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Purpose Statement A 10-year follow up of the original Lipid Treatment Assessment Project (L-TAP) survey was recently published. Overall, 73% of patients reached their LDL-C goal; in high-risk patients, the rate was 67%. Despite this improvement, in high-risk patients (i.e., CHD plus ≥2 major risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, and smoking), the results are less impressive as one third of these patients remain inadequately treated. Using the more recently recommended optional LDL-C ...

Target Audience This activity is for osteopathic physicians and other healthcare professionals who care for people with lipid disorders and/or CKD. Statement of Need Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing health burden in the United States, with estimates of nearly 20 million affected. More than 10% of the US population has some form of CKD. Although many CKD patients will develop renal failure, most will die of cardiovascular disease (CVD) before dialysis becomes necessary. National g...

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Self-Assessment Program (JHU-SAP™) is a clinical problem-solving, evidence-based continuing education program of active engagement. It is designed to objectively assess and strengthen your knowledge of non-HDL-cholesterol and provide you with a better understanding of its use in managing patients with dyslipidemia. You can complete JHU-SAP™ at your own pace, whenever and wherever you choose. JHU-SAP™ is available as a complimentary, web-bas...

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to: - Identify contributing factors to urinary symptoms, including polypharmacy and co-morbidities. - Detect the safety risk presented by falls as a result of urinary incontinence and nocturia. - Diagnose urinary symptoms in older patients and communicate effectively regarding choice of therapy. - Address urinary issues by identifying the patient’s therapy preferences, discontinuing or modifying medications that cause bladd...

This course is a comprehensive review of hematology/oncology that focuses on the clinical application of new research developments over the preceding year in the vast fields of hematology and oncology. Didactic presentations will be case-based. Attendees will leave with up-to-date, practical information which will have immediate clinical application.

The course will review multiple topics in clinical neuro-ophthalmology. The first day will consist of didactic lectures by experts in neuro-ophthalmology on various topics including giant cell arteritis, nystagmus, optic nerve sheath meninigioma, pseudotumor cerebri, third nerve palsy and the treatment of diplopia. On the second day, cases of common neuro-ophthalmologic problems will be presented to our panel who will discuss their practical approach to patient evaluation and management. Probl...

Target Audience This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, and care providers affiliated with a patient-centered medical home. Statement of Need/Program Overview A new strategy that has emerged to focus on care delivery, payment reform, and the use of health information technology that is gaining momentum is the patient-centered medical home (PCMH). The PCMH is largely based on principles developed by four primary care prof...

Essentials of HIV medicine comprises of 13 modules addressing essential general HIV knowledge, including epidemiology, the biology of the HIV virus, diagnosis, and basic treatment principles. Each module has learning objectives specific to that module.

Overview: This presentation is designed to be a more advanced lesson in evaluation and management issues that may arise in Internal Medicine. You Will Learn * How to decipher documentation of skin procedures * When to code for a joint aspiration, injection or both * Cerumen removal tips * Carve-out visits The presentation will assist coders in deciphering some of the challenges in Internal Medicine. This webinar will give you confidence when selecting appropriate c...

DESCRIPTION This intensive review course is designed to provide the internist an updated broad review of basic topics in internal medicine and its subspecialties. The activity will also aid in preparation for the 2009 American Board of Internal Medicine certification and re-certification examinations. TARGET AUDIENCE This activity is intended for internists, family and general practitioners, sub-specialists, physician assistants and nurse practitioners desiring a broad review of Inter...

The purpose of this program is to provide information about the main concepts and categories of complementary and alternative medicine. After attending this webinar, participants will be able to * Define and explain the basis of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). * List five therapies included as CAM. * Discuss the application of CAM to health promotion and disease prevention.

At the end of this presentation you will be able to: 1. Understand the pathophysiology behind patellar luxation 2. Grade patellar luxations and make treatment decisions based on clinical signs 3. Be familiar with the different surgical components of corrective surgery

This 42-hour program is approved by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) and the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) as an introductory course in hyperbaric medicine. The course is appropriate for physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and technicians. The curriculum includes classroom instruction and practical exercises. Participant will see both monoplace and multiplace facilities. It is offered monthly at the Nix Medical Center in downt...

At the end of this presentation you will be able to: 1. Understand normal development stages in puppies and adolescent dogs 2. Set puppies up for behavioral success as adults 3. Recognize "red flag" indicators of more serious underlying behavior problems in puppies

The Pediatric Musculoskeletal Medicine course represents a unique collaboration of pediatric orthopaedics, pediatric rheumatology and pediatric sports medicine. Knowing how to perform a good musculoskeletal assessment is very important in allowing pediatricians to effectively triage the patient, narrow the diagnostic possibilities, and know whether a referral to a specialist is needed. Making the right diagnosis and the correct referral in a timely manner will most certainly improve patient ca...

At the end of this presentation you will be able to: 1. Understand what makes a good teaser candidate 2. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of the different techniques for teaser preparation 3. Understand the basic surgical technique involved in teaser preparation

At the end of this presentation you will be able to: 1. Understand basic lobar anatomy in the dog and cat 2. Understand the radiographic features and differences between interstitial, bronchial, alveolar, and vascular lung patterns 3. Give examples of diseases with characteristic lung patterns

2010 Nuclear Medicine Coding Update

The Spanish speaking population has grown tremendously over the past few decades and healthcare providers in many areas of the country are challenged to communicate with this expanding patient population.The goal of this conference is to teach basic, intermediate and advanced Medical Spanish language skills in the classroom and to implement the usage of these skills with native Spanish speakers in an immersion setting. At the conclusion of this conference, participants should be able to improv...

At the end of this presentation you will be able to: 1. Understand a logical diagnostic paradigm when looking at canine diarrhea. 2. Understand treatment and control options for different husbandry situations. 3. Provide relevant advise to clients on the real zoonotic concerns of Giardia

Computers in Nuclear Medicine (CA Scope: NI)

Each examination includes: 1. 2-hour written examination. 2. Answer sheets for self-scoring. 3. Summary of national results. 4. 1-hour review session booklet. The NMSAE offers CME credit after completing the NMSAE Review Session.

Each year more than 1,000 residents graduate from the emergency medicine training programs. Most of these graduates seek board certification by ABEM or AOBEM as the next step in their professional development and to help them attain the position of a specialist in emergency medicine. It is a requirement of both the ABEM and AOBEM that each individual passes an oral board examination before board certification status is awarded. In reviewing comments received on past evaluations, it is clear...

This activity will provide participants with an understanding of the metabolic risks associated with antidepressant and antipsychotic drugs and how to monitor and protect patients from them.

Basic Radiation Protection in Nuclear Medicine (CA Scope: R)

Objectives: * Update your knowledge and understanding of pulmonary medicine topics. * Update your knowledge and understanding of critical care medicine topics. * Update your knowledge and understanding of sleep medicine topics. * Learn clinically useful practice procedures.

The emphasis will be on current guidelines and evidence-based medicine, as indicated within each topic’s specific objectives. Since Internal Medicine takes a lead role in medicine in general, this course was designed for all practitioners at the level of a practicing physician to provide a review and up-date in their medical knowledge and abilities to diagnose, treat and improve patient care.

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 Medicine exam * Evaluate co...

At the end of this presentation you will be able to: 1. Grade open fractures 2. Make treatment decisions 3. Be familiar with certain principles of wound care 4. Have a better understanding of post-traumatic osteomyelitis