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Combining Vaccine Science and Diplomacy to Achieve Global Health Equity
Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi shares her personal journey as a Latina working in science and discusses the criticality of vaccines for public health. She emphasizes the pivotal role vaccines play in safeguarding public health, underscoring their significance in fighting neglected tropical diseases.
CME credit available
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Read MoreMedication Management of Opioid Use Disorder
Joel Kanter, Pharm.D., led discussions on evidence-based practices and innovations in medication-assisted treatment (MAT), sharing insights into safe opioid management protocols and strategies for minimizing relapse and overdose risks.
CME & Pain Management credit available
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Read MoreWhy Palliative Care? Reviewing the Role and the Benefits of Palliative Care for Patients Living with Serious Illness
Dr. Mark Beiter and Dr. Paige Farinholt discuss palliative care treatment options to improve the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses and their families. They review the palliative care services available for both primary care and specialist practitioners, and how the recommended services change as the patient's illness progresses.
CME credit available
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Read MoreTransition to Adult Care for Individuals with Genetic Syndrome-related Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Dr. Ellen Fremion discusses the process of transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those caused by genetic syndromes. She describes the quadruple aim-based health care transition outcome metrics and how they should be considered when developing a comprehensive healthcare transition program for this patient population.
CME credit available
Read MoreWhen Accuracy Becomes Passé: AI Ethics for the Coming Era of Exceptional AI
Dr. Kristin Kostick-Quenet discusses potential future applications of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical field and how we will need to reconsider medical and professional ethics as AI continues to advance in capacity and prevalence.
CME & Ethics credit available
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Read MoreLong COVID Diagnosis and Management in 2024
Dr. Prathit Kulkarni from the Section of Infectious Diseases, Dr. Ajith Nair from the Section of Cardiology, and Dr. Fidaa Shaib from the Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine update learners on the epidemiology and clinical considerations of long COVID. They discuss the definition, possible pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations of long COVID, and they review diagnostic and management approaches to this emerging syndrome.
CME credit available
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Read MoreAcceptance and Commitment Therapy for Pain and Opioid Misuse
This is part nine of a ten-part series recorded from the Second Annual Opioid Use Disorder Conference on April 20, 2024.
The opioid use epidemic has been on the forefront of societal concerns in the US. With the DEA-MATE act, all providers must be able to adeptly prescribe and manage Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and related issues, which have proliferated. Treating teams face multiple challenges including need to treat chronic pain, over prescription of opioids and need for effective alternatives, and illicit use of opioids. The focus of this conference is pharmacological, psychotherapeutic treatments of OUD along with overviews of impact on families and children.
Pain Management credit available
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Read MoreTips on Giving a "Great" Presentation
Dr. Hashem B. El-Serag shares strategies for developing and delivering effective presentations, especially in an academic setting. He discusses how to tailor a presentation to the intended audience, the benefits of practicing beforehand, and he gives practical advice on PowerPoint fonts, graphics, and layouts.
CME credit available
Read MoreMetabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: Making Sense of a New Name, New Guidelines, and New Medication
Dr. Maya Balakrishnan discusses the updated guidelines and medical treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), previously known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), occurring between 2021 and 2024. She emphasizes how these changes affect best practices for clinicians.
CME credit available
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Read MoreMastering the Scalpel and Beyond: Navigating the Surgical Career Journey
Dr. Gregory Kennedy discusses different leadership styles and how to develop your own leadership capabilities in the setting of surgical training and practice. He also shares tips and strategies for surgeons who are early in their career to identify opportunities for growth in leadership positions.
CME credit available
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