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Ethical Legal and Social Issues: Brief Case Studies in Genetics
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Acknowledgement: This course is supported by educational grants from Celera and the Applera Charitable Foundation.
This course presents three brief patient scenarios that highlight ethical challenges presented by advances in genetic testing. While specific topics include ...
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Fibromyalgia: The Patient Who Hurts Too Much
Provided by: Foundation for Care Management
**Objectives:**
At the completion of this course, the healthcare professional will be able to:
1. Discuss the prevalence, incidence, and epidemiology of fibromyalgia.
2. Examine through case studies, discussion, and reflection best practices in the diagnosis, treatment,...
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10-Volume MRI of the Knee Set
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 ...
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OSHA and Healthcare Facilities
Provided by: NetCE
Death and disability due to unsafe or unhealthy workplaces remain America's hidden epidemic. In 2005, there were 4.2 million job-related nonfatal injuries and illnesses in the private sector alone . OSHA standards are in place in order to minimize the risks associated with v...
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Ischemic Stroke
Provided by: NetCE
During the past few years, advances in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cerebrovascular disorders have led to decreases in the prevalence of stroke (primarily ischemic stroke), but the high rates of morbidity and mortality, despite a number of modifiable risk fact...
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Risk of Hemolytic Transfusion Reactions Following Emergency-Release RBC Transfusion
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* identify indications for emergency-release RBC transfusion.
* identify the risks of emergency-release RBC transfusion.
* recognize and diagnose hemolytic transfusion reactions....
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Osteoarthritis as a Chronic Disease: Maximizing Management in Primary Care
Provided by: Primary Issues
Learning Objectives
After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to
* Use an understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms of osteoarthritis of the knee to tailor therapy for disease modification and pain management
* Cust...
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Implementation of a Rapid Whole Blood D-Dimer Test in the Emergency Department of an Urban Academic Medical Center: Impact on ED Length of Stay and Ancillary Test Utilization
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* describe how D-dimer testing should be used in the evaluation of venous thromboembolic disease.
* discuss how point-of care testing (POCT) can be used to improve the efficiency of emergency department (ED) opera...
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Systemic miRNA-195 Differentiates Breast Cancer from Other Malignancies and Is a Potential Biomarker for Detecting Noninvasive and Early Stage Disease
Provided by: The Society for Translational Oncology
1. Describe the site-specific dysregulation of some miRNAs and explain their potential as non-invasive biomarkers for diagnosis, prognostication, or markers of treatment response.
2. Cite the characteristics reflected by circulation miR-195 and explain how elevated le...
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HIV/AIDS for Florida Healthcare Professionals - 3CE
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Discuss the incidence of HIV/AIDS in Florida.
Describe modes of transmission for HIV.
Summarize the testing-related requirements of the Florida Omnibus AIDS Act.
Outline the issues in HIV/AIDS prevention.
Explain the ...
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MRI of Hip and Thigh Pathology
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 ...
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Gastroenterology
Provided by: Temple University School of Medicine
Educational Objectives:
At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to:
* Improve the diagnosis and treatment of common family practice problems
* Apply traditional modes of diagnosis and management more effectively
* Apply information to...
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Case 3: A 46-Year-Old Male Hotel Night Manager With Hypertension Who Feels Chronically Tired and Run Down
Provided by: Primary Issues
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this activity, participants should be better able to
1. Improve the identification and diagnosis of shift work disorder, using screening questions and diagnostic tools
2. Outline management strategies for patients with shift work di...
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Navigating Competitive Marketplaces: Use of Standards of Professionalism to Avoid Running Aground
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Identify the Standards of Porfessionalism (SOPs) on Advertising by Orthopaedic Surgeons
2. Explain the implications of the new SOPs on Provding Musculoskeletal Services to Patients on how to treat pa...
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MRI of the Prostate
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...
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22-Volume MRI of the Brain Set
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 ...
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Reducing Elective Deliveries Before 39 Weeks
Provided by: Medical Interactive Community
Newborn infants are at risk for critical illness, intensive care requiring separation from the mother, long-term deficits and developmental delay when delivered early. Parents are anguished over their baby’s suffering, and are crushed with guilt feelings when delivery bef...
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Histology Matters: Personalized Therapy for Patients with NSCLC (Enduring Material – Online Tumor Board)
Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
OVERVIEW
Recent advances in the recognition of histologic subtypes as prognostic and predictive factors in nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) have created a new era of personalized therapy for patients with this disease. According to the latest data, the histologic subtype ...
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2010 Electrodiagnostic Self-Assessment Examination
Provided by: American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine, The
Each examination includes:
1. 1-hour waveform and muscle identification examination.
2. 2-hour written examination.
3. Answer sheets for self-scoring.
4. Summary of national results.
5. 2-hour review session booklet.
The EDXSAE offers CME credit after completin...
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Clear Cell Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma and the Differential Diagnosis of Renal Neoplasms With Clear Cytoplasm and Papillary Architecture . Check Sample Surgical Pathology II 1008-CME
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* describe the renal neoplasms that may have papillary and/or cystic architecture with clear cell cytology.
* recognize the histopathologic features of clear cell papillary renal cell carcinoma.
* interpret the...
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Cardiac CTA Assessment of Noncoronary Cardiac Disease, Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Chest Pain in the ER
Provided by: American Roentgen Ray Society
ARRS Web lecture series brings presentations by the best educators in the field to your desktop, available for viewing at home or office and on your schedule. This Web Lecture includes three lectures with an estimated time to complete the activity of 1.5 hours.
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MR Imaging of Pediatric Soft-Tissue Tumors and Pseudotumors with Pathologic Correlation
Provided by: Radiological Society of North America
Learning Objectives: 1) Discuss the MR imaging diagnostic approach to soft-tissue masses in children. 2) List the most common pseudotumors, vascular lesions, and adipocytic tumors that may manifest as soft-tissue masses in children. 3) Describe the clinical and MR imaging fe...
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Coregistration and Multimodality Imaging
Provided by: SNM Advancing Molecular Imaging and Therapy
Coregistration and Multimodality Imaging...
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Chronic Migraine: Making the Diagnosis
Provided by: Primary Issues
Learning Objectives:
After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to
1. Identify the specific diagnostic criteria for chronic migraine
2. Demonstrate collaborative interview techniques for assessing patients with chronic migraine
3. ...
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So You Want to Be a Leader in Health Care
Provided by: Institute for Healthcare Improvement
When you think of a leader, what comes to mind? A president? A CEO? No matter what your position or formal title is, you can be a leader. In this course, you’ll zoom in on a hospital that’s having some trouble with infection control. As you grapple with this case, you’...
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Impact of Noncardiac Congenital and Genetic Abnormalities on Outcomes in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Learning Objectives
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* be cognizant of the quoted references that document the attitudes of health care workers concerning fetuses with and infants born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS)
* learn t...
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Natural History and CT Appearances of Aortic Intramural Hematoma
Provided by: Radiological Society of North America
Learning Objectives: 1) Explain the pathophysiology of aortic intramural hematomas. 2) Describe the CT features that help identify and characterize aortic intramural hematomas. 3) Discuss the most appropriate options for managing aortic intramural hematomas on the basis of C...
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Achieving Cultural Competency: 53 y/o Russian Immigrant With Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
* Assess the possibility that a patient's previous healthcare experiences in other societies may make it difficult for them to access US healthcare services.
* Review the import...
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Management of Insulin Dependent Diabetes
Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center
Description
According to the National Institutes of Health, with Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas does not make insulin. Over time, high blood glucose can lead to serious problems with the heart, eyes, kidneys, nerves, and gums and teeth.
Objectives
Upon completion of this...
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Venipuncture and Pharmacology
Provided by: Advanced Health Education Center
Study the list of requirements for successful venipuncture.
Everything you need to know about venipuncture and pharmacology for contrast media procedures. The techniques for administration, pharmacology of dose units, documentation and charting, and the response to all...
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