Highlights

Pain Management

Brain Stimulation Development for Opioid Use Disorder

Dr. Hyuntaek Oh discusses his study on the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation as a treatment modality for patients with opioid use disorder. He reviews the areas of the brain that are affected by addiction, and describes his clinical trial that targets several of these areas with brain stimulation.

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Holistic Approach to Social Determinants of Health

Ana María Galvis and Dr. Michael Ferm discuss the work of the Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative (BIPAI) in La Guajira, Colombia, focusing on the specific factors that influence health outcomes in this community.

CME credit available

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Artificial Intelligence

Applied Statistics and Machine Learning for the Advancement of Surgery: Opportunities for Surgeons to Utilize Big Data, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence

Dr. Ravi Ghanta and Dr. Abbas Rana describe the Department of Surgery's new data science program, Applied Statistics and Machine Learning for the Advancement of Surgeons (ATLAS), and its resources and opportunities for faculty, staff, and trainees.

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When Is the Right Time to Transition?

Dr. Jason Woodward discusses the decisions around when is the best time to transition a patient from pediatric to adult-based care with consideration of age, disease specific, and the policies in effect.

CME credit available

On-Demand Activities You May Have Missed

Advancing Quality and Evidence-Based Practices in Psychiatry

Dr. Luming Li discusses national trends in emphasizing quality improvement metrics in psychiatric clinical practice. She places these trends in data collection in the context of adopting best evidence-based practices in clinic.

CME credit available

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Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

Empowering Nail Salon Workers
Vu Nguyen and Maleah Prak of the California Health Nail Salon Collaborative discuss their work in utilizing community engagement to advocate for safe working conditions for nail salon workers.

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Basic Tenets of Clinical Interviews for LGBTQIA+ Patients

Dr. Mark Goodman, Dr. Michael A. Green, and Joshua Lumsden, PA-C, MA, discuss best practices for primary care providers to improve care outcomes for patients in the LGBTQIA+ community. They discuss the importance of inclusive and equitable communication when conducting health history interviews.

CME credit available

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Family Caregivers Month

Family Caregivers: An Essential but Often Invisible Part of the Care Team

Dr. Hoda Badr discusses the vital impact of family caregivers in the heath care system, and the lack of preparation and guidance that can cause hardship. She shares her research on implementing a pilot program in which caregivers and patients were provided with intervention manuals and participated in weekly calls with a trained interventionist.

Aspiration Prevention and Management in the Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled Population

The aim of this series is to improve provider knowledge and willingness to care for adolescents and adults with Intellectual and Development Disabilities (IDD). In this session, Dr. Sunjay Devarajan will discuss common management strategies to treat aspiration pneumonia and prevent aspiration in IDD patients with dysphagia and poor airway clearance.

CME credit available

Upcoming Activities

Artificial Intelligence and Clinical Diagnosis: Considerations for the Future of Medical Practice

Dr. Prathit Kulkarni discusses the emerging opportunities of utilizing artificial intelligence in medical diagnosis and clinical practice. He reviews the current benefits and drawbacks of this rapidly developing technology. 

CME credit available

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