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MRI of Osseous Masses & Lesions Principles of Assessment, Part III
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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Low Back Pain
Provided by: CMElectures
Harris B. Cohen, M.D., is a preceptor in family medicine at Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, Pennsylvania. Here, he discusses the high incidence and extensive costs of low back pain and the importance of evaluation and reassurance of the patient by family practitioners.
This lecture and the post-test is worth 1.5 credit hours.
Dr.Cohen s... |
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Emergency Medicine 2005 Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (LLSA) Review
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
This course is based on the 20 articles of the American Board of Emergency Medicine 2005 Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (LLSA) program. This course is taken almost entirely on-line.
Each of the 20 ABEM LLSA articles has been summarized by a Harvard Emergency Medicine faculty member with expertise in that area. These summaries stress ... |
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MRI/CT of the Spleen and Retroperitoneum
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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Optimizing Disease Control to Manage RA-Associated Pain in Adults
Provided by: U.S. Pharmacist
After completing this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.Explain the pathophysiology of RA.*
2.Discuss nonbiologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and biologic DMARD therapies.
3.Identify the potential adverse effects of pharmacologic therapies used for treating pain associated with RA.
4.Evaluate nonpharmacolog... |
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Accident and Emergency Radiology-A Survival Guide
Provided by: Advanced Health Education Center
Learn the how and why of trauma radiography
You will learn to tailor the exam to fit the needs of the patient in trauma where acting fast is a must. It is also an excellent reference guide for emergency procedures. It has a logical presentation with descriptions of images and what the expected radiograph should demonstrate. Included are head to ... |
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To graft or not to graft? Do coronary artery characteristics influence early outcomes of coronary artery bypass surgery? Analysis of coronary anastomoses of 5171 patients
Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* Understand the impact that small coronary arteries have on outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting.
* Understand differences of coronary arteries between men and women and the impact they might have on differential outcomes between genders after coronary artery bypass grafting... |
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Physical Therapy Ethics and Jurisprudence Course for California, Georgia, Texas and Oklahoma Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants.
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Discuss important ethical theories as they affect decision-making.
Interpret the APTA Code of Ethics and Guide for Professional Conduct of Physical Therapists.
Explain the APTA Guide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist Assistant and Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Ass... |
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Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Humeral Capitellum
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Discuss the pathophysiology and etiology of osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the humeral capitellum, including incidence and classification of such lesions.
2. Explain the difference between Panner's disease and humeral capitellum OCD.
3. Recognize typical signs/sympt... |
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Physical Examination of the Shoulder
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Describe and demonstrate appropriate techniques for inspection, palpation, and assessment of the range of motion of the shoulder.
2. Describe and demonstrate appropriate techniques for inspection, palpation, and assessment of range of motion of the cervical spine.
3. Pe... |
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Optimizing Disease Control to Manage RA-Associated Pain in Adults
Provided by: U.S. Pharmacist
This accredited activity is targeted to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Estimated time to complete this activity is 120 minutes.
GOAL:
To review the pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and discuss pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic options for managing pain associated with RA in adults.
OBJECTIVES:
After completing this acti... |
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Genetics: Lung Cancer
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Acknowledgement: This course is supported by educational grants from Celera and the Applera Charitable Foundation.
Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of lung cancer in nonsmokers, comprising nearly 60% of cases, and it is associated with the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) mutation. For patients with suspected lung cancer, it is impo... |
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End-of-Life Care
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Summarize the current status of end-of-life care in the United States.
* Explain the principles and ethical challenges of end-of-life care and hospice.
* Discuss the essential elements of effective communication with patient and family.
* List pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic comfort me... |
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UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT PEER REVIEWER TRAINING
Provided by: American Board of Quality Assurance And Utilization Review Physicians
Managed Care increased in popularity as third-party payors and government agencies became more concerned with rising healthcare costs. Hardly any area of healthcare is free from its impact. Historically, review of medical claims was the responsibility of corporate Medical Directors possibly reviewing cases outside their specialty area. Today, the... |
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Dental Infection Control - California, New York, Maryland, Minnesota & North Dakota Approved
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to learn:
Describe the impact of healthcare-associated infections in the dental setting.
Explain the responsibility of dental healthcare professionals to adhere to scientifically accepted principles and practices of infection control.
Define the concept of the chain of infection and present strate... |
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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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Basic Radiation Protection in Nuclear Medicine (CA Scope: R)
Provided by: SNM Advancing Molecular Imaging and Therapy
Basic Radiation Protection in Nuclear Medicine (CA Scope: R)... |
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Atrial Fibrillation and Managed Care: Current Approaches and Future Directions for Long-Term Therapy
Provided by: Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
Atrial fibrillation (AF), a common age-related arrhythmia, is a major public health problem in the United States.
The first article in this supplement describes trends in the prevalence and incidence of AF in the United States and the etiology of, risk factors for, complications of, and economic burden of AF.
The second article in this supplement... |
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Defining, Diagnosing, and Managing Celiac Disease in Primary Care
Provided by: Impact Education, LLC
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of primary care physicians responsible for routine care and follow up of celiac patients.
Statement of Need/Program Overview
Celiac disease is an autoimmune digestive disease that damages the villi of the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients fr... |
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OBGYN -How to Accurately Code
Provided by: American Association of Professional Coders
Ever wonder why it is so difficult to code some of those services in OBGYN? This session will help you tackle all the tough situations encountered in the OBGYN and offer workable solutions to coding headaches. A must for anyone working in this busy field.... |
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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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BDX7 Combined Systolic, Diastolic and Continous Murmurs
Provided by: CMElectures
Michael S. Feldman, MD, is Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and Chairman of the Graduate education Foundation. Bernard Segal, MD, is professor of medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and director of the Jefferson Heart Institute. Here, they discuss combined systolic and diastolic and ... |
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HCV - Care and Guidance: Practical Education and Resources for Nurses and PA's
Provided by: Projects In Knowledge, Inc.
In May 2011, the FDA approved two new drugs for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection: boceprevir and telaprevir. These drugs, when combined with peginterferon and ribavirin, offer significantly higher response rates and shorter durations of therapy compared with the current standard of care therapy and give new hope to HCV-infected patien... |
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Refining Practice Management for Optimal Outcomes in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Determining the Optimal Strategy
Provided by: ASiM
The introduction of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) has transformed clinical management of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Although most patients with CML who are receiving TKI therapy achieve clinically significant hematologic, cytogenetic, and molecular responses, the durability of these responses is limited by the development of mutation-induce... |
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Peripheral Nerve Catheters After Shoulder Surgery: Do They Improve Functionality?
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Identify the indications and contraindications for using a continuous interscalene brachial plexus block in a patient undergoing shoulder surgery.
2. Describe the general technique for performing an interscalene brachial plexus block, and identify the various methods used f... |
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End the Epidemic of Childhood Obesity...One Family at a Time
Provided by: ANA Continuing Online Education
The number of overweight American children keeps growing at a rate that's hard to swallow. And so does the number of American children at risk for becoming overweight. Unless we stop the spread of this problem now, the long-term debilitating effects on today's children -and ultimately, on their children-will exhaust our healthcare resources.
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Practice Based Rounds: A Focus on Chronic Pain
Provided by: ASiM
The goals of our intervention are to give the primary care provider a better understanding of the physiology of chronic pain; the skills and tools to better screen patients for pain and complications of mismanaged pain and when properly identified, know how to safely and effectively treat their pain.
Enjoy in a unique opportunity to round with a p... |
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MRI of the Brain Advanced Planar Anatomy, Part IV Axial and Coronal
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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Case 1: A 37-Year-Old, Female 911 Operator Who Works the Night Shift and Complains of Insomnia and Depression
Provided by: Primary Issues
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this activity, participants should be better able to
Improve the identification and diagnosis of shift work disorder, using screening questions and diagnostic tools
Outline management strategies for patients with shift work disorder that optimize sleep, alertness, and circadian rhythm alignment
Overvie... |
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Assisting Students in Migraine Management
Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Discuss the prevalence of migraine and the societal impact in terms of disability, work loss, and health care expenditures.
2. Review the current understanding of migraine's pathophysiology
3. Describe validated tools to improve screening and dia... |
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