Learn About Clinical Approaches to Cannabis Use

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Learn About Clinical Approaches to Cannabis Use on webcastAs of this recording in October 2024, Cannabis is legal for medical use in 38 states, 4 US territories and the District of Columbia and it’s legal for recreational use in 24 states, 3 territories and DC. For the upcoming 2024 election cycle, cannabis is on the ballot for 4 additional states. And earlier this year, the Drug Enforcement Administration proposed moving cannabis from its current Schedule I drug classification to a Schedule III classification. The hearing for that move is scheduled for the end of 2024.

With cannabis becoming more and more accessible, cannabis use is becoming more and more commonplace. As physicians, it has become vital to know how to assess a patient’s cannabis use and treat patients with risky or unhealthy cannabis use. For this topic, We’ve invited one of Ohio State University’s Behavioral Health experts. I am pleased to introduce Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Dr. David Weiss. David is a psychologist who the relationship between studies stress and immune response.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

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

  • Increase ability to distinguish between disordered cannabis use, hazardous use, and medical use.
  • Improve skills to increase patient engagement in cannabis cessation or reduction treatment.

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Cannabis Terminology
  • Medical Use
  • THC vs CBD
  • Screening

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 Update on Concussions on CME Webcast

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Get Update on Concussions on CME Webcast. For today’s program, we will be learning about Concussions from two of Ohio State University’s Sports Medicine experts. First, we’d like to introduce Dr. Michael Tiso who is an internist who went on to complete a sports medicine fellowship. In addition to his sports medicine practice at OSU, he also serves as a team physician for Denison University and the US Ski and Snowboard team. In addition to seeing concussion patients, he also does concussion and traumatic brain injury research. Second, we have Dr. Andrew Sas. He is a Neurologist and also a clinician scientist. His research focuses on traumatic neuronal injury and recovery. He is also fellowship trained in sports neurology and traumatic brain injury.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

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

  • Understand the signs and symptoms of concussion
  • Understand initial treatment of concussion 

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Eventual Recovery
  • Risk Factors
  • Return to Work

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.

Expert Teaches on Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention

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Expert Teaches on Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention.  Until a few years ago, the only way to prevent sexually transmitted infections was through abstinence or condoms. But now, not only do we have Pre-exposure prophylaxis for prevention of HIV/AIDS but just this past summer, the CDC issued clinical guidance for using Doxycycline for Post-exposure prophylaxis for bacterial sexually transmitted infections.

Just in time too, because in the past few years, the rates of syphilis in the United States has been steadily increasing. Unlike in the 15th century, Syphilis is treatable now and very rarely fatal but it can go undetected and be transmitted vertically from mother to child. Sadly, rates of congenital syphilis has tripled in recent years.

To share how we can effectively prevent sexually transmitted infections using the modern tools in our toolbelt, We’ve invited one of Ohio State University’s experts. Dr. Francisco Magana is fellowship trained in Infectious Diseases and practices both Infectious Diseases and Primary care with particular interest in health equity for LGBTQ+ and LatinX communities.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

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

  • Become comfortable talking about sexually transmitted infections
  • Become familiar with sexually transmitted bacterial infection prevention medication via medications

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Doxycycline
  • Pre- vs Post- exposure
  • Antibiotic Resistance
  • DoxyPEP + PrEP

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.

Online Webcast Teaches on Sexual Dysfunction in Women

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Online Webcast Teaches on Sexual Dysfunction in Women.  Historically, women were often blamed for men’s sexual dysfunction or infertility while their own sexuality was ignored. But the narrative has changed. The term “Female Sexual Dysfunction” is described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders or DSM-5 and covers 3 separate disorders: female sexual interest/arousal disorder, female orgasmic disorder, and genitopelvic pain/penetration disorder.

Today’s webcast is a continuation of a 3-part miniseries on sexual health. For this program, Dr. Brett Worly is here to teach us about Sexual Dysfunction in Women. Brett is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is the founder and leader of the Women’s Sexual Health Clinic at the Center for Women’s Health at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

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

  • Be familiar with normal sexual behavior, gender, and sexual orientation.
  • Gain proficiency in the categories of sexual dysfunction and treatment options.

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Sexual Health History
  • Topical Therapy
  • Sex Therapy
  • Referral

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.

CME Webcast Teaches on Men’s Sexual Health

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CME Webcast Teaches on Men’s Sexual Health. Men’s sexual health isn’t just about erectile function, but also overall sexual function including various aspects like libido, ejaculation, and reproduction. Today’s presentation will kick off our new MedNet21 season and starts a 3-part mini-series on sexual health. For today’s talk on Men’s sexual health focusing on erectile dysfunction, We’ve invited one of Ohio State University’s Urological experts Dr Nicholas Tadros. Nick is an Associate Professor of Urology and is fellowship trained in Andrology and Male Infertility.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

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

  • Know the causes of ED
  • Know treatment options and their risks and benefits

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Andrology
  • Causes of ED
  • Treatments

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.