Author: Derrick Freeman

Physicians Learn About Pharmacy Phacts: Updates in Medications

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Physicians Learn About Pharmacy Phacts: Updates in Medications. This webcast will discuss Pharmacy Phacts: Updates in Medications. This presentation will include a potpourri of recent updates to pharmaceutics. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about several new medications to the US market for ADHD and female urinary tract infections. The presenter will also discuss results of research conducted on existing medications and safety concerns. Finally, the presenter will include tips to provide therapies affordably to patients.

A couple of years ago, one of Dr. Jing-Jing Mao’s collaborating clinical pharmacists started sending out a newsletter called “Pharmacy Phacts”. In this newsletter, she would communicate a variety of pharmacy related updates. They would range anywhere from new medication and vaccine approvals, to new safety alerts, or interactions.

Jing-Jing has found these newsletters immensely helpful to update my practice so we’ve invited the author to the program to share her knowledge with you. We’re excited to introduce Dr. Cheryl Maslouski. Cheryl is a Doctor of Pharmacy, and is a board certified Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist with over 3 decades of experience. Dr Mao have had the pleasure of working with Cheryl at the Ohio State-Nationwide Children’s Med-Peds Primary care residency clinic where she collaborates on patient care and teaches medical and pharmacy residents.

Today Cheryl will be sharing a sampling of her knowledge including several new medications for ADHD, practical applications for asthma guideline updates, medication affordability tips, and safety concerns.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

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

  • Discuss two new medicines for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD).
  • List two new treatments for infectious diseases.

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • The Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
  • Medication Cost

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 Sideline Sports Injuries

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Experts Teach on Sideline Sports Injuries.  This webcast will discuss Sideline Sports Injuries.  This presentation covers several common musculoskeletal injuries experienced by athletes. Learners will gain an understanding of the most common shoulder, knee, and ankle injuries and conditions encountered by team physicians on the sidelines during sporting events. They also learn the acute and long-term treatment strategies for these injuries. The presentation will also cover some common sports-related finger injuries.

While higher level sports often have sports medicine coverage on the sidelines, many recreational sporting events do not. You could be the only medical professional on hand at your child’s sporting event when an injury occurs.

So to prepare us for how to respond to one of these events, we’ve invited two of Ohio State University’s Sports Medicine experts. They will discuss some of the most common injuries we might see and how to deal with them. First, we’re pleased to introduce Professor of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Dr. Timothy Miller. Dr. Miller was himself a Division I collegiate athlete before pursuing orthopedics so he has first hand knowledge of sideline injuries. Our second guest is Dr. Bryant Walrod who is a Professor of Family Medicine & Sports Medicine. Dr. Walrod was also a college athlete and marathoner with clinical interests in endurance medicine.

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

  • Understand the most effective on-field and post-game treatments for common sports-related shoulder, knee, and ankle injuries.
  • Understand the most common causes of acute anterior cruciate ligament tears from a sports related knee injury.
  • Understand techniques to reduce shoulder dislocations
  • Understand techniques to reduce finger dislocations
  • Understand the treatment options for acromioclavicular separations

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Injury Prone Sports
  • Injuries in Kids
  • ACL risk
  • Ethical Considerations
  • Prevention

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.

Expert Teaches on Testosterone and Hypogonadism

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Expert Teaches on Testosterone and Hypogonadism. This webcast will discuss Testosterone and Hypogonadism. This program will discuss the presentation and diagnosis of male hypogonadism including the various limitations and nuances of testing. The program will also discuss the treatment of hypogonadism with testosterone including an overview of the different formulations. Finally, the program will go into depth with monitoring of treatment including a discussion of potential side effects and contraindications.

Now we’re in the age of social media, Testosterone therapy has once again gained substantial interest and attention. You’ve probably heard the commercials for “low T” treatment and so have your patients. Between 2001 and 2011, testosterone use in the US has tripled. FOR-profit “low T” clinics have popped up all around the country to serve the increasing appetite for testosterone replacement.

With more and more patients asking about low-T, we wanted to bring you the most up-to-date and evidenced-based recommendations for the testing, treatment, and monitoring of hypogonadism. For today’s presentation, we’ve invited an expert from Ohio State University. Dr Roger Harty is an Assistant Professor of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

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

  • Review the recommended workup and limitations of testing for male hypogonadism
  • Review the therapeutic options and monitoring recommendations for treatment of male hypogonadism

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Testosterone Levels with Age
  • Contraindications
  • Testosterone Formulations
  • Monitoring Treatment

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 Update on Stroke Prevention and Rehabilitation on Webcast

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Get An Update on Stroke Prevention and Rehabilitation on Webcast.  This webcast will discuss Stroke: Prevention and Rehabilitation. Thanks to Johann Jakob Wepfer and many other pioneers that came after him, our understanding of stroke have evolved tremendously. But knowing the pathology behind stroke is only part of the equation. We must also use that knowledge to help our patients recover from stroke and importantly, prevent strokes from happening in the first place. In the United States, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds and is the leading cause of long-term disability.

To guide us through the current data and practice, we’ve invited one of Ohio State University’s Cerebrovascular and Neurocritical Care experts. We’re pleased to introduce Assistant Professor of Neurology Dr. Matthew Gusler.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

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

  • Understand Risk Factors for Stroke, particularly the modifiable risk factors and their relative contribution to stroke risk.
  • Understand Expected Recovery Course for Different Neurological Symptoms after stroke.
  • Review General Counseling to Give to Stroke Survivors and Caregivers.

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Stroke Prognosis
  • Recovery

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.

Online Webcast Teaches on Common Podiatric Conditions

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This webcast will discuss Common Podiatric Conditions.  Foot and ankle health is a critical aspect of our overall well-being. Without it, mobility and independence are decreased leading to a whole host of other medical maladies. Podiatric problems are also very common not only in primary care but in association with numerous other medical comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. So today, we’ve invited two Ohio State University’s Podiatry experts to share their knowledge of some of the most commonly seen of these complaints.

Dr. Caleb McFerren is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Assistant Professor of Orthopedics at Ohio State. He specializes in minimally invasive approaches to foot and ankle surgery. Our other guest is Dr. Said Atway a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Associate Professor as well as the director of the Podiatric Residency at Ohio State University.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

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

  • Review common podiatric conditions
  • Review first line treatments and management of podiatric conditions.
  • How to differentiate between the two types of heel pain.
  • First line treatment for forefoot pain.

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Podiatry Training
  • Podiatrist vs Orthopedist
  • Footwear
  • Orthotics
  • Diabetics

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

Call our OSU MedNet21 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.