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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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Clinical ECGs Part 1 -Contours
Provided by: CMElectures
David J. Callans, MD, is a professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and director of the Electrophysiology Laboratory at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Here, he presents several electrocardiograms involving arrhythmias, and invites his audience to interpret each of them before going on to his own interpretation and ex... |
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A Valid, Reliable Triage System Can Help You Better Assess ED Patients' Acuity
Provided by: Nurse.com
The goal of this program is to provide nurses with an understanding of the history, types, and methods of ED triage, with an emphasis on the five-level triage systems. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
* Identify four types of triage systems.
* Identify three triage methods.
* Compare and contrast the four major... |
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Sepsis: Diagnosis and Management
Provided by: NetCE
Severe sepsis and septic shock present the clinician with a difficult management situation. The patients are usually unstable and may rapidly progress to ARDS, MODS and death. There are evidence-based guidelines available to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of these disorders. This course outlines some of the current recommendations and sugges... |
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Introduction to Patient Safety
Provided by: Institute for Healthcare Improvement
No one embarks on a health care career intending to harm patients. But much too often, patients die or suffer injuries from the care they receive. In this course, you’ll learn why becoming a student of patient safety is critical for everyone involved in health care today. First, you’ll learn about the human and financial toll of medical error a... |
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Preventing Fraud, Waste & Abuse in Pharmacy Practice -Specialized & CE Exam
Provided by: Pharmacy Foundation of California
This assessment will be used to evaluate your mastery of content provided in Preventing Fraud, Waste & Abuse -2010 Update.... |
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Pharmacy Law
Provided by: Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin
Goal: To help pharmacy technicians understand and identify the major legal rules and regulations dealing with the practice of pharmacy.... |
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MRI of the Female Pelvis --Part II Including Cervical and Uterine Carcinoma, Pre and Postpartum Disorders & Leiomyomata
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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DAN 72nd Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Course
Provided by: Divers Alert Network (DAN)
This six-day course is designed primarily for physicians. Emergency medical personnel, paramedics, nurses and professionals with interest in diving medicine may also find the course valuable.
The program includes lectures, case presentations, printed support materials, and both formal and informal discussion sessions with faculty. It is anticip... |
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Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass: Positioning and Stabilization
Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass: Positioning and Stabilization CME
John D. Puskas, MD and Joseph F. Sabik III, MD
RELEASE DATE: July 7, 2006
LAST REVIEWED: July 2009
CME EXPIRATION: July 1, 2012
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Cont... |
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Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Anaphylaxis: Insights for the Primary Care Practitioner
Provided by: Primary Issues
Program Overview
Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that results in an estimated 30,000 emergency department visits annually. Although clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of anaphylaxis exist, several studies suggest that anaphylaxis is often underdiagnosed. Primary care clinicians play an impo... |
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Personalized Medicine for Patients with Parkinson's Disease: Treating the Whole Patient
Provided by: ASiM
In the community, there are considerable knowledge and competence gaps related to early identification, pathophysiology, as well as the initiation, management, and treatment of patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD). PD is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by a loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra and other dopaminergic and nondop... |
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TCL1 Protein Expression in Testicular Germ Cell Tumors
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* describe the tissue expression pattern of TCL1 protein in testicular germ cell neoplasms.
* define the usefulness of TCL1 immunohistochemistry in differentiating seminomatous from nonseminomatous germ cell tumors. ... |
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Stroke: ICU Care and Potential Complications
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Discuss neurological assessment and diagnosis of complications in stroke patients
* Recognize common medical complications of acute stroke
* Explain the causes of these complications
* List recommended medical and nursing responses to these complications... |
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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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Infectious Disease
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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Communication Skills: Why Bother?
Provided by: The Texas Medical Association
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: 1) define effective communication as it relates to the patient-physician relationship; 2) identify three ethical reasons to improve patient-physician communication; 3) list four barriers to effective patient-physician communication; 4) describe the three trust-building behaviors for im... |
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Diagnostic & Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound of the Upper Extremity
Provided by: American Academy of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
After completing this self-directed study, the participant should be able to:
1. Demonstrate how to optimize an ultrasound image by selecting the appropriate transducer and adjusting the gain.
2. Modify current practice techniques to utilize ultrasound imaging in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extre... |
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Drop Foot
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss the pathophysiology and incidence of drop foot.
2. Describe the various neurologic and musculotendinous etiologies of drop foot.
3. Recognize the typical clinical presentation of patients with drop foot.
4. Identify and describe imaging studies and other tests helpful ... |
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Enhancing Your Pediatric Practice
Provided by: Vindico Medical Education
This issue of Pediatric Annals provides several examples and strategies of how students and resident trainees can be effectively integrated into a busy office practice. The challenges and rewards of embracing community-based medical education are clearly delineated. Additionally, the participant is introduced to the concept of office-based research... |
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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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California : Ethics, Law, Professional Responsibility & Jurisprudence for Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Discuss ethical and legal concepts important to the profession of physical therapy.
Articulate the basis and sources of law in the United States.
Distinguish between civil and criminal law as they apply to physical therapy.
Review the rules and regulations of the Georgia Physical Therapy Prac... |
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Anatomy, Valves, and Shunts-Part III
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
The Cardiac MRI Series features Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz's most intense and detailed review of cardiac MR applications as they relate to anatomy and microanatomy of the heart. The interpreter will learn how to master the assessment of pericardial disease, functional assessment, infarct sizing, mass assessment, and cardiac anomalies. Particularly cri... |
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MRI Pitfalls in Orthopaedic Imaging
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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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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AAOS/AOSSM ACL Reconstruction Webinar
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Review what we have learned from research on double bundle ACL reconstructions to improve single bundle ACL reconstructions.
2. Review current techniques for transtibial vs. anteromedial portal patellar tendon autograft ACL reconstructions.
3. Review current techniques ... |
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Breast Masses in Children and Adolescents: Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation (
Provided by: Radiological Society of North America
Learning Objectives: 1) Identify an age-appropriate differential diagnosis for breast enlargement or a mass in a child or adolescent. 2) Recognize the features of each of the common breast masses in children and describe how to distinguish one from another. 3) Discuss the differences in evaluation and management of breast masses in children and adu... |
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Pediatric Dermatology: Newborn Skin Condition
Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics
The majority of newborn skin conditions are benign and self-limiting, although they may occasionally signify a more serious disorder. This course discusses common infant skin conditions and disorders, their characteristics, treatment options, and guidance for referrals.
Features/Benefits:
The pediatrician should be better able to diagnose... |
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Use of the AB5000TM Ventricular Assist Device in Cardiogenic Shock After Acute Myocardial Infarction
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* recall the 30-day mortality for patients undergoing VAD support for cardiogenic shock after acute myocardial infarction
* understand the frequency of hemodynamic recovery and VAD weaning after support for cardiogenic shock after acute myocardial infarction
* remember the int... |
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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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