of HIV+ clients in their practice. • Recognize symptoms of the most common and important OI’s in their H... |
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HIV the Basics: Antiretrovirals - Actions and Common Side Effects Provided by: American Academy of CME & ACTHIV EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of the activity, learners should be better able to: • Identify the basic antiretroviral drug classes for the treatment of HIV positive individuals and the mechanisms of action unique to each class. • Discuss with your patients... |
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Prevention of Tuberculosis in Healthcare Settings
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HIV the Basics: Pathogenesis of HIV Infection Provided by: American Academy of CME & ACTHIV EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of the activity, learners should be better able to: • Appraise where antiretroviral drugs work and how the mechanism of action translates into drug efficacy and drug resistance • Assess how pathogenesis concepts impact HIV poli... |
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Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Provide with the most current evidence-based recommendations for preventing intravascular catheter-related infections. Major areas of emphasis include Educating and training healthcare personnel who insert and maintain c... |
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Diagnostic Error in Radiology: Reducing the Risk Provided by: Medical Interactive Community Diagnostic error is becoming a new focus in Patient Safety. This is especially relevant to radiologists because diagnostic error accounts for over half the medical malpractice claims in radiology. This mixed-media Internet activity will examine the sources of diagnostic er... |
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Improving Patient Outcomes in the Primary Care Setting Provided by: Primary Issues Program Overview Most care takes place in the primary care setting, and sleep disorders are no exception. Although 30% of the general population report symptoms of sleep disruption and greater than 50% of primary care patients have sleep complaints, there is documented unde... |
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Attention and Intervention: Responding to Vaginal
Changes of Menopause (Nurses - Pharmacology Credit available) Provided by: myCME.com Unlike vasomotor symptoms of menopause, which generally ebb over time, the vulvovaginal dryness, irritation, itching, and dyspareunia associated with loss of ovarian function tend to progress in the absence of therapy. The resulting vaginal changes can diminish women’s wel... |
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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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Professional Liability Risks for Family and General Practice Provided by: Medical Interactive Community Primary care physicians are in short supply, posing the risk of patient overload and increased medical error. Malpractice claims for Family and General Practitioners are on the rise. This Internet presentation reviews the most common medical misadventures for Family and Gene... |
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Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs) Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Describe the impact of multidrug-resistant organisms on public health and the healthcare system. Discuss important epidemiologic principles related to multidrug-resistant organisms. Outline accepted prevention control m... |
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Delivering Culturally Competent Care: Managing Type 2 Diabetes in Diverse Populations
Provided by: Virtual Lecture Hall * Earn 1 to 9 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM * Improve your cross-cultural management skills and understand important terms, such as race, ethnicity, and culture. * Meet your ethical obligations to provide open, respectful patient communication * Reduce the risks and pro... |
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Personalized Medicine for Patients with Parkinson's Disease: Treating the Whole Patient Provided by: ASiM In the community, there are considerable knowledge and competence gaps related to early identification, pathophysiology, as well as the initiation, management, and treatment of patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD). PD is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by a loss of dop... |
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Nursing Home Patients: Risk Management in Long Term Care Provided by: Medical Interactive Community Nursing home patients today are older, sicker, and more frail than ever before. Multiple chronic conditions, reduced mobility and cognition put them at risk for polypharmacy, falls, malnutrition, and pressure ulcers. Primary care physicians not based in the nursing home hav... |
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Improving VTE Risk Assessment and Prophylaxis in Hospitalized Medically Ill Patients Provided by: Med-IQ Overview: This performance improvement implementation guide is one of several certified educational activities in the complimentary PI CME initiative, Performance Improvement Strategies in VTE Risk Assessment and Prophylaxis. This initiative offers a comprehensive series o... |
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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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Management of Insulin Dependent Diabetes Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center Description According to the National Institutes of Health, with Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas does not make insulin. Over time, high blood glucose can lead to serious problems with the heart, eyes, kidneys, nerves, and gums and teeth. Objectives Upon completion of this... |
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Cardiology Update for Primary Care: Strategies for the Evaluation, Treatment and Prevention of Our Evolving Epidemic of Heart Failure Provided by: American Medical Seminars Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to formulate a practical approach to common cardiac disorders with a special emphasis on heart failure; determine and employ various physical exam techniques as well as appropriate diagnostic tests that should be... |
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Lipid Management Provided by: Ohio Northern University Objectives: 1. Review the pathophysiology of cholesterol homestasis. 2. Indentify tradional cardiac risk factors. 3. Determine appropriate lipid management goals based on current guidelines. 4. Recommend appropriate therapy for lipid ;management based on current gu... |
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Provided by: NetCE Standard therapies can relieve symptoms in some patients and provide partial improvement in others. However, some patients may have more refractory disease whereby significant symptoms persist despite treatment. Thus, knowledge of emerging therapies can be helpful to patient... |
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Diabetes, Type 1 Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Differentiate type 1 from type 2 diabetes * Describe the epidemiology of type 1 diabetes * Explain the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes * State the criteria and methods used to diagnose type 1 diabetes * Discuss th... |
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Internal Medicine Review Core Curriculum, 14th Edition Provided by: MedStudy NEW! Free Shipping + Free CME Whether preparing for your initial IM Board Certification exam or your Maintenance of Certification (MoC) exam, learning begins with the must-know material in MedStudy's Core Curriculum, the foundation of MedStudy’s overall learning system.... |
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Bronchitis in Children and Adults Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center Description According to the National Institutes of Health, Bronchitis is an inflammation of the main air passages to the lungs. It causes a cough, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Two main types of bronchitis exist: acute and chronic. Objectives Upon completio... |
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Diabetes, Type 2 Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education 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 crite... |
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC completion of this course, you will be able to: Define Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Describe the mode of MRSA transmission to patients within an acute care facility. Five interventions that when practiced together prevent MRSA transmission. ... |
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Internal Medicine 1416 Provided by: CMEweb.com **Objectives:** * describe new findings in differential diagnosis and treatment of various diseases * describe controversies, advantages, and disadvantages of those advances * describe cost-effective treatment regimens * describe the pros and cons of new screening pro... |
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Acute Coronary Syndrome: Personalized Medicine and Antiplatelet Therapy Provided by: ASiM Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of mortality and morbidity accounting for more than 40% of total mortality in Western countries. Most of this is due to acute coronary syndrome (ACS), including ST and non-ST elevation myocardial infarction. An optimal pharma... |
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Food Allergies
Provided by: NetCE Food allergy affects nearly 4% to 5% of children and approximately 3% to 4% of adults in the United States, and the prevalence has been increasing since 1997. The number of deaths associated with food allergy remains relatively low, but some reactions can be life-threatening... |
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Acute Myocardial Infarction: Reducing the Risk of Missed Diagnosis Provided by: Medical Interactive Community Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) often presents clinically in an evolving and confounding manner, creating a risk-laden situation for both patient and physician. Missed or delayed diagnosis is the most common medical misadventure for primary care and emergency physicians. ... |
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Trafficking in Persons: A Primer for the Health Care Professional
Provided by: CMDA - Christian Medical and Dental Associations Human trafficking, otherwise known as modern day slavery is thought to have more than 27 million victims today. There has been a resurgence in awareness and counter trafficking interventions in the last few years both domestically in the US as well as globally. However, the ... |
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Internal Medicine 1415 Provided by: CMEweb.com **Objectives:** * describe new findings in differential diagnosis and treatment of various diseases * describe controversies, advantages, and disadvantages of those advances * describe cost-effective treatment regimens * describe the pros and cons of new screening pro... |
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Diagnostic Error & Claims: Reducing the Risk Provided by: Medical Interactive Community Diagnostic Error has been described as the New Frontier in Patient Safety. Claims data supports this contention. A large study by the Rand Corporation has demonstrated that patient adverse events and medical malpractice claims go hand in hand … and that reducing one can ... |
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Managing the Risks of Anticoagulant Therapy Provided by: Medical Interactive Community Primary care physicians manage many of the patients on long term anticoagulant therapy. They perform a difficult balancing act on a daily basis, weighing each patient’s risk of thromboembolism versus hemorrhage. The preponderance of current medical literature identifies un... |
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2012 Internal Medicine Recertification Board Review Course - Option 2 Provided by: MedStudy A 4-day course for physicians seeking to expand and reinforce their knowledge and clinical competencies in Internal Medicine, focusing on subjects that are directly relevant to clinical scenarios that will be encountered on the ABIM Recertification (MoC) Board exam, as well ... |
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Thyroid Dysfunction Provided by: NetCE One in every six Americans, or more than 30 million people in the United States, have some type of thyroid dysfunction, more than the number of Americans with diabetes and cancer combined [12; 42]. Internationally, the incidence is even greater. In this course, the anatomy a... |
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2012 Internal Medicine Intensive Certification Board-Review Course Provided by: MedStudy A 9-day course for physicians seeking to expand and reinforce their knowledge and clinical competencies in Internal Medicine, focusing on subjects that are directly relevant to clinical scenarios that will be encountered on the ABIM Certification Board exam, as well as in th... |
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COPD Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center Description According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, about 12 million people in the United States have COPD. COPD can cause a variety of symptoms, including: chronic or persistent cough, Increased mucus, shortness of breath especially during physical activity... |
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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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Disclosure of Medical Error: A Physician's Risk Management Guide Provided by: Medical Interactive Community Discussing adverse medical events with patient and family is perhaps the most difficult conversation physicians will undertake. Too often, physicians postpone, delegate or avoid these difficult conversations. Prompt, empathic communication initiated by the physician is the... |
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Anemia Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center Upon completion of this educational activity,the participant will be able to: 1.) Recognize how to classify anemias. 2.) Review the use of the CBC in the initial evaluation of anemia and subsequent appropriate lab tests.... |
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): Recognition for Primary Care Provided by: Primary Issues Learning Objectives After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to recognize the signs, symptoms, and early laboratory findings associated with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Target Audience This activity is targeted to any primary care... |
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Assessing and Addressing Health Literacy Provided by: ANA Continuing Online Education The ability to communicate effectively with patients who have low health literacy depends on our ability to recognize this problem and to create a patient-centered and shame-free healthcare environment. Because of the shame and embarrassment these patients experience, they o... |
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Management of Myocardial Infarction Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center Description According to National Institutes of Health, most heart attacks are caused by a blood clot that blocks one of the coronary arteries. The coronary arteries bring blood and oxygen to the heart. If the blood flow is blocked, the heart starves for oxygen and heart ce... |
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Evidence-Based Clinician Education for Diagnosing and Treating Fibromyalgia (a Performance Improvement Program) Provided by: Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP) Your patients are counting on you as their frontline provider to pick up conditions like fibromyalgia that can go undiagnosed for years and have a severe impact on quality of life. Participate in ARHP’s new performance improvement (PI) program to identify and implement imp... |
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Practice Based Rounds: A Focus on Chronic Pain Provided by: ASiM The goals of our intervention are to give the primary care provider a better understanding of the physiology of chronic pain; the skills and tools to better screen patients for pain and complications of mismanaged pain and when properly identified, know how to safely and eff... |
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HIV the Basics: Resistance 101 - Interpreting and Using the Data Provided by: American Academy of CME & ACTHIV EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of the activity, learners should be better able to: • Identify the most clinically significant antiretroviral resistance mutations associated with various classes of HIV drugs • Select appropriate types of antiretroviral resist... |
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DAN 72nd Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Course Provided by: Divers Alert Network (DAN) This six-day course is designed primarily for physicians. Emergency medical personnel, paramedics, nurses and professionals with interest in diving medicine may also find the course valuable. The program includes lectures, case presentations, printed support materials, a... |
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Immune Activation and Inflammation: Role in Comorbidities in HIV Disease Provided by: American Academy of CME & ACTHIV EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of the activity, learners should be better able to: • Describe the relationship of immune activation and inflammation and how they can impact non HIV co-morbidities • Discuss the potential pathways such as microbial translocati... |
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Infection Control: The New York Requirement Provided by: NetCE Healthcare professionals have the responsibility to adhere to scientifically accepted principles and practices of infection control in all healthcare settings and to oversee and monitor those medical and ancillary personnel for whom the professional is responsible. This cour... |
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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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The Spectrum of Multiple Sclerosis: Addressing Challenging Symptoms Provided by: ASiM Recent advances in understanding the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and clinical monitoring of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) have significantly increased the ability to detect and manage its progression. Experts continue to examine the most appropriate ways to care for ... |
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Emergency Cardiac Care Guidelines Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Discuss how the physiological differences in the phases of cardiac arrest drive the appropriate treatments for each phase. * Use the principles of patient assessment to guide treatment decisions. * Describe the appr... |
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Clinical411 Anaphylaxis:
When does a caregiver or patient administer epinephrine by automatic injector to a child or to themselves who has previously experienced an anaphylactic reaction? Provided by: Medicor Learning Clinical411 is a dynamic, online educational platform that provides easy and immediate access to evidence-based answers from experts to current clinical questions you may be facing in your practice. Upon review of this Clinical411 answer, you should be able to educate ca... |
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Hypoxemia Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center Description Hypoxemia occurs when there is a low level of oxygen in the blood. Hypoxemia may be manifested by changes in mental status, shortness of breath, increase in blood pressure, changes in heart rate, dysrhythmias, cyanosis diaphoresis, and cool extremities. Hypoxemi... |
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Beyond Informed Consent (US) Provided by: Medical Interactive Community Patients have more choices than ever before about new procedures and treatments. The proliferation of medical news in the popular media fuels unrealistic expectations for a perfect outcome, making a truly Informed Consent more important than ever. However, Informed Consent ... |
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Family Medicine: A Review and Update of Common Clinical Problems Provided by: American Medical Seminars Following this course, the participant should be able to appraise the etiologies and recognize the clinical presentations of the commonly seen disorders presented; indicate diagnostic tests available and the suggested use for making a diagnosis; implement available treatment... |
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Internal Medicine Provided by: American Association of Professional Coders Overview: This presentation is designed to be a more advanced lesson in evaluation and management issues that may arise in Internal Medicine. You Will Learn * How to decipher documentation of skin procedures * When to code for a joint aspiration, injection or... |
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Infection Control 1409 Provided by: CMEweb.com **Objectives:** * Identify the clinical, legal, or educational issues encountered by infection preventionists and epidemiologists * Describe the effect of infection control and prevention issues on nurses, hospitals, or the health care industry in general * Cite solu... |
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Internal Medicine 1414 Provided by: CMEweb.com **Objectives:** * describe new findings in differential diagnosis and treatment of various diseases * describe controversies, advantages, and disadvantages of those advances * describe cost-effective treatment regimens * describe the pros and cons of new screening pro... |
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Making a Valid Diagnosis of Chronic Migraine Provided by: Primary Issues Learning Objectives: After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to 1. Identify and utilize specific diagnostic criteria for chronic migraine 2. Improve communication with patients through individualized collaborative interviewing 3. Construct ... |
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Discuss airway obstruction and describe the two major forms of COPD. * Explain the damage to the lungs caused by COPD. * Identify the causes of COPD. * Describe characteristic findings in the history, physical exam... |
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