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Recognizing and Confirming Potential ATTR in Your Patients
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, allied health practitioners, and students interested in complex cardiovascular and thoracic conditions and those who care for patients with ATTR.
Program Overview
This activity will cover early diagnosis and intervention for transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR), which is critical, yet does not occur, typically as a consequence of the rarity and heterogeneity of the disease and limited awareness on the part ... |
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ASCVD Clinical Research Updates Targeting Residual Inflammation in Patients with ASCVD and CKD
Emerging evidence and scientific advancements are revealing pathophysiologic mechanisms correlated with systemic inflammation and the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at high risk for developing ASCVD. Novel anti-inflammatory therapies are showing efficacy at reducing inflammation and development of ASCVD, and are adding to the treatment options beyond the usual lipid-lowering agents. As new clinical evidence and tar... |
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Bunion-Like Toes and Tumor Like Swellings " Recognize FOP and Improve Patient Outcomes in the Era of Disease Specific Therapy
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of healthcare providers in pediatrics, primary care, oncology, surgery, radiology, acute care, emergency medicine, rheumatology, and infectious disease.
Program Overview
Bunion-like toes present at birth and tumor-like swellings in a young child are diagnostic signs of fibrodysplasia ossificans progressive (FOP), a disease with recent advances made in therapy. Upon completion of the course, learners should be able to ... |
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Podcast: Multidisciplinary Task Force and Position Statement: Mitigating Disease Burden and Health Care Disparities in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
STATEMENT OF NEED
With the complex and rapidly evolving treatment landscape of multiple myeloma, it is vital that clinicians not only understand factors for informing selection of current and emerging combination and sequential therapeutic strategies, but also employ interdisciplinary strategies for reducing disparities in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma care. The development of novel therapeutic options has significantly improved treatment outcomes for patients with relapsed/refractor... |
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Bridging the Health Gaps in Hereditary Angioedema: Demystifying Disparities, Enhancing Quality of Life, and Implementing Effective Prophylactic Solutions
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare, life-threatening disorder characterized by recurrent, unpredictable episodes of bradykinin-induced swelling. In this presentation, Dr. Marc Reidl, Clinical Director of the US Hereditary Angioedema Association (HAEA) Angioedema Center, reviews multiple underrecognized factors that contribute to health disparities among patients with HAE, including delays in diagnosis and multifaceted differences among racial and ethnic groups, socioeconomic status levels, ... |
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Ace the Case: A 15-Year-Old Girl With a Remote History of Rash While Taking Amoxicillin
This educational activity will utilize a case study to discuss a 15-year-old girl with a remote history of a rash while taking amoxicillin. |
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Unmasking Disparities and Forging a Path to Equitable Care
This comprehensive continuing education (CE) monograph delves into the complexities of HCM, an autosomal dominant genetic disorder marked by increased left ventricular hypertrophy. This condition can lead to significant health complications, such as heart failure, arrhythmias, stroke, and sudden cardiac death. Despite the impact of HCM on patient health and well-being, a gap persists in the understanding of the racial/ethnic and gender-based disparities among healthcare professionals. This gap... |
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Best of ACTHIV® 2024: Beyond Viral Suppression: How Addressing Mental Health Directly Reduces Morbidity and Mortality in People with HIV
Description
Selected by attendees and the program planning committee as one of the best sessions of the ACTHIV® 2024 conference for the frontline HIV care team, this activity will focus on identifying causes of death that are direct outcomes of poor mental health among PWH, and provide guidance for the care team to better enable them to address mental health problems as a component of all HIV-related prevention, care and treatment approaches.
Learning Objectives
Identify three ca... |
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Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps Navigating New Pathways to Better Patient Outcomes
Chronic inflammatory diseases of the upper and lower airways, especially CRSwNP and asthma, have been tied to significant risks and burdens for affected patients and frequently require close coordinated multidisciplinary care. Targeted agents designed to interrupt inflammatory cytokine signaling have been examined in clinical trials and evidence suggests these options can provide a range of benefits in patients with CRSwNP and related comorbidities. During this interactive activity, expert fac... |
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Inherited Retinal Diseases: Navigating the Future of Diagnostics and Emerging Therapies
The differential diagnosis and workup of a suspected inherited retinal disease (IRD) can be challenging, requiring the expertise of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Guidelines released in 2022 by the American Academy of Ophthalmology provide recommendations and clinical genetic assessments for patients with IRDs. Genetic counseling is essential to help patients understand the genetic test results, their implications for prognosis, family planning, and therapeutic decisions. Genetic testi... |
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Essentials Emergency and Urgent Care Procedures Workshop
This program uses a case-based approach to equip participants with the practical skills and knowledge needed to perform fundamental, office-based procedures safely and efficiently. Through realistic scenarios, participants will explore a range of essential procedural skills, including:
Basic emergency ENT techniques
Management of simple dental trauma
Treatment of finger injuries
Anesthesia administration
Soft tissue infection management
Incision and drainage procedures
Proper orthopedic... |
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10th Annual Primary Care Update on Urgent Care and Emergency Medicine
Join us for the 10th Annual Primary Care Update on Urgent Care & Emergency Medicine Conference, set in the heart of Nashville at the Omni Nashville Hotel from September 21-23, 2025.
Engage in enriching half-day sessions exploring the latest developments in emergency and urgent care medicine, complemented by optional hands-on workshops. With afternoons free to enjoy the many incredible attractions of Nashville, this conference is designed to enhance clinical skills while offering a rejuv... |
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Patient Point of View: PDE4 Inhibitors for the Treatment of Adult Plaque Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory skin disorder that significantly impacts affected individuals’ quality of life. The most common subtype is plaque psoriasis, characterized by erythematous to violaceous plaques covered with scales. Due to the substantial symptom burden of plaque psoriasis and challenges surrounding medication tolerability and adherence, innovative treatment options are needed. Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitors, which play a key role in the inflammatory... |
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Epstein-Barr Virus-Positive Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders: Addressing Unmet Needs with Emerging Therapies
In this Hematology Dialogues, Epstein-Barr Virus-Positive Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders: Addressing Unmet Needs with Emerging Therapies, participants will learn about the epidemiology and burden of Epstein-Barr Virus-positive (EBV+) and post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD), differentiate between current and emerging prognostic scoring systems for EBV+ and PTLD to inform treatment decisions, and evaluate the latest clinical evidence of emerging treatment options ... |
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Thyroid Eye Disease: Unmasking and Taming What’s in Disguise
Thyroid eye disease (TED) is a complex autoimmune-mediated inflammatory disorder of the orbit that is associated with a spectrum of signs and symptoms and varying levels of severity. Early diagnosis and initiation of appropriate treatment are imperative for preventing progression to severe disease and potential vision loss. However, diagnosis can be challenging. Traditional treatments for TED, such as steroids, radiotherapy, and surgery, all relieve symptoms but do not alter the course of dise... |
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Overcoming the Hurdles: Advances in the Management of Hemophilia
In this fast-moving, 1-hour accredited activity, Craig Kessler, MD, and Guy Young, MD, share their thoughts and experience with clotting factor concentrates, recombinant factor, factor VIII mimetics, rebalancing agents, and gene therapies. The safety and efficacy of late-phase investigational products are also discussed as these agents have the potential to address unmet needs and further transform patient care. |
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Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound - Live Course
The Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Live Training Course provides participants a strong foundation to perform the core emergency medicine ultrasound applications as outlined in the most recent ACEP ultrasound practice guidelines.
This course is taught by leading emergency medicine ultrasound experts and incorporates comprehensive lectures, interactive case presentations, and extensive hands-on scanning sessions. All hands-on scanning sessions feature a 3:1 participant to exper... |
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Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasound - Live Course
The Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasound Live Training Course provides participants a strong foundation to perform the core critical care ultrasound applications as outlined in the most ACEP ultrasound practice guidelines.
This course is taught by leading critical care and emergency medicine ultrasound experts and incorporates comprehensive lectures, interactive case presentations, and extensive hands-on scanning sessions. All hands-on scanning sessions feature a 3:1 participant to expe... |
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Solving the TED Puzzle: Answering Your Questions on Diagnosis to Decision-Making
Thyroid eye disease (TED) is a complex, autoimmune-mediated, inflammatory disorder of the orbit that presents with a range of symptoms, including ocular pain, dysmotility, and changes in ocular structure and function. The disease severely impacts patients' quality of life, often resulting in persistent discomfort, altered appearance, and impaired vision even after the acute phase subsides. Traditional treatments such as steroids, radiotherapy, and surgery, do not alter the disease's ... |
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Patient‐Centered GA Care: A Synergistic Approach to Optimize Management
The recent FDA approval of 2 novel therapies for the management of patients with geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration has further reenforced the necessity for early GA diagnosis to limit progression. Advances in imaging technologies now provide tools for better detection and characterization of GA, along with biomarkers to monitor progression over time. Optometrists, as front-line eye healthcare providers, play a critical role in the timely diagnosis, managemen... |
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Opportunities with Novel Therapies to Treat the Entire Spectrum of Schizophrenia Symptoms
Available antipsychotic therapies for schizophrenia are effective in treating positive symptoms of schizophrenia yet significant unmet needs remain, including therapies that (1) are more effective in reducing negative and cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia; 2) have improved tolerability and adherence rates; and (3) that are effective in treating refractory schizophrenia. Fortunately, the schizophrenia treatment landscape is poised to change dramatically, offering new opportunities for patient... |
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Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound - Live Course
The Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Live Training Course is designed to build on the knowledge base of experienced emergency medicine and critical care ultrasound professionals using the most up-to-date ACEP advanced ultrasound topics.
This course is taught by leading emergency medicine & critical care ultrasound experts and incorporates comprehensive lectures, interactive case presentations, and extensive hands-on skills training. All hands-on sessions feature a 3:1 participant ... |
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Advanced Critical Care Ultrasound - Live Course
The Advanced Critical Care Ultrasound Live Training Course is designed to build on the knowledge base of experienced emergency medicine and critical care ultrasound professionals using the most up-to-date ACEP advanced ultrasound topics.
This course is taught by leading emergency medicine & critical care ultrasound experts and incorporates comprehensive lectures, interactive case presentations, and extensive hands-on scanning sessions. The hands-on scanning sessions feature a 3:1 parti... |
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Advances in Recurrent/Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: Immunotherapy and Biomarkers
Target Audience
This activity was developed for medical oncologists, head and neck surgeons, radiation oncologists, physician associates, nurse practitioners, nurses and pharmacists involved in the care of patients diagnosed with metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).
Program Overview
Greater understanding of the tumor microenvironment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) has led to the introduction of immunotherapy into the NPC treatment landscape. Incorporating immunotherapy has change... |
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The Retina Radar With Dr. Arshad Khanani on DR, GA, New Mechanisms, and Noninvasive Treatments
Retinal diseases are a leading cause of global vision impairment, driven by an increasing prevalence and the need for more effective treatment. Although clinical trials have shown promising results for various therapies, real-world application often yields less impressive outcomes due to factors like under-treatment and patient non-adherence. New and emerging therapies, particularly for conditions like diabetic macular edema (DME), diabetic retinopathy, and geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to... |
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Obesity Forum® FAQs: A Podcast Series
Obesity is an increasingly prevalent, chronic condition associated with substantial risks of morbidity and mortality. It is also a risk factor for some of the leading causes of preventable death, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes mellitus, sleep apnea, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, and certain types of cancer. The 12th Annual Obesity Forum was a 2-part series that provided health care professionals with guidance on the appropriate use of therapies as well as stra... |
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Cleveland Clinic Hospital Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Hospital Medicine features a comprehensive review of the most common and relevant conditions seen in the inpatient setting. A globally renowned faculty addresses the application of new evidence, interprets current guidelines and provides management strategies which can improve the quality of medical care. All physicians, nurses and physician assistants treating hospitalized patients will benefit from this thoughtful assessment of best practices in this critical area of medici... |
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New Guidelines, Emerging Treatments, and Unexpected Patients: Understanding the Challenges of PAH
Target Audience
This activity is designed for nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants who manage patients with or at risk for PAH.
Program Overview
It is a deadly disease and there’s still no cure, but with treatment, survival for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) can be significantly extended. Although rare, nurse practitioners are likely to encounter this cardiopulmonary disorder throughout their careers, and need to be familiar with the multiple dru... |
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Pre-Hospital Ultrasound - Blended Course
Pre-hospital ultrasound can be a valuable tool to rapidly diagnose a variety of conditions associated with trauma and/or critically ill patients. Pre-Hospital focused evaluation of the heart, lungs, and abdomen can provide a rapid and safe method to improve the time to diagnose and/or treat these patients resulting in increased patient safety, satisfaction, and over-all improved patient outcomes in time-sensitive situations.
The Pre-Hospital Ultrasound Blended Training Course is specificall... |
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Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access - Blended Course
The Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access Blended Training Course is planned in accordance with the current Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and ACEP guidelines and provides participants a strong foundation to perform central and peripheral line techniques in an emergency setting. 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 medicine ultrasound experts ... |
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Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound - Blended Course
The Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Blended 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 core and advanced ultrasound applications as outlined in the ACEP and ACGME ultrasound practice guidelines. The Blended Education format provides flexibility while saving you time and minimizing travel costs.
Begin with the self-paced online co... |
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POCUS for Family Medicine - Blended Course
The POCUS for Family Medicine Ultrasound Blended 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 core ultrasound applications as outlined in the AAFP/ACEP ultrasound practice guidelines. The Blended Education format provides flexibility while providing time and cost savings.
Begin with the self-paced online course: Taught by leading emergency medic... |
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POCUS for Internal Medicine - Blended Course
The POCUS for Internal Medicine Ultrasound Blended 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 core ultrasound applications as outlined in the AAFP and ACEP ultrasound practice guidelines. The Blended Education format provides flexibility while providing time and cost savings.
Begin with the self-paced online course: Taught by leading emergency med... |
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Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks in Emergency Medicine Applications - Blended Course
The Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks for Emergency Medicine Blended 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 soon be a requir... |
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Trauma and Acute Care Sonography - Blended Course
The Trauma and Acute Care Sonography Blended 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 ultrasound practice guidelines.
Begin with the self-paced online course: Taught by leading emergency medicine ultrasound experts, the online course incorporates comprehensive lect... |
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Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound - Blended Course
The Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Blended 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 and ACGME ultrasound 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 ... |
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Advanced Critical Care Ultrasound - Blended Course
The Advanced Critical Care Ultrasound Blended Training Course provides participants a strong foundation to perform advanced critical care ultrasound applications as outlined in the 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, case presentatio... |
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Management of Cancer Pain: Current Guidelines
STATEMENT OF NEED
Patients with cancer often suffer from a range of symptoms that negatively impact their quality of life. Among the most significant of these symptoms is pain, which can be caused by surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, diagnostic procedures, and/or supportive care measures. Between 20% and 50% of patients with cancer experience pain, including moderate-to-severe pain in approximately 80% of patients with advanced-stage cancer (NCI, 2023). Despite awareness a... |
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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) Case Studies and Expert Perspectives: Screening, Diagnosis, and Augmentation Therapy
Target Audience
The intended audience for this activity is pulmonologists, allergists, hepatologists, gastroenterologists, respiratory therapists, and other health care providers who screen and manage patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD).
Program Overview
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is one of the most prevalent genetic diseases. It is an uncommonly diagnosed, potentially life-threatening genetic disorder that predisposes individuals to lung and/or liver disease. I... |
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Bridging Gaps, Optimizing Treatment in Adults With LC-FAODs
In this 45-minute, case-based, modular activity, Sandra van Calcar, PhD, RD, LD, and Jerry Vockley, MD, PhD, address key topics, including disease presentation, historical treatment, emerging treatment with triheptanoin, and nutritional planning specific to patients with LC-FAODs. Triheptanoin is an odd-carbon MCT designed to bypass the metabolic block in LC-FAODs, recently approved as an alternative treatment option. The faculty discuss the safety and efficacy of triheptanoin and their real-w... |
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In the Clinic: A Case-Based Discussion on Managing CSU
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of allergists, dermatologists, and primary care providers. It may also benefit nurse practitioners, PAs, and other clinicians who are interested in the management of patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU).
Program Overview
This engaging, sharply focused discussion between experts on CSU provides a case-based review of managing this troubling disease that can produce a diminished quality of life.
Le... |
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Beyond the Guidelines for CMV: Clinical Perspectives on Challenging Cases Post-Transplant: A Clinical Forum®
Target Audience
Infectious disease, transplantation, internal medicine, and nephrology clinicians
Program Overview
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a prevalent and potentially life-threatening viral infection in transplant recipients. CMV management in this high-risk population continues to evolve with updated guidelines and newer, less toxic antiviral therapy.
During this activity, faculty will discuss state-of-the-art strategies for preventing and treating CMV in transplant patients, sharing... |
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9th Annual National Hospitalist Conference
The 9th Annual National Hospitalist Conference on December 1-4, 2025, at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach is designed to provide attendees with the information and skills to improve the care of hospitalized patients. This conference has been accredited for up to 16 CME credits.
The conference's focus is on the practical management of problems commonly encountered in hospital medicine. An emphasis will be placed on recent advances, up-to-date practices, and guidelines for inpa... |
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What’s New With HER2: Charting New Paths in NSCLC Care - Module 1: HER2 in NSCLC: Actionable Insights and Testing Recommendations
STATEMENT OF NEED
With the identification of oncogenic drivers and the development of targeted therapies, comprehensive molecular assessment has become a cornerstone of non"small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) management. Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) alterations, which include gene mutations, gene amplifications, and protein overexpression, are emerging therapeutic targets. While testing can be used to guide treatment decisions, the heterogeneity of HER2 alterations and th... |
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What’s New With HER2: Charting New Paths in NSCLC Care - Module 2: Current and Emerging Treatments for HER2-Mutated NSCLC
STATEMENT OF NEED
In recent years, the discovery of oncogenic drivers and development of targeted therapies have transformed the treatment of advanced non"small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Alterations in human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), which include gene mutations, gene amplifications, and protein overexpression, are therapeutic targets. Several HER2-targeted therapies are under investigation in NSCLC and have demonstrated clinical benefit, with trastuzumab deruxtecan re... |
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Podcast: What’s New With HER2: Charting New Paths in NSCLC Care - Module 1: HER2 in NSCLC: Actionable Insights and Testing Recommendations
STATEMENT OF NEED
With the identification of oncogenic drivers and the development of targeted therapies, comprehensive molecular assessment has become a cornerstone of non"small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) management. Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) alterations, which include gene mutations, gene amplifications, and protein overexpression, are emerging therapeutic targets. While testing can be used to guide treatment decisions, the heterogeneity of HER2 alterations and th... |
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Podcast: What’s New With HER2: Charting New Paths in NSCLC Care - Module 2: Current and Emerging Treatments for HER2-Mutated NSCLC
STATEMENT OF NEED
In recent years, the discovery of oncogenic drivers and development of targeted therapies have transformed the treatment of advanced non"small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Alterations in human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), which include gene mutations, gene amplifications, and protein overexpression, are therapeutic targets. Several HER2-targeted therapies are under investigation in NSCLC and have demonstrated clinical benefit, with trastuzumab deruxtecan re... |
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Evolving Treatment Paradigms in HR+/HER2- Early Breast Cancer: Advancing Equitable Care 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
Hormone receptor"positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2"negative (HR+/HER2-) breast cancer accounts for up to 70% of all breast cancer cases. In recent years, therapies such as CDK4/6 inhibitors, PARP inhibitors, and novel endocrine therapies have been ... |
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Targeting the PI3K/AKT/PTEN Pathway for Treatment of Breast Cancer: Innovative Solutions for Equitable 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
The PI3K/AKT/PTEN pathway has emerged as a key player in breast cancer development. Notably, up to 50% of patients with hormone receptor"positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2"negative (HR+/HER2-) breast cancer have actionable biomarkers within this pat... |
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Recognize and Respond: Developing Tailored Communications With Parents To Improve Pediatric Vaccination Coverage
Pediatric vaccination rates have been declining in recent years. A relatively small percentage of people take a strict anti-vaccination stance regardless of evidence or scientific consensus, but other individuals, classified as “vaccine-hesitant,” are moving toward anti-vaccination, or “vaccine refusal” practices for a variety of reasons, including aggressive misinformation campaigns, lack of understanding of vaccines, distrust of healthcare, and safety concerns. For clinicians, the ci... |