|
Genetics: 22q11 Deletion Syndrome Provided by: Harvard Medical School Acknowledgement: This course is supported by educational grants from Celera and the Applera Charitable Foundation. This course provides an overview of 22q11 deletion syndrome (22q11DS), a genetic disorder caused by a partial deletion of a region on chromosome 22 that cont... |
|
Managing Multiple Myeloma Patients’ Comorbidities and Adverse Events Associated With Treatment Provided by: Blood CME Center New approaches to multiple myeloma therapy, including the use of novel immunomodulatory agents, have significantly improved patient outcomes. In this learning activity, Sagar Lonial, MD, provides clinical insight on how to effectively manage new treatment approaches for pati... |
|
Internal Medicine 1415 Provided by: CMEweb.com **Objectives:** * describe new findings in differential diagnosis and treatment of various diseases * describe controversies, advantages, and disadvantages of those advances * describe cost-effective treatment regimens * describe the pros and cons of new screening pro... |
|
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... |
|
As Disaster Lingers -PTSD in Adults Provided by: Nurse.com The purpose of this program is to help healthcare providers understand PTSD and provide them with the necessary cultural strategies to intervene successfully in Haiti and reach sustainable outcomes. After attending this webinar, participants will be able to: * Identify ev... |
|
Measuring for Improvement Provided by: Institute for Healthcare Improvement Measurement is essential in any improvement work: It tells you if the changes you are testing are leading to improvement. But measurement for improvement is different from measurement for research. In this course, you’ll learn how to use three basic kinds of measures: outc... |
|
Choosing a Neurosurgical Practice Provided by: American Association of Neurological Surgeons This presentation gives an overview of the various neurosurgical practice types. It includes the pros and cons of various practice situations. Much attention is given to various compensation models. Insight into the value of established group practices to the new member is o... |
|
How to Write Good Test Questions
Provided by: American Society of Clinical Oncology Writing high-quality test items is not an easy task and can often be quite demanding. This module is designed to reduce the stress surrounding the process of writing good questions and enhance your question writing skills. Participants will review the basic components and de... |
|
Achieving Cultural Competency: A Case-based Approach to Training Health Professionals
Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Cultural competence is now recognized by various governmental and accreditation agencies as essential for improving patients' health status, providing access to health care and for eliminating disparities in health care delivery. This has included Association of American Me... |
|
Communication Skills: Why Bother? Provided by: The Texas Medical Association Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: 1) define effective communication as it relates to the patient-physician relationship; 2) identify three ethical reasons to improve patient-physician communication; 3) list four barriers to effective patient-phy... |
|
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... |
|
MRI of the Breast (Nudo) 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... |
|
|
Non-hodgkins Lymphoma in Older Patients Provided by: American Society of Clinical Oncology With an expanding geriatric population, it is important for cancer providers to be prepared to address the unique issues that relate to older patients. In this module, participants will explore three practical case scenarios that address issues related to the care and treatm... |
|
Autophagy in Cancer Provided by: University of California, Davis, Health System Forms CME Credit Application and Disclosure Accreditation The UC Davis Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This CME activity was planned in accordance... |
|
Ethical Decision Making Provided by: NetCE In a rapidly changing healthcare environment, clinical healthcare professionals face difficult choices concerning what is best for their patients. In some cases, these choices become enmeshed in ethical dilemmas; additionally, what patients choose for themselves may not be i... |
|
|
MRI of the Brain Posterior Fossa Masses, Part II 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 ... |
|
Respiratory Airway Medications: Select Toxicities and Drug Interactions Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians Objectives 1. Review major categories of respiratory medications, summarizing mechanisms of action and clinically significant adverse effects. 2. Delineate select toxicities associated within each class of respiratory medication. 3. Highlight select drug intera... |
|
Acute and Chronic Otitis Media Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics Almost all children experience at least one ear infection during childhood. The decision to treat an AOM with oral antibiotics or to embark on a wait and see approach is not always straightforward. Multiple variables (patient's age, degree of illness, family's access to ca... |
|
|
Achieving Cultural Competency: A Case-based Approach to Training Health Professionals
The Case of Eileen Clark
82-year-old African-American woman with a stroke Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Learning objectives Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: * Describe cultural factors that may impact the process of informed consent. * Identify factors that enhance the likelihood of a good outcome when there is suspicion and distrus... |
|
Infant Formulas: Safe Alternatives to Breast Milk in Many Situations Provided by: U.S. Pharmacist After completing this program, participants should be able to: 1. Recognize the optimum nutrition for infants through the first year of life-breast milk;* 2. Describe the role of formulas as adequate substitutes for term infants whose mothers cannot or choose not to b... |
|
|
MRI of the Brain Advanced Planar Anatomy, Part IV Axial and Coronal 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 ... |
|
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... |
|
|
MRI of the Male Pelvis-Part II -Including Anamolies, Prostate Cancer, Rectum, Bladder, and Hernias 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... |
|
|
Professional MRI Series Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation Participants who complete this activity will have studied the normal anatomy, variations, and pathology of the brain, spine, neck, joints, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, foot, osseous masses, soft tissue masses, and other topics; and learned the appearance of the various disea... |
|
|
MR Imaging of Hypervascular Liver Masses: A Review of Current Techniques ( Provided by: Radiological Society of North America Learning Objectives: 1) Discuss the various sequences and contrast agents used in MR imaging. 2) Differentiate benign from malignant hypervascular liver masses on the basis of their appearance with various MR imaging sequences. 3) Describe potential pitfalls in making the sp... |
|
|
Women's Health for Dental Healthcare Professionals Provided by: NetCE Ongoing research and emerging information investigating possible mechanisms of action and confirming links between oral health and a woman's overall well-being makes it imperative that dental professionals expand their knowledge of medicine. The information in this course ha... |
|
|
Achieving Cultural Competency: A Case-based Approach to Training Health Professionals
The Case of Mary Jones
2-year-old Caucasian girl with delayed speech development Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Learning objectives Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: * Describe the four domains of the social context review of systems. * Define an approach for exploring a "differential diagnosis" of non-adherence. * Identify the indicators o... |
|
MethGuard(TM): Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 Provided by: Pharmacy Foundation of California Methamphetamine is being produced in communities across the nation. Small illegal labs use ingredients found in many over-the-counter medicines along with other common household products (legitimate, safe and effective products bought or stolen) to produce this highly addict... |
|
|
Management of Hyperlipidemia Provided by: Harvard Medical School Abnormalities in lipid metabolism contribute to increased risk for developing coronary heart disease and other forms of vascular disease. This course will review current guidelines for patients with a variety of lipid disorders.... |
|
Spectrum of FDG PET/CT Findings of Uterine 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.... |
Allergy