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Echocardiographic Identification of Iatrogenic Injury of the Circumflex Artery During Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* review the prevalence of circumflex coronary artery injury during mitral valve repair/replacement procedures
* understand the role of intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography in identifying the rare complication of circumflex coronary injury related to repair of the mitral ... |
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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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VISICU Critical Care Review -July 2010
Provided by: American Board of Quality Assurance And Utilization Review Physicians
Course Description & Objectives
* Review the issue of increasing the intensity of continuous patient monitoring outside of high acuity locations.
* Review the impact of such continuous patient monitoring on patient outcomes.
* Describe the overall purpose of the SCIP program
* Determine the effect of SCIP reporting and pos... |
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Tethered Cord Syndrome in Children and Adults
Provided by: American Association of Neurological Surgeons
A new edition of the definitive reference for the diagnosis and treatment of tethered cord syndrome (TCS).
Written by renowned specialists, the second edition of Tethered Cord Syndrome in Children and Adults is a comprehensive text on the essentials of clinical management for this complex disorder. The book opens with chapters on embryology and ... |
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Metastatic Case Studies in Prostate, Breast, Colorectal, and Lung Cancer
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Acknowledgement: We wish to gratefully acknowledge an educational grant from Sanofi Aventis for this course.
The cases will include differential diagnoses, pathogeneses, and treatment approaches and will illustrate the role of the primary care provider and the oncologist in the management of this disease. Prostate, colorectal, breast, and lung c... |
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HIV/AIDS: A Comprehensive In-Depth Review
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Trace the etiology and epidemiology of HIV.
* Name the factors affecting risk for transmission of HIV in general and among healthcare workers in particular.
* Discuss accepted procedures for HIV testing and post-test counseling.
* Describe the clinical manifestations and treatment guideli... |
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MRI of the Finger_1
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 of neuroradiology of the brain, spine, head and neck, and pediatric imaging... |
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MRI of the Ankle and Foot Pathology
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 of neuroradiology of the brain, spine, head and neck, and pediatric imaging... |
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Applying Lean/Toyota Production System Principles to Improve Phlebotomy Patient Satisfaction and Workflow
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* describe Lean/Toyota production system principles.
* apply Lean principles to the clinical laboratory.
* discuss how to conduct and monitor Lean process improvement.... |
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Bleeding During Pregnancy
Provided by: NetCE
Identifying the potential causes, as well as the appropriate assessments and any treatment required, is critical to intervening or consulting in a timely and meaningful way. This course provides a discussion of the differential diagnosis of a few of the many hemorrhagic conditions that may present during pregnancy, including the incidence and poten... |
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Staged repair significantly reduces paraplegia rate after extensive thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair
Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* Describe the potential advantages of a staged repair for an extensive thoracoabdominal aneurysm
* Understand why the two-stage procedure group, despite having higher segmental arteries sacrificed compared to the single-stage group, had a low postoperative paraplegia rate
* Und... |
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Pulmonology
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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Genetics: Prader-Willi Syndrome
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Acknowledgement: This course is supported by educational grants from Celera and the Applera Charitable Foundation.
This course discusses a syndromic cause of morbid obesity and cognitive impairment, Prader Willi Syndrome. Participants will learn about the clinical features of Prader Willi Syndrome, for whom this diagnosis should be considered, a... |
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Medical Spanish for the Healthcare Professional
Provided by: Medical Studies Abroad
The Spanish speaking population has grown tremendously over the past few decades and healthcare providers in many areas of the country are challenged to communicate with this expanding patient population.The goal of this conference is to teach basic, intermediate and advanced Medical Spanish language skills in the classroom and to implement the usa... |
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The Diversity of Nutritional Status in Cancer: New Insights
Provided by: The Society for Translational Oncology
1. Explain how malnutrition (deficit or excess) is used as a decisive factor in treatment of cancer patients.
2. Describe the interactions and influences of overweight/obesity on tumor metabolism and of individualized tumor metabolism on tumor burden and undernutrition.
3. Use the association of sarcopenic obesity to predict and manage p... |
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Orthopedics -How to Accurately Code
Provided by: American Association of Professional Coders
You Will Learn
Most presentations related to Orthopedics are related to how to accurately perform surgery coding, however, in many practices, revenue from services performed in the office are equal or greater than the revenue from surgeries.This audio will review common services performed in the office. The proper use of modifiers will also be ... |
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CPD 101
Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute
1. Define Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
2. Describe the need to improve how pharmacists approach their continuing education and
lifelong learning
3. List and describe the components of CPD
4. Apply knowledge to a personal CPD example
5. Compare and contrast the traditional CE model with a CPD model... |
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Systemic miRNA-195 Differentiates Breast Cancer from Other Malignancies and Is a Potential Biomarker for Detecting Noninvasive and Early Stage Disease
Provided by: The Society for Translational Oncology
1. Describe the site-specific dysregulation of some miRNAs and explain their potential as non-invasive biomarkers for diagnosis, prognostication, or markers of treatment response.
2. Cite the characteristics reflected by circulation miR-195 and explain how elevated levels could be used as a breast tumor marker. ... |
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A Comprehensive Nursing Approach In Management of COPD
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Summarize chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma and bronchiectasis.
Define the normal control of ventilation in order to identify abnormal pathologies like hypoxic drive and CO2 narcosis.
Differentiate auscultation of adventitious and vesicular breath sounds.
Define normal ventilation / pe... |
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Patient ductus arteriosus ligation is associated with impaired left ventricular systolic performance in premature infants weighing less than 1000 g
Provided by: American Academy of Physician Assistants
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* Understand the risk factors associated with LV dysfunction in neonates undergoing PDA ligation
* Understand the range of hemodynamic consequences associated with PDA ligation
* Know the time course of hemodynamic sequelae following PDA ligation... |
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MRI of the Temporomandibular Joints
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 of neuroradiology of the brain, spine, head and neck, and pediatric imaging... |
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The 30-Versus 90-Day Operative Mortality After Pulmonary Resection
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Learning Objectives
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* describe differences between the study group in this paper and patients in the STS Database
* describe differences between patients suffering mortality within 30 days of surgery or between 30 and 90 days after surgery and those patients who had no mortality
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eOphthalmology Review
Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Overview
CME certified newsletters and podcasts
Concise reviews of important journal literature and corresponding case based podcast discussions
Provided completely without charge or prerequisites
Delivered directly to your email inbox
Program Learning Objectives:
After participating in this activity, the participant will demonstrate the ... |
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Stroke: Acute Care and Rehabilitation
Provided by: ATrain Education Inc.
Presents major types of stroke and risk factors. Provides a review of brain anatomy and deficits associated with various types of stroke and describes treatment regimens, prehospital, and ED treatment. Rehabilitation following acute stroke is discussed in detail. Recent advances in stroke management are tied to clinical practice.
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Florida Nursing Law
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Apply the components of the Florida State Nurse Practice Act into one's role and responsibilities.
Differentiate among the legally permissible roles of the registered nurse, the licensed practical nurse and unlicensed staff, such as nursing assistants and patient care technicians.
Discuss th... |
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Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis in Adolescents and Children
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Describe the prevalence and natural history of spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis in adolescents and children.
2. Classify the different types of spondylolisthesis using the Wiltse system.
3. Recognize typical signs/symptoms of spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis from ... |
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Whole Body Effects of Ionizing Radiation (CA Scope: R)
Provided by: SNM Advancing Molecular Imaging and Therapy
Whole Body Effects of Ionizing Radiation (CA Scope: R)... |
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Focus On: Toxic Mushroom Ingestions
Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians
After reading this article, the physician should be able to:
* Identify possible toxic mushroom ingestions by presentation.
* Recognize common toxidromes associated with specific mushroom ingestions.
* Differentiate between non-life-threatening and potentially life-threatening ingestions.
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10-Volume Upper Extremity 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 of neuroradiology of the brain, spine, head and neck, and pediatric imaging... |
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Neuro-Ophthalmic Vision Loss
Provided by: CMElectures
Nicolas J. Volpe, MD, is professor and Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. Here, he discusses the signs and symptoms of neuro-ophthalmic vision loss, and neuro-ophthalmic examination and testing.
This lecture and the post-test is worth 1.5 credit hours.
Distinction sho... |
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