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Emerging Patient Challenges in COPD: Interactive Case Simulator
Designed for primary care clinicians. This case-based CME activity provides a virtual learning experience, allowing participants to order diagnostic tests, prescribe drugs, diagnose and develop new treatment strategies; simulating clinical practice.
Source: CASIVUS [more]

The Treatment of Angina in the Era of Intervention
This activity provides guidance on the medical management of patients who have angina but 1) are not candidates for surgical intervention, or 2) still have symptoms post-revascularization. Also discussed: managing symptoms in special patient populations: women, the elderly and people with diabetes. To view the activity, click here and then register.
Source: TCTMD [more]

Emerging Trends in the Treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma
Drs. Michael B. Atkins, Bernard J. Escudier, and Gary R. Hudes lead this CME activity which examines current and evolving standards of care for the treatment of early stage and advanced renal cell carcinoma; best practices for optimal patient outcomes are also covered.
Source: The Physicians Academy For Clinical and Management Excellence [more]

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Primary Care Initiative for Improved Diagnosis and Outcomes.
The RAPID program is a comprehensive series of activities, which identify and address barriers to improved outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, including early diagnosis, appropriate screening methods, payor barriers, earlier treatment, and appropriate patient management through a multidisciplinary team approach.
Source: Harvard Medical School Department of Continuing Education [more]

The Science and Strategy of Biopreparedness: Critical Agent Update and Emerging Disease Threats
This activity employs an expert faculty to explore state-of-the-art knowledge about potential biological threats (Avian Influenza, Smallpox and Toxins), preventive measures and treatments currently available and on the horizon.
Source: Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower [more]

Managing CardioMetabolic Complexities
You are invited to participate in the following free educational activity where you will learn about the interrelated factors contributing to the metabolic syndrome and novel therapeutic strategies aimed at attenuating cardiometabolic risk while delaying disease progression.
Source: SciMed New York [more]

Waking Up to the Problem of OSA: Consequences and Improved Recognition
This neuroscienceCME VOICE activity will sharpen your awareness of OSA and arm you with screening tools and strategies to improve recognition and management, especially in populations that do not present with classic symptoms. Please register today.
Source: CME Outfitters [more]

Insight Into Depression Interactive Case Study: Symptoms of Depression in a Middle-aged Patient with Type 2 Diabetes: Confirming the Diagnosis
Designed for primary care physicians, this activity will improve the care of patients affected by major depressive disorders. Incorporates the principles of current practice guidelines and best available clinical management resources into individual practices.
Source: The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine [more]

Now Approved: A new development in the treatment of hypertension.
Now approved from Forest Laboratories: Bystolic (nebivolol). A novel beta blocker for the treatment of hypertension. Click here to learn more.

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EyePodReports.com: Gain insights from glaucoma specialists Asrani, Parrish and others now!
Ophthalmology Update delivers exclusive conversations with leading researchers including Dr. Sanjay Asrani, Dr. George Spaeth and Dr. Paul Palmberg directly to your iPod® or MP3-compatible device. Listen now at www.eyepodreports.com Source: Merck [more]