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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 translocation that can contribute to immune activation/inflammation in HIV subjects
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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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HIV the Basics: Resistance 101 - Interpreting and Using the Data
Provided by: American Academy of CME & ACTHIV
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of the activity, learners should be better able to:
• Identify the most clinically significant antiretroviral resistance mutations associated with various classes of HIV drugs
• Select appropriate types of antiretroviral resistance tests and implement these tests into clinical practice to maximize suc... |
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Dermatology for Primary Care
Provided by: American Medical Seminars
Following this course, the participant should be able to appraise the various etiologies and pathogens for the more common lesions; distinguish the characteristics of commonly seen skin disorders and develop an appropriate differential that leads to the most probable diagnosis; apply a treatment plan and follow-up procedure that will enable the pra... |
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Attention and Intervention: Responding to Vaginal
Changes of Menopause (Nurses - Pharmacology Credit available)
Provided by: myCME.com
Unlike vasomotor symptoms of menopause, which generally ebb over time, the vulvovaginal dryness, irritation, itching, and dyspareunia associated with loss of ovarian function tend to progress in the absence of therapy. The resulting vaginal changes can diminish women’s well-being and health-related quality of life. The monograph is intended to he... |
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Clinical411 Anaphylaxis:
When does a caregiver or patient administer epinephrine by automatic injector to a child or to themselves who has previously experienced an anaphylactic reaction?
Provided by: Medicor Learning
Clinical411 is a dynamic, online educational platform that provides easy and immediate access to evidence-based answers from experts to current clinical questions you may be facing in your practice.
Upon review of this Clinical411 answer, you should be able to educate caregivers and patients about when to treat a child (or self) who has a histo... |
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Microtubule-Targeting Agents: Old, New, and Emerging Roles
Provided by: myCME.com
An update on evolving developments related to microtubule-inhibiting agents and their role in the treatment of women with metastatic or locally advanced breast cancer. Highlights include: an examination of the rationale for microtubule inhibition, including treatment challenges in resistant or refractory breast cancer; a discussion of the clinical ... |
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Recognizing and Managing Shift Work Disorder, an Underdiagnosed Condition: Improving Quality of Life
Provided by: Primary Issues
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to
1. Recognize the role of circadian rhythms in sleep/wake function
2. Identify the risks and comorbid conditions associated with shift work disorder
3. Utilize screening questions and diagnostic tools to improve the identification and diagnosis of sh... |
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Current and Future Directions in PKU: Therapeutic, Dietary and Psychological Considerations
Provided by: Prime
In 2000, the National Institutes of Health issued a consensus statement to guide the screening and management of PKU. While this clinical guideline represented state-of-the-art treatment at the time, the intervening 10 years have resulted in significant progress in knowledge about PKU and treatment options which are not reflected in the 2000 consen... |
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12th Annual Internal Medicine Board Review
Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
DESCRIPTION
This intensive review course is designed to provide the internist an updated broad review of basic topics in internal medicine and its subspecialties. The activity will also aid in preparation for the 2009 American Board of Internal Medicine certification and re-certification examinations.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is inten... |
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Therapeutic Update 2012
Provided by: University Learning Systems
Session 1 – Diabetes Update: Evidence Based Approaches to the Management of Type 2 Diabetes
Session 2 – Thursday: New Drug Update - Part I
Session 3 – Friday: New Drug Update - Part II
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Pain Management for Oregon Healthcare Professionals - 6CE - Oregon State Board of Nursing Approved
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to learn:
Discuss the prevalence of pain.
Spell out the National Pain Care Policy & Joint Commission regulations for pain management in U.S. healthcare organizations.
Outline the efforts of the Oregon Pain Management Commission to improve pain management practices in Oregon.
Distinguish between a... |
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COPD in the Primary Care Setting: Comprehensive Strategies for Diagnosis and Management
Provided by: Primary Issues
Program Overview
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects approximately 10% of people 40 years old and older and is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. In 2007, twelve million people were diagnosed with COPD. However, it is believed an additional 12 million people have COPD, but remain undiagnosed, and there were no... |
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Dental Care for Special Needs Patients
Provided by: NetCE
This course will highlight the systemic diseases and mental health issues with direct and/or indirect influence on the oral and maxillofacial complex. Suggestions to improve oral hygiene and to facilitate dental appointments will also be included.... |
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Gout: Why, Who, and When to Treat
Provided by: Primary Issues
Program Overview
Gout is not a headline-grabbing disease. People tend to think of it as something that only happens to hard-drinking portly old men in Dickens novels. They may be surprised to learn that the prevalence of gout is on the rise among Americans – particularly postmenopausal women – and that the increase is expected to continue stea... |
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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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Osteoarthritis as a Chronic Disease: Maximizing Management in Primary Care
Provided by: Primary Issues
Learning Objectives
After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to
* Use an understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms of osteoarthritis of the knee to tailor therapy for disease modification and pain management
* Customize a multimodal treatment plan to maximize mobility based on stage of di... |
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Health Insurance Advanced Studies, Part B online course.
Provided by: America's Health Insurance Plans
As an extension to Health Insurance Advanced Studies, Part A, Part B explores some of the most important health insurance products and trends today. You’ll add to your knowledge and expertise in disability, long-term care, supplemental, and dental insurance with information on policy structuring, options, and placement.... |
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Death and Dying: Guiding Dying Persons through the Final Life Transition
Provided by: Corexcel
After reading Death and Dying the participant will be able to:
1. Describe the grieving process.
2. Identify psychological responses, physical symptoms, social changes, and spiritual aspects of normal grief responses.
3. Describe the role of cultural and ethnic traditions in the grieving process.
4. Explain the psychological, spir... |
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Disparities In Asthma: Who Is At Risk? Disparities in prevalence, healthcare utilization and morbidity attributable to asthma continue to increase primarily among minority and poor populations.
Provided by: CME University
Asthma in the United States continues to be characterized by alarmingly persistent, if not increasing, healthcare disparities. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reviewed asthma prevalence, disease characteristics and self-management education in the United States over the period of 2001 – 2009. The overall prevalence ... |
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34th Annaul Neonatology: The Sick Newborn
Provided by: Georgia Health Sciences University
PURPOSE
This course will update neonatal health care professionals on basic and complex neonatal issues. Workshops on PICC lines and a STABLE® course are featured. The course will benefit both the health care professional new to neonatal-perinatal medicine and the experienced practitioner.
OBJECTIVES
This course should prepare course partici... |
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Family Medicine: A Review and Update of Common Clinical Problems
Provided by: American Medical Seminars
Following this course, the participant should be able to appraise the etiologies and recognize the clinical presentations of the commonly seen disorders presented; indicate diagnostic tests available and the suggested use for making a diagnosis; implement available treatment options and appropriate long-term care when indicated. This activity is ex... |
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Communicating Through Healthcare Interpreters
Provided by: Virtual Lecture Hall
* Understand the legal requirements and clinical importance of working with interpreters.
* Better manage your communications with patients who do not speak English
* Appropriately use interpreters and interpretive services in your practice setting
* Improve your level of cultural competency
Meets Special CME Requirements in: Connecticu... |
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HIV the Basics: Recognition and Diagnosis of Opportunistic Infections
Provided by: American Academy of CME & ACTHIV
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of the activity, learners should be better able to:
• Match risk of opportunistic infections (OI’s) with immune status of HIV+ clients in their practice.
• Recognize symptoms of the most common and important OI’s in their HIV+ clients.
• Select which diagnostic tests to order for HIV+ clients p... |
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Cardiovascular Benefits of Aggressive Cholesterol-Lowering Therapy
Provided by: Impact Education, LLC
Purpose Statement
A 10-year follow up of the original Lipid Treatment Assessment Project (L-TAP) survey was recently published. Overall, 73% of patients reached their LDL-C goal; in high-risk patients, the rate was 67%. Despite this improvement, in high-risk patients (i.e., CHD plus ≥2 major risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, and smoki... |
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New York State: Child Abuse and Neglect
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Define maltreatment, abuse, and neglect according to the New York State Family Court Act and Social Services Law.
* Identify physical and behavioral indicators of child maltreatment.
* State the risk factors contributing to child abuse.
* List situations in which mandated reporters must r... |
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Evidence-Based Clinician Education for Diagnosing and Treating Fibromyalgia (a Performance Improvement Program)
Provided by: Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP)
Your patients are counting on you as their frontline provider to pick up conditions like fibromyalgia that can go undiagnosed for years and have a severe impact on quality of life. Participate in ARHP’s new performance improvement (PI) program to identify and implement improvements in your practice that will hasten treatment for patients with fib... |
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Office Gynecology for the Family Practitioner
Provided by: CMElectures
David M. Goodner, MD, is clinical associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Here, he discusses a full range of gynecologic disorders, including breast disease, amenorrhea, vaginitis, menopause, and sexually transmitted diseases.
This lecture and the post-test is worth 1.5 credit hours.... |
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Adolescent Prevention Visits: Building on Adolescents' Strengths
Provided by: ANA Continuing Online Education
Early adolescence is a time of great physical and emotional transition and growth. An early adolescent assessment has been recommended over ten years but remains underutilized. This important milestone assessment is not only an opportunity to assess immunization needs, but also a time to reinforce positive behaviors and to screen for and address pr... |
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The Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Acute Migraine
Provided by: Primary Issues
Learning Objectives:
After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to
1. Educate patients, using a Collaborative Care Model, to make appropriate therapeutic decisions that improve clinical outcomes
2. Identify key issues that impact accurate diagnosis of migraine
3. Recognize signs and symptoms of migraine ... |
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Virtual Exhibits / Booths
