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Thyroid Nodule
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Participants will understand effective assessment of malignant vs. benign thyroid nodules by learning the adequate work-up and treatment. Three representative patients with thyroid nodules are discussed, in the context of euthyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism. Participants will learn when a thyroid scan or fine needle aspiration of a th... |
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Treatment Guidelines and Management of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Practical Strategies to Improve Glycemic Control (Module II of II)
Provided by: Horizon CME
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW
An on-line enduring CME program to educate physicians, nurses, and pharmacists on the current guidelines and strategies to improve glycemic control and close the clinical care gaps for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. This will be a two-part learning series. Module I of the series will be lecture based, while Module II will be a... |
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Diabetes: Type 2
Provided by: ATrain Education Inc.
When you finish this course, you will be able to:
* Distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
* Discuss the physiology of type 2 diabetes and normal metabolism of glucose.
* Identify the two major abnormalities of glucose metabolism that underlie type 2 diabetes.
* Explain how to diagnose diabetes.
* Define the conditions known as predia... |
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Endocrinology: Pubertal Variation
Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics
Puberty is characterized by an increase in growth rate and the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics. The evaluation and Tanner staging of pubertal changes is an important component of the pediatric well child examination. This course is designed to help you differentiate between normal, physiologic deviations from normal and pathological ... |
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Provided by: CMElectures
Alexander Brucker, MD, is professor of ophthalmology at the University of Pennsylvania, and chief, Retina-Vitreous Services at Philadelphia's Scheie Eye Institute. George L. Mayo, MD, is a clinical instructor at the Scheie Eye Institute and a fellow in vitreoretinal surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Here, they define dia... |
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Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders
Provided by: Temple University School of Medicine
Educational Objectives:
At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to:
* Improve the diagnosis and treatment of common family practice problems
* Apply traditional modes of diagnosis and management more effectively
* Apply information to commonly asked questions in office practice
* Increase proficiency an... |
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Does a Repeated Benign Aspirate Change the Risk of Malignancy After an Initial Atypical Thyroid Fine-Needle Aspiration?
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upong completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* recognize the risk of malignancy for a patient with an atypical thyroid fine-needle aspiration and a repeat aspirate that is negative.
* recognize that separate aspirates of the same thyroid nodule are most likely not independent events.
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Low Testosterone: Improving Recognition and Refining Management
Provided by: ASiM
Low testosterone affects 4 to 5 million men over the age of 39 and is associated with a multitude of symptoms including loss of libido and sexual function, decreased energy, increased body fat, osteoporosis, reduced muscle mass, and loss of body hair. A decline in testosterone level is a normal part of aging and is not a problem in itself; however,... |
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Methods for Improving Quality of Life for Patients with Spasticity
Provided by: ASiM
Spasticity occurs across the spectrum of upper motor neuron disease and complicates the course and quality of life of those affected. It contributes to pain, insomnia, and fatigue; can interfere with mobility, transfers, self-care, activities of daily living, and social functioning; and increases caregiver burden. This activity will discuss the pat... |
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Managing Postprandial Glucose
Provided by: FreeCE.com
Pharmacists are often the medical professional that patients reach out to for the latest in drug information. With all the new products available for diabetes, it is very difficult for the pharmacist to keep up with the latest advances in medication. In addition, the newer medications require more explanation than in the past. This continuing educa... |
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Malignancy Risk for Fine-Needle Aspiration of Thyroid Lesions According to The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* list the 6 diagnostic categories of The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology.
* cite the individual implied risks of malignancy and recommended management of the diagnostic categories of The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology.
* apply the Bethesda Syste... |
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Endocrine Emergencies
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
The course will provide a series of multiple-choice question based cases in common and life-threatening endocrine system related clinical entities typically encountered in the Urgent Care or Emergency Department environment. The cases will feature multimedia content to engage the participant. Faculty for the course will primarily be drawn from Harv... |
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Diabetic Microangiopathy in the Liver: An Autopsy Study of Incidence and Association With Other Diabetic Complications
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* describe the histologic features of diabetic hepatosclerosis.
* describe the pathogenesis of microangiopathy in diabetes mellitus.
* discuss the patterns of liver disease seen in type I and type II diabetes mellitus.
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Diabetes and Insulin
Provided by: Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin
At the conclusion of this activity, the pharmacists
should be able to:
* Describe diabetes and the proper treatment
* Describe the history of insulin
* Discuss why patients use insulin therapy
* Identify considerations in the dispensing of insulin
* Classify various types of insulin products... |
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Optimizing Outcomes for Patients With Growth Hormone Deficiency and Other Growth Disorders in Managed Care
Provided by: Impact Education, LLC
Target Audience
- Medical Directors and Pharmacy Directors from health plans, HMOs, integrated health systems, employers, quality organizations, and other managed care organizations
- Managed care-affiliated care team members involved with patient evaluation, education, and follow-up for growth/growth disorders including: physicians, pharmacist... |
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Endocrinology: Short Stature
Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics
Short stature is a common complaint. The indications for growth hormone have expanded over the past 2 decades and so have parental expectations. The evaluation of growth is a critical component of the pediatric well child exam. This course is designed to help you differentiate between normal, physiologic deviations from abnormal and pathological st... |
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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 and ethnicity. The lecture is built around a total of 69 slides.
This lect... |
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Endocrinology: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics
There has been an increase in childhood obesity in the United States in the last 2 decades. This rise has resulted in an increase in type 2 diabetes mellitus in children (mostly teens). Pediatricians need to be able to evaluate and treat obese children. This includes evaluation and treatment of uncomplicated type 2 diabetes and its associated co-mo... |
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Embracing the Multidisciplinary Approach for the Management of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Provided by: The CE Solution, Inc.
The goal of this lesson is to Identify barriers to the diagnosis of postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO). List attributes of patients who should be treated for PMO, according to NOF guidelines. Describe nonpharmocologic strategies to prevent PMO. Distinguish among single-agent and combination therapy regimens for PMO.... |
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Diabetes 2010, Volume 21
Provided by: Yale University School of Medicine
Endocrinology, Diabetes... |
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Hyperthyroidism: Exploring Treatment Strategies
Provided by: U.S. Pharmacist
After completing this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.Explain the biosynthesis, transport, and control of thyroid hormones.*
2.Discuss the etiology and diagnosis of hyperthyroidism.*
3.Review treatment options for hyperthyroidism.*
4.Develop an individualized pharmacotherapy and monitoring plan for the management of hyperthyr... |
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Finding Common Ground in the Use of Insulin Pens: A Patient-Provider Exchange on Barriers and Solutions
Provided by: Med-IQ
Attend this complimentary breakfast workshop designed for the multidisciplinary diabetes care team. Led by faculty experts, interactive, case-based discussions will incorporate the dual perspectives of healthcare professionals and patients with regard to initiating insulin and using insulin pens in the management of type 2 diabetes.... |
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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 diagnosing diabetes and describe the initial workup.
Discuss the treatmen... |
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