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Where does atrial fibrillation surgery fail? Implications for increasing effectiveness of ablation
Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* Understand patterns of failure of different surgical ablation techniques
* Understand the effectiveness of different surgical ablation techniques
* Recognize limitations of comparing different surgical populations with regards to different ablation techniques... |
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Treatments To Alter the Natural History of COPD
Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians
Objectives
1. Name four consequences or outcomes of COPD and some of the tools currently available to clinicians to assess COPD progression.
2. Describe interventions that have changed the natural history of COPD.
3. Explain the effect of smoking cessation on the rate of decline of FEV1 and other important clinical outcomes.
4. Il... |
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Challenging Cases in Toxicology
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
The course will provide a series of multiple-choice question based cases in common and life-threatening clinical poisonings typically encountered in the Urgent Care or Emergency Department environment. The cases will feature multimedia content to engage the participant. Faculty for the course will primarily be drawn from Harvard Medical School... |
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MRI of the Foot & Ankle Vol. 2
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
A "Must Have" resource for any radiologist! The MRI Interactive Teaching Files were prepared by some of the most experienced and trusted MRI readers in the U.S., and provide 10-20 CMEs per title, for a total of 196 CMEs for the entire set. Containing 928 MR cases, the 12 title set offers a user-friendly interface with intuitive navigation. Each t... |
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4-Volume Supratentorial Neoplasia 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 of neuroradiology of the brain, spine, head and neck, and pediatric imaging... |
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Diabetes, Type 2
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Distinguish type 2 diabetes from type 1 diabetes.
* Trace the normal physiology of sugar in the body.
* Describe the underlying disorders of insulin resistance and beta cell abnormalities.
* State the medical criteria for diagnosing diabetes and describe the initial workup.
* Discuss the... |
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Focus on Influenza
Provided by: Vindico Medical Education
The spring 2009 influenza outbreak drew attention to some aspects of influenza and the multiple areas of interactions that should be addressed when considering its epidemic potential. Preventive care is a critical component of controlling influenza infection. Prevention should be a combined effort between care providers, public health agencies, gov... |
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Postchemotherapy Histiocyte-Rich Pseudotumor Involving the Spleen
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* recognize the clinical, morphologic, and immunohistochemical features of postchemotherapy histiocyte-rich pseudotumor.
* differentiate postchemotherapy histiocyte-rich pseudotumor from other entities in the differential diagnosis.... |
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Optimizing the Appropriate Use of Pharmacologic Stress Agents in Cardiovascular Imaging Based on Patient Profiles
Provided by: Impact Education, LLC
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of clinicians involved in or with an interest in utilizing single-photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging (SPECT MPI or MPI).
Statement of Need/Program Overview
In order to accurately diagnose and/or characterize CAD in patients via SPECT MPI... |
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Cardiac MR (Calhoun)
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
A "Must Have" resource for any radiologist! The MRI Interactive Teaching Files were prepared by some of the most experienced and trusted MRI readers in the U.S., and provide 10-20 CMEs per title, for a total of 196 CMEs for the entire set. Containing 928 MR cases, the 12 title set offers a user-friendly interface with intuitive navigation. Each t... |
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Pharmacy Law
Provided by: Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin
Goal: To help pharmacy technicians understand and identify the major legal rules and regulations dealing with the practice of pharmacy.... |
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The Complete Denture Prosthesis: Clinical and Laboratory Applications -The Patient Analog, Part 2: Intermaxillary Relations Records
Provided by: Academy of General Dentistry
The third of a multi-part series, this course will describe: designing and fabricating baseplates and occlusion rims; determining the location and orientation of the occlusal plane and the occlusal vertical dimension; accurately recording centric relation; and transferring this record to an articulator.... |
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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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Neonatal Physiology and Pathophysiology
Provided by: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
**At the end of this presentation you will be able to:**
* Have a thorough understanding of normal neonatal physiology.
* Understand how the unique pathophysiology of neonates in response to disease influences treatment protocols.
* Recognize and provide appropriate treatment for common illnesses in the neonate.
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Heart Murmurs -General and Mid-Systolic
Provided by: CMElectures
Michael S. Feldman, MD, is Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and chairman of the Graduate Education Foundation. Bernard Segal, MD, is professor of medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and director of the Jefferson Heart Institute. In this fourth of a seven-part series, they explain how ... |
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Sonographic Evaluation of Uterine Leiomyomas and Adenomyosis
Provided by: Institute for Advanced Medical Education
Target Audience: Physicians, sonographers and others who perform and/or interpret obstetrical ultrasound.
System requirements: In order to complete this program you must have a computer with a recent version of Internet Explorer or Netscape, and a printer, which is configured to print from the browser.
For any questions or problems concerning... |
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AAOS/ASSH Nerve Compression Syndromes of the Upper Extremity
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Differentiate among different management options for select compressive neuropathies of the upper extremity.
2. Evaluate the impact of controversies surrounding carpal tunnel syndrome and surgical release on patient care.
3. Apply AAOS Clinical Guidelines on the Treatme... |
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Influenza: A Comprehensive Review
Provided by: NetCE
Because medications to treat acute illness due to influenza are just recently appearing, there is a tendency to accept the existence of influenza and to forget the fact that 36,000 Americans die annually from the flu and its complications. In addition, the resulting hospitalizations and medical care cost the healthcare system $12 billion each year.... |
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Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Instability with Glenoid Bone Deficiency
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Discuss the pathophysiology and etiology of anterior glenoid deficiency in the setting of acute and chronic shoulder instability.
2. Conduct an appropriate history and physical examination of a patient with recurrent shoulder instability and suspected glenoid bone loss.
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MRI of the Elbow (Gregory)
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
A "Must Have" resource for any radiologist! The MRI Interactive Teaching Files were prepared by some of the most experienced and trusted MRI readers in the U.S., and provide 10-20 CMEs per title, for a total of 196 CMEs for the entire set. Containing 928 MR cases, the 12 title set offers a user-friendly interface with intuitive navigation. Each t... |
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Protein Expression of Carcinoembryonic Antigen Cell Adhesion Molecules in Benign and Malignant Melanocytic Skin Lesions
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* define cell adhesion molecules such as members of the carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) family.
* describe the relationship between cell adhesion molecules such as CEA and CEA adhesion molecule-1 (CEACAM1) and the development and progression of malignant melanoma... |
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The Red Eye/Conjunctivitis
Provided by: CMElectures
A professor of ophthalmology at the University of Philadelphia's School of Medicine provides the nonophthalmic community with the several causes of red eye, their clinical presentations, and the differential diagnosis, and management. The various manifestations of red eye are well illustrated and clearly help the physician in recognizing the differ... |
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Oral and IV Contrast Agents for the CT Portion of PET/CT
Provided by: American Roentgen Ray Society
Peer-reviewed articles from American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR). This activity offers AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)(TM) following completion of an online test.... |
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MRI of the Brain Stroke & Vascular Disease, Part III -Advanced Stroke
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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Liver MRI -Part IV Diffuse Hepatocellular Disease
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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Are We Making Progress Against Autism?
Provided by: ANA Continuing Online Education
Autism is one of the most challenging disabilities you'll encounter among pediatric patients. A major developmental disorder of unknown cause, it requires intensive multidisciplinary intervention and lasts a lifetime. No cure exists, but healthcare professionals and families of autistic persons are working hard to forge effective interventions. Lea... |
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Stimulation Disorders of the Diaphragm
Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians
Objectives
1. Define a classification system for stimulation disorders involving the diaphragm.
2. Elucidate the underlying mechanisms for these disorders.
3. Develop an approach to the diagnosis of diaphragm stimulation disorders.
4. Describe the different therapeutic modalities and their limitations.
5. Review the results of... |
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Bile Ductular Cells Undergoing Cellular Senescence Increase in Chronic Liver Diseases Along With Fibrous Progression
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* describe the effect of chronic liver disease on ductular cell division and cell cycle.
* discuss the role of ductular reaction in the progression of chronic liver disease.
* outline the role of ductular cell and ductular reaction in the progression of liver fibrosis associated with ... |
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Achieving Cultural Competency: A Case-based Approach to Training Health Professionals
The Case of Earl Collins
73-year-old African-American man with lung cancer
Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
* Explain how folklore may be a very powerful component of a patient's decision making
* Demonstrate how to engage the patient who may be using complementary or alternative medical approaches
* Describe the important roles that religious or spiritual ... |
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Celiac Disease: Update on Diagnosis and Treatment
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
This course has been supported by a grant from the Sidney E. Frank Foundation.
Celiac disease affects approximately 1% of individuals across North America, Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and India. It is the most common inflammatory gastrointestinal disease and one of the most common autoimmune diseases. Although gastrointestinal symptoms... |
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