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Systemic miRNA-195 Differentiates Breast Cancer from Other Malignancies and Is a Potential Biomarker for Detecting Noninvasive and Early Stage Disease
Provided by: The Society for Translational Oncology
1. Describe the site-specific dysregulation of some miRNAs and explain their potential as non-invasive biomarkers for diagnosis, prognostication, or markers of treatment response.
2. Cite the characteristics reflected by circulation miR-195 and explain how elevated levels could be used as a breast tumor marker. ... |
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2-Volume MRI of the Ankle and Foot 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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Diabetes Pharmacology
Provided by: NetCE
Diabetes is a serious and growing problem in the United States. Behavior change, diet, and exercise are first in the line of treatment for this chronic disease. However, diabetes is a progressive disease, and these techniques will only work for a small portion of patients. Oral medications will eventually be necessarily incorporated into treatment ... |
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Plastic Surgery -How to Accurately Code
Provided by: American Association of Professional Coders
In the world of Plastic surgery there are many directions that physicians can take with their practice. With the ongoing cuts in provider payments, it has become even more necessary to have a Certified Professional Coder understand how to accurately code for services provided.Throughout this audio we will cover different aspects of surgeries most c... |
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Current and Future Directions in PKU: Therapeutic, Dietary and Psychological Considerations
Provided by: Prime
In 2000, the National Institutes of Health issued a consensus statement to guide the screening and management of PKU. While this clinical guideline represented state-of-the-art treatment at the time, the intervening 10 years have resulted in significant progress in knowledge about PKU and treatment options which are not reflected in the 2000 consen... |
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HIV/AIDS: A Primer for Pharmacists
Provided by: U.S. Pharmacist
After completing this activity, the participant should be able to:
1. Explain the life cycle of HIV, including tropism.*
2. Identify means of transmission and risk factors.*
3. Explain HIV testing, including when it is indicated.*
4. Describe the antiretroviral therapy (ART) agents from each of the five classes.*
5. Evaluate a patient... |
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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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Pulmonology
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 an... |
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MRI of the Brain Anatomy
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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Evaluation and Treatment of Acute Arthritis
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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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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Venous Thrombosis
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
The most common presentations of venous thromboembolism (VTE) are deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the lower extremity and pulmonary embolism. A risk factor for VTE, either hereditary or acquired, can now be identified in approximately 80 percent of patients. Furthermore, there is often more than one factor at play in a given patient. As an example, 5... |
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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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Treatment for Advanced and Recurrent Endometrial Carcinoma: Combined Modalities
Provided by: The Society for Translational Oncology
1. Discuss the role of radiation therapy for advanced stage endometrial cancer in order to differentiate between patients who should receive only radiation therapy and patients requiring surgery and/or chemotherapy in addition to radiation.
2. Evaluate the role of surgery for stage IV and recurrent endometrial cancer in order to select patie... |
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Healthcare-Associated Infections
Provided by: NetCE
This course is structured to provide essential education regarding the epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The course begins with background information on the pathogenesis of bacterial infections, transmission of infection in the healthcare setting, and the development of drug resistance. ... |
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Medical Education
Provided by: Vindico Medical Education
All physicians are teachers, and many see educating others as an opportunity to give back and remain connected to the field of medical education. It is incumbent upon all health professionals to apply effective teaching techniques. Bringing about change is another part of medical education. The physician as an educator can serve as a catalyst for ... |
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Best Practices in Primary Care: Dyslipidemia and the Chronic Kidney Disease Patient
Provided by: Primary Issues
Program Overview
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). While the link between CVD and CKD is apparent, primary care providers are not effectively screening and treating patients with renal disease who are at enhanced risk for cardiovascular disease and events.
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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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Management of Psoriasis: Update for the Pharmacist
Provided by: ArcMesa Educators, LLC
After participating in this activity, participants should be better able to:
1. Explain the epidemiology, risk factors, and pathogenesis of psoriasis.
2. Identify the various types of psoriasis and associated comorbid conditions.
3. Outline the most recent guidelines for psoriasis management, including behaviors and nonprescription an... |
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"The New Business of Medicine" Series
Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
The New Business of Medicine Series is an entire curriculum of 8 CME-certified modules in the area of practice management. Stemming from identified gaps in practice management and related educational needs, the modules focus on how to improve practice with the ultimate goal of improving the delivery of care to patients. Inte... |
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JAK2 Mutations Across a Spectrum of Venous Thrombosis Cases
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* list the types of thrombi most commonly associated with JAK2 mutations.
* outline the best test methods to detect JAK2 mutations.
* define the risk for and types of myelodysplastic syndromes that may be associated with JAK2 mutations.
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Focus On: Spinal Epidural Abscess -Avoiding Neurologic Catastrophe in the ED
Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians
After reading this article, the physician should be able to:
* Identify and describe risk factors for epidural abscess.
* Identify ED findings that should prompt consideration of spinal epidural abscess as a diagnosis.
* Identify radiographic and laboratory abnormalities associated with epidural abscess.
* Describe treatment a... |
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Communicating Through Healthcare Interpreters
Provided by: Virtual Lecture Hall
* Understand the legal requirements and clinical importance of working with interpreters.
* Better manage your communications with patients who do not speak English
* Appropriately use interpreters and interpretive services in your practice setting
* Improve your level of cultural competency
Meets Special CME Requirements in: Connecticu... |
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Embracing the Multidisciplinary Approach for the Management of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Provided by: The CE Solution, Inc.
The goal of this lesson is to Identify barriers to the diagnosis of postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO). List attributes of patients who should be treated for PMO, according to NOF guidelines. Describe nonpharmocologic strategies to prevent PMO. Distinguish among single-agent and combination therapy regimens for PMO.... |
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Pneumonectomy is a valuable treatment option after neoadjuvant therapy for stage III non-small-cell lung cancer
Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* Understand the impact of previous neoadjuvant therapy on survival of stage III non-small cell lung cancer following pneumonectomy.
* Identify the various predictors of survival after neoadjuvant therapy and pneumonectomy based on univariate and multivariate analysis from this stud... |
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Insights into Pain Management - Module 7: Multidisciplinary Pain Management
Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Insights into Pain Management -
Module 7: Multidisciplinary Pain Management
Faculty: Michael A. Ashburn, MD, MPH, MBA (Chair)
Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
Director, Pain Medicine and Palliative Care
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hour
Credit: Up to 1 AM... |
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Proteinuria and Nephrotic Syndrome
Provided by: CMElectures
Allan B. Schwartz, MD, is director of the Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension and director of continuing medical education at Drexel University College of Medicine. Here, he says that proteinuria is both a warning sign and a cause of progressive chronic kidney disease.
This lecture and the post-test is worth 1.... |
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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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Pediatric Female Pelvis/GI Abdominal Pain (SAM)
Provided by: American Roentgen Ray Society
ARRS Web lecture series brings presentations by the best educators in the field to your desktop, available for viewing at home or office and on your schedule. This Web Lecture includes 2 lectures with an estimated time to complete the activity of 1.5 hours.... |
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HIV/AIDS for Washington Health Professionals - 7CE
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
If you work as a health care professional or in a state licensed or certified health care facility in Washington, you must have AIDS training. In order to get a license, certification or registration to practice a regulated health care profession in Washington state, you are required to have AIDS education.
When you submit your paperwork to... |
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Virtual Exhibits / Booths
