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Volvulus of the Gastrointestinal Tract: Appearances at Multimodality Imaging Provided by: Radiological Society of North America Learning Objectives: 1) List the risk factors for development of volvulus of the stomach, small bowel, and colon. 2) Identify the most common imaging appearances of gastrointestinal volvulus. 3) Describe common subtypes of volvulus of the stomach and colon.... |
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Reducing Patient Falls: The Journey of Fort Madison Community Hospital's Fall Team
Provided by: The Risk Management and Patient Safety Institute Falls among hospital inpatients are common. In fact, patient falls are one of the most common sentinel events reported by the Joint Commission. Falls can result in serious injury or death and injuries due to falls increase health care costs. Therefore, prevention of falls in... |
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A Review of Ancillary Testing in Gynecologic Cytology Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology Upon completion of this program, you will be able to: * Describe the strengths and weaknesses of ancillary tests for gynecologic cytology currently in widespread clinical use * Discuss additional emerging biomarkers that may further refine the value of cervical-vagina... |
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Communicable Disease Testing of Blood Donors Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to: * list the communicable diseases and define the regulatory authority under which allogeneic blood donations must be tested. * list the communicable diseases and define the regulatory authority under which autologo... |
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Prognostic Factors and Morbidities After Completion Surgery in Patients Undergoing Initial Chemoradiation Therapy for Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer Provided by: The Society for Translational Oncology # Rate the prognostic factors for overall survival in patients undergoing completion surgery after initial chemoradiation therapy (CRT) for locally advanced cervical cancer. # In cervical cancer patients undergoing completion surgery, consider using laparoscopy to decrease ... |
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Dermatology Living Medical eTextbook -- Chapter 2 – Immunology Review II: Molecular Signaling in the Immune System Provided by: Projects In Knowledge, Inc. Activity Goal The goal of this CME/CE program is to address the clinicians' needs in assessing the role of the immune system in the underlying pathophysiology of common dermatologic conditions, current strategies for immunomodulation, and novel therapeutic strategies in the... |
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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 t... |
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Tapentadol IR: A Gain for Pain? Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute Learning Objectives 1. Describe the mechanism of action of tapentadol immediate release (IR). 2. Determine the appropriate dose and dosing schedule for tapentadol IR. 3. Recognize tapentadol IR's contraindications, warnings and precautions. 4. Identify adverse effects th... |
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Fibromyalgia: A Truly Mysterious Disease Provided by: National Center of Continuing Education Although the term "fibromyalgia" has appeared in literature for 90 years, the disease is often unrecognized by clinicians. It is a devastating disease, more common than rheumatoid arthritis, yet its cause remains a mystery. There is no cure for fibromyalgia; however, nurses ... |
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Achieving Cultural Competency: A Case-based Approach to Training Health Professionals
The Case of Juana Caban
21-year-old Puerto Rican woman who is pregnant and HIV+ Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Learning objectives Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: * Identify the cultural influences that may affect patients' requests. * Define and express ethical precepts of veracity, autonomy, and beneficence and how they impact care in s... |
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Management of Insulin Dependent Diabetes Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center Description According to the National Institutes of Health, with Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas does not make insulin. Over time, high blood glucose can lead to serious problems with the heart, eyes, kidneys, nerves, and gums and teeth. Objectives Upon completion of this... |
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Shoulder MRI Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation A "Must Have" resource for any radiologist! The MRI Interactive Teaching Files were prepared by some of the most experienced and trusted MRI readers in the U.S., and provide 10-20 CMEs per title, for a total of 196 CMEs for the entire set. Containing 928 MR cases, the 12 ti... |
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Age and Axillary Lymph Node Ration in Post-Menopausal Women with T1-T2 Node Positive Breast Cancer Provided by: The Society for Translational Oncology 1. Identify changes in medical/surgical practice that can affect the prognostic performance of established prognostic factors such as lymph node involvement in breast cancer. 2. Explain how the lymph node ratio can help to adjust against practice related changes. ... |
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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 Philadelph... |
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Prophylaxis in Hemophilia: Do Immunologic Danger Signals or Pharmacokinetics Hold Relevance? Provided by: Blood CME Center Pediatric hematologist Donald L. Yee, MD, offers his expert opinion on the role of prophylaxis in the management of hemophilia patients, with a focus on inhibitor risk. In explicating data from clinical studies comparing prophylaxis with on-demand treatment, Dr. Yee draws on... |
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Geriatrics: Pain Management Strategies in the Elderly Inpatient Provided by: Harvard Medical School Acknowledgement: This module is supported by a grant from the Donald Reynolds Foundation. The management of pain in hospitalized elderly patients represents a clinical challenge for many clinicians and most trainees. Appropriate analgesic choice and dosing require knowled... |
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Emergency Cardiac Care Guidelines Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Discuss how the physiological differences in the phases of cardiac arrest drive the appropriate treatments for each phase. * Use the principles of patient assessment to guide treatment decisions. * Describe the appr... |
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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 aske... |
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Workplace Violence Prevention Provided by: The Risk Management and Patient Safety Institute Workplace violence is not a new topic, but it is one of increasing importance. Incidences of workplace violence continue to occur at a rapid rate in the health care setting. Twenty-five out of 10,000 health care workers will report an injury due to workplace violence. This i... |
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Infant Formulas: Safe Alternatives to Breast Milk in Many Situations Provided by: U.S. Pharmacist After completing this program, participants should be able to: 1. Recognize the optimum nutrition for infants through the first year of life-breast milk;* 2. Describe the role of formulas as adequate substitutes for term infants whose mothers cannot or choose not to b... |
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MRI of Knee Articular Cartilage, Bone, Tendons, and Bursae 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 ... |
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Quality Control in Standardized Clinical Trials Provided by: SNM Advancing Molecular Imaging and Therapy Quality Control in Standardized Clinical Trials... |
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Cellular Responses to Radiation (CA Scope: R) Provided by: SNM Advancing Molecular Imaging and Therapy Cellular Responses to Radiation (CA Scope: R)... |
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Chest -Cases 39-50 Provided by: SNM Advancing Molecular Imaging and Therapy Chest -Cases 39-50... |
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MRI of the Brain Stroke & Vascular Disease Introduction, Part II 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 ... |
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Surgery for Anterior Skull Base Meningioma: Pearls and Pitfalls Provided by: American Association of Neurological Surgeons This activity will review surgical nuances necessary for surgical management of anterior skull base meningiomas. Patient positioning, craniotomy, tumor exposure, and safe tumor removal will be shown in detail. Special attention will be paid to discuss methods to improve pat... |
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Undiagnosed Hereditary Angioedema In a 28-Year-Old Woman Provided by: myCME.com Although it is a rare disorder, hereditary angioedema (HAE) can be associated with a significant risk of illness and death. The condition may go undiagnosed for decades; as gastrointestinal symptoms are common, patients may undergo unnecessary abdominal surgery. After the ac... |
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Neonatal Medical and Surgical Chest Diseases; Evaluation of Pulmonary Infection in Infants and Children 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 two lectures with an estimated time to complete the activity of 1.5 hours.... |
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Preventive Medicine and Public Health 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 aske... |
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Using Advanced Technology for Glycemic Control in the ICU Provided by: ProCE The target audience for this program includes pharmacists and nurses in health-system settings. After completing this activity, the participant will be able to: * Discuss patient safety factors associated with paper protocols versus software programs for achieving glycemic ... |
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