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Influenza: A Comprehensive Review
Provided by: NetCE
Because medications to treat acute illness due to influenza are just recently appearing, there is a tendency to accept the existence of influenza and to forget the fact that 36,000 Americans die annually from the flu and its complications. In addition, the resulting hospitalizations and medical care cost the healthcare system $12 billion each year.... |
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Code Sepsis: Clinical Microbiology's Role in the Diagnosis of Bloodstream Infections and Sepsis
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:
* Explain the medical and operational impact of bloodstream infections and sepsis
* Delineate the limitations of blood culture practices
* Describe the rapid methods that are performed in microbiology as an adjunct to blood cultures
* Discuss the imperatives and needs for rapid repo... |
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Pediatric Dermatology: Atopic Dermatitis
Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics
This course explores the definition of atopic dermatitis (AD), mechanisms of the disease and its perceived causes, clinical features in different age and ethnic groups, complications and impact on quality of life, and the recommended treatment for AD.
Features/Benefits:
* Recognize the clinical manifestations of AD (based on 4 major c... |
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Practices to Decrease Buprenorphine Diversion & Misuse: Part I
Provided by: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
1. List one way to decrease chances that a "pseudopatient" would enter your practice;
2. List treatment practices that patients can be informed of over the phone;
3. List recommended frequency of initial visits;
4. Describe current dosing recommendations... |
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Diabetes Care and Patient Education
Provided by: NetCE
Diabetes is a serious and costly health problem in the United States. Perhaps more than any other chronic disease process, diabetes management requires substantial and ongoing self-care activity on the part of the patient or caregiver. For example, people with diabetes often need to test blood glucose several times a day. Many need to know how to a... |
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Inherited Bleeding Disorders
Provided by: CMElectures
Dr. Raffini, M.D., is assistant professor of pediatrics -University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA and attending physician in the division of hematology -Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. She has completed a two-year National Hemophilia Foundation sponsored fellowship in clinical hemostasis. Here, she disc... |
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Genetics: ADPKD
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Acknowledgement: This course is supported by educational grants from Celera and the Applera Charitable Foundation.
This case study illustrates a common clinical scenario (i.e., renal cystic disease in a proband with an inconclusive family history) and many issues related to diagnosis and management of polycystic kidney disease.... |
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Postchemotherapy Histiocyte-Rich Pseudotumor Involving the Spleen
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* recognize the clinical, morphologic, and immunohistochemical features of postchemotherapy histiocyte-rich pseudotumor.
* differentiate postchemotherapy histiocyte-rich pseudotumor from other entities in the differential diagnosis.... |
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AAOS/ASES/OTA The Shattered Shoulder: Sorting Out the Pieces
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Form an algorithm for evaluating patients and developing a treatment strategy.
2. Review techniques of open reduction and internal fixation.
3. Review arthroplasty options and techniques.
4. Identify important pearls and pitfalls gle... |
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Spanish Language Training for Pharmacy Professionals
Provided by: RXinsider
Developing Spanish counseling skills will help increase patient compliance and build customer loyalty while setting your pharmacy’s level of customer service apart from competitors. Spanish for Pharmacists is a comprehensive, 52-page book enabling pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to learn the basics of Spanish for effective patient counseling... |
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Natural History and CT Appearances of Aortic Intramural Hematoma
Provided by: Radiological Society of North America
Learning Objectives: 1) Explain the pathophysiology of aortic intramural hematomas. 2) Describe the CT features that help identify and characterize aortic intramural hematomas. 3) Discuss the most appropriate options for managing aortic intramural hematomas on the basis of CT findings.... |
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Professional MRI Series -Complete Neurologic and Orthopaedic Sets
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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4-Volume Neurodegenerative Disease 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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Perinatal Depression
Early Detection, Prevention and Treatment
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Discuss the prevalence, etiology, and risk factors of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
* Recognize symptoms and differentiate among disorders.
* Discuss the disorders' potential impacts on the child's development and mother-infant relationship.
* Describe screening tools and list eff... |
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Pediatric Emergencies
Provided by: CMElectures
Amardeep Singh, MD, is a board certified emergency room physician at Chicago's Mount Sinai Hospital. He states that the goal of his lecture is "to provide a systematic and methodological approach to (pediatric emergencies) so that caring for a child does not appear to be an alien phenomenon." With that in mind, he covers toxic ingestion by children... |
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Cognitive Outcomes After On-Versus Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* understand comparative cognitive outcomes in patients having on-pump vs off-pump CABG surgery
* recall patient characteristics predictive of cognitive impairment after CABG surgery
* remember patient characteristics predictive of comparative cognitive outcomes in patients ha... |
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Core Modules for New Preceptors
Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute
Activity Description:
This knowledge-based activity contains four (4) modules at approximately 30 minutes each in
length. The activities are designed to equip preceptors with the background information they
need to be successful clinical instructors for pharmacy students... |
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MRI of Neurodegenerative Disease & Demyelination, 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 of neuroradiology of the brain, spine, head and neck, and pediatric imaging... |
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Infection Control: The New York Requirement
Provided by: NetCE
Healthcare professionals have the responsibility to adhere to scientifically accepted principles and practices of infection control in all healthcare settings and to oversee and monitor those medical and ancillary personnel for whom the professional is responsible. This course provides the information necessary for healthcare professionals to monit... |
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Dental Care for Special Needs Patients
Provided by: NetCE
The ability to maintain optimal oral health requires daily attention to oral hygiene and regular dental evaluations. The oral environment has a complex composition of microbial organisms and any alteration in this environment, from systemic illness, treatments, or poor oral hygiene, can result in short-and long-term oral effects. Even patients with... |
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Management of Insulin Dependent Diabetes
Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center
Description
According to the National Institutes of Health, with Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas does not make insulin. Over time, high blood glucose can lead to serious problems with the heart, eyes, kidneys, nerves, and gums and teeth.
Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant will be able to: 1.) Describe how th... |
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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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Use of 3.0-T MR Imaging for Evaluation of the Abdomen
Provided by: Radiological Society of North America
Learning Objectives: 1) Describe the technical basis for 3.0-T abdominal MR imaging. 2) List the major advantages and limitations of 3.0-T abdominal MR imaging. 3) Discuss the main applications of 3.0-T MR imaging in the abdomen.... |
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Provided by: CMElectures
Hans Liu, MD, FACP, is a professor of medicine at Jefferson Medical College and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Here, he defines chronic fatigue syndrome, discusses the diagnostic approach, and evaluates therapies. Historically, chronic fatigue syndrome was known as neurasthenia or nervous exhaustion and also as benign myalgic encep... |
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Assessing Patient Vitals: Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, and Blood Pressure (Students Can Help!)
Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Proficiently obtain accurate vital signs.
2. Correctly document results
3. Provide accurate information to patients upon completion of vitals assessments.
4. Avoid common errors made while performing a vitals assessment.
5. Integrate experienti... |
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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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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Provided by: NetCE
Standard therapies can relieve symptoms in some patients and provide partial improvement in others. However, some patients may have more refractory disease whereby significant symptoms persist despite treatment. Thus, knowledge of emerging therapies can be helpful to patient outcomes. Treating rheumatoid arthritis, whether by standard therapy or em... |
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Increasing Radiation From Sentinel Node Specimens in Pathology Over Time
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* list the reasons that have led to increased radiation for sentinel nodes over time (increased dose, possibly less time delay for receipt in pathology).
* outline the options pathologists have for dealing with this radiation (monitoring, delay in processing).
* * define the differenc... |
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OSHA and Healthcare Facilities
Provided by: NetCE
Death and disability due to unsafe or unhealthy workplaces remain America's hidden epidemic. In 2005, there were 4.2 million job-related nonfatal injuries and illnesses in the private sector alone . OSHA standards are in place in order to minimize the risks associated with various workplaces, and there are standards in place that uniquely affect he... |
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Image Quality (CA Scope: I)
Provided by: SNM Advancing Molecular Imaging and Therapy
Image Quality (CA Scope: I) ... |
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