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 program is part of is part of the 2011 Fall Conference: Clinical Masterclass Bundle, please click “Access Activity” to view the entire program listing. 1. Discuss common urologic urgencies. 2. Identify key elements of the patient history and physical examination of patients with urologic disorders. 3. Learn the approach to diagnosis & initial management of urologic disorders. 4. Explain indications for emergency intervention for urologic disorders. 5. Develop a plan to ensure yo...

A one and a half day symposium designed to enhance the ability of pediatricians, family practitioners, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other health care professionals to care for children.

Developments and the approval of novel agents in the field of metastatic CRPC, including new cytotoxic agents, immune-based therapies, circulating tumor markers, and targeted agents have given patients and physicians new hope for the future. The questions that remain are how and when to choose these novel agents for particular patient types. The goal of this educational activity is to inform uro-oncologists, medical oncologists, and urologists about the current standard of care in CRPC, recent...

Overactive bladder (OAB) is characterized by symptoms of urinary urgency with or without urinary incontinence, in addition to frequency and nocturia, in the absence of infection or other obvious pathology. The prevalence of the condition increases with advancing age; an estimated 20% of individuals over 60 years have OAB. OAB is associated with a range of complications and comorbidities, including urinary tract infection, skin ulceration, and an increased incidence of falls, which may result i...

This activity is intended for primary care physicians and other health care providers who treat patients with male hypogonadism (MHG).

Program Overview: To optimize treatment of patients with castration resistant prostate cancer, physicians need clear, balanced guidance from experts in the field on several important topics, including: - New research on androgen signaling and implications for defining and treating castration resistant disease; - New therapies for castration resistant disease and how they fit into the existing treatment framework; - Relevant case examples, including discussion of options, timing, dur...

Purpose The goal for this activity is to provide clinicians with the latest emerging evidence in CRPC that can be applied in clinical practice to improve disease management and ultimately patient outcomes. Activity Overview This 60-minute video on-demand series will bring together a panel of expert thought leaders to discuss the optimal management and emerging agents across the CRPC treatment continuum. Topics will include identification and initial treatment of CRPC, metastatic CRPC p...

This live, three-day course will guide you through ultrasound protocols, scan techniques, case studies and interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic and treatment accuracy. The course is taught by leading ultrasound experts and includes interactive lectures and extensive hands-on scanning, featuring a 3:1 ratio with live models for a realistic training experience. This course is intended for sonographers, physicians, PA’s, family practice physicians, internal medicine, emergency medicine...

This symposium will provide practical, evidence-based strategies to strengthen healthcare competencies associated with a wide spectrum of common and important medical conditions encountered in the primary care setting. Expert faculty will explain recent advances, discuss emerging treatments and address compelling issues.