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Mock Board Oral Certifying Exam Provided by: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry will offer a Mock Board Oral Certifying Examination the weekend of Sunday, Jan. 19, and Monday, Jan. 20, 2013 (the Martin Luther King holiday). The examination i... |
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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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More Than 30 Years' Experience With Surgical Correction of Atrioventricular Septal Defects Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons **After reading this article, the learner should be able to:** * learn the methods of c-AVSD, i-AVSD, and p-AVSD that were employed in this series of patients * recognize the reasons for cleft closure and the long-term effects of lack of cleft closure on late reoperation ... |
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The Impact of Blood Conservation on Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery: Is It Safe and Effective? Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * recognize that there is considerable variability in perioperative red cell transfusion in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting * become aware that red cell transfusion in cardiac surgery has been associ... |
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Duration of Acute Kidney Injury Impacts Long-Term Survival After Cardiac Surgery Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * understand morbidity implications of postoperative acute kidney injury in the cardiac surgical setting * become aware of current prevalence estimates for acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery * reco... |
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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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Same Admission Cardiac Catheterization and Cardiac Surgery: Is There an Increased Incidence of Acute Kidney Injury? Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * understand that patients who undergo cardiac catheterization and cardiac surgery during the same hospitalization are at higher risk for acute kidney injury * recognize that postoperative acute kidney injury... |
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A randomized, controlled study of amiodarone for prevention of atrial fibrillation after transthoracic esophagectomy
Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * Understand the implications of perioperative atrial fibrillation after major thoracic surgery. * Understand the importance of the sample size calculation for a trial such as this one. * Understand risk ... |
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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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Pneumonectomy is a valuable treatment option after neoadjuvant therapy for stage III non-small-cell lung cancer
Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * Understand the impact of previous neoadjuvant therapy on survival of stage III non-small cell lung cancer following pneumonectomy. * Identify the various predictors of survival after neoadjuvant therapy and... |
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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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Adults or Big Kids: What Is the Ideal Clinical Environment for Management of Grown-Up Patients With Congenital Heart Disease? Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Learning Objectives After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * learn the percentage of congenital heart operations that are required, according to this study, to qualify a surgeon as a congenital heart surgeon * recognize that the surgeon-practic... |
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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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Impact of Noncardiac Congenital and Genetic Abnormalities on Outcomes in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Learning Objectives After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * be cognizant of the quoted references that document the attitudes of health care workers concerning fetuses with and infants born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) * learn t... |
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Midterm Outcomes of Rapid, Minimally Invasive Resection of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection in Octogenarians Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * understand midterm outcome and postoperative quality of life in octogenarian patients undergoing a streamlined surgical approach to ascending aortic dissection * recall midterm survival and cardiovascular e... |
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Patient ductus arteriosus ligation is associated with impaired left ventricular systolic performance in premature infants weighing less than 1000 g Provided by: American Academy of Physician Assistants After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * Understand the risk factors associated with LV dysfunction in neonates undergoing PDA ligation * Understand the range of hemodynamic consequences associated with PDA ligation * Know the time course of h... |
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To graft or not to graft? Do coronary artery characteristics influence early outcomes of coronary artery bypass surgery? Analysis of coronary anastomoses of 5171 patients Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * Understand the impact that small coronary arteries have on outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting. * Understand differences of coronary arteries between men and women and the impact they might have on ... |
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Pathologic T0N1 Esophageal Cancer After Neoadjuvant Therapy and Surgery: An Orphan Status Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Learning Objectives After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * describe clinical characteristics unique to the ypT0N1 esophageal cancer group * characterize the discrepancy between clinical staging and pathologic staging after completion of induc... |
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Repair of the bicuspid aortic valve: A viable alternative to replacement with a bioprosthesis
Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * Evaluate the safety and durability of bicuspid aortic valve repair * Compare bicuspid aortic valve repair to age-matched replacement with bioprosthesis * Better understand the mechanism of aortic regurg... |
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Cognitive Outcomes After On-Versus Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * understand comparative cognitive outcomes in patients having on-pump vs off-pump CABG surgery * recall patient characteristics predictive of cognitive impairment after CABG surgery * remember patient ... |
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2012 Neurological and Neurosurgical Therapeutics Provided by: USF Health This course is designed to review the current therapies available for the most common disorders seen by both neurologists and neurosurgeons, including: cerebrovascular disorders, epilepsy, chronic pain and movement disorders. Participants will not only learn about the late... |
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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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Surgical Innovations 2012: Expanding Surgical Frontiers Provided by: Scott & White Healthcare This unique forum will bring together nationally recognized experts, forward thinking surgeons and industry leaders to provide evidence-based results relating to innovative surgical procedures. An open academic discussion and critical debate format will be included, and invo... |
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Echocardiographic Identification of Iatrogenic Injury of the Circumflex Artery During Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * review the prevalence of circumflex coronary artery injury during mitral valve repair/replacement procedures * understand the role of intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography in identifying the rare ... |
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Treatment of Heart Failure: An Update Provided by: NetCE Heart failure is still a leading cause of hospital admissions for elderly patients and poses a tremendous financial burden on society. Heart failure continues to rank high in morbidity and mortality despite advances in medical interventions. However, there have been major ad... |
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Pacemaker and Internal Cardioverter Defibrillator Lead Extraction: A Safe and Effective Surgical Approach Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons **After reading this article, the learner should be able to:** * compare various techniques of lead extraction for effectiveness and complications * appreciate the differences in results between the eras before and after the availability of laser sheath extraction * recal... |
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The 30-Versus 90-Day Operative Mortality After Pulmonary Resection Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Learning Objectives After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * describe differences between the study group in this paper and patients in the STS Database * describe differences between patients suffering mortality within 30 days of surgery or be... |
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Anterior Cervical Diskectomy and Fusion (ACDF): Current Grafting Options Provided by: American Association of Neurological Surgeons Upon completion of this CME activity, participants should be able to: 1. Differentiate treatment options for cervical arthrodesis 2. Analyze the risk/benefit of allografts 3. Discuss the risks/benefits of bone graft substitutes in the cervical spine ... |
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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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Wound Care
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Identify the three phases in the healing of skin wounds. List at least five things that hinder wound healing. Summarize the steps in caring for an acute wound. Describe the proper way to cleanse a wound. Discuss the v... |
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Winning the Battle, Losing the War: The Noncurative "Curative" Resection for Stage I Adenocarcinoma of the Lung Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Learning Objectives After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * identify risk of recurrent cancer after resection of stage I NSCLC * specify likely sites of recurrence after resection of stage I NSCLC * list risk factors for cancer recurrence ... |
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Medical Spanish for the Healthcare Professional Provided by: Medical Studies Abroad The Spanish speaking population has grown tremendously over the past few decades and healthcare providers in many areas of the country are challenged to communicate with this expanding patient population.The goal of this conference is to teach basic, intermediate and advance... |
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Invasive Procedures for Emphysema Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians Objectives 1. Identify patients who are likely to benefit from lung volume reduction surgery. 2. Explain the physiologic benefits that lung volume reduction confers on patients with emphysema. 3. List the various bronchoscopic lung volume reduction modalities. ... |
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Ischemic Stroke Provided by: NetCE During the past few years, advances in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cerebrovascular disorders have led to decreases in the prevalence of stroke (primarily ischemic stroke), but the high rates of morbidity and mortality, despite a number of modifiable risk fact... |
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Plastic Surgery -How to Accurately Code Provided by: American Association of Professional Coders In the world of Plastic surgery there are many directions that physicians can take with their practice. With the ongoing cuts in provider payments, it has become even more necessary to have a Certified Professional Coder understand how to accurately code for services provide... |
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Contemporary Patterns of Management of Tetralogy of Fallot: Data From The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Learning Objectives After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * learn the present day strategies for repair of tetralogy of Fallot as determined by this database review * recognize that this study was devised to determine if the newer applications... |
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The Impact of New-Onset Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation on Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * understand the impact of new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation on early, late, and overall mortality after CABG surgery * differentiate independent predictors of early, late, and overall mortality a... |
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Impact of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia on Long-Term Outcomes of Lung Transplantation Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons **After reading this article, the learner should be able to:** * state the incidence of aspiration in patients after lung transplantation * identify the percentage of patients with aspiration who have silent aspiration * state the risk of pneumonia in relationship to the ... |
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Development of a Hybrid Decision Support Model for Optimal Ventricular Assist Device Weaning Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * recognize that criteria for identifying candidates for eventual weaning and removal of ventricular assist device support are currently not well defined * understand the predictive role of expert opinion and... |
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Progress in the Treatment of Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury: 12-year Single-Institution Experience Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * appreciate the evolution of modern care of blunt thoracic aortic injury * recall differences in morbidity and mortality associated with the variety of approaches to repair of blunt thoracic aortic injury ... |
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Neoaortic Valve and Root Complex Evolution After Ross Operation in Infants, Children, and Adolescents Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons **After reading this article, the learner should be able to:** * learn the advantages and disadvantages of the Ross operation in children * recognize early and late incidence of neoaortic valve dilatation and insufficiency * learn the most common technique of neoaortic re... |
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Use of the AB5000TM Ventricular Assist Device in Cardiogenic Shock After Acute Myocardial Infarction Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * recall the 30-day mortality for patients undergoing VAD support for cardiogenic shock after acute myocardial infarction * understand the frequency of hemodynamic recovery and VAD weaning after support for... |
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Recalibration of the Revised Cardiac Risk Index in Lung Resection Candidates Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * understand that the Revised Cardiac Risk Index is a tool that can be utilized for risk stratification by selecting patients in need of further testing from those that can proceed with pulmonary evaluation witho... |
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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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Safety of Aprotinin in Congenital Heart Operations: Results from a Large Multicenter Database Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Learning Objectives After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * understand the nature and organizational structure of this study and how it differs from other clinical inquiries * learn the exclusionary criteria that were used to identify particip... |
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3rd Annual International Women in Surgery Career Symposium Provided by: USF Health This symposium will promote both personal and professional growth for women in surgery. It is designed to promote and foster mentorship as well as a peer network for current and future women in surgery. It will also provide a forum to discuss contemporary issues and oppo... |
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Tracheostomy : Nursing Care
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Describe the indications/reasons for tracheotomy. Describe the trachostomy procedures Define the risks associated with the different tracheotomy procedures. Describe the contraindications of tracheotomy procedures. ... |
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Tethered Cord Syndrome in Children and Adults Provided by: American Association of Neurological Surgeons A new edition of the definitive reference for the diagnosis and treatment of tethered cord syndrome (TCS). Written by renowned specialists, the second edition of Tethered Cord Syndrome in Children and Adults is a comprehensive text on the essentials of clinical management... |
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The Diagnosis & Management of Complications of Mitral Valve Repair Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery Developed as part of the STS e-learning initiative under the guidance of the Workforce on Clinical Education of the Council on Education and Member Services. The module is an interactive, self-guided learning module that focuses on common difficulties that may arise in the o... |
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Neurosurgical Operative Atlas: Neuro-Oncology Provided by: American Association of Neurological Surgeons Neuro-Oncology is the first volume in the second edition of the highly regarded Neurosurgical Operative Atlas series. It provides an accessible, step-by-step guide to the newest approaches for managing brain, skull base, and spinal tumors. Organized into concise sections ac... |
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Neurosurgical Operative Atlas: Spine and Peripheral Nerves Provided by: American Association of Neurological Surgeons This volume, part of the second edition of the highly regarded Neurosurgical Operative Atlas series, presents the latest techniques for managing the full range of spinal and peripheral nerve problems. Each chapter addresses a different surgical procedure, guiding the reader... |
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21st Annual Advances in Vascular Imaging & Diagnosis (DVD-ROM) Provided by: Meetings By Mail® Fulfill your Vascular Lab CME Requirements with this globally revered course! For over twenty years, this annual symposium has provided a comprehensive update on vascular imaging and diagnosis. The newest edition is available here on DVD-ROM, focusing on real time B-mode i... |
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Staged repair significantly reduces paraplegia rate after extensive thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair
Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * Describe the potential advantages of a staged repair for an extensive thoracoabdominal aneurysm * Understand why the two-stage procedure group, despite having higher segmental arteries sacrificed compared t... |
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