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Acute Renal Failure Part 2
Provided by: CMElectures
Alan B. Schwartz, MD, is professor of medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine where he is also director of continuing medical education. Here, he discusses the diagnosis of acute renal failure associated with oliguria and nonoliguric conditions. He emphasizes the value of urinalysis and reviews the pathogenesis of acute tubular necrosis .... |
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Medical Home CME Series: #5 Family Participation Practices
Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics
Features/Benefits:
By the end of this webinar the participants will be able to:
* Learn how to gain buy in and involve parents/caregivers in planning and implementing their projects and practice
* Understand the opportunities for different levels of family participation in their projects and practice
* Evaluate ways to maintain ... |
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How to Effectively Teach E&M Coding to Your Doctor in One Hour
Provided by: American Association of Professional Coders
This workshop teaches how to communicate the principals of accurate code selection and documentation requirement using a process that delivers the information in less than an hour and is easy and logical for physicians to grasp and immediatly implement. It provides you with specific techniques that translate to improved documentation, accurate code... |
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Stress Fractures and Overuse Injuries in Runners
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Describe the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of some common causes of leg pain in running athletes: stress fractures, iliotibial band friction syndrome, medial tibial stress syndrome, and Achilles tendinitis/tendinosis.
2. Identify extrinsic and intrinsic risk fa... |
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Physical Examination of the Shoulder
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Describe and demonstrate appropriate techniques for inspection, palpation, and assessment of the range of motion of the shoulder.
2. Describe and demonstrate appropriate techniques for inspection, palpation, and assessment of range of motion of the cervical spine.
3. Pe... |
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Actionable Insights to the Evolving Management of MS: Important Considerations in Improving Outcomes
Provided by: ASiM
The introduction of treatments designed to change the natural disease course of multiple sclerosis (MS) has focused attention on the economic burden of this disease. Economic evaluations, which analyze the burden of MS on society and the cost effectiveness of new therapies, stress that the economic burden of a disease should be seen in a global per... |
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Controversies in the Management of Intracerebral Hematomas
Provided by: American Association of Neurological Surgeons
After completing this educational activity, participants should be able to:
* Discuss the management of intracerebral hemorrhage according to current clinical evidence
* Discuss rationale for current clinical studies
* Discuss evidence based medicine in the management of a patient with intracerebral hemorrhage
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2010 Neuromuscular Medicine Self-Assessment Examination
Provided by: American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine, The
Each examination includes:
1. 2-hour written examination.
2. Answer sheets for self-scoring.
3. Summary of national results.
4. 1-hour review session booklet.
The NMSAE offers CME credit after completing the NMSAE Review Session.... |
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Pediatric Musculoskeletal Medicine: Differential Diagnosis and Assessment of a Limping Child
Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics
The Pediatric Musculoskeletal Medicine course represents a unique collaboration of pediatric orthopaedics, pediatric rheumatology and pediatric sports medicine. Knowing how to perform a good musculoskeletal assessment is very important in allowing pediatricians to effectively triage the patient, narrow the diagnostic possibilities, and know whether... |
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New York State: Child Abuse and Neglect
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Define maltreatment, abuse, and neglect according to the New York State Family Court Act and Social Services Law.
* Identify physical and behavioral indicators of child maltreatment.
* State the risk factors contributing to child abuse.
* List situations in which mandated reporters must r... |
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Focus On: Reversal of Anticoagulation
Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians
After reading this article, the physician should be able to:
* Understand the indications for reversal of warfarin.
* Identify the side effects of protamine in heparin reversal.
* Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) vs. prothrombin complex concentrates (PCC) in the treatment of warfarin reversal.... |
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Understanding Female Infertility: Causes and Treatments
Provided by: U.S. Pharmacist
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
1. Review the anatomy and physiology of reproduction.
2. Identify factors that influence female fertility.
3. Discuss the causes of infertility.
4. Describe pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment options for female infertility.... |
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Prevention of Perinatal Group B Streptococcal Infection
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Recommend universal culture-based screening of all pregnant women at 35-37 weeks' gestation to optimize the identification of women who should receive intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis
Create guidelines for providers of prenatal, obstetric, and neonatal care, supporting microbiology laborato... |
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Genetics: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Acknowledgement: This course is supported by educational grants from Celera and the Applera Charitable Foundation.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common inflammatory arthritis, affecting up to 1% of the adult population. In the U.S. alone, it is estimated that 2.5 million people suffer from the disease, with a societal monetary cost measu... |
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End-of-Life Care for West Virginia Healthcare Professionals
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Explain the principles and ethical challenges of end-of-life care and hospice.
* Discuss the essential elements of effective communication with client and family.
* List pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic physical-comfort measures for care of the dying client.
* Assess psychosocial and em... |
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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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Does a Repeated Benign Aspirate Change the Risk of Malignancy After an Initial Atypical Thyroid Fine-Needle Aspiration?
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upong completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* recognize the risk of malignancy for a patient with an atypical thyroid fine-needle aspiration and a repeat aspirate that is negative.
* recognize that separate aspirates of the same thyroid nodule are most likely not independent events.
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PAX5 Expression in Nonhematopoietic Tissues: Reappraisal of Previous Studies
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* discuss the use of the clone 24 anti-PAX5 monoclonal antibody.
* list the tumor types in which PAX5 expression has been confirmed.
* describe the major roles of PAX5 in development.
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Anterior Cervical Diskectomy and Fusion (ACDF): Current Grafting Options
Provided by: American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Upon completion of this CME activity, participants should be able to:
1. Differentiate treatment options for cervical arthrodesis
2. Analyze the risk/benefit of allografts
3. Discuss the risks/benefits of bone graft substitutes in the cervical spine
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Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDROs)
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Describe the impact of multidrug-resistant organisms on public health and the healthcare system.
* Discuss important epidemiologic principles related to multidrug-resistant organisms.
* Outline accepted prevention control measures for reducing the impact of multidrug-resistant organisms.
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PET/CT in Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning
Provided by: SNM Advancing Molecular Imaging and Therapy
PET/CT in Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning... |
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MRI of the Knee Patella & Anterior Knee Pain, Part I
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
The ProScan Imaging Education Foundation's all-new Professional MRI Series provides a comprehensive educational program that encompasses a broad survey of up-to-date radiological knowledge in the neurological and musculoskeletal realms. Lectures address in-depth discussions of neuroradiology of the brain, spine, head and neck, and pediatric imaging... |
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Breast MRI Series
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
Participants who complete this activity should be able to vastly improve their interpretation of breast MRI and the individual diagnostic entities. They should also gain a better understanding of the screening and diagnostic modalities' strengths and weaknesses. Finally, participants will come away with greater knowledge of the applications, reimbu... |
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California License Renewal Package 2012: California Dental Practice Act & California Infection Control (ENGLISH & SPANISH versions included in package)
Provided by: My Dental CEs
Our popular California License Renewal Package 2012, now with our new SPANISH version included in this package, is comprised of the 2 Dental Board approved courses needed for license renewal. These courses are required by law for all biennial dental license renewal cycles, except for new graduates. A truly affordable way to take super current ve... |
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Management of Dyslipidemias: NCEP ATP III 2011 Updates and Looking Beyond LDL
Provided by: CRM Healthcare
Management of cardiovascular disease is a rapidly changing area of clinical practice, with emerging research and practice altering widely accepted tenets. While the importance of treating dyslipidemias based on cardiovascular risk factors is highlighted by the NCEP ATP III clinical practice guidelines, recent clinical trials reveal the focus on dy... |
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Tracheostomy : Nursing Care
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Describe the indications/reasons for tracheotomy.
Describe the trachostomy procedures
Define the risks associated with the different tracheotomy procedures.
Describe the contraindications of tracheotomy procedures.
List the most common complications likely to arise from temporary and long... |
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The Natural History and Epidemiology of Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Provided by: American Society for Colposcopy & Cervical Pathology
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the cause of almost all preneoplastic and neoplastic disorders of the epithelium that lines the lower genital tract. For that reason, understanding the epidemiology and natural history of HPV is critical for all obstetrician-gynecologists, family practitioners, advanced practice clinicians, and dermatologists concerned... |
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Stroke: First Response
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
The purpose of this course is to present an up-to-date discussion of the recommended emergency response for acute stroke.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* List the basic types, causes, and symptoms of stroke
* Explain how patients, family, or bystanders should respond to a potential stroke
* Discuss the actions recommend... |
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Progress in the Treatment of Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury: 12-year Single-Institution Experience
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* appreciate the evolution of modern care of blunt thoracic aortic injury
* recall differences in morbidity and mortality associated with the variety of approaches to repair of blunt thoracic aortic injury
* understand situations in which delayed repair of blunt thoracic aortic ... |
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Defining, Diagnosing, and Managing Celiac Disease in Primary Care
Provided by: Impact Education, LLC
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of primary care physicians responsible for routine care and follow up of celiac patients.
Statement of Need/Program Overview
Celiac disease is an autoimmune digestive disease that damages the villi of the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients fr... |
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