Highlights On-Demand Activities You May Have Missed

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Enhancing Surgical Impact: Advancing Monitoring and Evaluation Strategies in Global Health Initiatives

Dr. Rachel Davis, Nadia Rahman, M.P.H., and Dr. Youmna A. Sherif discuss the collaborations between BCM and various other institutions to address the surgical deficit in low and lower middle-income countries. They discuss the BCM global surgery residency track, elective opportunities, and conferences. They highlight the masters programs in global health delivery and health professionals education developed in collaboration with the University of Global Health Equity in Rwanda. In addition, they detail other BCM-led initiatives in global health advocacy and research.

CME and Ethics credit available

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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.

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Beyond the Surface: Delving into Toxic Adulterants in the Opioid Crisis

Dr. Sánchez explores the increasing presence of harmful substances mixed with opioids, such as fentanyl and other dangerous additives. The discussion focus on how these adulterants exacerbate the opioid crisis by increasing the risk of overdose and complicating treatment efforts.

CME & Pain Management credit available

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Management Reasoning: Decision-Making in the Setting of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Uncertainty

Dr. Zaven Sargsayan discusses strategies and resources to help clinicians and clinician-educators make diagnostic and treatment decisions in difficult clinical situations.

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LGBTQ Issues in Addiction

Dr. Safavi's talk on LGBTQ issues in addiction likely focuses on the unique challenges that LGBTQ individuals face in the context of substance use and recovery and the importance of understanding intersectionality in addiction and the specific barriers to accessing support and resources faced by LGBTQ individuals.

Ethics & Pain Management credit available

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Ketamine: When to Refer and What to Expect

Dr. Neil Puri discusses the epidemiology of depression and suicide, their impact on society, and the history of the use of ketamine and esketamine in treating mood disorders. He reviews both approved on-label and off-label uses of different formulations of these drugs, their adverse effects, and possible future uses of them.

CME & Pain Management credit available

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Updates in Cushing Disease

Dr. Bahar Force discusses clinical advances in the screening, diagnosis, and surgical treatment of patients with endogenous hypercortisolism (Cushing disease). She focuses on reviewing the 2021 Cushing disease diagnosis and guideline updates from The Lancet, and highlights changes in the screening and treatment algorithms.

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Mastering Pain Relief: Navigating the Maze of Medication Management

Dr. Grant Chen discusses the WHO classification of the different types of physical pain and the different types pharmaceutical of pain management options. He focuses on the use of opioids and clinical considerations for their use in pain management strategies.

CME & Pain Management credit available

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Risky Business: What Every Physician Should Know to Protect Against a Government Investigation or Prosecution

Jose Vela Jr., J.D., discusses key laws that prohibit or impose limitations on certain business relationships, emphasizing the importance of adhering to legal frameworks to avoid potential penalties related to medical licensing. He provides resources and outlines strategies to enable physicians to assess partnerships and collaborations to mitigate legal risks, as well as to resolve prohibited business relationships.

CME & Ethic credit available

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From Patients to Policies: A Physician-Legislator on Medical Policy and the Importance of Political Engagement

Dr. Suleman Lalani describes the State of Texas legislative process from his perspective as a practicing physician and a Texas State Representative. He discusses current health policy issues for physicians in Texas. In addition, he encourages physicians to advocate for patients, colleagues, and quality improvement measures at the local, state, and federal level, and to be engaged citizens in the political process.

CME & Ethic credit available

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