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Organ Preservation State of the Art Review As the need for organ transplantation increases and the waiting list continues to grow, successful utilization and transplantation of as many available donor organs as possible has become paramount. While... Faculty David E. Sutherland, MD, PhD A. Osama Gaber, MD Charles Miller, MD John Fung, MD, PhD Ron Shapiro, MD Deanna Blisard, MD

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Rheumatology Arthritis Educational Challenge: Case Study There is a need to educate healthcare professionals on the benefits of effective patient communication to improve adherence, compliance, and quality of life for their patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).... Faculty Marc D. Cohen, MD Phillip J. Mease, MD

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Innovations in Tobacco Treatment: Tobacco-free Health Care Systems Secondhand smoke, also known as environmental tobacco smoke or passive smoke, is a mixture of the smoke given off by the burning end of tobacco products and the smoke exhaled by smokers. Approximately 50,000... Faculty Ellen Hahn, DNS, RN

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Therapeutic Role of the IL-6 Receptor Antagonist Tocilizumab and TNF Blockers in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Clinical Perspectives From Around the Globe: Data Presented at EULAR 2008 Rhumatoid Arthritis(RA) afflicts 2.1 million Americans. A progressive disease of the joints with a recognized autoimmune component, RA causes debilitating pain and stiffness, and eventual loss of joint... Faculty Eric M. Ruderman, MD Leonard Calabrese, DO

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Recent Advances in Antiplatelet Therapy for ACS Patients [Vol. 2] Podcast Oral antiplatelet therapy has become an integral part of the practice of cardiovascular medicine. Aspirin, clopidogrel and the combination are a common part of the therapeutic armamentarium of clinicians. Uses... Faculty Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, FACC, FAHA

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Evaluation and Management of Simple & Complex Febrile Seizures 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... Faculty Shlomo Shinnar, MD, PhD

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Heart Failure: A Simple Approach 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... Faculty Jorge Alegria, MD

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Targeting the IL-6 Receptor in RA--Clinical Potential of non-TNF Inflammatory Pathways Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) afflicts 2.1 million Americans (www.niams.nih.gov). A progressive disease of the joints with a recognized autoimmune component, RA causes eventual loss of joint structure and function.... Faculty Roy M. Fleischmann, MD

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Issue 2 Biologics: Established and New Over 15,000 people attended the American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis-Related Healthcare Professionals Scientific Meeting (ACR/ARHP) held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, USA on October 24-29, 2008.... Faculty Nora G. Singer, MD

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Issue 1 Modifiable Risk Factors in RA Over 15,000 people attended the American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis-Related Healthcare Professionals Scientific Meeting (ACR/ARHP) held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, USA on October 24-29, 2008.... Faculty Nora G. Singer, MD

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Issue 3 Measuring and Reporting Response to Therapy in RA Over 15,000 people attended the American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis-Related Healthcare Professionals Scientific Meeting (ACR/ARHP) held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, USA on October 24-29, 2008.... Faculty Nora G. Singer, MD

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5-ASA Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis: What’s on the Horizon? The clinical monograph 5-ASA Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis: What’s on the Horizon? will highlight clinically relevant issues regarding the use of 5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) therapies in the treatment of... Faculty Gary R. Lichtenstein, MD Alan V. Safdi, MD Russell D. Cohen, MD William J. Sandborn, MD

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HIV and AIDS: A Primer and Update (KCHFS-approved) Social and clinical advances in the management of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) continue to occur across the globe. Significant accomplishments... Faculty David J. Feola, PharmD, PhD, BCPS Frank Romanelli, PharmD, MPH, BCPS

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Risk Factors in Renal Transplantation: Changing Definitions and Management Strategies--Selected Presentations From the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and the American Society of Transplantation 2008 Winter Symposia The recognition of risk factors is essential for ensuring optimal outcomes after kidney transplantation. The dynamically changing characteristics of recipients and donors are transforming allocation policy,... Faculty Donald E. Hricik, MD John P. Roberts, MD

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Antibiotics: Practice Pearls for the Emergency Department Physician Antibiotics: Practice Pearls for the Emergency Department Physician has been developed to provide an overview of the general principles of antibiotic therapy and includes a review the currentclasses of... Faculty David L. Paterson, MD, PhD

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Advances in Pain Management (Vol. 2, No. 2) Advances in Pain Management, a CME-accredited educational program, systematically identifies, evaluates, and places into clinical context the most important recent studies into the science and medicine... Faculty Sandra D. Comer, PhD Jeanne M. Manubay, MD Sidney Schnoll, MD, PhD Robert J. Gatchel, PhD, ABPP Maria A. Sullivan, MD, PhD Michael F. Weaver, M.D., FASAM

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Recent Advances in Antiplatelet Therapy for ACS Patients [Vol. 1] Podcast The practice of medicine is changing almost daily. Strategies that hasten adherence to guidelines and optimize patient care are being developed and utilized. Appropriate therapy to reduce atherothrombotic risk... Faculty Marc Cohen, MD, FACC

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Current Strategies for the Diagnosis and Management of Spondyloarthropathies This newsletter focuses on the clinical presentation and measurements of disease activity of the spondyloarthropathies and on the available treatments. It is essential that clinicians stay abreast of the advances... Faculty Eric M. Ruderman, MD Phillip J. Mease, MD Muhammad A. Khan, MD, MACP, FRCP

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Practical and Clinical Implications of Emerging CNI-Free Immunosuppressive Regimens One of the great dilemmas inmodern transplantation is the need to circumvent the alloimmune response by administering immunosuppressive agents that produce long-term, potentially serious adverse events.... Faculty Herwig-Ulf Meier-Kriesche, MD Akinlolu Ojo, MD, PhD Steve Woodle, MD

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Therapeutic Role of the IL-6 Receptor Antagonist Tocilizumab and TNF Blockers in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Clinical Perspectives From Around the Globe: Data Presented at EULAR 2008 The three available TNF blockers infliximab (Remicade®; a chimeric anti-TNF- monoclonal antibody), etanercept (Enbrel®; a recombinant soluble TNF receptor IgG1-Fc fusion protein), and adalimumab... Faculty Eric M. Ruderman, MD Leonard Calabrese, DO

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Type 2 Diabetes Across the Continuum of Care: Current Approaches for Glycemic Control in the Inpatient and Outpatient Setting Type 2 diabetes is a common, chronic, and expensive disease that affects nearly 20 million individuals in the United States. The increased prevalence of type 2 diabetes, which is largely attributed to the... Faculty Andrew Ahmann, MD Jeremy M. Gleeson, MD, FRACP, FACP, FACE, CDE Derek LeRoith, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.P. Staurt Haines, PharmD, FCCP, FASHP

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Pain Management Techniques in IV Access Procedures Every year, hundreds of thousands of children are subjected to invasive procedures, including venipuncture and intravenous cannulation. Although procedural pain is very common, it continues to be underdiagnosed... Faculty Janet D. Luhmann, MD William T. Zempsky, MD Sarah Leahy, BA, RN, RSCN Karen D. Gurwitch, PharmD

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International Journal of Sleep and Wakefulness--Specialist Edition (Vol. 1, No. 4) The International Journal of Sleep and Wakefulness, a CME-accredited educational program, systematically identifies, evaluates, and places into clinical context the findings of the most important recent... Faculty Marcella Oonk, BSc Gregory Belenky, MD Teresa R. Quinonez, RPSGT, REEGT Hassan Chami, MD, MSc Adrienne M. Tucker, MS Hans VanDongen, PhD Daniel Gottlieb, MD, MPH

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Prevention of Epstein-Barr Virus Associated Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD) encompass a wide spectrum of mainly B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders with severity ranging from benign polyclonal syndromes to malignant monoclonal... Faculty Raymund R. Razonable, MD

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My Thighs Are Too Fat: A Look at Eating Disorders Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, Female Athlete Triad and eating disorders not otherwise specified, typically emerge in early adolescence with onset shortly... Faculty Hatim A. Omar, MD, FAAP

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CML Growth, Growth Hormone & Metabolism Journal (Vol. 2, No. 1) 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.... Faculty Annamaria Colao, MD, PhD Ying Kuan, BSc, MBBCh, MRCP John L. Haylor, bPharm, PhD, MRPS

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Liver Update: DDW Report Back The liver is a vital organ located in the upper right-hand side of the abdomen. Somewhat larger than the size of a football and weighing about 2-3 pounds, it performs numerous functions for the body: converting... Faculty Craig McClain, MD

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Upper GI and Advanced Endoscopy Update: DDW Report Back Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is an evolving procedure with ongoing research and technical advances. The annual meeting of the American Society for... Faculty Patrick Mosler, MD

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask 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... Faculty Lisbeth A. Selby, MD

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Secondary Stroke Prevention: Update in Best Practices to Improve Outcomes According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1 million strokes will occur annually by 2050. Although primary prevention is critical to reducing the overall risk of stroke, recent... Faculty Philip Gorelick, MD, MPH, FACP, FAHA, FAAN Howard Kirshner, MD William J. Cardarelli, PharmD

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Immunosuppression: Possible Practical and Clinical Implications of Emerging CNI-free Immunosuppressive Regimens Advances in immunosuppressive drug therapy have contributed greatly to the success of solid organ transplantation. Unfortunately, improvements in short-term outcomes as a result of advances in immunosuppressive... Faculty Herwig-Ulf Meier-Kriesche, MD Akinlolu Ojo, MD, PhD Steve Woodle, MD

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Cardiovascular Prevention in High Risk Patients: Evaluating Current Evidence to Improve Outcomes in Managed Care CVD affects approximately 80 million Americans and is responsible for roughly one third of US mortality, with nearly 2400 CVD-associated deaths occurring each day—more than cancer, chronic lower respiratory... Faculty William J. Cardarelli, PharmD Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, FACC Dan James Fintel, MD Juan J. Rivera, MD Roger S. Blumenthal, MD, FACC, FCCP, FAHA

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Pharmacist Counter-Terrorism Preparedness Module 2: Focusing on Potential Bacterial Weapons Since most experts predict there will be bioterrorism attacks and they may in fact come sooner rather than later, the United States Health Care System must be prepared to care for patients who are both injured... Faculty Robert P. Rapp, PharmD, FCCP

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Pharmacist Counter-Terrorism Preparedness Module 3: Organophosphates and Nerve Agents Since most experts predict there will be bioterrorism attacks and they may in fact come sooner rather than later, the United States Health Care System must be prepared to care for patients who are both injured... Faculty Craig Martin, PharmD, BCPS

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International Journal of Advances in Rheumatology (Vol. 6, No. 1) The International Journal of Advances in Rheumatology, a CME/CPE/CNE-accredited educational program, systematically identifies, evaluates, and places into clinical context the most important recent... Faculty Tom Huizinga, MD (Editor) Josef F. Smolen, MD Arthur Kavanaugh, MD Diane van der Woude, MD

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Pharmacist Counter-Terrorism Preparedness Module 1: Viral Agents Since most experts predict there will be bioterrorism attacks and they may in fact come sooner rather than later, the United States Health Care System must be prepared to care for patients who are both injured... Faculty Craig Martin, PharmD, BCPS

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EULAR Congress 2008: Focus on Rheumatoid Arthritis--Case Study RA affects 2.1 million Americans resulting in more than 9 million physician visits and more than 250,000 hospitalizations per year. Disability from RA causes major economic loss and can have a profound impact on... Faculty Nora G. Singer, MD

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Issue 3 Non-Biologic Treatments in RA B-Cells and Beyond RA: New Targets, New Bullets Clinical Approach to Early RA RA affects 2.1 million Americans resulting in more than 9 million physician visits and more than 250,000 hospitalizations per year. Disability from RA causes major economic loss and can have a profound impact on... Faculty Nora G. Singer, MD

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Issue 2 Treatment Options in RA Potential Toxicities and Side Effects Associated with RA Therapy Genetics of RA RA affects 2.1 million Americans resulting in more than 9 million physician visits and more than 250,000 hospitalizations per year. Disability from RA causes major economic loss and can have a profound impact on... Faculty Nora G. Singer, MD

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Issue 1 Aiming for Clinical Remission in RA Managing Co-Morbidities in RA The Role of MRI/Imaging in Diagnosis and Monitoring of Disease-Associated Damage RA affects 2.1 million Americans resulting in more than 9 million physician visits and more than 250,000 hospitalizations per year. Disability from RA causes major economic loss and can have a profound impact on... Faculty Nora G. Singer, MD

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Advances in Pain Management (Vol. 2, No. 1) Advances in Pain Management, a CME-accredited educational program, systematically identifies, evaluates, and places into clinical context the most important recent studies into the science and medicine... Faculty Steven D. Passik, PhD Theodore J. Cicero, PhD Kenneth L. Kirsh, PhD Lynn R. Webster, M.D., F.A.C.P.M., F.A.S.A.M.

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Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Management Seasonal influenza is responsible for approximately 36,000 deaths each year in the United States alone.  Avian (H5N1) influenza has caused fatalities in many countries as well.  The Centers for Disease... Faculty Craig Martin, PharmD, BCPS

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Articular and Systemic Therapy for RA--Targeting the IL-6 Receptor Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) currently afflicts 1.3 million American adults. A progressive disease of the joints with a recognized autoimmune component, RA causes eventual loss of joint structure and function.... Faculty Ernest Choy, MD, FRCP

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Airway Management in Trauma Traumatic injury remains the #1 killer of all persons ages 1-45.  The development of specialized education such as the Advanced Trauma Life Support© course and regional trauma systems have dramatically... Faculty Jeffrey Coughenour, MD

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Effectively Applying Guidelines to Improve Outcomes in Patients with STEMI Over 75 million US adults have cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death in the United States. Of those individuals with CVD, approximately 17 million have coronary artery disease (CAD), leading to... Faculty James M. Atkins, MD Christopher P. Cannon, MD

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Understanding the Evidence: The Role of Medication Management and Coronary Intervention in UA/NSTEMI Over 75 million US adults have cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death in the United States. Of those individuals with CVD, approximately 17 million have coronary artery disease (CAD), leading to... Faculty C Michael Gibson, MD James M. Atkins, MD

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Risk Stratification and Initial Management of Common ID Emergencies: Improving Outcomes in the Golden Hours Emergency Department (ED) physicians commonly serve as the first healthcare provider contact for patients with a variety of community-acquired cutaneous and respiratory tract infections. As such, they must... Faculty David A. Talan, MD, FACEP, FIDSA Ellen M. Slaven, MD, FACEP, FAAEM Peter M. DeBlieux, MD, FACEP Kenneth V. Leeper Jr, MD, FCCP

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Food Allergies: When the Food Comes to Bite the Gut Faculty Harohalli Shashidar, MD

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Immunomodulatory Effects of Cytomegalovirus and Antiviral Agents in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients Cytomegalovirus disease (CMV) adversely affects short and long term outcomes following transplantation of allogeneic kidneys, hearts, lungs and livers.  Disease prevention strategies, including prophylactic... Faculty Luciano Potena, MD, PhD

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