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Learn About Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms

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Learn About Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms on webcast.  In ancient Greek culture, “the change” was associated with negative connotations due to the lack of understanding about the biological process involved. This negative view was shared by other cultures such as Western society where menopause is seen as a loss of femininity. Fortunately, since ancient Greek times, menopause has shifted from medical taboo to a natural and significant phase in a woman’s life.

This is good because menopause brings a variety of new experiences that can be unwanted. One of the most common being vasomotor symptoms or hot flashes. Up to 75% of menopausal women experience hot flashes and night sweats. It is essential to recognize that vasomotor symptoms are not merely bothersome but can significantly impact a woman’s quality of life. Addressing these symptoms effectively can lead to improved overall well-being for women.

In our program today, we will be exploring the pathophysiology behind these vasomotor symptoms and evidence-based treatment options. For this topic, we’ve invited Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Dr Lauren Baker. Lauren specializes in midlife women’s health and is a certified menopause practitioner.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

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

  • Understand menopause terminology and staging
  • Review menopausal vasomotor symptoms, including definitions, risk factors, physiology, and management recommendations.

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Menopause Transition
  • Stopping Hormone Therapy

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 Clinical Approaches to Cannabis Use

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Learn About Clinical Approaches to Cannabis Use on webcast.  As 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.

Learn Latest About Skin Cancer on CME Webcast

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OSU Wexner Medical Center logo Learn Lastest About Skin Cancer on CME Webcast. Doctor Mohs’ technique has spread to being used in a variety of body sites and cases. And what was once an informal training of the surgical technique from Dr Mohs’ Chemosurgery Clinic itself, is now taught broadly with exposure to Mohs surgery in every Dermatology residency.

This CME webcast is on Skin Cancer, and we’re delighted to bring on the program one of Ohio State University & James Cancer Hospital’s Dermatology and Mohs Surgery experts to share what is Mohs micrographic surgery and how it is used to treat skin cancer. We are pleased to introduce Associate Professor of Dermatology Dr Llana Pootrakul.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

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

Review the primary goal and key features of Mohs Micrographic Surgery, and which cutaneous tumors are appropriate.
Discuss comprehensive histologic margin evaluation of melanoma in situ.

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Mohs Training
  • Pathology
  • Setting
  • Anesthesia
  • Timing

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.

Watch Webcast to Learn Latest on CPT Coding Updates and Tips

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OSU Wexner Medical Center logo Watch Webcast to Learn Latest on CPT Coding Updates and Tips. On this webcast, we’re going to be focusing on the most common services, the codes for evaluation and management or E and M services. Joining us in the studio to discuss inpatient coding and billing is hospitalist and Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Dr. Eric Nolan. And then to discuss ambulatory coding and billing, we have general internist and Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Dr. Jodi Grandominico.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

  • Learn ways to optimize the accuracy of documentation and billing
  • Learn how to optimize documentation, diagnosis, and problem association to accurately reflect the patient’s complexity in their Diagnosis Related Group (DRG)
  • Understand ambulatory coding updates
  • Document less
  • Big wins for primary care!
  • Get paid for the work you (already) do

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • New changes to inpatient CPT coding
  • Improvements to primary care reimbursement

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 Common Skin Complaints and Updates on CME Webcast

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OSU Wexner Medical Center logo Learn About Common Skin Complaints and Updates on CME Webcast. Common skin conditions like acne or rosacea are often considered a nuisance rather than a serious medical condition. But the truth is these benign skin conditions can have a marked psychological impact on patients. Acne for example is linked with higher rates of anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. It can decrease a person’s participation in activities including sports, school and even the workforce. So, its important to take these concerns seriously and offer treatment early.

To discuss common benign skin conditions we may see in our practice and how to treat them, We have invited one of Ohio State University’s Dermatology experts. Dr Natalie Spaccarelli is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology. She is the director of pigmented lesions and high risk skin cancer clinic as well as general dermatology at the Columbus VA.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

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

  • Increase comfort recognizing and managing patients with straight-forward cases of acne, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, tinea, intertrigo, scabies, and herpes.
  • Increase comfort discussing sunscreen recommendations with patients.

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Acne Treatment
  • Contraindications

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.