Better Bones: Comprehensive Case Studies in Osteoporosis Management
Faculty: Marjorie M. Luckey, MD, Chair, John P. Bilezikian, MD, Susan L. Greenspan, MD, Steven T. Harris, MD, FACP, Michael R. McClung, MD, FACE, FACP, Nelson B. Watts, MD, FACP, MACE
Format: Case Study
Credit Available: a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™
Course Description: Through a series of Web-based patient cases, participants will learn strategies for managing challenging clinical issues associated with osteoporosis care, such as identifying at-risk populations and recognizing comorbid medical conditions and drug therapies. The practical utilization of diagnostic tools and screening techniques, as well as the appropriate interpretation of the results, will also be discussed.
Surveying the Landscape of Osteoporosis Management: The Broad Strokes to the Finer Points
Faculty: Suzanne Jan de Beur, MD, James A. Simon, MD, CCD, NCMP, FACOG
Format: Webcast
Credit Available: a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™
Course Description: This 60-minute interactive Webcast is part of a complimentary CME/CE series for primary care professionals who treat patients with osteoporosis. Focusing on the clinical literature and recent guidelines, expert faculty discuss the available diagnostic strategies used to identify patients with or at risk of osteoporosis, as well as the incorporation of fracture risk into individualized treatment decisions for this patient population.
Dialogues in Diabetes: Answering Your Patients’ Tough Questions
Faculty: Brian P. McDonough, MD, Patrick J. Boyle, MD
Format: Webcast
Credit Available: a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™
Course Description: In this Webcast, the faculty discuss the tough questions that type 2 diabetes patients often ask their primary care physicians, including questions about the use of alternative and complementary medicines, concerns of weight gain, and the usefulness of bariatric surgery. The faculty also review tips for improving medication adherence.
Dialogues in Diabetes: Treating the Comorbidities of Type 2 Diabetes
Faculty: Brian P. McDonough, MD, Patrick J. Boyle, MD
Format: Webcast
Credit Available: a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™
Course Description: In this Webcast, the faculty discuss the more common comorbidities associated with type 2 diabetes and practical considerations for primary care physicians. The faculty also review the importance of managing cardiovascular risk factors, the risk of hypertension in type 2 diabetes, and the link between glucose control and many of these comorbidities.
Enhancing Glycemic Control: Practical Strategies and Front-Line Perspectives
Faculty: Mark W. Stolar, MD, Katherine Kahn, Sara C. Miller, MS, Rebecca L. Julian, Stephanie A. Stowell, MS
Format: Newsletter
Credit Available: a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™
Course Description: This newsletter is one of the many certified continuing medical education activities available in the program, Performance Improvement Strategies: Diabetes Care. Now in its second year, this program offers a comprehensive series of activities designed to cover a broad range of topics on diabetes care, with the ultimate goal of helping primary healthcare professionals improve the care of patients with diabetes. For additional information on this certified CME initiative or to view the other available activities, visit www.pi-iq.com/diabetes.
