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November 2020
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Collaborating to Overcome Lifelong Challenges in Hemophilia A: Adherence in Hemophilia A
How do you encourage medication adherence in your patients with hemophilia A? Several factors influence treatment adherence in hemophilia A, such as understanding treatment benefits, disease severity, venous access, clinic transitions, and insurance coverage. This educational activity discusses adherence barriers, strategies to promote adherence, and the role of the care team to address adherence in this population. Jordan A. Shavit, M.D., Ph.D. Medical Oncologist, Sarcoma Oncology Center Santa Monica, CA Medical Advisor, Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California Pasadena, CA Medical…
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STAYING AHEAD of the CURVE: New Therapeutic Agents in AML
The incidence of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has increased due to an aging population, risk from environmental exposures, and treatment-related/secondary AML in survivors of young and childhood cancers. Members of the hematology/oncology care team are challenged to keep apprised of clinical data, incorporate novel agents into their clinical practice, and manage side effects of newer therapies. In this activity, Dr Daniel Pollyea and Dr Amer Zeidan provide expert commentary on 2 challenging clinical case scenarios focused on management of AML.…
Find out more »December 2020
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Changing Course: Reversing Direct Oral Anticoagulants in the Emergency Department
The development of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) has advanced the therapeutic landscape for the management of thromboembolic events. Specific agents that rapidly reverse the effects of DOACs are now available and offer safe and effective options for patients who experience an emergency DOAC-associated bleeding event. This interactive activity will offer clinical pearls for the assessment of bleeding severity in patients receiving DOACs; expert-guided insights to rapid reversal of urgent DOAC-associated bleeding; and clinical decision support tools to optimize outcomes in…
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Breakthroughs and Innovations: Managing Complex Cases in Graft-versus-Host Disease
Acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) is a common complication of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. While systemic corticosteroids are traditional first-line treatment for aGVHD, about half of patients are refractory to therapy. So what options are available for the treatment of steroid-refractory aGVHD? Join Doris Ponce, MD, and Corey Cutler, MD, MPH, for this podcast as they discuss different novel therapeutic options for managing aGVHD refractory to steroids. This activity is jointly…
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Following the Trail of Evidence to Individualize and Optimize Multiple Sclerosis Care: Clinical Insights on When and How to Switch DMT in Patients with a Suboptimal Treatment Response
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive disease that causes irreversible damage to the central nervous system (CNS). This disabling neurologic disease is one of the most common causes of disability in individuals between the ages of 10 and 65 years old. It presents with a wide range of symptoms and therefore has a variable impact on motor and cognitive function, activities of daily living, and patient quality of life. Three-fourths of MS patients eventually become significantly disabled by this condition.…
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Following the Trail of Evidence to Individualize and Optimize Multiple Sclerosis Care: Examining the Evidence for Early Initiation of Disease-Modifying Therapy
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive disease that causes irreversible damage to the central nervous system (CNS). This disabling neurologic disease is one of the most common causes of disability in individuals between the ages of 10 and 65 years old. It presents with a wide range of symptoms and therefore has a variable impact on motor and cognitive function, activities of daily living, and patient quality of life. Three-fourths of MS patients eventually become significantly disabled by this condition.…
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Following the Trail of Evidence to Individualize and Optimize Multiple Sclerosis Care: Exploring the Use of Diagnostic Tools to Improve Early Detection of MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive disease that causes irreversible damage to the central nervous system (CNS). This disabling neurologic disease is one of the most common causes of disability in individuals between the ages of 10 and 65 years old. It presents with a wide range of symptoms and therefore has a variable impact on motor and cognitive function, activities of daily living, and patient quality of life. Three-fourths of MS patients eventually become significantly disabled by this condition.…
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Moving the Needle: Collaborative Strategies to Overcome Barriers to Insulin Initiation and Adherence – Patient and Provider Barriers to Insulin Uptake and Adherence
Diabetes represents a significant national and global health concern, affecting nearly 11% of the population in the United States. Despite established benefits of insulin, it continues to be underused and many patients fail to achieve glycemic goals. Three 15-minute CME modules will review patient and clinician barriers that delay insulin initiation, communication strategies to address barriers to insulin therapy, and how to develop patient-specific plans for insulin therapy according to clinical and safety data. These educational activities will prepare clinicians…
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Moving the Needle: Collaborative Strategies to Overcome Barriers to Insulin Initiation and Adherence – Recommendations for the Role and Use of Insulin
Diabetes represents a significant national and global health concern, affecting nearly 11% of the population in the United States. Despite established benefits of insulin, it continues to be underused and many patients fail to achieve glycemic goals. Three 15-minute CME modules will review patient and clinician barriers that delay insulin initiation, communication strategies to address barriers to insulin therapy, and how to develop patient-specific plans for insulin therapy according to clinical and safety data. These educational activities will prepare clinicians…
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Moving the Needle: Collaborative Strategies to Overcome Barriers to Insulin Initiation and Adherence – Strategies to Improve Uptake and Adherence to Insulin
Diabete-s represents a significant national and global health concern, affecting nearly 11% of the population in the United States. Despite established benefits of insulin, it continues to be underused and many patients fail to achieve glycemic goals. Three 15-minute CME modules will review patient and clinician barriers that delay insulin initiation, communication strategies to address barriers to insulin therapy, and how to develop patient-specific plans for insulin therapy according to clinical and safety data. These educational activities will prepare clinicians…
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The Time Is Now: Advancing the Care of Adolescent and Adult Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Did you know the average life span of Americans with sickle cell disease is 20 to 30 years less than those without sickle cell disease? New clinical approaches and treatments can lead to increased survival. In this 30-minute CME activity, Dr Biree Andemariam and Dr Laura De Castro explore current evidence-based approaches, review available agents, and discuss strategies to encourage clinical trial participation among patients. Join us to learn the latest information on this challenging disease. https://www.mycme.com/courses/the-time-is-now-advancing-the-care-of-adolescent-and-adult-patients-with-sickle-cell-disease-7500
Find out more »January 2021
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Advances in the Multidisciplinary Care of Patients with Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor – Gather-ed Activity
Tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT), a rare, nonmalignant tumor, arises from synovium in joints, bursae, and tendon sheaths. The diffuse type often presents aggressively, with high recurrence rates following surgery. The FDA recently approved the first medication for adult patients with symptomatic TGCT associated with severe morbidity or functional limitations and not amenable to improvement with surgery. Individualized treatment plans should be created for patients by evaluating the benefits and risks of surgery and medications, as well as the type…
Find out more »February 2021
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Team Up Against MS: The Multidisciplinary Patient-Centered Team Approach to Multiple Sclerosis – Podcast
Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) often need the intervention of multiple specialists, resulting in a complex organization of care. Listen in to this team of healthcare professionals from the MS Comprehensive Care Center at Holy Name Medical Center, who share their insights on best practices for patient-centered care of people with MS. The MS Care Team share key aspects of their evolution as a team using two cases of patients with MS. This discussion highlights how they 1) evaluate existing…
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New Therapeutic Options in AML: An Update for Community Clinicians – Podcast
Have you heard about the latest clinical advances in AML therapy? Recent approvals and emerging therapies, such as epigenetic agents and newer cytotoxics, has transformed the care of patients with newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory AML. Join Dr Stephen A. Strickland and Dr Eunice S. Wang as they discuss recent science that provides guidance for the care team on the use of newly approved and novel strategies for AML management. Click here to listen to this 45-minute CME podcast: https://www.mycme.com/courses/new-therapeutic-options-in-aml-an-update-for-community-clinicians-7573
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Clinical Pearls for Advanced Practice Providers: Reversing Direct Oral Anticoagulants in the Emergency Department – ACEP Frontline Podcast
This online educational podcast offers clinical pearls for the assessment of bleeding severity in patients receiving DOACs; expert-guided insights to rapid reversal of urgent DOAC-associated bleeding; and practical strategies for aligning clinical practice with local hospital bleeding management protocols. Join Dr Colin Kaide and Eric Cucchi as they examine the latest recommendations for the management of life-threatening DOAC-associated bleeding. Click here to enroll and listen to this 37-minute ACEP Frontline Podcast: https://www.acep.org/education/podcasts-and-apps/
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HER-Directed Therapies in Metastatic Breast Cancer: Safety and Efficacy Considerations
Despite advances in HER targeting, HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer typically progresses. Research has established that the HER2-HER3 complex is the true driver of HER2-amplified cancer and the effective inactivation of this complex is the new bar for novel therapies. In this interactive educational activity, Dr Hurvitz and Dr Tolaney share key data and expert perspectives on recently approved and emerging HER-targeted therapies for metastatic breast cancer. Sara A. Hurvitz, MD, FACP, Professor of Medicine, Director, Breast Oncology Program, Division of…
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Getting Ahead of Migraine: Best Practices for Migraine Prevention – Targeting CGRP for Migraine Prevention
Four anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) monoclonal antibodies are approved for migraine prevention. To ensure clinicians are prepared to consider these agents when clinically indicated, this educational activity will compare the efficacy and safety of these therapies for migraine prevention and discuss strategies for shared decision-making. Cynthia E. Armand, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Fellowship Director Montefiore Headache Center, Bronx, NY Carrie Dougherty, MD, FAHS, Associate Professor of Neurology Program Director, Headache Medicine Fellowship, Assistant Program Director, Neurology…
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Getting Ahead of Migraine: Best Practices for Migraine Prevention – Migraine Diagnosis and Burden of Disease
My migraines made me feel like I was a part-time parent. They were so bad that my husband and I came to the difficult decision that we could not have more kids because I could not function as a parent ‒ I could barely function as an adult.” Do you know how migraine affects the daily lives of your patients? Join Dr Cynthia Armand and Dr Carrie Dougherty to learn more about caring for patients with this debilitating disease. Cynthia…
Find out more »March 2021
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Tackling Challenging MS Case Scenarios: Evaluating Missed Opportunities to Improve Care
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurodegenerative disease with a complex clinical course, and many health care professionals may miss opportunities to deliver evidence-based care. Join our expert faculty as they discuss patient scenarios to highlight methods to avoid missed opportunities to provide optimal care for patients with MS. Patient scenario one: A Latina Woman With Relapsing-Remitting MS Planning to Have a Child Click here to view this 15-minute activity: https://realcme.realcme.com/learner/course/2798 Patient scenario two: An African American Male With Vision…
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Psoriatic Arthritis: Therapeutic Advances and Expert Perspectives on Managing Psoriatic Arthritis
Are you confident tailoring therapies for patients with psoriatic arthritis? In this 60-minute panel discussion, four faculty experts will discuss evaluating patients for potential signs and symptoms to ensure timely and accurate diagnosis, review mechanisms and clinical data for new and emerging agents, and determine patient- and disease-specific therapeutic approaches for psoriatic arthritis. Join Drs. Menter, Mease, Merola, and Craig to learn about the latest in psoriatic arthritis management. Click on any of these links to register and start…
Find out more »April 2021
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Accelerating New Standards of Oncology Care Amidst the Global Pandemic: Operational, Clinical, and Interpersonal Considerations – Gather-ed
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected nearly every aspect of oncological practice because of the increased risk to patients with cancer and the impact on health care resources. This has led to rapid changes in when, where, and how to provide diagnostic procedures, treatment, and follow-up care. There is an urgent need to provide cancer care professionals with guidance, training, and support as they respond to unprecedented challenges in maintaining high-quality patient care. This activity will be delivered via…
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Precision Medicine in Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma: New Paradigms and Best Practices in Targeted Therapy
Join Dr Ross Camidge and Dr Mark Socinski as they share insights into the selection of precision therapy for NSCLC based on tumor biomarkers and driver mutations, and strategies to proactively address treatment-related adverse events. Click here to access this 30-minute activity worth 0.50 / AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM https://www.mycme.com/courses/precision-medicine-in-non-small-cell-lung-carcinoma-new-paradigms-and-best-practices-in-targeted-therapy-7664
Find out more »May 2021
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Best Practices for Disease Detection, Risk Stratification, and Treatment Selection in Osteoporosis
Are you confident implementing recent osteoporosis recommendations in your clinical practice? Despite clear guidance, screening rates remain suboptimal and many clinicians are hesitant to implement pharmacologic therapy. This 15-minute case-based CME activity, developed by osteoporosis experts Dr Rachel Pessah-Pollack and Dr Steven Petak, addresses screening, diagnosis, treatment strategies, and patient-specific treatment considerations for osteoporosis. https://realcme.com/learner/course/2812
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Current Concepts in Diagnosing and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease
Are you confident diagnosing and treating patients with Alzheimer’s disease? This 30-minute video activity offers pearls to optimize care for patients with this challenging neurological disease. Join Dr Zoe Arvanitakis and Dr Marwan Sabbagh as these experts discuss the importance of an early and accurate diagnosis, review current agents and treatment strategies, and highlight emerging disease-modifying agents that could change the way Alzheimer’s disease is approached in the future. Expert insights from the 2021 AD/PD Conference are also addressed in…
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Making a Difference in Patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Improving Diagnosis and Treatment
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an inherited condition that places a tremendous burden on patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare providers, with patients experiencing a wide range of complications and symptoms that are detrimental to day-to-day life. Although SMA management has historically consisted of supportive care, the therapeutic landscape has changed dramatically following the recent approval of transformative medications, particularly disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) that improve motor function and survival. In this educational activity, experts in SMA seek to bring clinicians up-to-date…
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