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MRI of the Pancreas Series -Introduction and Technique, Part II
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
The Master's Series features Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz's most advanced lectures on diagnostic imaging to date. These intense and detailed presentations will focus on the topics of orthopaedic, neurologic, and body imaging. Each title in the series will examine subjects such as subtle interpretative techniques, anatomic detail, mastery of key technica... |
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12 Necessities of an Exceptional Practice
Provided by: American Dental Association
What makes a practice a rewarding place to work? What makes it attract and retain patients? What makes it grow and flourish? What makes it exceptional? Linda Miles draws upon her years of experience to identify the twelve necessities of exceptional practices and shares what they have in common. Learn how these necessities impact the patient ex... |
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Shifting Paradigms in Type 2 Diabetes: Managed Care Perspectives
Provided by: ASiM
Affecting over 11% of the adult US population, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic and disabling disease that is associated with substantial morbidity from both macro- and microvascular complications. It is the leading cause of kidney failure, nontraumatic lower-limb amputations, and new cases of blindness among American adults, and is a m... |
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Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs)
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Describe the impact of multidrug-resistant organisms on public health and the healthcare system.
Discuss important epidemiologic principles related to multidrug-resistant organisms.
Outline accepted prevention control measures for reducing the impact of multidrug-resistant organisms.
Discuss ... |
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The Evaluation and Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Provided by: Primary Issues
Learning Objectives
After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to
1. Recognize the risk factors, comorbidities, signs, and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
2. Order the appropriate test to confirm the diagnosis of OSA
3. Employ a management plan for patients being treated for OSA to increase adher... |
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Malignancies by Histology -Part II
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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Autism Spectrum Disorders
Provided by: NetCE
For many years, children with autism were thought to have emotional problems or to suffer from schizophrenia. However, it is now understood that autism is a physical disorder, characterized by specific symptoms that vary in type and severity with each individual. Autism spectrum disorders include autistic disorder, Asperger's syndrome, and pervasiv... |
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Sexual Addiction
Provided by: NetCE
Professionals continue to debate whether sexual addiction can be classified and treated in the same realm as chemical addictions; this course will give participants the necessary information and allow them to decide for themselves. The course will contain information on several core concepts: sexual compulsivity, sexual addiction, sexual anorexia, ... |
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Atypical Antipsychotics from a Primary Care Perspective
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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Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Provide with the most current evidence-based recommendations for preventing intravascular catheter-related infections. Major areas of emphasis include
Educating and training healthcare personnel who insert and maintain catheters
Using maximal sterile barrier precautions during central venous c... |
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Teamwork and Communication
Provided by: Institute for Healthcare Improvement
No matter how safe we make the design of systems in which we work, there is no substitute for effective teamwork and communication. In this course, you’ll learn what makes an effective team. Through case studies from health care and elsewhere, you’ll analyze the effects of teamwork and communication on safety. You’ll learn essential communica... |
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Behavioral Determinants of Healthy Aging -Revisited
Provided by: ANA Continuing Online Education
This article will examine the updated recommendations for physical activity and psychological elements associated with healthy aging.
**Objectives:**
* Discuss successful aging and the variables that predict successful aging.
* Identify the importance and the effects on the aging process of regularly exercising.
* Explain the rationale for en... |
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Headaches in Children and Adolescents
Provided by: Vindico Medical Education
This issue of Pediatric Annals provides an extensive and thorough review of the conundrum of headache in children. Each article in this volume provides a clear definition of various headache forms presenting in children, as well as clear guidelines for diagnosis and treatment. After reviewing this issue, the participant will not only be better prep... |
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Cardiology
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 and maintain compete... |
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Essentials of HIV Medicine
Provided by: Mayo Clinic
Essentials of HIV medicine comprises of 13 modules addressing essential general HIV knowledge, including epidemiology, the biology of the HIV virus, diagnosis, and basic treatment principles. Each module has learning objectives specific to that module.... |
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HIPAA
Provided by: The Texas Medical Association
Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:
Prepare and implement policies to comply with new HIPAA HITECH regulations. ... |
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Childhood Obesity
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Describe the incidence and prevalence of overweight and obesity among children from birth through adolescence.
* Discuss the short-term and long-term consequences of childhood obesity.
* Identify major factors contributing to overweight and obesity.
* Explain approaches to treatment of ov... |
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Management of Macular Edema: An Evidence-Based Approach
Provided by: ASiM
With the abundance of new evidence guiding the treatment of patients with retinal vein occlusions (RVO) and diabetic macular edema (DME), ophthalmologists and retina specialists are particularly in need of interpretation of this data and how it will impact daily decision-making in clinical practice. This breaking information mainly comes from clini... |
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Diabetic Hypoglycemia
Provided by: NetCE
The occurrence of hypoglycemia can be traumatic for the patient as well as the healthcare professional caring for them. Hypoglycemia is significantly problematic for people with diabetes. Approximately 30% of people with type 1 or insulin-treated type 2 diabetes have experienced acute incidences of hypoglycemia requiring medical treatment. Furtherm... |
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Focus On: Dynamic Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Line Placement
Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians
After reading this article, the physician should be able to:
* Describe the technique of dynamic ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous line (UGPIV) placement.
* Integrate UGPIV placement into a difficult peripheral intravenous line (PIV) access algorithm.
* Anticipate the complications associated with UGPIV placement. ... |
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VISICU Critical Care Review -February 2010
Provided by: American Board of Quality Assurance And Utilization Review Physicians
Course Description & Objectives
* Review the issue of H1N1 influenza of severity requiring hospitalization
* Review the issue of the subset of hospitalized H1N1 influenza patients requiring ICU care.
* Review the characteristics of H1N1 patients requiring ICU care
* Review the care administered to H1N1 patients admitted to... |
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Endemic Mycoses in Wisconsin: An Update on Treatment and the Role of the Pharmacist
Provided by: Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin
To provide an update on the treatment of mycoses endemic to Wisconsin and review Infectious Diseases Society of America.... |
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MRI of Hip Injuries
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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Trafficking in Persons: A Primer for the Health Care Professional
Provided by: CMDA - Christian Medical and Dental Associations
Human trafficking, otherwise known as modern day slavery is thought to have more than 27 million victims today. There has been a resurgence in awareness and counter trafficking interventions in the last few years both domestically in the US as well as globally. However, the health care community as a whole has been slow in recognizing this as a hea... |
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When is the right time to vaccinate the cow?
Provided by: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
* Understand the metabolic issues in prepartum cow
* Understand the importance of proper heifer vaccination programs
* Understand the metabolic issues in the postpartum cow
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Wound Care
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Identify the three phases in the healing of skin wounds.
List at least five things that hinder wound healing.
Summarize the steps in caring for an acute wound.
Describe the proper way to cleanse a wound.
Discuss the various ways to close an acute wound.
Explain the signs and symptoms of an ... |
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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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Optimizing Therapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Using Histological, Immunohistochemical, and Genetic Markers: A Pathologist’s Perspective
Provided by: ASiM
Overview
In the United States, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer mortality in both men and women, with more than 50% of patients presenting with locally advanced, inoperable, or metastatic disease. Approximately 33% of patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) present with advanced-stage disease while most patients with earl... |
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MRI of MRCP Liver Hepatobiliary Clinical, Anatomy, and Variations
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
The Master's Series features Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz's most advanced lectures on diagnostic imaging to date. These intense and detailed presentations will focus on the topics of orthopaedic, neurologic, and body imaging. Each title in the series will examine subjects such as subtle interpretative techniques, anatomic detail, mastery of key technica... |
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Surgical Site Infection Prevention
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. List and describe the variety of factors known to contribute to the incidence of nosocomial infections in general and surgical site infections in particular.
2. Discuss preventive strategies and best practices that have been shown to decrease the rate of surgical site infec... |
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