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Alternative Therapies: Growing Options in Nursing Practice Provided by: National Center of Continuing Education Much interest has stemmed from "preventive" care measures as one way to reduce health costs and prevent major diseases. Vitamin, nutrition, and diet therapies abound. This course gives a general overview of many of the growing options for alternative healthcare. The text dis... |
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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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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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Focus On: Dynamic Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Line Placement Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians After reading this article, the physician should be able to: * Describe the technique of dynamic ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous line (UGPIV) placement. * Integrate UGPIV placement into a difficult peripheral intravenous line (PIV) access algorithm. ... |
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2009 HAI Consensus Development Conference: Process and Technology Strategies for Prevention of Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections Provided by: ProCE This 3-hour program will provide a summary of several expert presentations that were delivered at the HAI Conference. This program also includes key points from the Consensus Statement on the prevention of CLABSIs that was developed during the conference, owing to the combin... |
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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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Prognostic Factors and Morbidities After Completion Surgery in Patients Undergoing Initial Chemoradiation Therapy for Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer Provided by: The Society for Translational Oncology # Rate the prognostic factors for overall survival in patients undergoing completion surgery after initial chemoradiation therapy (CRT) for locally advanced cervical cancer. # In cervical cancer patients undergoing completion surgery, consider using laparoscopy to decrease ... |
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Myocardial Perfusion Imaging with 201 Provided by: SNM Advancing Molecular Imaging and Therapy The object of this review is to provide information about 201Tlthallous chloride in radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging. This technique has experienced a recent resurgence because of the shortage of 99mTc. After reading this article, the technologist will be able to de... |
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Webinar 1: Identifying Patients at High Risk for Fractures Provided by: Institute for Continuing Healthcare Education Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this program, the learners will be able to: 1. Identify common risk factors for osteoporosis and osteoporotic fracture in men and women 2. Describe benefits and limitations of FRAX and other fracture risk assessment tool... |
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Neonatal Physiology and Pathophysiology Provided by: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine **At the end of this presentation you will be able to:** * Have a thorough understanding of normal neonatal physiology. * Understand how the unique pathophysiology of neonates in response to disease influences treatment protocols. * Recognize and provide appropriate treat... |
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MRI of the Brain Sella, Part I 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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The Need to Individualize Pain Therapy: You Are Not Me! - Opioid Pharmacology Provided by: MediCom Worldwide, Inc. Selecting the most appropriate opioid for the right chronic pain patient at the right time can be clinically challenging. Many factors can affect the analgesic response to an opioid. Important considerations include the opioids' half-life, bioavailability, and the potential ... |
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Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Child Care Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics Features/Benefits: By the end of this session, you should be able to: * Define SIDS. * Identify behaviors that increase the risk of SIDS. * Discuss common myths about SIDS. * Be familiar with resources to help you reduce the risk... |
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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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Healthcare Informatics
Understanding and Using Computerized Information Systems Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Articulate a general description of healthcare informatics. * Define some basic computer terms. * Differentiate information management from decision support. * Verbally counter myths associated with computer use in... |
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Assisting Students in Migraine Management Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to: 1. Discuss the prevalence of migraine and the societal impact in terms of disability, work loss, and health care expenditures. 2. Review the current understanding of migraine'... |
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Essentials of HIV Medicine Provided by: Mayo Clinic Essentials of HIV medicine comprises of 13 modules addressing essential general HIV knowledge, including epidemiology, the biology of the HIV virus, diagnosis, and basic treatment principles. Each module has learning objectives specific to that module.... |
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The Spectrum of Vascularized Superficial Soft-Tissue Tumors on Sonography With a Histopathologic Correlation: Part 1, Benign Tumors 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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The Treatment and Management of Atrial Fibrillation Provided by: U.S. Pharmacist After completing this activity, participants should be able to: 1. Provide an overview of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, classification schemes, and signs and symptoms of AF.* 2. Discuss electrical and chemical cardioversion in AF.* 3. Review rate control, rhythm c... |
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Scintillation Cameras (CA Scope: NI) Provided by: SNM Advancing Molecular Imaging and Therapy Scintillation Cameras (CA Scope: NI)... |
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Secondary Tumors and Tumorlike Lesions of the Peritoneal Cavity: Imaging Features with Pathologic Correlation Provided by: Radiological Society of North America Learning Objectives: 1) Describe the clinical and pathologic features of secondary peritoneal tumors and tumorlike lesions. 2) Identify the cross-sectional imaging patterns of secondary peritoneal tumors. 3) Discuss the differential diagnosis of secondary peritoneal tumors a... |
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Anatomy, Valves, and Shunts-Part II Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation The Cardiac MRI Series features Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz's most intense and detailed review of cardiac MR applications as they relate to anatomy and microanatomy of the heart. The interpreter will learn how to master the assessment of pericardial disease, functional assessmen... |
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Trauma and Mobile Radiography -Post Test Provided by: Advanced Health Education Center Increase your knowledge beyond the basics for trauma and portable radiography Don't learn your lessons by accident; get help from this comprehensive book on trauma and portable radiography. Using critical thinking skills allows you to depart from the traditional assumptio... |
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Advanced Assessment and Management Skills for Spasticity, Dystonia, and Related Motor Disorders Provided by: American Academy of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation The purpose of this course is to provide updates on the assessment and treatment of motor disorders commonly seen in physiatric practice, including spasticity, dystonia, and other related conditions. Emphasis will be placed on the practical aspects of managing these conditio... |
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CT Angiography of the Pulmonary Arteries Provided by: American Roentgen Ray Society ARRS Web lecture series brings presentations by the best educators in the field to your desktop, available for viewing at home or office and on your schedule. This Webcast includes 3 lectures with an estimated time to complete the activity of 1.5 hours. ... |
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Focus On: Reversal of Anticoagulation Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians After reading this article, the physician should be able to: * Understand the indications for reversal of warfarin. * Identify the side effects of protamine in heparin reversal. * Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) vs. pr... |
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Building the bridge to partnership: Fostering the community and managed care pharmacy relationship Provided by: Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Description: Discover how managed care organizations and community pharmacists are working together to help advance medication therapy management services.... |
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BDX5 Holosystolic, Early and Late Systolic Murmurs Provided by: CMElectures Michael S. Feldman, MD, is Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and Chairman of the Graduate Education Foundation. Bernard Segal, MD, is professor of medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and director of the Jeffers... |
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Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety in the Primary Care Setting Provided by: Harvard Medical School Anxiety disorders are frequently encountered in medical practice, often presenting in masked form as somatic complaints. This course describes the differential diagnosis of anxiety disorders, notes the common comorbid medical conditions and medications that can cause anxiety... |
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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... |
Allergy