Author: Derrick Freeman

Online Webcast Teaches Physicians About Endometriosis

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Online Webcast Teaches Physicians About Endometriosis.  This webcast will discuss Endometriosis.  Learners will better understand the pathophysiology of endometriosis and become comfortable with first and second line medical management of the condition.

In truth, Endometriosis is very common, affecting nearly 200 million women of reproductive age worldwide. Many women that you know may have it. Famous individuals such as Dolly Parton, Marilyn Monroe, and Whoopi Goldberg have all been public with their struggles. It impacts not just gynecologic functions such as menstruation and fertility but also bowel and bladder function and even mental health. Endometriosis has not only significant health impacts but also social and economic implications such as missed school or work.

To educate us on this invisible illness, we’ve invited one of Ohio State University’s OBGYN experts. We’re pleased to introduce Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Dr. Meenal Misal. Clinically, Meenal treats women with endometriosis, fibroids, dysmenorrhea, and pelvic pain. Her research centers on improving quality of life for these patients. Meenal will take us through the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of endometriosis.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

As a result of this educational activity, webcast participants will be able to:

  • Discuss the impact and pathophysiology of endometriosis, including its prevalence, theories of disease development, and the clinical burden on patients.
  • Review the principles of diagnosis and medical management of endometriosis, including first and second line hormonal therapies and indications for OBGYN referral.

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Symptoms
  • Pathogenesis & Pathophysiology
  • Diagnosis
  • Imaging
  • Treatment
  • Surgical management
  • Myths
  • Clinical Paradigm

You can find this and many other MedNet21 programs on the OSU – CCME website.

Call our MedNet21 Program Manager at 614.293.3473 for more details about subscribing to MedNet21 as a hospital or as an individual.  You can also e-mail him at derrick.freeman@osumc.edu.

Learn About Acute Coronary Syndromes on Webcast

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Learn About Acute Coronary Syndromes on Webcast.  Learners should expect to learn the underlying pathophysiology of acute coronary syndromes, updated recommendations on recognition and management of acute coronary syndrome, and the management of cardiogenic shock after acute coronary syndrome.

In 1961, Desmond Julian first described what was is how called a “Coronary Care Unit”. He recommended clustering acute coronary syndrome patients together where they could be monitored by continuous EKG, had medications and defibrillators close by and perhaps most importantly had trained nursing care available to quickly recognize arrhythmias and treat them with CPR and defibrillation. This system cut early mortality in half.

The latter half of the 20th century also saw huge leaps in acute coronary care with the invention of fibrinolytics and then cardiac angioplasty and stents. For this program, we’ve invited one of Ohio State University’s Cardiology experts to teach us about the modern epidemiology, spectrum of disease and treatment of acute coronary syndromes. We’re pleased to introduce Assistant Professor and interventional cardiologist Dr. Ellen Liu.

As a result of this educational activity, webcast participants will be able to:

  • Review the epidemiology and underlying pathophysiology of acute coronary syndromes
  • Discuss the updated recommendations on evaluation as well as medical and invasive management of acute coronary syndrome

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Risk Factors
  • Prognosis
  • Atypical Symptoms
  • Initial Workup
  • Platelet Inhibitors
  • Thrombolytics
  • Lipids
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation

You can find this and many other MedNet21 programs on the OSU – CCME website.

Call our MedNet21 Program Manager at 614.293.3473 for more details about subscribing to MedNet21 as a hospital or as an individual.  You can also e-mail him at derrick.freeman@osumc.edu.

Get An Overview of Urinary Incontinence on CME Webcast

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Get An Overview of Urinary Incontinence on CME Webcast.  This webcast will discuss Urinary Incontinence. This presentation will provide an overview of the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of the most common types of urinary incontinence- stress and urgency.

Many women believe that urinary incontinence is just a fact of life as you get older. And yes, urinary incontinence is incredibly common and underreported. Patients often don’t even bring it up unless we ask, and when they do, it’s often framed as an annoyance rather than a medical issue. But behind those “little leaks” are patients who stop exercising, stop socializing, or even limit leaving the house.

Urinary incontinence isn’t just one condition. It’s an umbrella term. And teasing out the different types can help us guide the patient to an effective treatment option. For today’s webcast, we’ve invited a Urogynecology specialist from Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Dr. Lisa Hickman is Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and specializes in pelvic floor disorders.

She will walk us through how to evaluate a patient with urinary incontinence as well as discuss the treatment options—some you can initiate in your office and some that require a referral to a urogynecologist.

As a result of this educational activity, webcast participants will be able to:

  • Review anatomy of the pelvic floor as it relates to the pathophysiology of urinary incontinence
  • To understand the office evaluation of patients with urinary incontinence
  • To appreciate the management options for urinary incontinence

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Urogynecology
  • Prevalence
  • Red Flags
  • Myths
  • Pharmacotherapy
  • Urinary & Fecal Incontinence
  • Behavioral Interventions
  • Transgender patients

You can find this and many other MedNet21 programs on the OSU – CCME website.

Call our MedNet21 Webcast Producer at 614.293.3473 for more details about subscribing to MedNet21 as a hospital or as an individual.  You can also e-mail him at derrick.freeman@osumc.edu.

Webcast Explores Wearable Cardiac Devices

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Webcast Explores Wearable Cardiac Devices.  This webcast will discuss Wearable Cardiac Devices.  Learners should expect a broad overview of different heart rhythm wearables. The presenter will review medical devices and what situations to use each as well as a review of commercially available wearable devices and data on their efficacy.

Technology has come a long way since the days of Holter’s 85lb backpack with new monitors the size of a watch or credit card. These devices are no longer only accessible by prescription but also available commercially for patients to purchase on their own.

Today’s webcast focuses on wearable cardiac devices and we’ve invited one of Ohio State University’s Electrophysiology experts to guide us through this topic. We’re pleased to introduce Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine Dr. Sampath Gunda. Sampath treats a variety of electrophysiology disorders and also engages in research on sudden cardiac death, cardiac autonomic nervous system and arrhythmia prevention.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

As a result of this educational activity, webcast participants will be able to:

  • Be familiar with different types of heart rhythm wearables and their efficacy
  • Understand which type of heart rhythm wearable to prescribe for different suspected diagnoses.

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Commercial Devices
  • Syncope
  • Loop Recorders
  • Results

You can find this and many other MedNet21 programs on the OSU – CCME website.

Call our MedNet21 Program Manager at 614.293.3473 for more details about subscribing to MedNet21 as a hospital or as an individual.  You can also e-mail him at derrick.freeman@osumc.edu.

Experts Teach on Respiratory Syncytial Virus

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Experts Teach on Respiratory Syncytial Virus.  This webcast will discuss Respiratory Syncytial Virus.  Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory viral pathogen that affects many patients, both young and old, each season. Infection can lead to significant illness, including hospitalization-related complications, post-discharge sequelae, and inpatient mortality. Over the past several years, there have been numerous advances in prevention of RSV for pediatric, immunocompromised, and geriatric populations. In addition, potential opportunities for treatment in some hospitalized populations continue to garner research focus and attention.

For decades, RSV infection was considered an inevitable consequence of living on planet Earth. But recently, new vaccines have been developed that can prevent the most serious complications of RSV infection and thus reduce the risk of hospitalization and death. Here to update us on RSV are two experts at the Ohio State University, both dually certified in internal medicine and pediatrics. Dr. Philip Chang is an Assistant Professor and primary care physician, and Dr. Clair Sevov is an Assistant Professor and hospitalist.

As a result of this educational activity, webcast participants will be able to:

  • Describe the natural history of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection and demonstrate the impact of preventative strategies in children, pregnant patients, and adults.
  • Differentiate the different treatment modalities in children and adults currently under active research.

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • RSV vaccination recommendations
  • Indications for RSV testing of inpatients
  • Role of antibody testing for RSV
  • Fact vs. Fiction
  • Outpatient infection control
  • Inpatient infection control
  • RSV vaccination recommendations for healthy adults

You can find this and many other MedNet21 programs on the OSU – CCME website.

Call our MedNet21 Webcast Producer at 614.293.3473 for more details about subscribing to MedNet21 as a hospital or as an individual.  You can also e-mail him at derrick.freeman@osumc.edu.