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The key to reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with skin cancers is prevention and early detection. Family physicians and others involved in the primary care of adults and children are in a unique position to routinely evaluate patients for skin cancer as well as to educate their patients about self-examination and preventive measures. This course provides an overview of the various types of nonmelanoma and melanoma skin cancers, including a description of the populations at high r...

Over the past several years, there have been significant changes to the immunization schedules for children, adolescents, and adults. The approval of multiple new vaccines has increased the opportunities for preventive care for both children and adults. Yet coverage with some vaccines remains far below national goals, and outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases continue to occur. The introduction of new vaccines and additional changes to the immunization schedules make it increasingly more d...

The spring 2009 influenza outbreak drew attention to some aspects of influenza and the multiple areas of interactions that should be addressed when considering its epidemic potential. Preventive care is a critical component of controlling influenza infection. Prevention should be a combined effort between care providers, public health agencies, government, the media, and the public.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of the activity, learners should be better able to: • Characterize the secondary preventive value of HAART as it relates to decreasing HIV transmission • Identify approaches to enhance the secondary preventive value of HAART as it relates to decreasing HIV transmission TARGET AUDIENCE Physicians (both specialists and primary care/family medicine) and nurses who are frontline providers of care to persons at risk of or with HIV infection. Other...

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) reports that men are 24% less likely than women to have visited a physician in the past year. With the support of the AHRQ, the U.S. Patient Safety Task Force (USPSTF), an independent panel of experts in prevention and evidence-based medicine, conducts scientific evidence reviews of clinical preventive health care services and develops recommendation statements for clinicians and health systems. Based on a selection of recommendation stat...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that caries is perhaps the most prevalent infectious disease in U.S children. By the time they reach kindergarten, more than 40% of children have caries. To prevent oral disease, preventive interventions must begin at infancy. This course will present to providers the importance of educating their adult patients on when they should begin bringing their children to the dental office for an oral exam and to begin a thorough prevention prog...

This is the season for colds and other respiratory tract infections, including croup and infection of the ears, sinuses, and throat. Being up to date on these viruses is critical to appropriate diagnosis and preventive measures.

One in every six Americans, or more than 30 million people in the United States, have some type of thyroid dysfunction, more than the number of Americans with diabetes and cancer combined [12; 42]. Internationally, the incidence is even greater. In this course, the anatomy and physiology of the thyroid gland will be outlined. The types of thyroid dysfunction, including include hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, nodules, goiters, autoimmune disorders, thyroiditis, Graves' disease, and thyroid can...

With today's technologic advances, high risk pregnancies and deliveries now have a better chance of having a positive outcome. With this manual, you can be more knowledgeable about screening for risk factors, preventive management, and appropriate interventions when problems arise. The book also includes information on incidence, etiology, physiology, pathophysiology, medical management with protocols, collaborative problems, and desired outcomes for nurse practitioners. The text reflects e...

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...

Hemophilic arthropathy is the signature characteristic of hemarthroses, and has a negative impact on patient quality of life, often resulting in pain and disability. In this case-based learning activity, Leonard A. Valentino, MD, and Audrey C. Taylor, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, examine clinical cases in which patients experiencing hemophilic arthrophathy are evaluated, and provide clinical discussion on the prevention and management of hemophilic arthropathy and other musculoskeletal disorders. Stat...

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...

After completing this CME module, participants will be able to 1. List and describe the variety of factors known to contribute to the incidence of nosocomial infections in general and surgical site infections in particular. 2. Discuss preventive strategies and best practices that have been shown to decrease the rate of surgical site infections. 3. Apply knowledge regarding correct antibiotic selection, dosing, and duration of use to prevent surgical site infections.

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 ...

This two-day course is designed for all persons who are involved in the management of pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and biologics Quality Control Analytical Laboratories. The course will also be of benefit to entry-level Quality Assurance professionals and others who audit QC Labs, or whose responsibilities include insuring lab regulatory compliance. This course will provide participants with an understanding of how to effectively handle out-of-specification results, deviations, laborator...

Early adolescence is a time of great physical and emotional transition and growth. An early adolescent assessment has been recommended over ten years but remains underutilized. This important milestone assessment is not only an opportunity to assess immunization needs, but also a time to reinforce positive behaviors and to screen for and address problems. Nursing tools of anticipatory guidance, education, and counseling for health promotion and disease prevention can not only encourage the ear...

The Obesity Summit traditionally draws a diverse mix of health care practitioners interested in discussing innovative solutions to the causes of obesity, preventive strategies, and therapeutic management approaches. This year’s Summit features several innovative sessions designed to engage the audience and faculty. These include interactive workshops, a meet-the-experts luncheon, and a panel discussion. Supplementing these will be didactic/interactive sessions focusing on: • obesity biolo...

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...

Statins have significantly reduced the risk of cardiovascular events for most patients. For some patients, there are obstacles to statin therapy that although rare, must be addressed, including rhabdomyolysis and myopathy. Strategies including switching agents, reducing dosages, adjusting dosing schedules and adding non-statin agents in order to improve tolerability while still providing cardiovascular benefit. Special attention must be paid to the use of statins in the elderly, and in patient...

Course Overview The broad scope of the primary care physician’s practice incorporates management of acute, undiagnosed illness and complex, multisystem disease, as well as the provision of extensive preventive care and general health promotion. In addition, because primary care physicians are most often the first medical practitioner contacted by a patient, the daily clinical challenges require a distinct approach and special skills in eliciting concerns, focusing key issues, negotiating pl...

This three-day course is designed for personnel who are responsible for the failure and deviation investigation process in a GMP environment, specifically Root Cause Analysis for CAPA. The course provides clarification of regulatory expectations and guidance, and the essential skills necessary to ensure effective and efficient investigations. Topics will examine each step of the investigation process from failure identification and notification through documentation. Participants will practi...

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-...

Program Overview Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). While the link between CVD and CKD is apparent, primary care providers are not effectively screening and treating patients with renal disease who are at enhanced risk for cardiovascular disease and events. Physicians should institute appropriate screening techniques into practice to be better able to identify patients with CKD, since they are at incr...

Pneumococcal bacteria are a leading cause of infectious disease in the United States. Adults are particularly vulnerable to invasive pneumococcal disease that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. These infections also place a heavy financial burden on the healthcare system due to frequent and prolonged hospitalization. The clinical and economic costs attributed to these infections are expected to increase due to the aging of the US population and increased longevity of patie...

Program Overview Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a common autosomal dominant genetic disorder associated with premature cardiovascular disease. The prevalence of heterozygous FH is as high as 1 in 67 for some founder populations such as Ashkenazi Jewish, French Canadians, or Lebanese populations. Primary care clinicians play an important role in identifying and initiating treatment in these patients. Appropriate management of FH patients through early detection, aggressive treatment, ...

* Earn 1 to 9 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM * Improve your cross-cultural management skills and understand important terms, such as race, ethnicity, and culture. * Meet your ethical obligations to provide open, respectful patient communication * Reduce the risks and problems of miscommunication. * Recognize patterns of health care disparities and utilize strategies for eliminating factors that influence them. * Deal with cultural issues when recommending lifestyle modifications and pr...

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...

The 6 CE "Dentistry Update" course will feature the hottest informatino from general dentistry and all 7 clinical specialites including: Increase treatment planning acceptance in a recession. Are zirconia and IPS e.max restorations really working? This year is the year of new universal bonding agents. Detecting, preparing, and restoring small lesions--a win-win! Do you really need cone-beam images? What about diode lasers? Do you need one? Several new instruments to make endo easier. ...

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION/IDENTIFICATION OF NEED Since publication of the initial Women's Health Initiative findings, use of hormone treatment after menopause for prevention of disease has decreased greatly. Conflicting opinions in the scientific and lay press are confusing to both clinicians and the public. In addition, there has been a rise in purported alternative therapies not supported by reliable evidence. Physicians need guidance in prescribing menopausal hormone therapy and interpreting t...

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION/IDENTIFICATION OF NEED It is recommended that a woman's initial visit to the obstetrician-gynecologist should occur between the ages of 13 and 15 years. While gynecologic conditions that occur in adolescents are similar to those in adults, gynecologic care must be approached from multiple perspectives to comprehensively address the variations in psychological, social, sexual, and cognitive development of adolescent females. In addition, clinicians must balance requirem...