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Pneumococcal Disease Prevention and Treatment: The Critical Role of Pulmonary Medicine
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ESAs Increase Risk for Venous Thromboembolism but Do Not Reduce Blood Transfusions CME The new findings come from a study of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents used in cancer patients treated with chemotherapy in community practices.
Medscape Medical News CME, November 2009
European AIDS Clinical Society Issues New Guidelines for Management of HIV CME HIV treatment guidelines call for clinicians to begin treatment of HIV-positive patients when the CD4 cell count is as high as 350 to 500 cells/mL; the initial recommended treatment is with darunavir.
Medscape Medical News CME, November 2009
A1C Variability Linked to Diabetes Complications CME A Finnish study shows that variability in glycosylated hemoglobin level vs the actual level itself predicts the development of complications in patients with type 1 diabetes.
Reuters Health Information CME, November 2009

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Lipid Insights from the AHA 2009 CME Dr. Michael Davidson will lead a targeted discussion focusing on the interpretation and application of results presented at this year's AHA meeting. Joining him will be Dr. Christie Ballantyne, Dr. Vera Bittner and Dr. Roger Blumenthal.
November 2009
Managing Challenging Patient Populations With GERD: Common Clinical Challenges and Evidence-Based Solutions CME/CE Tune in: Drs. Johnson and Chey and nurse practitioner Mitra Rangarajan discuss the approach to managing difficult patients with GERD.
MedscapeCME Gastroenterology, November 2009
Metastatic Breast Cancer: Pharmacoeconomic and Clinical Considerations of Oral Therapy CME/CE What key factors should be considered in the treatment decision-making process in metastatic breast cancer? The pharmacoeconomics of and issues regarding oral vs infusional therapy are also discussed.
MedscapeCME Oncology, November 2009
Novel Approaches to Enhancing Myocardial Contractility for the Treatment of Acute and Chronic HF CME Despite improvements in the treatment of HF, morbidity and mortality remain a pressing issue. The search is on for approaches to improve cardiac performance. Drs. Greenberg, Felker, McMurray, and Pfeffer explore the possibilities.
MedscapeCME Cardiology, November 2009
Improving Outcomes With Pharmacologic Agents for OA Pain Management: A Primary Care Perspective CME/CE Elizabeth A. Tindall, MD; Nicole M. Furfaro, MSN, ARNP; and Roy D. Altman, MD, discuss approaches for managing osteoarthritis pain, including some of the recent advances with pharmacologic agents.
MedscapeCME Rheumatology, 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
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
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 Join our expert panel, Drs. Ajay Kakkar, G�nter Breithardt, and Gregory Lip, as they discuss how "real-world" registries of patients at risk for AF-related stroke.
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, obviously fatigued patient complains of heaviness in the chest and shortness of breath, especially with exercise. Not your typical angina patient, or is it? Drs. Pepine and Wenger discuss the approach treatment considerations.
MedscapeCME Cardiology, October 2009
NCCN - MedscapeCME Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Tumor Board CME/CE In this video roundtable, Drs. Alan Venook, Mary Mulcahy, and Michael Choti illustrate the process of treatment decision making as they "think through" 2 complex patient cases.
MedscapeCME Oncology, 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 H�ring 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
Neurotoxins: Now and in the Future CME/CE Gary D. Monheit, MD, reviews the current landscape of aesthetic treatment with botulinum neurotoxin type A products.
MedscapeCME Dermatology, September 2009
Innovative Approaches to Vaccination Challenges: Overcoming Barriers for Adult Patients CME/CE Drs. Schaffner, Gall, and Zimmerman discuss how to recognize and overcome patient-, practice-, clinician-, and specialty-related barriers to immunization.
MedscapeCME Infectious Diseases, September 2009
A Multidisciplinary Approach to RA Patient Care CME/CE Victoria Ruffing, RN, CCRP; Jon T. Giles, MD, MPH; and Nicole M. Furfaro, MSN, ARNP, discuss the role of a multidisciplinary team in the optimal approaches to RA disease.
MedscapeCME Rheumatology, September 2009
Advancing Anticoagulation in Cardiovascular Medicine: Perspectives on Future Oral Therapies CME Join our expert panel, Drs. Graham Turpie, Jessica L. Mega, Jeffrey Weitz, as they discuss the new data and clinical implications of new anticoagulant medications for patients with ACS.
MedscapeCME Cardiology, August 2009
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Recognizing and Managing Excessive Sleepiness CME/CE Drs. Roth, Strohl, and Weaver discuss a multidisciplinary approach to excessive sleepiness in a case-based format.
MedscapeCME Family Medicine, August 2009

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Breakthroughs in Pharmacogenomics: An Expert Interview With Kathleen M. Giacomini, PhD
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