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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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Sonographic Evaluation of the Normal and Abnormal Placenta Provided by: Institute for Advanced Medical Education Course: Sonographic Evaluation of the Normal and Abnormal Placenta Target Audience: Physicians, sonographers and others who perform and/or interpret obstetrical ultrasound. System requirements: In order to complete this program you must have a computer with a recent ve... |
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Stimulation Disorders of the Diaphragm Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians Objectives 1. Define a classification system for stimulation disorders involving the diaphragm. 2. Elucidate the underlying mechanisms for these disorders. 3. Develop an approach to the diagnosis of diaphragm stimulation disorders. 4. Describe the different... |
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Steroid Resistance in Pulmonary Diseases Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians Objectives 1. Appreciate the heterogeneity of clinical response to corticosteroids. 2. Describe the immunopathology of corticosteroid resistance. 3. Consider mechanisms underlying corticosteroid action and resistance. 4. Examine the factors that contribute ... |
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MS from the Nurse's Perspective: More than Symptom Management Provided by: ProCE Upon completion of this activity, nurses will be able to: * Describe the current guidelines used to establish a diagnosis of MS * Outline the nurse's role in managing the various symptoms associated with MS * Explain the importance of early treatment with disease-modifyin... |
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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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CT Angiography of Coronary Artery Aneurysms: Detection, Definition, Causes, and Treatment Provided by: American Roentgen Ray Society Peer-reviewed articles from American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR). This activity offers AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)(TM) following completion of an online test... |
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Age and Axillary Lymph Node Ration in Post-Menopausal Women with T1-T2 Node Positive Breast Cancer Provided by: The Society for Translational Oncology 1. Identify changes in medical/surgical practice that can affect the prognostic performance of established prognostic factors such as lymph node involvement in breast cancer. 2. Explain how the lymph node ratio can help to adjust against practice related changes. ... |
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Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia in Adults and New Treatment Options Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute 1. Define primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). 2. Discuss the treatment of primary ITP in adults. 3. Explain the role of eltrombopag and romiplostim in treating adults with primary ITP. 4. Review specific warnings and precautions for eltrombopag and romiplostim... |
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Assessing and Improving Value in Cancer Care -Concepts and Methods Provided by: The Society for Translational Oncology 1. Describe the multiple perspectives that must be considered when assessing value in cancer care and give a definition of value in cancer care that has either been proposed in this supplement or is consistent with its content taken in sum total. 2. Describe the advan... |
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Stroke: Emergency Department Evaluation Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Discuss the basic responsibilities of a stroke center * List the steps for evaluating a potential acute stroke * Review the neurological examinations and imaging techniques used to diagnose strokes... |
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Cyclophosphamide dose-intensification may circumvent anthracycline resistance of p53-mutant breast cancers Provided by: The Society for Translational Oncology 1. Analyze the role of p53 mutation in ER-negative tumors in conferring increased sensitivity to high dose alkylating agents, in order to treat patients with this phenotype using regimens containing high dose alkylating agents. 2. Evaluate the role played by dysfuncti... |
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Introduction to Hospital Quality and Safety Improvement Provided by: CMElectures David B. Nash, MD, MBA, the Founding Dean of the Jefferson School of Population Health on the campus of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nash is also the Dr. Raymond C. and Doris N. Grandon Professor of Health Policy Here, he discusses the main ... |
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Venipuncture and Pharmacology Provided by: Advanced Health Education Center Study the list of requirements for successful venipuncture. Everything you need to know about venipuncture and pharmacology for contrast media procedures. The techniques for administration, pharmacology of dose units, documentation and charting, and the response to all... |
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Anesthetic Review ~ Local Adminstration Provided by: Academy of Dental Learning Pain control is the foundation of successful dental patient management. Good injection technique is essential for consistent anesthesia. Dental professionals licensed to administer local anesthesia (Dentists and some Dental Hygienists) must use the medications available to t... |
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Evaluation and Surgical Treatment of the Cavus Foot Deformity Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons After completing this CME module, participants will be able to 1. Discuss the pathophysiology and causes of cavus foot deformity in children. 2. Describe the typical clinical presentation of patients with cavus foot deformity, including symptoms and common physical... |
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Hepatitis C: Current Status and the Evolving Landscape Provided by: myCME.com This program enables pharmacists to stay current with the evolving landscape in the management of Hepatitis C. It includes a review of the disease, current treatment options, and agents in clinical development. Originally provided live through Ernest Mario School of Pharm... |
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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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Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis in Adolescents and Children Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons After completing this CME module, participants will be able to 1. Describe the prevalence and natural history of spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis in adolescents and children. 2. Classify the different types of spondylolisthesis using the Wiltse system. 3. Re... |
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When is the right time to vaccinate the cow? Provided by: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine At the end of this presentation you will be able to: * Understand the metabolic issues in prepartum cow * Understand the importance of proper heifer vaccination programs * Understand the metabolic issues in the postpartum cow ... |
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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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Essential Tips for Ohio Dental Radiographers Provided by: Academy of Dental Learning This quick moving course provides a summation of the Shadow- Casting concept as it compares the Parallel Technique with Bisecting the Angle. Many "tricks" are revealed to maneuver around problematic oral conditions. These include Bisecting the Angle, Moving the Image by Movi... |
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Cannabis Use, Abuse, and Dependence
Provided by: NetCE Cannabis products, such as marijuana and hashish, comprise the most widely used recreational drugs both domestically and worldwide. This course will provide the most pertinent up-to-date information regarding the demographics and characteristics of cannabis users, the histor... |
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drug allergy: revisiting an old
concept Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute Learning Objectives Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: 1. Define drug allergy in relation to adverse drug reactions. 2. Discuss the incidence and risk factors of drug allergies in the general population. 3. Evaluate cross-reactivity bet... |
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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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MRI of the Spine Post-Operative Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation The ProScan Imaging Education Foundation's all-new Professional MRI Series provides a comprehensive educational program that encompasses a broad survey of up-to-date radiological knowledge in the neurological and musculoskeletal realms. Lectures address in-depth discussions ... |
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Polypharmacy in Older Adults with Cancer Provided by: The Society for Translational Oncology 1. Differentiate the multiple definitions of polypharmacy in order to be able to recognize it in your patient population. 2. Discuss the current data available in evaluating polypharmacy specifically in older adults with cancer and incorporate the data in your evaluat... |
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Focus On: Trauma in the Obstetric Patient: A Bedside Tool Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians After reading this article, the physician should be able to: * Practically apply trauma assessment and management principles to the pregnant patient. * Understand the physiologic basis for variations of trauma care for the pregnant patient. * Utilize a pract... |
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Gastric Cancer: Patterns of Disease Spread via the Perigastric Ligaments Shown by CT Provided by: American Roentgen Ray Society Peer-reviewed articles from American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR). This activity offers AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)(TM) following completion of an online test.... |
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Provided by: CMElectures Hans Liu, MD, FACP, is a professor of medicine at Jefferson Medical College and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Here, he defines chronic fatigue syndrome, discusses the diagnostic approach, and evaluates therapies. Historically, chronic fatigue syndrome was k... |
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