Winter Sports Injuries

Physicians attending this conference will:
Be able to describe the different types of injuries commonly seen in skiing vs snowboarding.
Be able to explain the limitations of protection from use of helmets while skiing/snowboarding.
Be able to describe the most common causes of ACL injure in skiers.

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Adult Preventive Medicine Update

Physicians attending this conference will recognize current evidence to support
preventive health maintenance.

Colleen Zimmerman, M.D. Continue reading

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Preparing for Court

Physicians attending this conference will understand the process for providing
testimony in a medical legal case, the liabilities, documenting evidence and expectations.

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Refractory Overactive Bladder: Treatment Options

Physicians attending this conference will:
Review bladder function and terms
Review workup for overactive bladder
Review traditional treatment for overactive bladder
Discuss options for OAB

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Clinical Considerations in Gay and Lesbian Patients

Physicians attending this conference will recognize cultural, social, psychological and
clinical issues in gay and lesbian patients and recommendations for considerations to incorporate into practice.

Marvin Alvisio, MD Continue reading

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Sudden Death In Young Athletes – HCM (Hypotrophic Cardiomyopathy)

Physicians attending this conference will:
Describe the most common conditions predisposing to cardiac death in athletes.
Describe appropriate screening for athletes for cardiovascular risk.
Be able to recognize significant ECG abnormalities associated with sudden cardiac death in athletes.
Describe commotion cordis and actions to prevent and correct it.

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Bipolar Disease for the Primary Care Physician

Physicians attending this conference will:
Understand the criteria for diagnosis for Bipolar Disorder.
Identify co-morbid conditions and common misdiagnosed conditions.
Understand the basic treatment strategies and tips for managing a Bipolar patient in clinic.

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The Expanding Palette of Eyelid and Facial Plastic Surgery

Physicians attending this conference will understand the current
therapies and surgical interventions available to patients needing eyelid revision and facial plastic surgery.

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Drug Use in Pregnancy

Physicians attending this conference will:
Review and understand the research and the evidence of outcomes of drug use in pregnancy.
Be given recommendations for screening and intervention with at risk patients.

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Early Stroke Management

Physicians attending this conference will understand the evidence for the initial
assessment and treatment of stroke.

Po Yu Huang, MD Continue reading

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