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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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Enhancing Healing of Venous Leg Ulcers with Compression Therapy Provided by: North American Center for Continuing Medical Education After completing this activity, participants should be able to: * Define the physiological and biochemical disorders that cause venous leg ulcers * Explain the science behind compression therapy and compression bandages for venous leg ulcers and the swollen limb * ... |
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"The New Business of Medicine" Series Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION The New Business of Medicine Series is an entire curriculum of 8 CME-certified modules in the area of practice management. Stemming from identified gaps in practice management and related educational needs, the modules focus on how to improve practice... |
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Seizures and Epilepsy Syndromes Provided by: NetCE This course will provide basic information about epilepsy and its management and note sources of additional patient education resources for patients with seizure disorders. Important features of the care of the patient with epilepsy will be presented. This will include an ov... |
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Neovascular AMD: Approaches to Improving Visual Acuity and Reducing the Burden of Care Provided by: ASiM Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision impairment in the developed world. Success of treatment is often defined in terms of preservation of remaining vision rather than improvement in vision. There are few known risk factors and evidence for the ... |
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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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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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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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Surgical Decision Making Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Sponsored by: ACTIVITY TITLE: SURGICAL DECISION MAKING (COMPLETION OF ACTIVITY SATISFIES ONE YEAR OF ABS MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION PART II WITH SELF-ASSESSMENT) ACTIVITY RELEASE DATE: APRIL 7, 2011 ACTIVITY EXPIRATION DATE: APRIL 7, 2013 ACTIVITY LAS... |
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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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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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Insights into Pain Management - Module 5: Comprehensive Pharmacologic Management of Pain Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Insights into Pain Management - Module 5: Comprehensive Pharmacologic Management of Pain Faculty: James P. Rathmell, MD (Co-chair) Chief, Division of Pain Medicine Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Massachusetts General Hospital Associate Professor of Anaest... |
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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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PennCME/BestPractice Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine AN INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS, THEIR STAFF AND THEIR PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC DISEASE CME activities Challenging ideas that can change your care of patients -- or confirm that you are doing the right thing. You will find a spectrum of multime... |
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The Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Acute Migraine Provided by: Primary Issues Learning Objectives: After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to 1. Educate patients, using a Collaborative Care Model, to make appropriate therapeutic decisions that improve clinical outcomes 2. Identify key issues that impact acc... |
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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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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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Expanding the Treatment Armamentarium for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: Pharmacist Perspectives Provided by: ASiM Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the United States, accounting for more than 200 000 new cancer cases and more than 150 000 cancer-related deaths each year. Non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for more than 85% of lung cancer cases, a... |
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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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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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Pain: Assessing and Treating Pain Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Explain the nature of pain and its definitions, characteristics, types, and sources. * Recall methods to assess, diagnose, intervene, evaluate, and document pain management. * Discuss pharmaceutical, complementary, ... |
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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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Pain Assessment & Management in the Older Adult Provided by: Corexcel After reading Pain Assessment & Management in the Older Adult the participant will be able to: 1. Define pain. 2. Describe how pain impacts the aging adult. 3. State common misconceptions and facts about pain. 4. Explain the physiology of pain. 5. Ident... |
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Insights into Pain Management - Module 7: Multidisciplinary Pain Management Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Insights into Pain Management - Module 7: Multidisciplinary Pain Management Faculty: Michael A. Ashburn, MD, MPH, MBA (Chair) Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Director, Pain Medicine and Palliative Care University of Pennsylvania Health System Philadelph... |
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HIV Grand Rounds from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Series Overview: The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and ViralEd are proud to announce the extension of this ground-breaking CME activity. Mirroring academic grand rounds programs, these CME-certified sessions combine traditional academic grand rounds wit... |
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The Rheumatoid Arthritis Landscape: An Update for Managed Care and Specialty Pharmacists Provided by: ASiM Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disabling autoimmune disease that causes pain, stiffness, swelling, and limitation of motion in multiple joints, as well as inflammation in other organs. An estimated 1.3 million Americans are affected. Traditionally, RA has been treated with s... |
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Insights into Pain Management - Module 6: Use and Abuse of Opioid Analgesics Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Insights into Pain Management - Module 6: Use and Abuse of Opioid Analgesics Faculty: Rollin M. Gallagher, MD, MPH Director of Pain Management Department of Anesthesiology Philadelphia VA Medical Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hour ... |
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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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Women and HIV Annual Conference
Black Women: Are We All the Same? Provided by: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Program Description Black women are one of the fastest growing populations being infected with HIV/AIDS. Often what are not discussed are the cultural and social nuances among Black women. In HIV surveillance data, Black women include African-American, African immigrant, Af... |
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CAP '12 - THE Pathologists' Meeting Provided by: College of American Pathologists Designed by pathologists and for pathologists, CAP ’12 offers you world-class learning taught by the experts, with a special emphasis on practical take-home-and-use education. We’ve designed CAP ’12 to exceed your expectations: **Superior Education and New Courses**... |
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