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Marrow Penicilliosis: A Readily Missed Diagnosis
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* recognize the importance of Penicillium marneffei infection in AIDS patients.
* define the characteristics of P marneffei infection.
* describe the marrow pathology of P marneffei infection.
* discuss the differential diagnosis of P marneffei infection.
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Immunophenotypic Variations in Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* describe the typical immunophenotype of mantle cell lymphoma.
* recognize immunophenotypic variations of mantle cell lymphoma.
* discuss the importance of evaluating cyclin D1 or CCND1/IgH translocation in the proper morphologic context to rule out mantle cell lymphoma, particularly... |
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Medical Education
Provided by: Vindico Medical Education
All physicians are teachers, and many see educating others as an opportunity to give back and remain connected to the field of medical education. It is incumbent upon all health professionals to apply effective teaching techniques. Bringing about change is another part of medical education. The physician as an educator can serve as a catalyst for ... |
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The Ethical Ophthalmologist: Commercial Relationships, Compensation & Advertising
Provided by: American Academy of Ophthalmology
For economic, social, political and other reasons, modes of ophthalmic practice have changed drastically in the last few years, affecting both physicians and their patients. Commercial relationships of all varieties now abound. Many factors affect levels of compensation. Advertising is seen as a primary practice-building tool. What are the threshol... |
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HIV/AIDS: Etiology and Oral Manifestations
Provided by: Academy of Dental Learning
Because the diagnosis of HIV infection or AIDS was a death sentence for many years until the highly active antiretroviral medications were discovered, the HIV virus and the infections it causes continue to be greatly feared. Significant efforts have been made by researchers and clinicians to increase our knowledge of HIV, its infections and effecti... |
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Osteoarthritis I
Provided by: CMElectures
Warren A. Katz, MD, is clinical professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and Director of Rheumatology for Clinical Care Associates of the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Here, he discusses the epidemiology and pathophysiology of osteoarthritis, its diagnostic features, and the importance of nonpharmacologic measures in ost... |
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Healthcare Management: An Introduction (AHM 250) online course.
Provided by: America's Health Insurance Plans
Providing a comprehensive overview, this convenient online course will get you up to speed on the basic concepts of health care management and its various types of organizational structures. You will learn about major operational areas of health insurance plans as well as legislative, regulatory, and ethical issues that affect the industry.
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3-Volume Posterior Fossa 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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Acute Myocardial Infarction: Reducing the Risk of Missed Diagnosis
Provided by: Medical Interactive Community
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) often presents clinically in an evolving and confounding manner, creating a risk-laden situation for both patient and physician. Missed or delayed diagnosis is the most common medical misadventure for primary care and emergency physicians. This Internet self-paced activity presents malpractice claims data and rese... |
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Tumors of the Lung, Pleura and Mediastinum
Provided by: CMElectures
John M. Travaline, MD, is an associate professor of medicine and an associate professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at Temple University School of Medicine. He is also the director of the Lung Cancer program at the Temple Lung Cancer Center and director of pulmonary invasive procedures at Temple University Hospital. Here, he discusses the ... |
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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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Improving Quality of Care and Patient Outcomes in Breast, Colorectal and Lung Cancer
Provided by: Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
Description:
Physicians and pharmacists can utilize this CME activity in a teach-the-teacher format, with a goal to educate physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and pharmacists within their organizations on methods to improve quality of care and patient outcomes in breast cancer, colorectal cancer and lung cancer.... |
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Cannabis Use, Abuse, and Dependence
Provided by: NetCE
Cannabis products, such as marijuana and hashish, comprise the most widely used recreational drugs both domestically and worldwide. This course will provide the most pertinent up-to-date information regarding the demographics and characteristics of cannabis users, the history of therapeutic and recreational use of the drug, pharmacokinetics and pha... |
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Advances in the Genetics of Familial Renal Cancer
Provided by: The Society for Translational Oncology
1. Apply presymptomatic gene testing to family members with familial renal cancer in order to facilitate earlier diagnosis and treatment for this population.
2. Use genetic testing for timely detection of familial renal cancer in carriers to enable earlier use and increased efficacy of VEGF and mTOR pathway inhibiting drugs. ... |
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Polypharmacy in Older Adults with Cancer
Provided by: The Society for Translational Oncology
1. Differentiate the multiple definitions of polypharmacy in order to be able to recognize it in your patient population.
2. Discuss the current data available in evaluating polypharmacy specifically in older adults with cancer and incorporate the data in your evaluation of older patients.
3. Summarize the agents or drug classes that may... |
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Adults or Big Kids: What Is the Ideal Clinical Environment for Management of Grown-Up Patients With Congenital Heart Disease?
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Learning Objectives
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* learn the percentage of congenital heart operations that are required, according to this study, to qualify a surgeon as a congenital heart surgeon
* recognize that the surgeon-practice setting plays a role in in-hospital mortality, which may be dependant on ... |
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Issues in Neonatal Cellular Analysis
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* understand the developmental hematopoiesis and normal hematologic values in term and preterm neonates and infants.
* discuss preanalytical and analytical issues related to neonatal blood samples.
* address challenges in interpretation of hematologic test results in term and preterm ... |
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Impact of Early Renal Recovery on Survival After Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* recognize that acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery is a marker for poor short-and long-term outcomes
* become aware that early recovery from acute kidney injury after CABG is associated with improved long-term outcome
* recognize that a better understanding of endogenous... |
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Radiologic and Pathologic Findings in Breast Tumors with High Signal Intensity on T2-weighted MR Images
Provided by: Radiological Society of North America
Learning Objectives: 1) List the types of breast tumors that may show high signal intensity on T2-weighted turbo SE MR images. 2) Describe the histopathologic features that produce signal hyperintensity. 3) Use the T2-weighted MR imaging appearance of breast lesions to help narrow the differential diagnosis.... |
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Atrial Fibrillation and Managed Care: Current Approaches and Future Directions for Long-Term Therapy
Provided by: Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
Atrial fibrillation (AF), a common age-related arrhythmia, is a major public health problem in the United States.
The first article in this supplement describes trends in the prevalence and incidence of AF in the United States and the etiology of, risk factors for, complications of, and economic burden of AF.
The second article in this supplement... |
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Help Every Family Quit Smoking
Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics
By the time you complete this educational course, you will have met these learning objectives:
* Describe the burden of family tobacco use
* Demonstrate ways that you and your practice can ask families about tobacco use and tobacco smoke exposure
* Learn how you and your practice can ask what help the families want with tobacco use... |
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Coronary Artery Dilatation from A to Z: Aneurysms or Ectasia---Role of Coronary CT Angiography
Provided by: Radiological Society of North America
Learning Objectives: 1) Describe coronary artery dilatations, their classification into aneurysms or ectasia, and their etiology. 2) Identify advantages and limitations of the different diagnostic resources in the evaluation of coronary artery aneurysms or ectasia, with special attention to coronary CT angiography. 3) Describe potential complicatio... |
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Imaging of Cerebellopontine Angle Masses: Self-Assessment Module
Provided by: American Roentgen Ray Society
Peer-reviewed articles from AJR Integrative Imaging. This activity offers 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)(TM) following completion of an online test.... |
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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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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 Brain Stroke & Vascular Disease Introduction, Part II
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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Patient Safety and Medical Errors
Provided by: The Texas Medical Association
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: 1) discuss the impact of patient safety and medical errors issues; 2) communicate clearly to other members of the patient care team; 3) determine how to improve the quality of their current record-keeping practices; and 4) devise processes and systems to enhance patient safety.... |
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Emergency Cardiac Drugs: Essential Facts for Med-surg Nurses
Provided by: ANA Continuing Online Education
In the hospital setting, emergencies typically occur in emergency departments (EDs) and intensive care units (ICUs). But many also take place in progressive care units or general nursing units. And when they do, they can cause marked anxiety for nurses-especially those unfamiliar or inexperienced with the drugs used in these emergencies.
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Relapsed/Refractory Myeloma: Addressing the Challenge in 2011
Sergio A. Giralt, MD
Provided by: MediCom Worldwide, Inc.
Program Overview
Multiple myeloma is a malignant neoplasm of plasma cells that accumulate in bone marrow, leading to destruction of bone as well as marrow failure. The introduction of novel agents like bortezomib, lenalidomide, and thalidomide have increased life expectancy and quality of life for patients; however, multiple myeloma is currently a... |
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The Beat Goes On: Pacemakers and ICDs
Provided by: National Center of Continuing Education
As technology advances, more devices are becoming a part of our internal environment (our bodies). The goal of this course is to educate healthcare professionals in the use and indications for temporary and permanent pacemakers; to assist in identifying pacemaker arrhythmias and ways to correct them and through careful assessment provide interventi... |
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