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Taste Alterations in Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy: A Neglected Side-Effect?
Provided by: The Society for Translational Oncology
1. Evaluate the effect of various chemotherapy regimens on taste alterations.
2. Investigate the effect of chemotherapy-induced taste alterations on patients and use available dietary approaches such as taste enhancement and substitution of proteins and nutrients of avoided food to improve quality of life. ... |
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MRI of the Spine Post-Operative
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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Chronic Hepatitis C: A Multifaceted Disease
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Chronic hepatitis C afflicts 170 million individuals worldwide and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. We discuss the various modes of acquisition of hepatitis C. Although cirrhosis and its attendant complications including primary hepatocellular cardinoma are the major causes of morbidity and mortality, patients with chronic hepatitis C m... |
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Children, Adolescents, and the Media
Provided by: Vindico Medical Education
Edward R. Murrow once commented on television [the new media], "This instrument can teach, it can illuminate; yes, and even it can inspire. But it can do so only to the extent that humans are determined to use it to those ends." How true these words ring even more today with regards to the barrage of media surrounding our children. The current gene... |
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Head & Neck -Cases 1-13
Provided by: SNM Advancing Molecular Imaging and Therapy
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Achieving Cultural Competency: 53 y/o Russian Immigrant With Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
* Assess the possibility that a patient's previous healthcare experiences in other societies may make it difficult for them to access US healthcare services.
* Review the importance of obtaining a trained medical interpreter to facilitate effective com... |
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Over-the-Counter Use of Neuroactive Peptides for the Treatment of Chronic Pain
Provided by: AHP Group
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
1. Review the historical use of snake venom for the treatment of medical conditions, particularly those requiring pain relief;
2. Discuss the scientific basis for the use of neuroactive peptides from snake venom for treating physical conditions, such as chronic and acute pain;
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The Impact of Blood Conservation on Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery: Is It Safe and Effective?
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* recognize that there is considerable variability in perioperative red cell transfusion in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting
* become aware that red cell transfusion in cardiac surgery has been associated with increased risk for complications postoperatively
* realize th... |
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Nutrition Toolkit Series: Nutrition Therapy in Severe Acute Pancreatitis
Provided by: American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute
Providing enteral nutrition to patients with severe acute pancreatitis presents a multitude of issues. In order to successfully do so, gastroenterologists must recognize the risks involved in using nutrition therapy for these patients.
Individuals who complete this module successfully will:
* Appreciate the impact of enteral feeding and mainten... |
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Accident or Injury? Managing Abuse in Younger Children
Provided by: Virtual Lecture Hall
* Recognize and evaluate cases of suspected child physical abuse and child sexual abuse
* Document injuries appropriately
* Understand your responsibilities as a mandated reporter
* Recount the investigative processes involved in suspected child abuse cases
* Collaborate effectively with child protective services (CPS) and law enforcement a... |
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A Valid, Reliable Triage System Can Help You Better Assess ED Patients' Acuity
Provided by: Nurse.com
The goal of this program is to provide nurses with an understanding of the history, types, and methods of ED triage, with an emphasis on the five-level triage systems. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
* Identify four types of triage systems.
* Identify three triage methods.
* Compare and contrast the four major... |
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The Effect of Renal Dysfunction on BNP, NT-proBNP, and Their Ratio
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* describe the pathophysiologic association between heart failure and renal dysfunction..
* predict the effect of worsening stage of renal disease on B-natriuretic peptide (BNP), N-terminal proBNP (NT-proBNP), and their ratio.
* discriminate among demographic variables and their effec... |
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Head & Neck -Cases 14-25
Provided by: SNM Advancing Molecular Imaging and Therapy
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What the Primary Care Physician Needs to Know About HIV
Provided by: CMEweb.com
**Objectives:**
* Summarize the most recent significant primary care medicine-related studies
* Discuss up-to-date information on all aspects of primary care, including new drugs, techniques, equipment, trials, studies, books, teaching aids, and other information pertinent to primary care
* Evaluate the credibility of published data and recom... |
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Optimizing the Appropriate Use of Pharmacologic Stress Agents in Cardiovascular Imaging Based on Patient Profiles
Provided by: Impact Education, LLC
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of clinicians involved in or with an interest in utilizing single-photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging (SPECT MPI or MPI).
Statement of Need/Program Overview
In order to accurately diagnose and/or characterize CAD in patients via SPECT MPI... |
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Biostatistics and Epidemiology for the Clinician
Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians
Objectives
1. Understand the differences between observational and interventional study designs.
2. Understand and use cross-sectional study designs.
3. Understand and use case-control study designs.
4. Understand and use prospective cohort study designs.
5. Understand and calculate relative risks and odds ratios.
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MRI Viability -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 assessment, infarct sizing, mass assessment, and cardiac anomalies. Particularly cri... |
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Immunophenotypic Variations in Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* describe the typical immunophenotype of mantle cell lymphoma.
* recognize immunophenotypic variations of mantle cell lymphoma.
* discuss the importance of evaluating cyclin D1 or CCND1/IgH translocation in the proper morphologic context to rule out mantle cell lymphoma, particularly... |
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Sleep Deprivation: The Metabolic Costs of Chronic Partial Sleep Loss
Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians
Objectives
1. Understand the prevalence of sleep deprivation in the United States.
2. Recognize the sleep disorders that give rise to partial sleep deprivation.
3. Understand the impact of sleep deprivation on glucose metabolism, appetite regulation, and energy expenditure.
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Infection Control & Standard Precautions
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Discuss requirements for infection control training.
Spell out professional responsibilities for monitoring infection control practices and interventions for compliance and safety.
Explain the chain of infection and describe the way infection control concepts are applied.
Define engin... |
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Caring for the Developmentally Disabled Adult
Provided by: NetCE
Adults with developmental disabilities are living longer and are likely to be living in the community. They may have a variety of health problems and may be seen in any healthcare setting from acute care to nursing homes. There are few nursing education curriculums that teach nurses how to best provide care for these individuals. This course will d... |
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MRI of the Shoulder An Overview
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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Lifestyle Medicine: Nutrition and the Metabolic Syndrome
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
This course reviews the case of a 54-year-old gentleman who has full Metabolic Syndrome (i.e., impaired fasting glucose, pre-hypertension, low HDL, high triglycerides, and abdominal obesity). At his first visit to you this patient, who is new to town, will voice concern about his elevated blood glucose as well as his poor eating behavior and patter... |
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Couples Massage - Online CE course for massage therapists and all interested parties
Provided by: Ariana Institute
In this online home study Couples Massage course participants are presented with information related to creating a clear vision of your couples massage practice; a check-list of supplies; information on centering; illustrations of muscles; description of a couples massage workshop and information for couples massage workshop participants. Helpful p... |
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Common Benign Lesions on MR Mammography
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
Breast MRI is reported as valuable in detecting cancer in women who have a personal history of breast cancer, those patients with greater than 25% lifetime risk of breast cancer, and those with dense breasts -a condition associated with breast cancer risk but which decreases the sensitivity of the gold standard screening exam, mammography. MRI help... |
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Introduction to Quality Measurements
Provided by: CMElectures
David B. Nash, MD, MBA, is The Dr. Raymond C. and Doris N. Grandon Professor of Health Policy and is Chairman of the Department of Health Policy at Jefferson Medical College. Here, he defines quality measurement and discusses its evolution and its future.
This lecture and the post-test is worth 1.5 credit hours.
Dr. Nash traces the evolution ... |
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HIV/AIDS for Washington Healthcare Professionals (7 CH)
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Trace the etiology and epidemiology of HIV in Washington State and worldwide.
* 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 ma... |
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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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The ASCCP Guidelines for Managing HSIL
Provided by: American Society for Colposcopy & Cervical Pathology
This lecture will provide a broad, evidence-based understanding of the best management options for women with the Pap interpretation of high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL).
High-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) is a Pap test report that suggests the presence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) 2,3, a precancer o... |
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2010 Thrice the Liability: What Every Nurse Should Know About Ohio Civil, Administrative, and Criminal Law & Liability
Provided by: CEU4U
**After completion of this course the participant should be able to:**
* Identify the three different types of legal liability for practicing nurses
* Differentiate between the Ohio Board of Nursing and the Ohio Nurses Association
* Define Nursing negligence
* List four actions that may constitute nursing negligence
* Distinguish between Ohio ... |
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Virtual Exhibits / Booths
