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Cancer Awareness Day
Neuromodulation for Cancer Pain and Management of Compression Fractures
Dr. Krishna Shah discusses the potential benefits of the various types of neuromodulation therapy in treating pain caused by chronic compression fractures.
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Reactivation of Trypanosoma cruzi Infection in the Central Nervous System after Solid Organ Transplant
Medical Student Jill Teitelbaum and Dr. Vagish Hemmige present the case of a 62-year-old man with a history of heart transplant 4 months prior to presenting in clinic with left facial droop for 3 days. Dr. Christina Coyle serves as the expert discussant for this case.
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Read MoreKeynote Speech: Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and the Challenge of Fentanyl
Dr. Thomas Kosten discusses the history of opioid overdose epidemic and the pre-clinical proof of concept for an anti-fentanyl vaccine.
CME credit available
On-Demand Activities You May Have Missed
Read MoreCOPD Awareness month
Confronting COPD in the 21st Century
Dr. Nicola Hanania reviews updates in the diagnosis, management, and prognosis of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He also discusses the current trend toward precision therapy for these patients.
Things I Did Not Learn in Medical Training about Firearms
Dr. Mark Shapiro discusses the public health emergency arising from the easy availability of firearms and poor safety practices of gun owners. He describes the physician's role in improving public health and safety and offers suggestions on how to address this issue with patients.
CME credit available
Read MoreWorld Stroke Day
Advances in Stroke: Artificial Intelligence in the Field of Stroke Management
Dr. Annaliese Bosco, Candy Garner, M.S.N., Dr. Vishal B. Jani, and Drew Wellenstein, PA-C, discuss their team's efforts in utilizing artificial intelligence to aid in clinical decision-making when managing instances of stroke.
Genetically Modified Humans: Ethics of Developing CRISPR for Use in People
Dr. Janet Malek discusses the different ethical considerations that are relevant to implementing CRISPR technology for medical therapy and human enhancement.
CME credit available
Read MoreKeynote Address: A Clinician’s Journey Through the Practice and Science of Population Health Systems
For the 9th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference, Dr. Aanand Naik shares his personal career trajectory in population health systems research. He describes the current landscape of opportunities in the field of quality improvement, and he offers some advice and recommendations to trainees and physicians interested in exploring a career in this area.
CME credit available
On-Demand Activities You May Have Missed
Read MoreWorld Osteoporosis Day
Osteoporosis Diagnosis and Management
Dr. Reina Villareal reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis, causes, and management strategies of osteoporosis. She discusses the different treatments as well as the benefits of a drug holiday versus continuous therapy for some patients.
Tropical Medicine Case Presentations (September 22, 2023)
Dr. William Miller and Dr. Theresa Ochoa discuss the presenting symptoms, diagnosis, and management of selected adult and pediatric tropical medicine cases. Each case presentation includes[YP1] chief complaint, past medical history, review of symptoms, and diagnostic tests and imaging.
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