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Dermatology-related conditions are some of the most common conditions seen in the primary care pediatrician's office. These conditions can include such common conditions as eczema, and more life-threatening conditions, such as malignancies. Learning what to include in the differential diagnosis is key to ensure the best treatment and fast patient recovery.

Features/Benefits: By conclusion of the course, you should be able to: * Recognize the clinical manifestations of acne * Describe principles of management of acne, including medications and routine skin care * List elements of patient education, including dispelling common myths

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 competence by updating cognitive understanding of family medicine * Feel better prepared to pass the American Board of Family Medici...

This course explores the definition of atopic dermatitis (AD), mechanisms of the disease and its perceived causes, clinical features in different age and ethnic groups, complications and impact on quality of life, and the recommended treatment for AD. Features/Benefits: * Recognize the clinical manifestations of AD (based on 4 major criteria) * Determine appropriate management of AD, including avoidance of exacerbating factors, the use of corticosteroids, patient education, ...

Photoprotection is the prevention of cutaneous photodamage or of toxicity that can be associated with other photosensitive conditions caused by UV radiation (UVR). The ultimate cutaneous manifestations of photodamage are malignancies and photoaging. The sun is the major source of UVR. Childhood is an especially vulnerable time for sun exposure because children can get up to 3 times as much sun exposure in a year as adults, and much of our lifetime sun exposure occurs before the age of 18 ye...

This course will focus on the most common bacterial, fungal, and viral infections and exanthems. The content also explores the causes, factors that may exacerbate the condition, levels of severity, and the best practices for management of the condition. Features/Benefits: The pediatrician should be better able to diagnose and treat skin infections. The course content will focus on the skills and knowledge required to: * Identify and manage bacterial, fungal, and viral skin inf...

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 and treat skin conditions specific to infants. The course content will focus on the skills and knowledge required to: * Identify common be...

Course Description eMedicalDermatology Review is a monthly CME/CNE/CEU accredited electronic newsletter designed specifically for the Dermatologist and related clinicians, including Nurses and Nurse Practitioners involved in the care of patients with medical dermatological conditions. eMedicalDermatology Review provides monthly updates on the latest research, best practices, issues currently under debate, and concise reviews of relevant journal literature. Course Topics A variety of to...

Following this course, the participant should be able to appraise the various etiologies and pathogens for the more common lesions; distinguish the characteristics of commonly seen skin disorders and develop an appropriate differential that leads to the most probable diagnosis; apply a treatment plan and follow-up procedure that will enable the practicing physician to effectively treat many disorders. This activity is expected to result in improved competence in making appropriate diagnosis an...

Mayo Clinic’s 15th Annual Internal Medicine Update: Sedona 2011 is a four-day course offering primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants a practical update on a variety of subspecialty topics including allergy, cardiovascular diseases, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hematology, infectious diseases, integrative medicine, neurology, psychiatry, pulmonary, renal disease, rheumatology, travel medicine, and others applicable to today’s practice and pat...

Following this course, the participant should be able to recognize the various causes of common lesions; identify the characteristics of commonly seen skin disorders and develop an appropriate differential that leads to the most probable diagnosis; apply a treatment plan and follow-up procedure that will enable the practicing physician to effectively treat many disorders. This activity is expected to result in increased confidence in making an appropriate diagnosis and providing effective trea...

* Understand the biology of ultraviolet radiation and methods to protect the skin. * Demonstrate increased proficiency in the management of potentially malignant skin lesions. * Make early diagnoses of skin cancers, particularly melanoma. * Identify, understand, and react to risk factors for skin cancer. * Develop targeted skin cancer screening and prevention efforts for your patients that are appropriate for each patient's level of skin cancer risk. * Differentiate between suspiciou...

This activity is designed for physicians and pharmacists in primary care, general medicine, endocrinologists, cardiologists, and internal medicine. Physician assistants, registered dieticians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and other health-care team members working with physicians to provide interprofessional care will also benefit from attending this conference.

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 management of dermatologic conditions. Target Audience This CME/CE program is intended for dermatologists, general/internal medicine providers, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, and pharmacists who car...

NEW: Free Shipping + Free CME Credits Whether preparing for your initial Pediatrics Board Certification exam or your Maintenance of Certification (MoC) exam, learning begins with the must-know material in MedStudy's newest Core Curriculum, the foundation of MedStudy’s overall learning system. The material in these 5 easy-to carry books not only correlates closely with the ABP exam blueprints (what you must know to pass both the initial and MoC Board exams) but also incorporates the most up-...

NEW! Free Shipping + Free CME Whether preparing for your initial IM Board Certification exam or your Maintenance of Certification (MoC) exam, learning begins with the must-know material in MedStudy's Core Curriculum, the foundation of MedStudy’s overall learning system. The material in these 5 easy-to carry books not only correlates closely with the ABIM exam blueprints (what you must know to pass both the initial and MoC Board exams) but also incorporates the most up-to-date, evidence-ba...

David B. Nash, MD, MBA, the Founding Dean of the Jefferson School of Population Health on the campus of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nash is also the Dr. Raymond C. and Doris N. Grandon Professor of Health Policy Here, he discusses the main cultural barriers to quality in medical practice and how they can be overcome. Dr. Richard Jacoby is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Health Policy at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pa. He ...

Presented by Continuing Education Company for the past 20 years, our Primary Care CME Conference Series is designed to update primary care clinicians in rapidly changing therapeutic areas. The emphasis is on practical and useful information for clinical practice. This year, the Primary Care Fall Conference is being held in Maui, Hawaii at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, a AAA four diamond oceanfront resort situated along a spectacular stretch of the famed Ka'anapali Beach and on the legendary...

Highlights and Benefits Adolescence…a time of exploration, experimentation and striving for independence. As clinicians who care for adolescents, we have unique opportunities to make a difference in their health and their lives by being creative, flexible and open in the care we provide. The 11th annual Adolescent Health Care conference will address key clinical and psychosocial issues affecting teens and will provide you with tools and skills to meet the needs of your adolescent patients a...

Overview Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, collectively known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), are considered chronic and lifelong conditions for which there is currently no cure. It is estimated that more than one million people in the United States are affected by the disease. The New Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease conference will highlight the latest concepts in the diagnosis and treatment of IBD. Disease complications, social and psychological side effects, special pop...

Scott & White’s Annual Internal Medicine Review for the Primary Care Provider is designed to provide the internal medicine and primary care physician, pysician assistant and nurse with information directly applicable to daily patient care. The topics represent some of the most common problems encountered in clinical practice and emphasis will be placed on the pertinent practical aspects of patient care and problems encountered in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. OBJECTIVES Upon...