Addressing the Unpredictable Diagnostic Odyssey of Rare Disease
This presentation addresses the needs for improved access to care, new advances in rare-disease diagnosis, and treatments emerging with the rise of personalized precision medicine. New possibilities for collaboration among medicine, research and drug-development organizations are also discussed.
Category
  • Disease management
  • Rare diseases
Format
  • Webcasts
Credits
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacists
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 APA - Psychologists
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 CCMC - General - Case Managers
  • 1.00 CDR - Dietitians
  • 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers
The Diagnostic Odyssey for Individuals With Rare Diseases: Leukodystrophies
Patient and doctors stand near the entrance to a circular maze.
This activity will explore recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of leukodystrophies, including current clinical trials. It will also share insights and perspectives from individuals and their family/caregiver(s) and provide strategies to support their well-being.
Category
  • Disease management
  • Health equity
  • Rare diseases
Format
  • Webcasts
Credits
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacists
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 APA - Psychologists
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 CCMC - General - Case Managers
  • 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers
The Diagnostic Odyssey for Individuals With Rare Diseases: Spotlight on the Caregiver, Leukodystrophies (Podcast)
Patient and doctors stand near the entrance to a circular maze.
Living with a rare disease impacts individuals and their family/caregivers, both physically and mentally. This podcast will share insights and perspectives directly from Erica Barnes and provide strategies that the interprofessional health care team can utilize to better support those impacted by rare diseases such as leukodystrophies.
Category
  • Disease management
  • Health equity
  • Rare diseases
Format
  • Podcasts
Credits
  • 0.75 ACPE - Pharmacists
  • 0.75 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
  • 0.75 AMA - Physicians
  • 0.75 ANCC - Nurses
  • 0.75 APA - Psychologists
  • 0.75 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 0.75 CCMC - General - Case Managers
  • 0.75 ASWB - Social Workers
Evidence-based Approach to Headache Management in Primary Care
This educational webcast is designed to enhance primary care providers’ competency in managing headaches with a focus on evidence-based approaches. Participants will engage in a comprehensive review of migraine pathophysiology to better recognize and differentiate migraine symptoms. The session will examine traditional therapies for migraine, both acute and preventive, and introduce cutting-edge anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) targeted therapies. It will compare the efficacy and application of these treatments, enabling informed decision-making in clinical practice. The program will also explore the application of anti-CGRP therapies beyond migraines, considering their role in treating a variety of headache and facial-pain conditions.
Category
  • Disease management
  • Wellness
Format
  • Online Education
Credits
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacists
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
Osteoporosis Screening, Diagnosis and Management
Osteoporosis can significantly impact an individual’s morbidity, mortality and quality of life due to increased fracture risks caused by decreasing bone density. This educational webcast will focus on the necessary skills to effectively identify, diagnose, and manage osteoporosis, highlighting the latest screening recommendations, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based treatment strategies. Optimal management approaches and monitoring recommendations that minimize potential adverse effects of therapy will be discussed, and participants will gain enhanced competency in tailoring interventions based on patient characteristics and disease severity.
Category
  • Disease management
Format
  • Live Webcasts
Credits
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
Event date May 8, 2024

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