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Long 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 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 MoreEnhancing 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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Read MoreArtificial 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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Read MoreBeyond 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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Read MoreManagement 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.
CME credit available
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Read MoreLGBTQ 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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Read MoreKetamine: 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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Read MoreUpdates 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.
CME credit available
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