Russell D. Cohen, MD
Dr. Cohen is Associate Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine/Section of Gastroenterology at the University of Chicago in Illinois. In addition, he is Co-Director of Clinical...
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Hatim Omar, MD, FAAP
Dr. Omar is a Professor in Pediatrics and Obstetrics Gynecology and Director of Adolescent Medicine and Young Parent Program at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky.
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Marc D. Cohen, MD
Dr. Cohen is Professor of Medicine with the National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Cohen graduated from the George University School of Medicine and Health Science...
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STDs are common, costly, and preventable. Worldwide, an estimated 333 million cases of curable STDs occur annually. In 1995, STDs were the most common reportable diseases in the United States. They accounted for 87 percent of the top 10 infections most frequently reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from State health departments. Of the top 10 infections, 5 were STDs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, AIDS, syphilis, and hepatitis B). Each year an estimated 15 million new STD...
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William M. Geisler, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor
Division of Infectious Diseases
Departments of Medicine and Epidemiology
...
STDs are common, costly, and preventable. Worldwide, an estimated 333 million cases of curable STDs occur annually. In 1995, STDs were the most common reportable diseases in the United States. They accounted for 87 percent of the top 10 infections most frequently reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from State health departments. Of the top 10 infections, 5 were STDs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, AIDS, syphilis, and hepatitis B). Each year an estimated 15 million new STD...
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Patricia R. Jennings, DrPH, PA-C
Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Project Director, Alabama/North Carolina
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Asthma is the most common chronic medical condition in children. According to the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP), Asthma is under diagnosed and inadequately treated in a large proportion of both pediatric and adult patients. In 2008, the NAEPP has released a new set of guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Asthma. The aim of this program is to familiarize the primary care provider with the new guidelines which emphasize asthma control.
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Jamshed F. Kanga, MD
Chief, Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine
University of Kentucky Medical Center, Professor...
Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, Female Athlete Triad and eating disorders not otherwise specified, typically emerge in early adolescence with onset shortly after puberty. Recent estimates suggest that the prevalence of anorexia ranges between 0.5 – 1% among adolescent females and is approximately 0.02% in adolescent males. The prevalence of bulimia nervosa appears higher, ranging from 1 – 3 % in adolescent females and...
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Hatim A. Omar, MD, FAAP
Professor of Pediatrics and Obstetrics Gynecology
University of Kentucky College of Medicine,...
Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder characterized most commonly by cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. IBS causes a great deal of discomfort and distress, but it does not permanently harm the intestines and does not lead to a serious disease, such as cancer. Most people can control their symptoms with diet, stress management, and prescribed medications. For some people, however, IBS can be disabling. They may be unable to work, attend social events, or even...
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Lisbeth A. Selby, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director of Motility Laboratory
Department of Internal Medicine...
STDs are common, costly, and preventable. Each year an estimated 15 million new STD infections occur in the United States, and nearly 4 million teenagers are infected with an STD. The direct and indirect costs of the major STDs and their complications, including sexually transmitted HIV infection, are conservatively estimated at $17 billion annually.
Genital dermatology encompasses a wide variety of lesions and skin rashes that affect the genital area. Some are found only on the...
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Laura H. Bachmann, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology and International Health
UAB Schools of Medicine...
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) remain one of the leading causes of death in the United States (US). As of December 2004, an estimated 944,306 persons have received a diagnosis of AIDS and of these, 529,113 have died. Since 1994, the annual number of HIV cases among blacks and other racial/ethnic minority populations, as well as new groups of individuals exposed through heterosexual contact has increased...
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Patricia R. Jennings, DrPH, PA-C
Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Project Director, Alabama/North Carolina
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This lecture is an overview of common child and adolescent psychiatric issues encountered in the primary care setting. The main focus is on depression, suicidal ideation (with and without self-injurious behavior), and bipolar disorder. The symptoms, preferred treatments and side effects of these treatments are discussed. Case studies are used to illustrate the varying presentations of these common problems.
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Karen M. Lommel, DO MHA
Director, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Consultation/Liaison Service
Kentucky Children's...
Febrile seizures are the most common type of seizure in children. Although febrile seizures are now thought to be a relatively benign syndrome, children who have experienced them are more likely than other children to later develop unprovoked seizures and epilepsy. Even though the risk of unprovoked seizures after febrile seizures is on the order of a few percent, it is several times higher than what is seen in the general population. Furthermore, a history of febrile seizures is present in...
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Shlomo Shinnar, MD, PhD
Professor of Neurology, Pediatrics, and Epidemiology & Population Health
Hyman Climenko...
Use of alcoholic beverages to excess, either on individual occasions ("binge drinking") or as a regular practice. For some individuals-children or pregnant women, for example-almost any amount of alcohol use may be legally considered "alcohol abuse," depending on local laws. Heavy alcohol abuse can cause physical damage and death.
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Lon R. Hays, MD, MBA
Professor and Chairman
Department of Psychiatry
University of Kentucky Medical Center
CML – Growth, a CME-accredited educational program, systematically identifies, evaluates, and places into clinical context the most important recent studies into the science and medicine of growth. It provides rapid access for busy specialists to a critical and clinically relevant review of the developments that will have most impact on their day-to-day practice and is designed to provide management options for clinicians to allow them to better diagnose and treat patients with...
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The present and future of heart failure is a major challenge to the medical community and the society. Heart failure affects millions of patients worldwide. In the United States it is estimated that more than five million persons are affected. The current presentation aims to give a concise perspective of heart failure and its management. Specifically topics to be discussed include: definition of heart failure, pathophysiology (ventricular remodeling), clinical evaluation and...
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Jorge Alegria, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
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STDs are common, costly, and preventable. Worldwide, an estimated 333 million cases of curable STDs occur annually. In 1995, STDs were the most common reportable diseases in the United States. They accounted for 87 percent of the top 10 infections most frequently reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from State health departments. Of the top 10 infections, 5 were STDs (Chlamydia, gonorrhea, AIDS, syphilis, and hepatitis B). Each year an estimated 15 million new...
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Jane R. Schwebke, MD
Professor of Medicine
University of Alabama at Birmingham
STDs are common, costly, and preventable. Worldwide, an estimated 333 million cases of curable STDs occur annually. In 1995, STDs were the most common reportable diseases in the United States. They accounted for 87 percent of the top 10 infections most frequently reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from State health departments. Of the top 10 infections, 5 were STDs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, AIDS, syphilis, and hepatitis B). Each year an estimated 15 million new...
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Elizabeth Turnipseed, MD, MSPH
Director, Disease Control
Jefferson County Department of Health
Voluntary Assistant Clinical...
STDs are common, costly, and preventable. Worldwide, an estimated 333 million cases of curable STDs occur annually. In 1995, STDs were the most common reportable diseases in the United States. They accounted for 87 percent of the top 10 infections most frequently reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from State health departments. Of the top 10 infections, 5 were STDs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, AIDS, syphilis, and hepatitis B). Each year an estimated 15 million new STD...
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Edward W. Hook III, MD
Professor of Medicine, Microbiology and Epidemiology
Division of Infectious Diseases
Department...
