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Recognizing and Managing Shift Work Disorder, an Underdiagnosed Condition: Improving Quality of Life
Provided by: Primary Issues
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to
1. Recognize the role of circadian rhythms in sleep/wake function
2. Identify the risks and comorbid conditions associated with shift work disorder
3. Utilize screening questions and diagnostic tools to improve the identification and diagnosis of sh... |
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Histology Matters: Personalized Therapy for Patients with NSCLC (Enduring Material – Online Tumor Board)
Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
OVERVIEW
Recent advances in the recognition of histologic subtypes as prognostic and predictive factors in nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) have created a new era of personalized therapy for patients with this disease. According to the latest data, the histologic subtype of NSCLC may influence a patient’s treatment regimen and, in turn, surviv... |
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CPD Toolkit: Strategies for Lifelong Learning in Pharmacy: Health Professionals Inventory of Learning Styles
Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute
1. Apply principles of learning styles theory to self-reflection
2. Describe methods for identifying personal learning needs/gaps
3. Use the H-PILS as a tool to promote self-reflection... |
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Care & Guidance
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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Nosocomial Pneumonia
Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center
Description
According to the National Institutes of Health, hospital-acquired pneumonia tends to be more serious, because a patient's defense mechanisms against infection are often impaired during a hospital stay. In addition, the types of germs present in a hospital are often more dangerous than those encountered in the community.
Objectives
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Recognition and Treatment of Leg Pain in Athletes
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Discuss the musculature and vasculature of the lower leg as it relates to the differential diagnosis and treatment of chronic leg pain in athletes.
2. Recognize and explain the role of abnormal foot and leg biomechanics in the etiology of ch... |
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HIV/AIDS for Kentucky Healthcare Professionals - 2CE
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Discuss the incidence of HIV/AIDS in Kentucky.
Describe modes of transmission for HIV.
Summarize the testing-related requirements of the Kentucky HIV/ AIDS Act.
Outline the issues in HIV/AIDS prevention.
Explain the clinical management of HIV/AIDS.
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MIRD Dosimetry (CA Scope: R)
Provided by: SNM Advancing Molecular Imaging and Therapy
MIRD Dosimetry (CA Scope: R)... |
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Diabetes Type 2
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Distinguish type 2 diabetes from type 1 diabetes.
Trace the normal physiology of sugar in the body.
Describe the underlying disorders of insulin resistance and beta cell abnormalities.
State the medical criteria for diagnosing diabetes and describe the initial workup.
Discuss the treatmen... |
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): Recognition for Primary Care
Provided by: Primary Issues
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to recognize the signs, symptoms, and early laboratory findings associated with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Target Audience
This activity is targeted to any primary care provider who provides care to patients with an unexplained evelated white ... |
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Bloodborne Pathogens
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* List the basic components of OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standard.
* Describe two common bloodborne diseases and their modes of transmission.
* Explain the purpose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
* Identify several types of personal protective equipment (PPE), work practices, and engineering ... |
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How to Write Good Test Questions
Provided by: American Society of Clinical Oncology
Writing high-quality test items is not an easy task and can often be quite demanding. This module is designed to reduce the stress surrounding the process of writing good questions and enhance your question writing skills. Participants will review the basic components and development process of creating effective multiple choice questions and will ... |
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Diagnostic Error in Radiology: Reducing the Risk
Provided by: Medical Interactive Community
Diagnostic error is becoming a new focus in Patient Safety. This is especially relevant to radiologists because diagnostic error accounts for over half the medical malpractice claims in radiology. This mixed-media Internet activity will examine the sources of diagnostic error and what can be done to reduce error and claims. The sources include 2... |
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MRI of the Brain Posterior Fossa Masses, Part III -Extra-Axial Lesions
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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Use of Home Pain Medications After Pediatric Orthopaedic Procedures
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Describe current methods and tools to assess the level of pain in a child, including use of the FLACC, VAS, and FPS-R pain scales.
2. Explain patient-to-patient variability with regard to the categorization of pain.
3. Discriminate between the three main categories of p... |
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Nursing Home Patients: Risk Management in Long Term Care
Provided by: Medical Interactive Community
Nursing home patients today are older, sicker, and more frail than ever before. Multiple chronic conditions, reduced mobility and cognition put them at risk for polypharmacy, falls, malnutrition, and pressure ulcers. Primary care physicians not based in the nursing home have the disadvantage of practicing remote medicine. If end-of-life wishes ha... |
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Diabetic Neuropathy
Provided by: Ohio Northern University
Description:
Diabetic neuropathy is a heterogeneous disease state in which prevention and therapy must be individualized. Diabetic neuropathy is a complication that will continue to increase in prevalence in the future. As healthcare practitioners, we have a duty to educate patients how to minimize their risk for developing diabetic neuropathy a... |
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MRI of the Spine, Part V Lumbar Introduction to MRI Pathology Technique, Part B
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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Pain: The Nature and Experience of Pain
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of pain and symptom management, including the nature, sources, assessment, diagnosis, and interventions to relieve pain.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Explain the nature of pain and its definitions, characteristics, types, and sources.
* Identify current standards id... |
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Nursing Management of Chemotherapy Induced Cognitive Impairment
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Describes the importance of Chemotherapy Induced Cognitive Impairment - during and post-chemotherapy treatment.
Identify the clinical importance/ significance of Chemotherapy Induced Cognitive Impairment for the nursing professionals
Describe the etiology, mechanism, risk factors, screening/... |
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Pharmacotherapeutic Management of Chronic Hepatitis C Infection
Provided by: Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin
1. Discuss the current epidemiology and trends of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection as well as identify key viral transmission modes and their associated risk factors.
2. Describe the natural progression of liver disease associated with HCV and how host, viral, transmission and environmental factors affect disease progression.
3. Discuss the burd... |
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MRI of the Spine Trauma -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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Geriatric Massage - Online CE Class for Massage Therapists and all interested parties
Provided by: Ariana Institute
Geriatric massage is a form of massage designed to meet the specific needs of the elderly population. Information contained in this course includes: Demographics of Aging, Geriatric Massage Techniques, Benefits of Geriatric Massage, Precautions and Contraindications, Anatomical Effects of Aging, Cardiovascular Effects of Aging, Metabolic Effects of... |
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Human Factors and Safety
Provided by: Institute for Healthcare Improvement
This course is an introduction to the field of "human factors": how to incorporate knowledge of human behavior, especially human frailty, in the design of safe systems. You’ll explore case studies to analyze the human factors issues involved in health care situations. And you’ll learn how to use human factors principles to design safer systems ... |
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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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Endocrinology: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics
There has been an increase in childhood obesity in the United States in the last 2 decades. This rise has resulted in an increase in type 2 diabetes mellitus in children (mostly teens). Pediatricians need to be able to evaluate and treat obese children. This includes evaluation and treatment of uncomplicated type 2 diabetes and its associated co-mo... |
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Managing Joint Pain and Associated Conditions
Provided by: Power-Pak C.E.®
Provide pharmacists with an update on the newer approaches to the management of osteoarthritis and provide strategies for educating, counseling, and monitoring patients about the relief of joint pain.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: Discuss the etiology and pathophysiology of osteoarthritis. Describe the changing environment and its newest approach to t... |
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Tumors of the Lung, Pleura and Mediastinum
Provided by: CMElectures
John M. Travaline, MD, is an associate professor of medicine and an associate professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at Temple University School of Medicine. He is also the director of the Lung Cancer program at the Temple Lung Cancer Center and director of pulmonary invasive procedures at Temple University Hospital. Here, he discusses the ... |
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Focus On: Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation In the Emergency Department
Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians
After reading this article, the physician should be able to:
* List the indications for and contraindications to noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) in the emergency department.
* List several disease processes for which NIPPV use is recommended.
* Describe steps to increase patient comfort while using NIPPV.
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The Telephone in Clinical Medicine: An Instrument of Risk and Opportunity
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Please note that this course also offers 3.6 nursing contact hours through the Department of Nursing Education, Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. To obtain a CEU certificate, please make sure your registration form indicates your RN degree.
In addition, this course is designed to meet the requirement for 3 hours of Risk Man... |
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Virtual Exhibits / Booths
