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Goals for Inpatient Diabetes Management
Provided by: University of California, Davis, Health System
Accreditation
The UC Davis Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This CME activity was planned in accordance with the ACCME essentials for enduring materials. Length of time has been determined to be 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit c... |
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End the Epidemic of Childhood Obesity...One Family at a Time
Provided by: ANA Continuing Online Education
The number of overweight American children keeps growing at a rate that's hard to swallow. And so does the number of American children at risk for becoming overweight. Unless we stop the spread of this problem now, the long-term debilitating effects on today's children -and ultimately, on their children-will exhaust our healthcare resources.
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Diabetes, Type 1
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Differentiate type 1 from type 2 diabetes
* Describe the epidemiology of type 1 diabetes
* Explain the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes
* State the criteria and methods used to diagnose type 1 diabetes
* Discuss the management of type 1 diabetes
* Identify important complications of type... |
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Sleep Deprivation: The Metabolic Costs of Chronic Partial Sleep Loss
Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians
Objectives
1. Understand the prevalence of sleep deprivation in the United States.
2. Recognize the sleep disorders that give rise to partial sleep deprivation.
3. Understand the impact of sleep deprivation on glucose metabolism, appetite regulation, and energy expenditure.
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Pharmacotherapeutic Management of Chronic Hepatitis C Infection
Provided by: Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin
1. Discuss the current epidemiology and trends of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection as well as identify key viral transmission modes and their associated risk factors.
2. Describe the natural progression of liver disease associated with HCV and how host, viral, transmission and environmental factors affect disease progression.
3. Discuss the burd... |
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Telemedicine
Provided by: Vindico Medical Education
Portions of the proposed healthcare reform plan include provisions for those who do not have access to care, including those in remote areas. The proposed plan may also include provisions to provide technology, such as through telemedicine, that will allow those in medically underserved areas to obtain better care. Tele-education will also allow ph... |
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The Impact of New-Onset Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation on Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Learning Objectives
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* understand the impact of new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation on early, late, and overall mortality after CABG surgery
* differentiate independent predictors of early, late, and overall mortality after CABG surgery
* appreciate the impact of posto... |
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Compliance Training: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute
1. Identify potential bloodborne pathogens and their modes of transmission
2. Discuss signs and symptoms of bloodborne pathogen exposure
3. List the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard compliance requirements for pharmacists
4. Describe work place practices that can minimize exposure risks
5. Define the vaccination requirements for health care worker... |
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Communicate With Confidence to Physicians: Coding as a Second Language
Provided by: American Association of Professional Coders
Overview:
Improving Reimbursement with Improved Communication
In today's economy, your ability to communicate coding concepts to the physician is the difference between financial success or failure in a practice.
Clearly Communicate Coding Concepts to your Physician in Minutes -and Make Him Money at the Same Time.
With reimbursements fallin... |
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Extranodal Follicular Dendritic Cell Sarcoma of the Pharyngeal Region: A Potential Diagnostic Pitfall, With Literature Review
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* list the morphologic features most characteristic of follicular dendritic cell sarcoma.
* define the immunohistochemical panel of tests most useful in confirming the diagnosis of follicular dendritic cell sarcoma.
* describe the clinical features and biologic potential of extranodal f... |
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The Varying Appearances of Cholangiocarcinoma: Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation
Provided by: Radiological Society of North America
Learning Objectives: 1) Discuss the epidemiologic features, risk factors, and morphologic classification of cholangiocarcinoma. 2) Describe the typical imaging appearances of cholangiocarcinoma and their correlation with pathologic findings. 3) List the findings that can help differentiate cholangiocarcinoma from other benign or malignant diseases.... |
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VISICU Critical Care Review -January 2010
Provided by: American Board of Quality Assurance And Utilization Review Physicians
Course Description & Objectives
* Describe the approach used for a cost-minimization analysis
* List the median cost savings associated with dexmedetomidine
* Describe the primary factors associated with the cost savings
* Compare benzodiazepine usage with propofol
* Assess current usage of dexmedetomidine
* Dete... |
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Discuss the pathophysiology and etiology of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, including incidence, pathogenesis, and genetics.
2. Describe the typical clinical presentation of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, including common history an... |
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School Administrator Training (on RXpreceptor software) for Internship, Externship, and Experiential Education Departments of Participating Colleges and Universities
Provided by: RXinsider (RXpreceptor)
In depth, hands on training of all aspects and modules found within the RXpreceptor ELMS (Experiential Learning Management System) software. After completion of this training, school administrator will be able to fully set up and utilize the school’s RXpreceptor account, as well as train students and preceptors on account utilization. Covered top... |
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Head & Neck -Cases 1-13
Provided by: SNM Advancing Molecular Imaging and Therapy
Head & Neck -Cases 1-13... |
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The Next Step: How Coders Move Up The Ladder
Provided by: American Association of Professional Coders
Is coding a job or a career? During this audio we will explore the immense opportunities that await you with your coding career. We will discuss the opportunities and tips needed to prepare you, including setting career goals. We will discuss educational opportunities, from being the student to being the teacher. We will also look at all the differ... |
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Application of MR Imaging in Assessment and Follow-up of Congenital Heart Disease in Adults
Provided by: Radiological Society of North America
Learning Objectives: 1) Describe the relevant complex cardiac anatomy in adult patients with congenital heart disease, who often have a history of multiple surgical corrective or palliative procedures. 2) List the most likely disease-specific residual lesions and complications encountered in adult patients with congenital heart disease. 3) Discuss ... |
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Child Abuse in Ethnic Minority and Immigrant Communities
Provided by: NetCE
Child abuse and neglect is a serious social problem. Research indicates that a significant number of children in the United States have been victims of physical abuse. The figures show that ethnic minority children (i.e., African Americans, Native American Indians/Alaskan Natives, and Pacific Islander children) have higher rates of reported child a... |
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Pediatrics Board Review Core Curriculum, 5th Edition
Provided by: MedStudy
NEW: Free Shipping + Free CME Credits
Whether preparing for your initial Pediatrics Board Certification exam or your Maintenance of Certification (MoC) exam, learning begins with the must-know material in MedStudy's newest Core Curriculum, the foundation of MedStudy’s overall learning system. The material in these 5 easy-to carry books not only ... |
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MRI of the Neck Series -Spaces of the Suprahyoid & Infrahyoid Neck, Part II
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
The Master's Series features Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz's most advanced lectures on diagnostic imaging to date. These intense and detailed presentations will focus on the topics of orthopaedic, neurologic, and body imaging. Each title in the series will examine subjects such as subtle interpretative techniques, anatomic detail, mastery of key technica... |
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Managing the Risks of Anticoagulant Therapy
Provided by: Medical Interactive Community
Primary care physicians manage many of the patients on long term anticoagulant therapy. They perform a difficult balancing act on a daily basis, weighing each patient’s risk of thromboembolism versus hemorrhage. The preponderance of current medical literature identifies under-utilization of anticoagulants as a major problem, and cites the burden ... |
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Addressing the Challenges in Risk Assessment and Risk Management in Multiple Sclerosis
Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
A new era of MS therapeutics is upon us. The list of FDA approved therapies is not just expected to increase in size over the next three years, but the agents on the list will expand in complexity - each with a novel mechanism of action, benefit profile and risk potential. Neurologists treating MS patients are anxious to formulate protocols for ini... |
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MRI Viability -Part I
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
The Cardiac MRI Series features Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz's most intense and detailed review of cardiac MR applications as they relate to anatomy and microanatomy of the heart. The interpreter will learn how to master the assessment of pericardial disease, functional assessment, infarct sizing, mass assessment, and cardiac anomalies. Particularly cri... |
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MRI/CT of the Kidney -Part I MRI/CT of the Kidney
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
The Master's Series features Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz's most advanced lectures on diagnostic imaging to date. These intense and detailed presentations will focus on the topics of orthopaedic, neurologic, and body imaging. Each title in the series will examine subjects such as subtle interpretative techniques, anatomic detail, mastery of key technica... |
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Impact of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia on Long-Term Outcomes of Lung Transplantation
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
**After reading this article, the learner should be able to:**
* state the incidence of aspiration in patients after lung transplantation
* identify the percentage of patients with aspiration who have silent aspiration
* state the risk of pneumonia in relationship to the results of the swallowing evaluation
* list factors related to the inciden... |
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Clinical Nutrition Week 2013
Provided by: American Society for Parental and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)
Program description
Clinical Nutrition Week 2013 (CNW12), hosted by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.) is the premier conference dedicated to clinical nutrition and metabolism. CNW13 attracts 2,000 physicians, dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, educators and researchers from the U.S., Europe, Mexico, South Amer... |
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The Basic Science of Patient Safety
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Develop an understanding of the concepts and issues surrounding patient safety.
2. Learn the history behind current patient safety initiatives.
3. Discuss how Root Cause Analysis is used to determine the cause of an adverse event.
4. Describe examples of how Human F... |
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Pathologic T0N1 Esophageal Cancer After Neoadjuvant Therapy and Surgery: An Orphan Status
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Learning Objectives
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* describe clinical characteristics unique to the ypT0N1 esophageal cancer group
* characterize the discrepancy between clinical staging and pathologic staging after completion of induction therapy for esophageal cancer
* describe estimated survival for pa... |
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Managing Drug Interactions with Warfarin
Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this program, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Identify factors that contribute to the high prevalence of warfarin drug interactions.
2. Describe the typical time course for warfarin drug interactions.
3. Describe mechanisms for warfarin drug interactions.
4. Discuss various types of drugs or... |
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Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Provided by: Vindico Medical Education
This is the season for colds and other respiratory tract infections, including croup and infection of the ears, sinuses, and throat. Being up to date on these viruses is critical to appropriate diagnosis and preventive measures.... |
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