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Experts Teach on Inpatient Buprenorphine Use for Pain Management

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Experts Teach On Inpatient Buprenorphine Use for Pain Management. This program will cover the topic of inpatient use of Buprenorphine for pain management. The presenters will first review the pharmacology of Buprenorphine including its mechanism of action and safety profile. They will discuss practical applications for using Buprenorphine for pain management as well as common dosing and routes of administration. They will use case studies to illustrate use cases scenarios and finally will also review limitations and logistics for coverage and continuation of these medications beyond the hospital setting.

To share why and how to effectively use this medicine in our hospitalized patients, we’re excited to introduce our two guests today. First, we have Dr. James Brehany, who is an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and specializes in Geriatrics and Palliative Care at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Our other guest is Dr Jennica Johns. Jennica is also an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and specializes in both Palliative care and Pulmonary Critical Care.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

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

  • Describe the properties of buprenorphine that make it a safe and effective analgesic medication for the hospitalized patient
  • Show how to initiate and utilize buprenorphine-based analgesic therapy in the hospital
  • Identify appropriate groups for buprenorphine-based analgesia in non-cancer population

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Misconceptions
  • Unique Properties of Buprenorphine
  • Cost and Formulary
  • Switching Opioids

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 Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

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Expert Teaches on Artificial Intelligence in Medicine on webcast. This presentation provides a primer on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its uses in Medicine. It starts off with defining artificial intelligence, reviewing a brief history, and discussing different types of artificial intelligence. Then the webcast dives into how AI is used in healthcare including clinical and research applications. Finally, the presentation will also discuss pitfalls of AI. We’re pleased to introduce Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine Dr. Andrew Srisuwananukorn. Andrew is a Hematologist by training and incorporates his informatics expertise to use machine learning for Hematology research.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

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

  • Understand basic terminology of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI.
  • Understand selected pitfalls associated with seemingly high performing AI algorithms.

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Terminology
  • Biases in AI
  • Regulation
  • Future of AI in Medicine

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 Multiple Myeloma on CME Webcast

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Expert Teaches on Multiple Myeloma on CME Webcast.  Today’s program is on Multiple Myeloma, but before we can dive deeper into understanding this condition, it’s crucial to distinguish between multiple myeloma and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance or MGUS. Our expert guest today is Dr Srinivas Devarakonda. He is an Associate Professor of Hematology at Ohio State University’s James Cancer Hospital and specializes in plasma cell dyscrasias including multiple myeloma and MGUS.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

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

  • To explain the clinical scenarios in which to suspect multiple myeloma
  • Explain the diagnostic methods for multiple myeloma
  • To discuss the latest diagnostic criteria and staging system for multiple myeloma
  • Talk briefly about the management of myeloma

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Symptoms
  • Protein Albumin Gap
  • MGUS
  • Prognosis

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 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.

Expert Teaches on Benign Hair and Nail Disorders

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OSU Wexner Medical Center logo Expert Teaches on Benign Hair and Nail Disorders. To discuss common benign hair and nail conditions today, We’ve invited one of Ohio State University’s Dermatology experts. We’re pleased to introduce Assistant Professor of Dermatology Dr Stephanie Trovato. Not only is Stephanie a board certified Dermatologist, but she also specializes in hair loss and scalp disorders.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

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

  • Identify benign hair/nail disorders
  • Discuss common findings of benign hair/nail disorders

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Direct to Consumer Products
  • Manicures

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.