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Achieving Cultural Competency: A Case-based Approach to Training Health Professionals
The Case of Carlos Cruz
34-year-old Mexican man with sleep apnea and metabolic syndrome Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Learning objectives Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: * Discuss how to effectively use a medical interpreter. * Relate the importance of eliciting the Patient's Explanatory Model. * Define how sociocultural factors may influence t... |
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Renal Replacement Therapy in the ICU Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians Objectives 1. Review the definition of acute kidney injury and the RIFLE classification. 2. Determine the indications for renal replacement therapy (RRT) in the ICU. 3. Understand the basic differences between hemodialysis and hemofiltration. 4. Review the ... |
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Tooth Erosion
Provided by: Academy of Dental Learning The increasing number of children and adults diagnosed with dental erosion presents a clinical challenge to the dental practitioner. This course describes the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis and treatment of dental erosion. Erosion is the process by which t... |
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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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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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MRI of the Hip and Thigh (Fenzl) Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation A "Must Have" resource for any radiologist! The MRI Interactive Teaching Files were prepared by some of the most experienced and trusted MRI readers in the U.S., and provide 10-20 CMEs per title, for a total of 196 CMEs for the entire set. Containing 928 MR cases, the 12 ti... |
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Alginate Impression and Diagnostic Study Model Techniques Provided by: Academy of General Dentistry This continuing education course is intended for general dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and dental students. Accumulation of dental data provides the foundation for comprehensive dental care. Alginate impressions and study models have been used in dentistry for year... |
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Focus On: Emergent Evaluation and Management of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians After reading this article, the physician should be able to: * Diagnose pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) using history and physical examination, as well as maintain a low threshold for diagnosis of subclinical cases. * Institute appropriate antibiotic therapy fo... |
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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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Injuries/disorders of the Knee Provided by: CMElectures Frederick C. Balduini, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon in private practice in Bonita Springs Florida. Previously, Dr. Balduini was the Director of Sports Medicine at Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He received his medical degree from the University of New M... |
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Identifying Leaks in Your Revenue Cycle Provided by: American Association of Professional Coders To a physician, the revenue cycle is the most important aspect of the practice. To offset reduced reimbursement rates, it must work perfectly. During this workshop we will discuss proven methods for identifying and eliminating weaknesses within your revenue cycle. In today's... |
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Fostering Patient Adherence in the Management of Tinea Pedis Provided by: Power-Pak C.E.® To provide an overview of the management of tinea pedis, including reasons for relapse, and provide strategies for enhancing patient adherence.... |
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Asthma Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Identify the signs and symptoms of an asthma attack. * Explain the underlying disease process of asthma. * Describe home treatment of an asthma attack. * Discuss the systemic approach to the treatment of an asthma ... |
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HPV Vaccine Protein L1 Predicts Disease Outcome of High-Risk HPV+ Early Squamous Dysplastic Lesions Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to: * define the role of the L1 capsid protein in the life cycle of human papillomaviruses in squamous epithelium. * outline the setting(s) in which L1 capsid staining may have a role in clinical management of patient... |
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Medical Home CME Series: #5 Family Participation Practices Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics Features/Benefits: By the end of this webinar the participants will be able to: * Learn how to gain buy in and involve parents/caregivers in planning and implementing their projects and practice * Understand the opportunities for different levels of family par... |
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Over-the-Counter Use of Neuroactive Peptides for the Treatment of Chronic Pain Provided by: AHP Group After completing this activity, participants should be able to: 1. Review the historical use of snake venom for the treatment of medical conditions, particularly those requiring pain relief; 2. Discuss the scientific basis for the use of neuroactive peptides from snake... |
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HIV/AIDS for Washington Healthcare Professionals (7 CH) Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Trace the etiology and epidemiology of HIV in Washington State and worldwide. * Name the factors affecting risk for transmission of HIV in general and among healthcare workers in particular. * Discuss accepted proce... |
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Immunology Review I: Cells of the Immune System Provided by: Projects In Knowledge, Inc. Activity Goal The goal of this CME/CE program is to address the clinicians' needs in assessing the role of the immune system in the underlying pathophysiology of common dermatologic conditions, current strategies for immunomodulation, and novel therapeutic strategies in the... |
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Heart Failure, Anticoagulation and Pain Management Provided by: University Learning Systems Session 1: March 12, 2012 - An Evidence-Based Heart Failure Review Session 2: March 15, 2012 - A Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Review of Anticoagulation Session 3: March 16, 2012 - A Comprehensive, Evidenced-Based Review of Treating Pain and Suffering ... |
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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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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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Multidetector CT of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms Provided by: Radiological Society of North America Learning Objectives: 1) Describe the CT features that help differentiate between true and false aneurysms. 2) List the causes of thoracic aortic aneurysms and identify potential complications. 3) Discuss the role of CT in the comprehensive evaluation of thoracic aortic aneur... |
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3-Volume Stroke & Vascular Set 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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HIV/AIDS for Florida Healthcare Professionals - 3CE Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Discuss the incidence of HIV/AIDS in Florida. Describe modes of transmission for HIV. Summarize the testing-related requirements of the Florida Omnibus AIDS Act. Outline the issues in HIV/AIDS prevention. Explain the ... |
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SET 3-Volume MRI of the Neck Set Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation The Master's Series features Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz's most advanced lectures on diagnostic imaging to date. These intense and detailed presentations will focus on the topics of orthopaedic, neurologic, and body imaging. Each title in the series will examine subjects such as... |
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Screening and Testing: Genetics Provided by: Vindico Medical Education The field of genetics has made considerable strides in the past few decades. As genetics continues to evolve, the diagnosis and care of those with genetic disorders improves. Healthcare providers are more quickly able to screen and identify, test, and diagnose patients with ... |
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CT & MRI Pathology: A Pocket Atlas
Provided by: Advanced Health Education Center A Pocket Atlas Easy to use reference guide filled with CT and MRI images of pathology Each pathology is accompanied by the description of the etiology, epidemiology, signs and symptoms, imaging characteristics, treatment and prognosis of the disease. As many images as ... |
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Hip MRI -Part III Anatomic Correlates, Tendons, Muscles, Sports Hernia, and Others Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation The Master's Series features Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz's most advanced lectures on diagnostic imaging to date. These intense and detailed presentations will focus on the topics of orthopaedic, neurologic, and body imaging. Each title in the series will examine subjects such as... |
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Headaches in Children and Adolescents Provided by: Vindico Medical Education This issue of Pediatric Annals provides an extensive and thorough review of the conundrum of headache in children. Each article in this volume provides a clear definition of various headache forms presenting in children, as well as clear guidelines for diagnosis and treatmen... |
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BDX2 Technique of Auscultation and Valve Closure Sounds Provided by: CMElectures Michael S. Feldman, MD, is Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and chairman of Graduate Education Foundation. Bernard Segal, MD, is professor of medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and director of the Jefferson H... |
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