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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 progre... |
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MR BiRads Analysis 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... |
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Anaphylaxis, Anaphylactic/Non-anaphylactic Food Reactions Provided by: CMElectures Janet M. Beausoleil, MD, is an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and attending physician at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Here, she provides a definition of anaphylaxis, its mechanisms, and differential diagnosi... |
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Cocaine Abuse and Dependence
Provided by: NetCE Although cocaine has been a drug of abuse for decades, research on the treatment of cocaine dependence was delayed until the later part of the 20th century. The introduction and widespread use of crack cocaine in the 1980s, the severity of the addiction, and comorbid problem... |
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Cirrhosis Provided by: CMElectures Victor Navarro, MD, is on the faculty of Thomas Jefferson University where he leads the hepatology and liver transplant programs. Anthony J. DiMarino, Jr., MD, is division chief of gastroenterology and hepatology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Here, they focus on p... |
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California Dental Practice Act Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to: Summarize the California Dental Practice Act. List the governing agencies of the dental profession and define their functions. Describe the legal role and responsibilities of the dentist and dental auxiliaries. ... |
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MRSA -Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus: California Senate Bills # 158 and 1058 Provided by: University of California, Davis, Health System You Asked For It Grand Rounds Series This free CME activity is on the new UC CME California web site. Course consists of the following elements: Create account on the CME California web site and register for the activity. Participation is accomplished through self-dir... |
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Living Medical eTextbook -- Rheumatology Provided by: Projects In Knowledge, Inc. Early diagnosis, prompt intervention, and maintenance of tight disease control are now known to be key in preventing or slowing progression of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Many patients do not achieve or sustain remission with older disease-modifying agents alone. Biologic the... |
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Genotypic Intratumoral Heterogeneity in Breast Carcinoma With HER2/neu Amplification: Evaluation According to ASCO/CAP Criteria Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to: * define the American Society of Clinical Oncology/College of American Pathologists criteria for HER2/neu amplification. * discuss the likelihood of tumoral heterogeneity in HER2/neu amplified cases. * discuss th... |
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Best Practices in Recognition, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Circadian Rhythm Disorders: An Online Activity for Primary Care Clinicians Provided by: Primary Issues Learning Objectives Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to 1. Formulate a comprehensive and accurate approach to initial assessment of CRDs (circadian rhythm disorders), based on the pathophysiology of circadian rhythm dyssynchrony and ... |
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Shaping Your PhaRxmacy Future Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute Activity Description: Where is your practice today and more importantly, where will it be tomorrow? There have been many changes in health-care over the last several years and many more are sure to come. All of which are making pharmacy a more competitive business than ever... |
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BDX2 Technique of Auscultation and Valve Closure Sounds Provided by: CMElectures Michael S. Feldman, MD, is Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and chairman of Graduate Education Foundation. Bernard Segal, MD, is professor of medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and director of the Jefferson H... |
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Manual of Neonatal Care, 6th Edition Provided by: Anderson CE Manual of Neonatal Care is written for neonatal residents, nurse practitioners, and nurses working in neonatal intensive care. In an outline format, it provides information on maternal, fetal, and neonatal problems, as well as common neonatal procedures. One pilot study n... |
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Standardization in Clinical Research Imaging Trials Provided by: SNM Advancing Molecular Imaging and Therapy Standardization in Clinical Research Imaging Trials... |
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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... |
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Advancing Patient Safety with Intelligent Infusion Technology Provided by: ProCE The target audience for this program is pharmacists and nurses in health-system settings. At the completion of this activity, the participants will be able to: * Describe the lessons learned from facilities that have implemented and are maintaining intelligent infusion tech... |
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Spectrum of FDG PET/CT Findings of Uterine Tumors Provided by: American Roentgen Ray Society Peer-reviewed articles from American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR). This activity offers AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)(TM) following completion of an online test.... |
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Adults or Big Kids: What Is the Ideal Clinical Environment for Management of Grown-Up Patients With Congenital Heart Disease? Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Learning Objectives After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * learn the percentage of congenital heart operations that are required, according to this study, to qualify a surgeon as a congenital heart surgeon * recognize that the surgeon-practic... |
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Anterior Cervical Diskectomy and Fusion (ACDF): Current Grafting Options Provided by: American Association of Neurological Surgeons Upon completion of this CME activity, participants should be able to: 1. Differentiate treatment options for cervical arthrodesis 2. Analyze the risk/benefit of allografts 3. Discuss the risks/benefits of bone graft substitutes in the cervical spine ... |
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Hip MRI -Part III Anatomic Correlates, Tendons, Muscles, Sports Hernia, and Others 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... |
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Pediatric Respiratory Disease: Emerging Insights for the Pediatric Practice
Provided by: Vindico Medical Education Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) represents a significant disease burden in infants and young children. This monograph will review the prevalence of RSV, the seasonal and regional variability of the virus, the American Academy of Pediatrics latest guidelines for RSV immunop... |
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Preclinical Neuroprotection: Mechanisms of MAO-B Inhibitors and Their Metabolites Provided by: Power-Pak C.E.® This program has been developed to provide participants with an update about the preclinical features and progression of Parkinson's disease, the potential neuroprotective properties of monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitors, and some disease modification trials assessing ne... |
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What You Always Wanted to Know About Childhood Lead Poisoning Provided by: University of California, Davis, Health System Pediatric Regularly Scheduled Series(RSS) This free CME activity is on the new UC CME California web site. Course consists of the following elements: Create account on the CME California web site and register for the activity. Participation is accomplished through sel... |
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SET 3-Volume MRI of the Female Pelvis Series 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... |
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Opiate Abuse and Dependence Provided by: NetCE Morphine and heroin were first synthesized and used medicinally in the nineteenth century, and recreational and illicit use followed. Historically, heroin dependence has been difficult to treat successfully, with poor outcome being attributed to patient characteristics, envi... |
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Healthcare Management: An Introduction (AHM 250) online course. Provided by: America's Health Insurance Plans Providing a comprehensive overview, this convenient online course will get you up to speed on the basic concepts of health care management and its various types of organizational structures. You will learn about major operational areas of health insurance plans as well as le... |
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A Review of Asbestos and Related Consequences Provided by: U.S. Pharmacist After completing this activity, participants should be able to: 1. Discuss the origin of asbestos and its impact on health.* 2. Identify the risk factors and etiology of asbestos-related diseases.* 3. Differentiate between various asbestos-related diseases.* 4. ... |
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Clinical Insights: Managing Bone Complications in Multiple Myeloma Provided by: Blood CME Center Multiple myeloma patients can develop painful bone lesions, and despite their treatment, most lesions fail to heal completely. In this podcast learning activity, Adam D. Cohen, MD, discusses the available diagnostic imaging modalities used in the detection and management of ... |
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Cultural Barriers to Quality Provided by: CMElectures David B. Nash, MD, MBA, is the Dr. Raymond C. and Doris N. Grandon professor of health policy, and chairman, Department of Health Policy at Jefferson Medical College. Here, he discusses the main cultural barriers to quality in medical practice and how they can be overcome. ... |
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The Clinician in Court: Surviving a Malpractice Suit Provided by: Harvard Medical School The presentation is designed to walk you through all stages of a malpractice case in order to equip you with the information you need to deal with this common problem. Using a model malpractice case, this guide helps to prepare the physician for the challenges and pitfalls o... |
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