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This program will discuss Cancer Screening.  The purpose of this lecture is to review cancer screening recommendations for colon cancer, prostate cancer, cervical cancer, breast cancer, and lung cancer. Viewers will learn about these guidelines on the program.

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This program will discuss Endometriosis.  Learners will better understand the pathophysiology of endometriosis and become comfortable with first and second line medical management of the condition.

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This program will discuss Acute Coronary Syndromes. Learners should expect to learn the underlying pathophysiology of acute coronary syndromes, updated recommendations on recognition and management of acute coronary syndrome, and the management of cardiogenic shock after acute coronary syndrome.

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This program will discuss Urinary Incontinence. This presentation will provide an overview of the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of the most common types of urinary incontinence- stress and urgency.

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This program will discuss Wearable Cardiac Devices.  Learners should expect a broad overview of different heart rhythm wearables. The presenter will review medical devices and what situations to use each as well as a review of commercially available wearable devices and data on their efficacy.

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This program will discuss Respiratory Syncytial Virus.  Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory viral pathogen that affects many patients, both young and old, each season. Infection can lead to significant illness, including hospitalization-related complications, post-discharge sequelae, and inpatient mortality. Over the past several years, there have been numerous advances in prevention of RSV for pediatric, immunocompromised, and geriatric populations. In addition, potential opportunities for treatment in some hospitalized populations continue to garner research focus and attention.

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This program will discuss Telemedicine Updates. This presentation reviews telemedicine including some of the recent updates with telehealth such as billing and regulation. The presentation includes a historical overview and also discusses the different types of telemedicine. Next, the presenter describes how to optimally perform a synchronous audio-visual telemedicine visit. Finally, the presenter will review several of the regulatory and billing updates.

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This program will discuss Food Allergy. This talk will go through the presentation and treatment of IgE mediated food allergies. The presenters will focus on differentiating an IgE mediated food allergy from other adverse reactions to foods and then will talk about different treatment approaches for IgE mediated food allergies. The presenters will also discuss some special considerations such as for infants with atopic dermatitis, alpha-gal, etc.

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This program will discuss Pharmacy Phacts: Updates in Medications. This presentation will include a potpourri of recent updates to pharmaceutics. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about several new medications to the US market for ADHD and female urinary tract infections. The presenter will also discuss results of research conducted on existing medications and safety concerns. Finally, the presenter will include tips to provide therapies affordably to patients.

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This program will discuss Sideline Sports Injuries.  This presentation covers several common musculoskeletal injuries experienced by athletes. Learners will gain an understanding of the most common shoulder, knee, and ankle injuries and conditions encountered by team physicians on the sidelines during sporting events. They also learn the acute and long-term treatment strategies for these injuries. The presentation will also cover some common sports-related finger injuries.

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This program will discuss Testosterone and Hypogonadism. This program will discuss the presentation and diagnosis of male hypogonadism including the various limitations and nuances of testing. The program will also discuss the treatment of hypogonadism with testosterone including an overview of the different formulations. Finally, the program will go into depth with monitoring of treatment including a discussion of potential side effects and contraindications.

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This program will discuss Stroke: Prevention and Rehabilitation. In this program, learners should expect a review of the risk factors for stroke with an emphasis on modifiable risk factors and their relative contribution to stroke risk. We will also review the expected recovery of various stroke symptoms and how to best counsel survivors regarding this recovery.

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This webcast will discuss Common Podiatric Conditions. The program will provide an overview of some common podiatric conditions and how to incorporate appropriate evaluation, management and treatment for these conditions. The program will also cover various diagnoses as it relates to heel pain as well as first line treatment for heel pain and digital deformities.

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This program will discuss Population Genomic Health. Learners will gain an understanding of population genomic screening, including different types of population genomic screening programs. They will also be able to learn the potential clinical utility and cost-effectiveness of population genomic screening programs. Learners will also be exposed to three case studies of population genomic screening initiatives.

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This webcast will discuss Bipolar Disorder.  This presentation will provide an overview of bipolar disorder and the importance of early detection. It will help learners identify the symptoms of bipolar disorder. Finally, we will summarize evidence-based treatments. This presentation will also provide guidelines for treating various forms and phases of bipolar disorders.

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This program will discuss Ovarian and Uterine Cancer. The presentation will discuss ovarian cancer in the first half of the program and endometrial cancer—the most common form of uterine cancer—in the second half. The presenters will discuss the epidemiology, prognosis, and staging of these cancers before diving into the treatment. Finally the program will conclude with high level question and answers.

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This program will cover a biopsychosocial approach to chronic back pain. The first presenter will discuss multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary treatment approaches to chronic low back pain. She will then discuss some of the common medications used for treatment. The next presenter will discuss the role of psychology/psychotherapy in treatment for chronic low back pain, with a particular emphasis on how psychology providers work with others in an interdisciplinary treatment team. Finally, the last presenter will discuss various strategies for treating patients with chronic low back pain to improve their overall function, coping, mobility, and quality of life.

This program will discuss A Physician’s Guide to Health Insurance.  This lecture is designed to provide a basic understanding of health insurance concepts and the framework of health insurance coverage and payment in the United States.

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This program will discuss Breast Cancer Therapies.  In the first half of the presentation, the presenter will review the incidence, risk factors, & treatments associated with breast cancer. Then the presenter will focus on systemic therapies such as endocrine therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapies and immunotherapies for breast cancer. In the second half, the presenter will discuss the presentations of breast cancer before focusing in on the role of radiation therapy for breast cancer.

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This program will discuss Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. This presentation will first discuss the approach and diagnosis to lymphocytosis. It will use case presentations to highlight the presentation and evaluation of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The presenter will also review complications and health maintenance implications for CLL. The second half of the talk will discuss staging and risk stratification. The presenter will review the rationale for observation and indications for treatment as well as the various different treatment options and their associated side effects.

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This program will discuss Common Poisonings and Toxidromes.  In this session, learners will review the epidemiology of poisonings across the lifespan, with an emphasis on recent trends. We will introduce a practical framework for evaluating the poisoned patient and review common toxidromes relevant to clinical practice. Participants will develop their skills in recognizing key signs of toxicity to initiate timely, evidence-based management.

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This program will discuss Approach to Chronic Diarrhea. This presentation will provide a structured approach to evaluating chronic diarrhea, emphasizing the importance of a through clinic history to help identify and differentiate between potential causes. Learners will review key elements of the diagnostic workup that can help rule out organic disease in over 95% of patients. The session will also cover common treatment options tailored to functional diarrhea.

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This program will discuss Clinician Approaches to Tobacco Cessation. Participants will gain an understanding of evidence-based strategies to support patients in quitting tobacco including behavioral interventions and pharmacotherapy options.

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This program will discuss Pulmonary Function Testing & Office Based Spirometry. In the first half of the program, learners will gain an understanding of the key updates in the 2022 ATS/ERS pulmonary function test (PFT) guidelines. We will discuss how these revisions differ from the 2005 standards in areas such as test interpretation, reference values, and diagnostic criteria. In the second half viewers should expect to learn key updates in PFT interpretation, including the impact of the new reference standards and revised criteria for classifying severity of impairments and bronchodilator responsiveness. Learners will also appreciate common physiologic impairments on PFTs and de...

This program will discuss Measles. This presentation will review the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, management, and prevention of measles virus infection. Common questions encountered in the outpatient clinic will also be discussed.

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This program will discuss Cancer Genetics. This presentation will review several common oncologic emergencies. The presenters will use case presentations to highlight each condition and review Febrile Neutropenia, Hypercalcemia of Malignancy, Spinal Cord Compression, Tumor Lysis Syndrome, Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy complications. They will also review the clinical guidelines.

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This program will discuss Alzheimer’s Disease.  This webcast will discuss new developments in our understanding of the pathogenesis and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease. In addition, this webcast will review new treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease, including anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies.

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This webcast will discuss Cancer Genetics. This webcast will go over some of the most common genetic cancer associations including breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, and colorectal cancer. The presenters will also review the indications for genetic testing, the different aspects of genetic counseling, and expectations with testing results. Viewers will also learn about several different hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes, as well as important considerations for clinical germline evaluation.

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This webcast will discuss Physician Financial Health. Participants will learn about the basics of investing and taxes. Participants will learn how to create a financial plan that will ensure their financial safety. Participants will learn how to avoid common mistakes physicians make in money management.

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This webcast will discuss Elder Abuse and Neglect. Learners should be able to identify the different types of elder abuse and develop a plan to address concerns. The program will discuss the vulnerability of the elderly population as it pertains to elder abuse and the existence of elder abuse in its many forms. It will also cover how medical professionals assess for and report elder abuse. Participants will also learn about types of elder abuse/neglect; the difference between neglect vs self-neglect; the process for submitting a Adult Protective Services (APS) referral; and various community resources available to elderly pat...

This lecture will discuss Dual Diagnosis treatment. First the presenter will discuss the definition and epidemiology of dual diagnosis as well as addiction and substance use disorder. Then the presenter will go through various presentations of substance use and withdrawal and how that can mimic mental health conditions. Finally, the presenter will discuss how to identify dual diagnosis and discuss management.

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This webcast will discuss Treatment of Prostate Cancer.  The learners should expect to understand how localized prostate cancer is managed as per current guidelines. The talk will cover practice from clinical workup to multimodal treatment options. This includes data on treatment trends and long-term efficacy. There is a focus on risk stratification and shared decision making within the multidisciplinary care provided by urologic, medical and radiation oncologists.

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This program will discuss Physical Activity for Health. The program is meant to discuss the benefits of physical activity for patients. The program will begin with describing the recommended amount of physical activity and exercise. The presenters will also go through details of an exercise prescription. The bulk of the talk will focus on how physicians can approach the conversation of increasing physical activity during an appointment and use motivational interviewing techniques to engage patients in exercise.

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This program will discuss Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care. The transition from pediatric to adult health care is a complex process, particularly for adolescents and young adults with chronic health conditions and intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this presentation, learners will expand their understanding of the transition process, with particular attention on the roles of doctors caring for young adults in the transition process and get an introduction to skills and resources that can support young adults as they enter adult health care.

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This program will discuss Sickle Cell Disease. Learners should learn about the challenges for people with sickle cell disease to obtain primary care, especially the challenges around the transition from pediatric to adult care. Learners will also learn about preventative, acute, and chronic care topics important for primary care physicians caring for individuals with sickle cell disease. Learners will also learn about the pathophysiology of sickle cell disease, disease modifying treatments, and management of chronic pain.

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This program will discuss Non-Opioid Pharmacologic Management of Pain. This program will provide a concise review for practical, non-opioid treatment paradigm, perform high-yield, focused pain assessment, and summarize current best practices for non-opioid medications. Learners will be able to describe safe and effective treatments for common pain syndromes.

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This talk will focus on a review of guideline-based risk assessment for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. We will define risk severity for both primary and secondary prevention with the help of some risk calculator tools. We will define risk-enhancing factors for cardiovascular disease and their appropriate utilization, with special focus on coronary artery calcium score and lipoprotein(a).

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This activity will review the epidemiology, staging, and initial treatment of lung cancer. In addition, the approach to the incidental pulmonary nodule will be discussed.

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This program will discuss Breast Cancer Screening.  By participating in this activity, the learner will gain an understanding of the importance of breast cancer screening and how best to approach and utilize breast cancer screening tools. The learner will gain a deeper understanding of the methods and approaches available for breast cancer screening and how to choose the best screening paradigm for different patient groups.

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This program will discuss Food as Medicine. Learners will describe how a poor diet contributes to disease and mortality and identify mechanisms for how intensive dietary change can prevent, treat and potentially reverse disease. Learners will be able to name the components of a healthiest diet and how lifestyle medicine and obesity medicine can be used as a framework to approach nutrition.

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This program will discuss Harm Reduction Strategies for People Who Use Drugs.  Learners can expect to learn about harm reduction, which is a philosophy, practice and approach to working with people who use drugs that focuses on prevention, risk-reduction and empowerment to let patients lead healthier and self-directed lives.

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This program will go over screening guidelines for preventative health. The program will focus on non-malignant conditions and will cover the entire age span from pediatric to adult patients. The first section will review evidence and grading of recommendations. Then the program will go through pediatric recommendations grouping them into categories. The second half of the program will focus on adult screening guidelines. Before the conclusions, there will also be a discussion of some of the screening tips and pitfalls.

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Learners will be given the definition of refractory depression and learn how to identify refractory depression in their patient population. Next the presentation will go through algorithm of depression treatment followed by explanation of interventional depression treatment options as well as second line medications that can be used.

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This program will cover the topic of inpatient use of Buprenorphine for pain management. The presenters will first review the pharmacology of Buprenorphine including its mechanism of action and safety profile. They will discuss practical applications for using Buprenorphine for pain management as well as common dosing and routes of administration. They will use case studies to illustrate use cases scenarios and finally will also review limitations and logistics for coverage and continuation of these medications beyond the hospital setting.

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This program will give an overview of asthma for patients twelve and up. The program will start with overview of asthma including the pathophysiology of disease. Then it will review two of the newer asthma treatment concepts: Anti-inflammatory Reliever (AIR) therapy, and Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (MART). Finally, the presenter will discuss difficult to treat asthma as well as severe asthma.

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This program will discuss Artificial Intelligence in Medicine. After this presentation, learners should have a basic understanding of the structure of artificial intelligence research questions, and the types of clinical dilemmas that have utilized AI across medicine.

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This program will discuss Airplane Emergencies. Learners should be able to differentiate different types of common in-flight medical emergencies. Learners will learn what medical supplies are usually available on a flight and the generalized approach to a patient with an in-flight medical emergency. Learns will become familiar with laws and regulations that pertain to in-flight emergencies

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This program will discuss Community Acquired Pneumonia.  This program will provide a review of Community Acquired Pneumonia in the context of the IDSA Clinical Pathway with updates to the 2019 guidelines.

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This program will discuss Multiple Myeloma. Learners should expect to learn about the spectrum of plasma cell disorders including monoclonal gammopathy of uncertain significance, smoldering myeloma and active myeloma.

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Learners will learn key terminology related to menopause staging. They will learn about menopause symptoms with a deep dive into menopausal vasomotor symptoms (VMS). Management of VMS with into menopausal hormone therapy and non-hormonal agents will be reviewed in detail.

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This continuing medical education program will discuss the various aspects of Advance Care planning. First, we will review definitions and the history and evolution of Advance Care Planning and Advance Directives. We will go through several landmark legal cases that have shaped Advance Care Planning. We will also review practical tools for these discussions and resources to discuss Advance Care Plans and complete Advance Directives.

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The presentation will help clinicians gain an understanding of key principles of Motivational Interviewing (MI). Learners will have an opportunity to practice important skills associated with MI and will be pointed toward resources to help develop their MI practice.

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The presentation will review cannabis and cannabis usage trends over time. It will review assessment considerations to help distinguish between disordered use, hazardous use, non-hazardous use, and medical use. The webinar should also help providers increase their clinical skills to engage patients in cannabis cessation or reduction treatment.

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The program will start with reviewing the epidemiology and risk factors for concussions. Then the presenter will review how to assess a patient for concussion and then review the management of acute concussion. The second half of the program will be a discussion of prolonged concussion symptoms. The presenter will review the multi-disciplinary approach to prolonged concussion symptoms and how to combine medication and therapy to improve quality of life and decrease symptom burden to improve recovery.

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This webcast will discuss Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention.  Following this lecture learners will be able to identify ways to prevent the new bacterial sexually transmitted infections and describe the the current methods of preventing new HIV infections.

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This webcast will discuss Sexual Dysfunction in Women.  Learners will learn the prevalence of female sexual dysfunction, the importance of screening patients, and the diagnosis and management of the different types of female sexual dysfunction. Learners will also learn about female genital mutilation, sex trafficking, and sex for patients with disabilities.

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This webcast will discuss Men’s Sexual Health.  It will cover the causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for erectile dysfunction (ED).

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This webcast will discuss Racism and Racial Bias in Medicine. This program will provide examples of racism in medicine, racial bias in clinical medicine, and will also touch on racial correction among clinical guidelines. 

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This webcast will discuss Skin Cancer. This webcast will review the use of Mohs micrographic surgery in skin cancer. In particular, this webcast will focus on use of Mohs to treat melanoma in situ include a description of Mohs micrographic surgery, data for use in melanoma in situ, and case presentations as example use cases.

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This webcast will discuss Advances in Liver Disease. Viewers should expect to understand the scope of steatotic liver disease and the increasing burden on the current healthcare system.  The program will discuss management of steatotic liver disease including novel pharmacologic treatment options; discuss new first line systemic therapy options for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma; introduce the changing landscape of hepatocellular carcinoma management including combination therapy, novel biomarkers, and the role of liver transplantation; and discuss recent advances in autoimmune hepatitis and a potential new first line therapy option.

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This webcast will discuss CPT Coding Updates and Tips.  This talk will give updates on changes from 2023 to inpatient billing, important points about billing for underused inpatient CPT codes, and information on how the Diagnosis Related Group for a patient’s hospital stay is determined. A lecture providing tips on ambulatory coding and billing practices for the primary care provider to accurately document the daily work of primary physicians in order to maximize revenue opportunities for practicing providers.

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This webcast will discuss Managing Complications of Chemotherapy.  This webcast will review the history of modern chemotherapy such as the advent of immunotherapy, tyrosine kinase inhibitors and antibody drug conjugates. Then it will go through the common adverse effects that can be seen from cytotoxic chemotherapy, tyrosine kinase inhibitors, antibody drug conjugates and immunotherapy. Finally general principles of treating adverse reactions as well as balancing adverse reactions with benefit are discussed.

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This webcast will discuss Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Update.  This presentation will review updates to recommendations in anticoagulation with an emphasis on exploring the historical “gray” areas for DOAC use. Additionally, the anticoagulation pipeline including the exploration of Factor XI inhibitors will also be discussed. This presentation will also review the antiplatelet recommendations for chronic coronary disease and acute coronary syndrome patients who may or may not have a percutaneous coronary intervention. The differences in the oral P2Y12 inhibitors, clopidogrel, prasugrel, and ticagrelor, will be covered.

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This webcast will discuss Common Skin Complaints and Updates. This is a brief overview of adult skin disease commonly seen in the primary care setting. We will discuss sunscreen, acne, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, tinea, intertrigo, scabies, and herpes.

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This presentation will cover the concept of acupuncture, its various forms and diversities, the primary conditions it may address, the procedural steps involved, what happens during treatment, patient expectations during and after the session, safety considerations, and the contraindications associated with acupuncture.

After learning about what acupuncture is (in part 1 of the presentation), learners should expect to learn about how they can bring acupuncture into their practice and better understand some of the evidence for acupuncture.

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This webcast will discuss Common Allergic Diseases. This presentation will review approaches to rhinitis and food adverse reactions.

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This webcast will discuss Emerging Approaches in Parkinson’s Disease. Learners will learn how to identify the clinical features of parkinsonism, how a clinical diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease is made, and become familiar with the strategies that exist for symptomatic treatment of motor symptoms.

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This webcast will discuss Nutrition for Physicians. This session will review vitamin and mineral deficiencies associated with specific GI disorders as well as discuss specific physical manifestations of common vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Additionally, a review of appropriate methods of repletion including route of administration will be provided. Finally, a definition of malnutrition will be discussed and screening tools and physical exam findings will be reviewed.

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This webcast will discuss Alcohol Use Disorder.  This webcast will discuss Screening, Counseling, and Pharmacotherapy for Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Primary Care Settings. The presentation will define unhealthy alcohol use and alcohol use disorder (AUD); discuss the burden of unhealthy alcohol use in the United States; and review an evidence-based and practical approach to screening for and providing appropriate interventions for unhealthy alcohol use in a primary care setting. The presentation will incorporate relevant case studies that take learners through common clinical scenarios to demonstrate how screening, counseling, and pharmacotherapy for alcohol use disorder can be implemented in primary ca...

This webcast will discuss Approach to Muscle Weakness in Primary Care. Learners are expected to learn an approach to localizing and identifying neurological causes of weakness. Specifically, they will be familiarized with how dysfunction of peripheral nervous system can present clinically and appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

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This webcast will discuss Benign Hair & Nail Disorders.  In this Webcast, we will follow case-based discussion on patient hair/nail complaints, identify benign hair/nail disorders, discuss classic presentations and findings of benign hair/nail disorders, evaluate treatment options, and examine features that raise concern.

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This webcast will discuss What The Physician Needs To Know About Human Trafficking.  In the first part of this presentation, we will learn a little bit more about what human trafficking looks like in the United States. We will also start to explore what it may present like in the medical setting, and how to approach these patients as a health care provider.  Learners should also expect to gain knowledge about the scale of the human trafficking crisis in Ohio and the rest of the United States. They will then obtain information on “red flags” and tips on identifying those in...

This webcast will discuss The Dizzy Patient. Attendees will learn about the vestibular system, approaches to taking a thorough symptoms-based history, common vestibular tests, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, and the role of vestibular rehabilitation as a treatment option. The learners should expect to learn how the vestibular system and mechanisms of dizziness very between patients. They will be educated on the systematic approach at beside and indications for referral to specialists. They will be able to take a focused subjective history, objective bedside examination, and utilize the information to clinically reason and treat those with common vestibular conditions. They wil...

This webcast will discuss New Innovations in Heart Failure.  The learners should learn the medical management of heart failure and understand the benefit of new therapies for the treatment of heart failure. Learns should become familiar with the evidence basis for current, widespread recommendations of use of SGLT2-inhibitors (SGLT2i) in treatment of heart failure.

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The webcast will discuss Chronic Pain and Addiction.  Participants will learn about chronic pain, addiction, and the basics of how to evaluate and manage these complex and frequently comorbid health issues.

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The webcast will discuss Colon Cancer Screening and Polyp Surveillance.  Learners should expect to receive updates on current recommendations on age to start colorectal cancer screening, options for colorectal cancer screening including stool based tests and recommendations for when to stop screening. Learners will also be updated on early onset colorectal cancer and its increasing risk and when to refer patients for genetic testing due to colorectal findings.

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The webcast will discuss COPD Updates.  Learners will understand updates in how COPD is defined, new phenotypes of disease, environmental and genetic risk factors for COPD other than tobacco smoking, and be able to initiate clinical evaluation for the severity and burden of disease. This program will also provide a brief update of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management of COPD.

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The webcast will discuss Emotional Support Animals. By the end of this presentation, participants should be able to describe relevant federal and state laws surrounding the use of emotional support animals. They will become familiar with the minimal evidence that exists to support use of emotional support animals for psychiatric disability. They will weigh the ethical considerations of an ESA evaluation. They will become aware of liability concerns surrounding ESA evaluations.

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The webcast will discuss Management of Cancer Pain in Primary Care.  We will discuss comprehensive pain management with a focus on individuals in long-term cancer survivorship. We will discuss assessment of pain and both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic options to treat pain. We will also discuss the role of opioids in managing chronic pain from cancer and elements of a universal precautions approach to opioid prescribing.

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The webcast will discuss Evaluation of Chronic Nausea & Vomiting. This presentation will enable viewers to differentiate between vomiting and other conditions like rumination and regurgitation. The presentation will be focused on the diagnosis and management of cyclic vomiting syndrome. Differential diagnosis such as cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome and gastroparesis will also be discussed.

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The webcast will discuss Clinical Presentations of Substance Intoxication and Withdrawal. This presentation will discuss the clinical presentation of substance intoxication and withdrawal, including alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, and stimulants, as well as additional novel substances. The learner will also be provided with a brief overview of the types of illicit drugs leading to intoxication, withdrawal and dependence including the pharmacokinetics, clinical presentation, complications and treatment. This discussion will include stimulants, cannabis, hallucinogens, and other less commonly used illicit substances.

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The webcast will discuss Maternal Morbidity and Mortality. The program will focus on three main areas. The first part of the talk will define the problem at both a national and state level. The second part of the talk will focus on data to action efforts in Ohio, and how they are informed by MMRC recommendations. Finally, the presenter will discuss what providers can do to impact maternal mortality.

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The webcast will discuss Cardiac Imaging Indications.  The learners should be able to explain the differences between coronary artery calcium scan and coronary CT angiography in terms of difference in image acquisition, indications and clinical uses in the setting of the most recent ACC/AHA guidelines. Viewers will also learn about Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) techniques, Guidelines, and Common CMR indications.

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The webcast will discuss Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19. The program will also help learners with diagnosis and management of neurologic symptoms in Long COVID.  They will learn how to identify and treat POTS in patients with Long COVID and understand potential causes and treatment strategies for post-COVID dyspnea and fatigue.

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The webcast will discuss Moderate and Deep Sedation.  This webcast will go over the different levels of sedation, risks of sedation, pre-sedation patient assessment, airway management and basic sedation billing. The second half of the program will dive deeper into the pharmacology of medications used for sedation.

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The webcast will discuss Oral Pathology for Physicians. Practitioners will learn to distinguish the presenting features of oral candidal infections and common clinical variants. The features of coated tongue will be discussed with emphasis on discrimination from oral candidiasis. The distinguishing clinical findings of recurrent aphthous stomatitis, traumatic ulcers and potentially neoplastic ulcers will be reviewed and management strategies will be discussed. Practitioners will understand the distinct clinical presentation of HPV-related tonsillar cancer compared to oral cancer.

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The webcast will discuss Advances in Migraine and other Headache Syndromes.  The first half of the program will review migraine presentation, diagnosis, and treatment. Then, learners will explore other primary headache syndromes than migraine. Cranial neuralgias and facial pain will not be discussed.

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The webcast will discuss Cardiac Arrhythmias Beyond Atrial Fibrillation. Cardiac tachyarrhythmia needs comprehensive evaluation including history and physical, ECG, cardiac monitor and echocardiogram. Management depends on the severity and frequency of symptoms of cardiac tachyarrhythmia as well as the presence or absence of abnormal cardiac structure.

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The webcast will discuss Common Office Procedures. The first presentation will discuss the mechanism of action, indications and techniques for applying cryosurgery for skin conditions. During the second presentation, viewers should expect to learn about the indications and contraindications for punch and shave biopsies. They will learn how to perform the procedures and what tools are needed for the procedures. Upon completion of the third presentation, the viewer will be more familiar with several common office procedures that can be performed by the primary care provider in the outpatient setting.

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The webcast will discuss Child Abuse. Child maltreatment is under-recognized and under-diagnosed, especially in young infants for whom identification of injuries could be lifesaving. This presentation describes the epidemiology of child physical abuse, signs and symptoms to indicate concerns for abuse across different ages, and appropriate evaluation for occult injuries. Finally, strategies to improve recognition of abusive injuries while reducing bias in evaluation for abuse will be discussed.

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The webcast will discuss Shoulder Instability, Rotator cuff Tears, and Shoulder Arthritis. The program will share how to effectively diagnose and treat common shoulder conditions.

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This webcast will discuss Antimicrobial Resistance and Antibiotic Stewardship. This presentation provides an overview of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) including factors contributing to AMR and common pathogens displaying AMR that are encountered in the community and hospital settings.

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This webcast will discuss Common Spine Disorders. Learners should be familiar with common spinal pathology including presenting symptoms and treatment options

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This webcast will discuss Buprenorphine Treatment. Learners should expect to learn outpatient buprenorphine initiation and stabilization strategies to avoid precipitated withdrawal for those with opioid use disorder requiring medication treatment, in the setting of a high potency synthetic opioid drug market.

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This webcast will discuss Lymphedema.  The presentation will provide an overview of the lymphatic system with a focus on secondary lymphedema and its’ treatment options.

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Today on MedNet21, we’re going to discuss Postpartum Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. Pelvic floor disorders are common conditions experienced by women and include issues with bladder control, pelvic organ prolapse, and bowel control. Pregnancy and postpartum are a time when women may first experience pelvic floor conditions. For some these conditions resolve with time, but for others they persist. There are many available non-surgical and surgical treatment options available for symptomatic pelvic floor disorders. The first important step is asking the right questions of patients so that appropriate care can be provided. 

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This webcast will discuss Updates in Nephrology. Many new developments in the management of chronic kidney disease have occurred in the past 5 years and most physicians did not learn about these new concepts during medical school and residency. This webcast will help improve outcomes of patients with chronic kidney disease by educating physicians about new concepts in management.

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Welcome to the new home for our OSU MedNet21 podcast series. When our new season starts on September 8th, all new podcast episodes will appear here. You can find a link to the upcoming schedule in the podcast summary.

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Today on MedNet21, we’re going to discuss Infertility. Listeners will learn important historical factors related to infertility, understand testing performed and be exposed to basic infertility treatment.

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Today on MedNet21, we’re going to discuss Lymphoma. Today on MedNet21, we’re going to discuss Lymphoma. Learners should be able to identify risk factors for inferior outcomes in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Learners should be aware of treatment options for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Program will share approach to classifying, diagnosing, and managing patients with indolent B-cell lymphoma.

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