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Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (wAIHA)
Warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (wAIHA) is the most common type (60-70%) of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA). In most cases, wAIHA is due an immunoglobulin G (IgG) autoantibody that binds to red blood cells (RBC), leading to hemolysis.
Current recommendations for managing people with wAIHA are largely based on case series and retrospective studies involving off-label medications. Also, while there are currently no medications specifically approved to treat wAIHA, data are emerging on new... |
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Putting the Freeze on Cold Agglutinin Disease
STATEMENT OF NEED
Cold agglutinin disease (CAD) is a rare subtype of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) in which antibodies cause hemolysis at cold temperatures, generally between 37º to 39º Fahrenheit. Approximately 1 in a million people are affected by CAD annually, with onset usually occurring between the ages of 40 and 80 years. Individuals commonly experience fatigue, dizziness, palpitations, and shortness of breath caused by the anemia; jaundice caused by degradation of hemoglobin i... |
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Anesthesiology Update 2024 - LIVE STREAMING or IN PERSON
The Comprehensive 2024 Anesthesiology Update
Cardiac, Regional, Office-Based, Thoracic, Obstetric, Neuro, and Pediatric
Anesthesiology Update will be held on May 6-10, 2024. You have the option to attend either online as the course is live streamed or in person in Boston, MA.
In the past year, there have been a number of very significant clinical changes that affect the practice of anesthesiology. This comprehensive CME program provides a special and timely opportunity for anesthesiolo... |
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Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (wAIHA)
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians specializing in hematology and hematology-oncology. Other members of the care team may also participate.
Program Overview
Warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (wAIHA) is the most common type (60-70%) of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA). In most cases, wAIHA is due an immunoglobulin G (IgG) autoantibody that binds to red blood cells (RBC), leading to hemolysis.
Current recommendations for managing ... |
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NeuroRehabilitation 2024 - LIVE STREAMING
Comprehensive Neurorehabilitation Update
Cutting-edge strategies, updates, and best practices for state-of-the-art rehabilitation
In this course, which is among the highest-rated Harvard Medical School CME courses, many of the country’s most experienced and committed neurorehabilitation experts will present cutting-edge clinical interventions, the latest findings, practical education, and hands-on methods to further your expertise in guiding your patients with stroke, SCI, TBI, brain t... |
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Is It Safe? Safety Surveillance through the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry
Is It Safe? Safety Surveillance through the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry
Release Date: June 2, 2023
Expiration Date: June 2, 2024
Estimated Time to Complete: 1.25 hour
VIEW ACTIVITY
Clinical Gap and Educational Need
Antiretroviral therapy should be initiated for all persons with HIV who are pregnant regardless of CD4 count according to current guidelines. There is often minimal data available to make recommendations, however, for use in pregnancy. One key consideration is... |
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How I Treat Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
In this point-counterpoint digital activity, two expert faculty discuss and debate treatment selection for patients with PNH through case-based scenarios. Faculty review mechanisms of action, clinical trial data, and real-world evidence supporting divergent treatment strategies for the presented cases. How do the experts make their initial treatment selections? Why might they choose a C5 inhibitor or a C3 inhibitor? How do they assess response to treatment, and what do they do when treatment r... |
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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 Nephrology - LIVE STREAMING
With over 70 interactive lectures, case discussions, board preparation sessions, and supplementary lectures, this CME program provides a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art nephrology practices offered by the clinical faculty of Harvard Medical School.
It offers accelerated learning for:
- Clinicians seeking a practical and comprehensive review that ensures they are up to date across all major areas of nephrology:
• The latest options for diagnosis: what to choose, when, and wh... |
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Nursing Management of Tumor Lysis Syndrome
STATEMENT OF NEED
Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is an oncological emergency that occurs when massive tumor lysis causes the rapid release of intracellular components into the bloodstream. Electrolyte imbalances characterized by hyperuricemia, hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, and hypocalcemia may be severe enough to cause acute renal failure, cardiac arrhythmias, seizures, and even death. Current advances in cancer therapies can increase the incidence of TLS; therefore, identification of patien... |
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Making the Case to Use JAK Inhibitors for Rheumatoid Arthritis"Who, What, When, and How
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to address the educational needs of rheumatology clinicians. It may also benefit other clinicians involved in the management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Program Overview
Join Dr Rigby and Dr Troum as they discuss the use of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors for the treatment of RA. In this program they will discuss the latest post-hoc analysis of the ORAL Surveillance trial, which shows which patients can safely and effectively u... |
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Cleveland Clinic Intensive Review of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (Online Streaming & USB Formats)
Cleveland Clinic’s Intensive Review of Gastroenterology and Hepatology provides a fast-paced, high-yield, intensive analysis of gastrointestinal conditions commonly seen in practice, as well as rare but “classic” clinical vignettes that are tested during board type exams. Current guidelines and recent advances in all aspects of gastroenterology and hepatology will be discussed. This intensive review will benefit all practitioners intending to pass the Boards, as well as those looking t... |
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Penn Radiology Emergency Imaging After Hours (Online & USB Flash Drive)
Penn Radiology Emergency Imaging After Hours provides insight for imaging conditions where rapid response is required. An elite faculty guides learners with practical lessons in modality choice, image acquisition and interpretation skills for a wide range of clinical presentations. Selected topics in chest, neuroradiology, abdominal, pelvic, pediatric and musculoskeletal imaging are presented to ensure confident analysis, so the practitioner is never outside of their comfort zone. Worth u... |
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Long-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders: Advances in Nutritional Management
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of Registered Dietitians.
Program Overview
Long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAODs) are characterized by acute crises of energy production and chronic energy deficiency during times of physiologic stress and fasting. Clinical complications include recurrent episodes of rhabdomyolysis, weakness, hepatic dysfunction, severe hypoglycemia, hyperammonemia, and cardiomyopathy. Despite a traditional diet therapy,... |
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Penn Radiology Comprehensive Neuroradiology: Imaging Ideals (Streaming Online & USB Flash Drive)
Penn Radiology’s renowned faculty provides a thorough review of best practices in Neuroradiology. Comprehensive Neuroradiology: Imaging Ideals will benefit imagers, neurologists and neurosurgeons with an extremely detailed analysis of anatomy, techniques, modalities and procedures. Worth 23 AMA PRA Category I Credits™, applicable toward Maintenance of Certification requirements.
Topics: Neoplastic and non-neoplastic disorders of the brain, spine, head and neck, acute stroke, trauma, t... |
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Cleveland Clinic Primary Care + (online streaming & flash drive formats)
Cleveland Clinic Primary Care + highlights the latest therapies, procedures and diagnostics in primary care, women’s health and behavioral medicine. This best practices review addresses the educational needs of primary care clinicians who must stay abreast of current research and treatments in a wide range of disciplines. Physicians, nurses and physician assistants will all benefit from Cleveland Clinic’s expert analysis of essential subjects in primary care.
Worth 21 AMA PRA Catego... |
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SVU 45th Annual Conference: Vascular Imaging Educators Workshop (Online Streaming & USB Flash Drive formats)
ALL NEW and NOW AVAILABLE from the Society of Vascular Ultrasound 45th Annual Conference, the updated Vascular Imaging Educators Workshop (VIEW) delivers a complete educational experience regarding the use of vascular ultrasound. Lessons provided by more than 40 experts from the SVU will benefit all involved in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease. Worth 15.5 AMA PRA Category I Credits™, VIEW MEETS VASCULAR LAB CME REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCREDITATION.
Topics: Real time B-mode imagi... |
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Penn Radiology Neuro and Chest Imaging Update (Streaming Online & USB Flash Drive)
Penn Radiology’s widely acclaimed faculty provides critical pearls, pitfalls and protocols in the areas of neuroradiology, cardiothoracic and breast imaging. Neuro and Chest Imaging Update focuses on practical imaging issues to improve interpretation across a wide range of common and uncommon clinical scenarios. Multi-modality, cutting edge practices will be discussed, highlighting potential misinterpretations and strategies for optimal patient care. Radiologists in clinical practice and i... |
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Penn Radiology Astute Body and MSK Imaging
Astute Body and MSK Imaging features a detailed analysis of abdominal, pelvic and musculoskeletal radiologic subspecialties. Expert faculty from Penn Radiology and other esteemed institutions focus on practical, evidence based information to build interpretive skills and diagnostic confidence. The didactic presentations and case reviews throughout this activity emphasize modality advances and protocol selection. Radiologists of all experience levels will benefit from this thoughtful update ... |
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Complete "R" Remediation Therapy - Char Boshart, MA, CCC-SLP
In two hours, you'll learn what you need to know to remediate most of your /r/ distortion kids.
We'll go through the detailed sequence, with therapy tools, so you know exactly what to do. I've worked with a lot of /r/ distortion kids and have discovered the bottom-line three critical elements of the /r/ production. I think you'll appreciate the simplicity of the concepts.
And, like /s/, we'll cover /r/ comprehensively-from beginning to end. From analysis to therapy, to /s/ stim, to solid... |
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R Solutions: From Capability to Carryover - Char Boshart, MA CCC-SLP
Most children and adults who distort the production, form the sound with labored puckered lips and a lowered, relaxed tongue. So just why do they do that? And whats an SLP to do to counteract these characteristics and replace the inaccurate sound with a desirable that generalizes with ease?
In this 3-hour course"R" Solutions: From Capability to Carryover you'll discover how to apply practical, little known facts critical not only in analysis, but also to formulating a good and organizing a... |
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Preventing Medical Errors & Improving Patient Safety
Preventing Medical Errors & Improving Patient Safety is a 2-hour online continuing education (CE/CEU) course that illustrates the kinds of errors that occur in healthcare practice and offers strategies to help clinicians increase their effectiveness, thereby reducing the potential for making “medical” errors. This course satisfies the requirements of the Florida State Legislature mandating a two-hour course relating to the prevention of medical errors as part of the licensure and renew... |
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Applied Behavior Analysis for Autism
Applied Behavior Analysis for Autism is a 2-hour online continuing education (CE) course that provides evidence-based behavioral interventions for the minimally verbal child with autism.
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) currently seems to be holding steady at one in 54 children (CDC, 2016). The communication challenges of these children are widely known and require specialized early interventions to overcome them.
This course presents evidence-based strategies that can en... |
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Preventing Medical Errors in Dietetics Practice
Preventing Medical Errors in Nutrition & Dietetics is a 2-hour video continuing education (CE/CEU) recorded at the Annual Symposium of the Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It addresses the impact of medical errors on today’s healthcare with a focus on root cause analysis, error reduction and prevention, and patient safety in the practice of nutrition and dietetics. The impact of COVID-19, real life stories, national healthcare safety trends, reporting of sentinel events, complying... |
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Preventing Medical Errors in Nutrition & Dietetics
Preventing Medical Errors in Nutrition & Dietetics is a 2-hour online continuing education (CE/CEU) course that addresses the impact of medical errors on today’s healthcare with a focus on root cause analysis, error reduction and prevention, and patient safety in the practice of nutrition and dietetics.
The course highlights the importance of critical thinking in assessment and planning and discusses health literacy, cultural competence, links between ethics and medical errors, centrality... |
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