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Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Targeting Key Clinical Issues for Oncology Nurses
The landscape of AML treatment is evolving, and newer targeted agents may improve outcomes for selected subgroups of patients. Activity goal considerations for the nurse/NP when participating in this activity:
Treatment decision making with incorporation of cytogenetic and molecular testing
Considerations in the care of a patient receiving therapy for AML related to nursing care and side effect management
Psychosocial considerations and resources for a patient with AML
Oncology nurses an... |
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Cleveland Clinic 15th Annual Neurology Update
The Cleveland Clinic 15th Annual Neurology Update addresses the latest clinically focused trends and most pertinent topics in the specialty. A faculty of 17 acclaimed experts provide the newest information regarding the diagnosis, medication and therapy for a wide range of neurologic conditions. Worth 15.5 AMA PRA Category I Credits™, this wealth of information will widen healthcare practitioners’ neurologic knowledge base and enhance patient care.
Topics include: Dementia, headache, ... |
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Cancer Treatment Related Cognitive Impairment - Connie Carson, PhD, CCC-SLP
Oncology professionals, nurses, neuropsychologists, and psychologists have established cancer treatment related cognitive impairment (CTRCI) as a common side-effect of cancer treatment, impacting as many as 75% of cancer survivors; yet, speech-language pathologists have been silent in establishing their role in the treatment of this phenomenon. This presentation will provide the necessary background for them to be able to do so. Clinical symptoms will be defined and therapeutic suggestions off... |
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HIV/AIDS: Therapy & Adherence
HIV/AIDS: Therapy & Adherence is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE/CEU) course that reviews treatment and adherence issues in populations at high risk for HIV infection.
People who live with HIV can live almost normal lifespans and have little risk of transmitting the disease if they use antiretroviral therapy appropriately under medical care. However, only 57% of people infected with HIV follow their antiretroviral regimen well enough to achieve viral suppression.
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Aging: Challenges for Clinicians
Aging: Challenges for Clinicians is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE) course that provides a review of the aging process, illustrating potential challenges and effective solutions.
There are proportionately more older adults living now than in previous generations due to the post-World War II baby boom. Americans are also living longer, well into their eighties, nineties, and beyond. In healthcare, the volume of older people may soon outnumber the supply of healthcare professionals ... |
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