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Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access and Nerve Blocks in Emergency Medicine Applications
The Blended Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access & Nerve Blocks for Emergency Medicine Applications Training Course is designed for Emergency Medicine Physicians seeking to integrate ultrasound-guided central and peripheral line vascular access techniques and ultrasound-guided nerve blocks for pain management, or procedural applications. This course is planned in accordance with AHRQ, ACEP, ACGME, and WINFOCUS guidelines. The Blended Education format provides flexibility while saving time and... |
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28th Annual Hypertension, Diabetes & Dyslipidemia Conference
This three day intensive conference, held on June 19-21, 2024 in Charleston, South Carolina, addresses all the issues confronting clinicians who treat challenging patients with diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia and how to apply this knowledge to everyday practice.
Over the past several years controversies in the appropriate target for Hemoglobin A1C, BP, and LDL-Cholesterol on outcome improvement continue to occur in Type 2 diabetes, Hypertension, and Dyslipidemia, respectively. Desp... |
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Advanced Critical Care Ultrasound - Blended
The Blended Advanced Critical Care Ultrasound Training Course provides participants a strong foundation to perform advanced critical care ultrasound applications as outlined in the WINFOCUS and ACEP practice guidelines. The Blended Education format provides flexibility while saving you time and minimizing travel costs.
Begin with the self-paced online course: Taught by leading emergency and critical care medicine ultrasound experts, the online course incorporates comprehensive lectures, cas... |
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Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound - Blended
The Blended Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Training Course is intended for any medical professional involved with performing point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) examinations and provides participants a strong foundation to perform the advanced ultrasound applications as outlined in the ACEP, ACGME, and WINFOCUS ultrasound practice guidelines. The Blended Education format provides flexibility while saving you time and minimizing travel costs.
Begin with the self-paced online course: Tau... |
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Trauma and Acute Care Sonography - Blended
The Blended Trauma and Acute Care Sonography Training Course is specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need trauma and acute care sonography training and provides participants a strong foundation to perform the core ultrasound applications as outlined in the ACEP emergency ultrasound practice guidelines.
Begin with the self-paced online course: Taught by leading emergency medicine ultrasound experts, the online course incorporates comprehensiv... |
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Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks in Emergency Medicine Applications - Blended
This Blended Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks for Emergency Medicine Applications Training Course is designed for Emergency Medicine Physicians seeking to integrate ultrasound-guided nerve blocks for pain management, or procedural applications into their clinical practice. It is the position of American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) that Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks are a core skill which emergency physicians are capable of providing to patients. Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks will so... |
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Managing Thyroid Eye Disease: Rapid Response From ENDO
For a timely diagnosis and optimal management of thyroid eye disease (TED), a multidisciplinary team of endocrinologists, ophthalmologists, oculoplastic surgeons, as well as other healthcare professionals is essential. Early diagnosis of TED through imaging and clinical assessment is imperative to allow for the timely initiation of therapeutic strategies that limit disfiguration and reduce the potential for vision loss. The recent updates to guidelines for the management of TED, along with the... |
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Answering the Call in Severe Asthma Expanding Roles for Biologic Treatment Regimens
This enduring Call-a-Colleague™ educational program will guide attendees through the long-term management of severe asthma. Expert faculty will provide actionable recommendations on evaluation strategies that consider underlying mechanism of disease, data on newer biologic treatment options, and most importantly, the use of these therapies in current day practice. Interspersed throughout the program are brief Call-a-Colleague™ video calls in which faculty consult with their specialist coll... |
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Outpatient Management of COVID-19 Immunocompromised Patients: Educating the Practitioner, With Drs. Leonard Calabrese and Myron Cohen
In this podcast, expert clinicians will discuss outpatient management of COVID-19 and strategies to educate practitioners on best practices for those caring for immunocompromised patients. |
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From Evidence to Empowerment: Supporting Bottle-Feeding Parents with Emerging Science
Most infants will receive a bottle at some point in their first year, whether breastmilk or formula. However, some experts have concerns about the impact of bottle feeding and how it differs from breastfeeding. Some research suggests that bottle feeding may increase the risk of overfeeding and rapid weight gain. Current research explores how new bottle-feeding techniques may help avoid these potential risks.
Join Dr. Alison Ventura, pediatric nutrition researcher, and Jadah Parks Chatterje... |
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HIV Snippets " A Podcast Series: Optimizing Care in HIV Treatment and Prevention
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) for treating HIV has improved dramatically over the past decade. This progress has yielded more treatment choices for clinicians and patients but also adds greater complexity to the already-diverse field of HIV treatment. In this CE activity, participants will listen to expert faculty in a series of 4 podcasts. The faculty will explore various aspects of HIV management, including geographic disparities in pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) implementation, use of 3-dru... |
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Major Depressive Disorder & Postpartum Depression: Targeting the GABA Deficit
Major depressive disorder (MDD), perinatal depression, and postpartum depression (PPD) are increasingly prevalent conditions that carry an extremely high disease burden. Underdiagnosis and undertreatment of major depressive episodes have led to significant unmet needs for these patient populations. Success of treatment with traditional antidepressants that target monoaminergic deficiencies and imbalances is limited by non- or incomplete therapeutic response as well as delayed onset of action. ... |
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Navigating New Evidence in the Treatment of HER2-Expressing Metastatic Breast Cancer in Rural and Underserved Communities
Target Audience
This activity is designed specifically for oncologists, advanced practice providers, and other members of the healthcare team who serve patients from rural and underserved communities.
Program Overview
Over the past decades, the emergence of novel targeted therapies in combination with endocrine therapy has improved outcomes for hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative breast cancer. However, oncology clinicians in rural and ... |
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Navigating the Evolving Treatment Landscape of Renal Cell Carcinoma to Ensure Equitable Access to Quality Care
Target Audience
This activity is designed specifically for oncologists, advanced practice providers, and other members of the healthcare team who serve patients from rural and underserved communities.
Program Overview
Therapeutic options for metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) have expanded over the last decade and now include targeted therapies as well as immunotherapies. However, workforce shortages, low rates of recruitment into clinical trials, racial and socioeconomic inequities, a... |
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Integrating PARP Inhibitors Into Treatment for Advanced Ovarian Cancer: Strategies for Improving Care and Outcomes
Target Audience
This activity is designed specifically for oncologists, advanced practice providers, and other members of the healthcare team who serve patients from rural and underserved communities.
Program Overview
In recent years, the emergence of novel therapeutic agents has led to improved outcomes for patients with advanced and/or platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. Yet, even with improved treatment options, oncology teams in rural and underserved settings are challenged to provide ... |
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Gastroenterology 2024 - LIVE STREAMING
The Comprehensive 2024 Gastroenterology Update
This highly rated Harvard Medical School CME program ensures participants are current with state-of-the-art GI strategies and clinical practices. It covers recent advances and their impact on clinical approaches and on patient outcomes. Updates, best practices, and new guidelines are presented by nationally recognized GI experts and master clinicians.
Practical, Results-Driven Education
Highlights of the 2024 program include:
• Updated... |
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Internal Medicine Comprehensive Review and Update 2024 - LIVE STREAMING
Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Updates for Internal Medicine and Its Subspecialties
This program, the 64th annual Internal Medicine Update from the leading clinical faculty of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, provides comprehensive, high-yield instruction to ensure clinicians are current with the latest evidence and best practices to optimize patient care.
This program covers the breadth of Internal Medicine subspecialties, including:
• Cardiovascular Medicine
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Treating Obesity 2024: The Blackburn Course in Obesity Medicine - LIVE STREAMING
Education to Optimize Your Care of Adult, Adolescent, and Pediatric Patients with Obesity
This highly rated Harvard Medical School CME course delivers practical strategies to optimize the management of obesity and its many complications, and provides the most up-to-date approaches to obesity prevention and treatment.
Highlights of the 2024 program include:
• Update on using the newer GLP-1 based therapies
• Comprehensive evaluation of the patient with obesity
• Emerging precision me... |
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Lifestyle Medicine: Tools for Promoting Healthy Change - LIVE STREAMING
State-of-the-Art Approaches to Help Patients Initiate and Sustain Health-Promoting Behaviors
Lifestyle Medicine will be held online this year, using live streaming, electronic Q&A, and other remote learning technologies.
Overview
This immersive two-day course offers state-of-the-art strategies to guide patients to healthier lives. Education includes evidence-based strategies, tools and techniques to effect healthier changes in patients (and ourselves), including weight loss, exerci... |
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Emerging Therapies, Novel Mechanisms, and New Hope in the Treatment of PAH
The treatment landscape of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is poised to change dramatically in the near future. Designed with your questions in mind, this digital FAQ index offers succinct and relevant information for all practicing pulmonology and cardiology learners. What are some of the emerging therapies for PAH, and how do they differ from current treatment options? Which emerging therapies may be disease modifying? What clinical trial evidence is there for the treatments being inve... |
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June 27-29, 2024 Update CME Internal Medicine and Primary Care Conference
Eminent speakers from The University of Chicago, Northwestern University, The University of Illinois Chicago, and Rush University will provide comprehensive updates on the latest clinical guidelines.
Target Audience: Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Family Medicine, and Hospitalist Medicine Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants
Earn 25 CME Credits
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️.
This activity has been approved for AAFP Prescribe... |
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Combating the Stigma of Opioid Addiction
This webinar will address the stigma of addiction and how that effects people with substance use disorders. Experts will discuss the ways in which stigma serves as a barrier to effective prevention, treatment and recovery and highlight resources available to help overcome it and begin to break down this stigma in society. |
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Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Updates on Diagnosis and Treatment Management
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a rare, relapsing, autoimmune disease of the central nervous system that is characterized by inflammation in the optic nerve and spinal cord. Unfortunately, early stages of NMOSD are frequently misdiagnosed as multiple sclerosis or other diseases. Diagnosis is typically based on the presence of key clinical characteristics"aquaporin-4 (AQP4) antibody status and magnetic resonance imaging. The application of newer diagnostic criteria may as... |
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15th Annual Essentials in Primary Care Summer Conference
Continuing Education Company has been organizing its Primary Care Conference Series for over 30 years. The Essentials in Primary Care Summer Conference is designed to update primary care clinicians in rapidly changing therapeutic areas. The emphasis is on practical and useful information for clinical practice. Join us this July when we hold the 15th Annual Essentials in Primary Care Summer Conference.
This conference will be held at the Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast, Florida. Located n... |
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Right Treatment, Right Patient: Evidence-Based Approaches to the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis Snippet 2: Currently Available Oral Therapies for Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatiti
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of dermatology and allergy physicians, nurse practitioners, PAs, and nurses who care for patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.
Program Overview
This activity features a case presentation, a brief overview of currently available oral therapies, and insights from expert faculty.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to::
Identify the biologic prope... |
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Pathways for Optimal Sequencing, Rapid Initiation, and Titration of Therapy in Patients with Heart Failure
Many patients with heart failure (HF) do not receive foundational treatment although these therapies reduce morbidity and mortality risks. The initiation and optimization of guideline-directed medical therapies (GDMT) can be challenging, but clinical practice guidelines and algorithms are available to assist.
Navigate through this interactive self-directed CME activity to apply the most recent clinical trial data and guidance to patient-specific factors seen in real-world practice. Expert p... |
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Call to Action for Health Equity: Racial Disparities in the Care of Patients with Cardiometabolic Disease
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for adults in the US. However, patients from minority populations with cardiovascular disease have disproportionately poor health outcomes and are particularly vulnerable to health disparities. Racial inequities in health also result in higher risk-burden in minority groups for metabolic syndromes such as Type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes, which increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Health disparities in cardiometabolic care predominantly... |
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Reducing Risks in Asthma: Mucus Plugs and Airway Obstruction
Target Audience
The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of pulmonology and clinical immunology clinicians who manage patients with severe asthma who are at risk for mucus plugs.
Program Overview
This Point-of-Care 201 program has been designed to educate and promote critical thinking through a discussion-based format that is accompanied by 3-dimensional animation. Expert faculty examine various sides of key clinical issues in asthma"including exploration of the pa... |
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Developing Optimal Strategies for Reducing Morbidity in Patients with Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
This case-based morbidity and mortality review (MMR) assesses the negative implications of suboptimal therapeutic management for patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. Cases and expert discussion focus on ensuring a prompt and accurate diagnosis of bronchiectasis, understanding the benefits of high frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO), and identifying patients who can benefit from HFCWO. |
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Rheumatology 101 for the Primary Care Clinician
The Pacific Northwest is experiencing a critical shortage of rheumatologists. Despite efforts from multiple organizations, including the American College of Rheumatology, The Arthritis Foundation, The University of Washington, and Virginia Mason Medical Center, Washington State continues to rank near the bottom for access issues. In a May 2022 interview, Washington Rheumatology Alliance (WRA) President Jeff Peterson, MD noted with concern that rural patients are particularly underserved, with ... |
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Applying Guidelines and Latest Evidence to the Management of Moderate‐to‐Severe Asthma in Children and Adults
Target Audience
The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of pulmonologists, allergists/immunologists, NPs and PAs, and other clinicians involved in the management of patients with moderate‐to‐severe asthma.
Program Overview
Patients with asthma and underlying comorbidities require personalized treatment to achieve asthma control. Children with asthma have an especially high burden of symptoms, and are at risk of impaired lung development if asthma control cannot be ... |
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Answers to the Questions You May Not be Asking: Treating Ulcerative Colitis Considerate of Patient-Centric Factors
Are you aware of the latest evidence-based strategies in ulcerative colitis (UC)? Looking to expand your ability to incorporate patient-centric factors into selection of therapy for UC? Navigate through this novel, interactive self-directed activity designed to optimize your decision making in selection of therapy for UC. View expert perspectives and insights who can help you apply newer strategies such as treat-to-target (T2T) and therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) for the treatment for your ... |
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The Importance of Early Recognition of Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff Disease
Faculty experts Jeanine Jarnes, PharmD, and Chester Whitley, MD, PhD, delve into the rare and difficult to diagnose GM2-gangliosidoses Tays-Sachs and Sandhoff diseases. Following a discussion of the etiology and pathophysiology of these diseases, the faculty use real-life cases to illustrate the various phenotypes of these conditions, as well as key presenting signs and symptoms. Diagnostic approaches are discussed, alongside current standards of care, including supportive and palliative treat... |
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Contemporary Management of Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case-based Approac
This modular continuing education activity provides an update on the epidemiology, monitoring, and treatment of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Diane Kamen, MD, and Anca Askanase, MD, examine the current research on demographic groups with an increased risk of SLE and its severe complications, including lupus nephritis (LN). They also review the application of the most current treatment goals and classification criteria to speed diagnosis and guide disease activity monitorin... |
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The PrEP Journey Charting the Course Through HIV Prevention
HIV prevention with preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an essential tool for clinicians to help end the HIV epidemic. In this case-based interactive activity, you will learn the basics of assessing HIV risk, conversing with patients about sexual health, and providing PrEP, from initiation to monitoring and follow-up. Then, more challenging cases will illustrate the nuances of providing PrEP based on patient characteristics and preferences. Prof Daniel Richardson and nurse practitioner Shauna Ap... |
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Professionalism: Communicating with the Health Care Team
This course proposes practical definitions of professionalism and identifies patterns of questionable professional behavior. It shows how to improve professional behavior and communication among different members of the health care team with a focus on power differentials, generational differences, and how these interactions directly connect to patient care.
Outcome Objectives:
As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be better able to:
- Communicate effectively ... |
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Assessment of Asthma Control
Although asthma treatments are widely available, between one-third and one-half of patients continue to have symptoms that regularly interfere with everyday life. These asthma-related symptoms and exacerbations result in almost 2 million emergency department visits each year, which often lead to inpatient hospital stays. Thus, there is a clear need for ongoing education about asthma management, particularly when there are significant changes in treatment recommendations or therapeutic options.... |
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8th Annual Internal Medicine in Primary Care Conference
Continuing Education Company has been organizing its Primary Care Conference Series for over 30 years. The 8th Annual Internal Medicine in Primary Care Conference is designed to update primary care clinicians in rapidly changing therapeutic areas. The emphasis is on practical and useful information for clinical practice. Join us July 26 through August 2, 2024 when we host the 8th Annual Internal Medicine in Primary Care Conference on the Celebrity Edge while cruising Alaska and British Columbi... |
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Case Studies in Hereditary Angioedema: Moving Beyond Crisis to Long-Term Prevention
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is an autosomal dominant condition that causes recurring, unpredictable, and potentially fatal attacks resulting in a profound disease burden and diminished health-related quality of life (QoL). Recent advances have led to new therapies for HAE, including long-acting prophylactic therapies that have improved efficacy, tolerability, and convenience, compared to earlier treatments. Many health care providers are unaware of HAE and its diagnosis, particularly the diffe... |
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Helms Musculoskeletal MRI (Streaming Online & DVD-ROM)
Helms Musculoskeletal MRI is a definitive review of procedures and protocols designed to optimize analysis of all relevant MSK anatomy. Course Director Clyde A. Helms, M.D. imparts his experience earned throughout five decades spent at the forefront of this radiologic subspecialty. Enhanced by hundreds of images, Dr. Helms shares his techniques designed to diligently analyze injuries and disease throughout the musculoskeletal system. The expertise conveyed throughout this activity will bene... |
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Intensive Review of Internal Medicine - IN PERSON or LIVE STREAMING
The Acclaimed Clinical Update and Board Review
With more than 150 lectures, case discussions, and board preparation sessions, this CME program is one of the most comprehensive reviews of internal medicine offered by the clinical faculty of Harvard Medical School.
It offers accelerated learning:
- For clinicians seeking a practical and comprehensive review that ensures you are up to date across all major fields of internal medicine:
• Newer options for diagnosis: what to choose, w... |
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Hot Topics in Blood-based Cancer Screening: Key Information on Multi-Cancer Early Detection from 2023 Spring Oncology Meetings
Early detection of cancer is essential to reducing the significant burdens associated with it. When cancer is detected at earlier stages, treatments can be initiated sooner, resulting in improved outcomes, reduced morbidity and mortality, and better quality of life. While the implementation of current screening guidelines has resulted in an overall reduction in cancer deaths, only 25% of cancers are diagnosed using traditional screening modalities, leaving much room for improvement. Blood-base... |
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Cleveland Clinic Ultrasound Workshop: Diagnostic & Procedural Skills (Streaming Online & USB Flash Drive)
The Cleveland Clinic Ultrasound Workshop focuses on developing foundational diagnostic and procedural skills that can be quickly applied to clinical practice. Physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners across multiple specialties will benefit from lectures and demonstrations from more than twenty expert educators. This activity will provide a greater understanding of ultrasound as an imaging and interventional tool. As such, the lessons learned should have a direct impact on pa... |
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Dialogues about FOP: What Patients Wish More Doctors Knew to Enhance Early Recognition and Management
Target Audience
The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of the primary audience of PCPs, pediatricians, dermatologists, endocrinologists, occupational therapists, oncologists, general practice NPs and PAs, specialist NPs and PAs, and the secondary audience of orthopedists, bone specialists, rheumatologists, pediatric rheumatologists, genetic counselors, and dentists.
Statement of Need/Program Overview
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) causes abnormal bone for... |
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Cardiovascular Considerations in COPD Management
With cardiovascular disease coexisting in up to 60% of COPD cases, optimal management of each disease is imperative to successful patient outcomes. In this Phone-a-Friend episode, Dr. MeiLan Han consults with Dr. Ty Gluckman to discuss a patient with a 5-year history of COPD and cardiovascular risk factors that may be contributing to his persistent symptoms. |
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Multidisciplinary Strategies to Prevent Hospitalization in Patients with Worsening Heart Failure
Despite guideline-directed medical therapy, many patients with heart failure (HF) with reduced ejection fraction continue to experience worsening HF and hospitalizations. As such, it is incumbent upon clinicians to improve familiarity and competence with available therapies and clinical trial data that may guide patient selection to individualize and optimize therapy for patients with HF. In this interactive infographic, clinicians can access real-world strategies and expert insights to improv... |
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Introduction and Advanced/Interventional & Regenerative Medicine Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
The Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound & Advanced, Interventional and Regenerative Medicine Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Live Training Course provides participants a comprehensive introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound and interventional/regenerative medicine techniques. Taught by leading musculoskeletal ultrasound experts, this course incorporates comprehensive lectures on upper and lower extremity applications for diagnostic and ultrasound-guided injection/aspiration techniques... |
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Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
The Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Live Training Course provides participants a comprehensive introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound. This course is taught by leading musculoskeletal ultrasound experts and incorporates comprehensive lectures with live scanning demonstrations on upper and lower extremity applications for diagnostic and ultrasound guided injection/aspiration techniques. Extensive hands-on scanning sessions feature a 3:1 participant to faculty ratio with live stan... |
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Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Interventional Human Cadaver Lab
The Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course with Interventional Cadaver Lab Live Training Course provides participants a comprehensive introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound. This course is taught by leading musculoskeletal ultrasound experts and incorporates comprehensive lectures covering anatomy, pathology, and ultrasound-guided injection/aspiration techniques. Live scanning demonstrations are included for each upper and lower extremity joint.
Extensive hands-on scanning se... |
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Introduction and Advanced/Interventional & Regenerative Medicine Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Cadaver Lab
The Introduction and Advanced/Interventional & Regenerative Medicine Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Live Training Course is the most comprehensive MSK ultrasound course in the industry, beginning with foundational diagnostic MSK ultrasound applications and building to advanced interventional and regenerative medicine applications.
This course is taught by leading musculoskeletal ultrasound experts and incorporates comprehensive lectures covering upper and lower extremity applications, ultra... |
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