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.
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.
Dialogues in Diabetes: What Role Do Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitors Play in 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 potential use of medical devices in the care of patients with type 2 diabetes. The discussion focuses on the role of insulin pumps in this patient population, with special attention to appropriate patient selection as well as advantages and disadvantages of insulin pumps. In addition, the faculty discuss the use of continuous glucose monitors in type 2 diabetes.
Dialogues in Diabetes: Optimal Strategies for Insulin Titration
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 strategies for titrating insulin in patients who are not achieving HbA1C targets on either 1 daily dose of premixed insulin or 1 daily dose of basal insulin. The faculty also review common misconceptions about titrating insulin and share expertise about common patient concerns.
