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Live CME Webconference - Pneumococcal Disease in Adults: Identifying Risk and Preventive Approaches in the Face of Changing Epidemiology Tuesday, November 17, 2009

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Cases From AHRQ WebM&M: Hiding in Plain Sight CME A 65-year-old woman presented to an ED with 48 hours of nontraumatic left lower back pain and general malaise and was given the wrong diagnosis.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), October 2009
An 84-Year-Old Woman With a Blistering Rash CME/CE An 84-year-old woman presents with a blistering rash that began 1 week ago. It is painless but very itchy. Several tense bullae, papules, and vesicles are noted on her skin. What is the diagnosis?
eMedicine Case Presentations CME, November 2009
SGLT2 Inhibitors: A New Mechanism for Treating Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus CME Join Drs. Vivian Fonseca, Lawrence Blonde, and George Bakris as they discuss the novel mechanism of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors for type 2 diabetes and recent data.
MedscapeCME Diabetes & Endocrinology, November 2009

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SGLT2 Inhibitors: A New Mechanism for Treating Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus CME Join Drs. Vivian Fonseca, Lawrence Blonde, and George Bakris as they discuss the novel mechanism of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors for type 2 diabetes and recent data.
MedscapeCME Diabetes & Endocrinology, November 2009
Reducing AF Hospitalizations: Beyond Rate vs Rhythm CME Hospitalizations are a major driver of medical costs for AF. Rhythm control is associated with increased hospitalizations compared with rate control, largely due to adverse drug effects and repeat cardioversion. Drs Naccarelli, Alpert, Bhatt, and Page discuss strategies to reduce AF hospitalizations including new data from the 2008 AHA Scientific Sessions.
MedscapeCME Cardiology, November 2009
Treating Atrial Fibrillation: A Multidisciplinary Approach CME/CE Rate control, rhythm control, new drugs and devices for anticoagulation -- the armamentarium of treatment options is expanding rapidly. Drs. Yancy, Cannon, and Boehmer discuss the latest treatment modalities for patients with AF.
MedscapeCME Cardiology, November 2009
Enhancing Outcomes in AF: Perspectives on RecordAF CME Please join Drs Bhatt, Naccarelli, Kowey, and Le Heuzey as they detail the promising interim results of the landmark worldwide RecordAF registry.
MedscapeCME Cardiology, November 2009
Advances in Multiple Sclerosis Therapy: Highlights From ECTRIMS 2009 CME/CE Tune in to watch experts in MS discuss studies presented at ECTRIMS 2009 on emerging oral agents, monoclonal antibodies, combination therapy, imaging and biomarkers, and quality of life issues.
MedscapeCME Neurology & Neurosurgery, November 2009
The Importance of Registries in the Study of AF-Related Stroke CME Clinicians frequently ask: "How can I best put the findings of randomized clinical trials into the context of clinical practice?" Join our expert panel, Drs. Ajay Kakkar, Günter Breithardt, and Gregory Lip, as they discuss how "real-world" registries of patients at risk for AF-related stroke can help clinicians to answer that question.
MedscapeCME Cardiology, November 2009
Tackling the Challenges and Consequences of Pain: New Thinking, New Choices CME Review the new guidelines as they pertain to pain signals and pain management as well as available and emerging therapeutic options to optimize pain control.
October 2009
What Happened Today at the 20th World Diabetes Congress of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF)? An Update on Insulin Therapy CME Join our expert panel, Prof. Philip Home, Dr. Vivian Fonseca, and Dr. Jean-Francois Yale, as they discuss new insulin therapy data and strategies from the 20th World Diabetes Congress of the IDF.
MedscapeCME Diabetes & Endocrinology, October 2009
Diagnosing and Treating Chest Discomfort of Cardiovascular Origin: The Role of Risk Stratification CME/CE An older patient appearing fatigued presents in the office complaining of heaviness in the chest and shortness of breath. How do you go about working up this patient to make the right diagnosis? Drs. Pepine and Wenger discuss the approach to patients with ischemia and treatment considerations.
MedscapeCME Cardiology, October 2009
What Happened at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) 45th Annual Meeting? An Update on Insulin Therapy CME Join Drs. Skyler, Del Prato, Yki-Jarvinen, and Häring as they discuss new data on insulin therapy presented during the 45th Annual Meeting of the EASD in Vienna, Austria.
MedscapeCME Diabetes & Endocrinology, October 2009
Identifying and Removing Barriers to Treatment Adherence in Patients With Subclinical Atherosclerosis: A Multicultural Perspective CME Drs. Ferdinand, Akinboboye, and Ince discuss subclinical atherosclerosis, and identifying and reducing barriers to treatment adherence in multicultural populations.
MedscapeCME Cardiology, September 2009
Meningococcal Disease -- Evolving Epidemiology, Expanding Coverage CME Drs Gregory Poland, Lee Harrison, and Dan Granoff explore the recent changes and underlying rationale for ACIP recommendations for meningococcal immunization in this roundtable discussion.
MedscapeCME Pediatrics, September 2009

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Overcoming Barriers to Insulin Replacement
Experts And Viewpoints, October 2009
Self-monitoring of Blood Glucose in Non-Insulin-Using Type 2 Diabetes
Experts And Viewpoints, October 2009
Ethnic Rhinoplasty
Experts And Viewpoints, October 2009
Surgical Options for Massive Breast Enlargement in the Metastatic Setting
Experts And Viewpoints, October 2009
Acne, Antibiotics, and Breast Cancer
Experts And Viewpoints, October 2009

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