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Online Webcast Teaches on Lymphoma

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OSU Wexner Medical Center logo Online Webcast Teaches on Lymphoma. The survival rate of Hodgkin’s lymphoma has improved markedly over time and is now considered one of the most curable forms of cancer. Treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma has similarly seen great improvements rising from 31% five-year survival in the 1960s to now >75% five-year survival.

To review lymphoma and updates in treatment and outcomes, We’ve invited two of Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital’s Hematology experts. We’re pleased to introduce Assistant Professor of Hematology Dr Timothy Voorhees. Tim will be presenting today by pre-recorded video and will be focusing his talk on Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma. In the studio, we have Yazeed Sawalha who is an Assistant Professor of Hematology specializing in Hodgkin’s and B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

  • Methods to identify high-risk Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma.
  • How to approach treatment for Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma.
  • Discuss the common features of indolent B-cell lymphomas and how we approach them clinically.
  • Briefly review treatment strategies for the 3 most common types of indolent B-cell lymphomas.

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Lymphoma Categories
  • Lymphoma Workup
  • Screening
  • Supporting Patients

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 Online Webcast To Get An Updcate on Leukemia

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OSU Wexner Medical Center logo Watch Online Webcast To Get An Updcate on Leukemia. Today, a new case of Leukemia is diagnosed nearly every 10 minutes in the United States. But fortunately, leukemia treatment is also advancing at a fast rate. The 5-year survival has more than quadrupled since the 1960s. To discuss with us the presentation, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment is one of Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital’s Hematology experts. We’re pleased to introduce Assistant Professor of Medicine Dr. Karilyn Larkin. Karilyn specializes in treating Leukemia and is a member of the Leukemia Research Program at OSU’s Comprehensive Cancer Center.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

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

  • To recognize presentation of leukemia and differentiate emergent from non-emergent
  • To become familiar with the terminology used to describe treatment course and responses

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Blood Cancers
  • Detection
  • White blood cells
  • Recurrence
  • Survivorship

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 Learners About Lifestyle Medicine

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OSUWexnerbloglogo2014 Online Webcast Teaches Learners About Lifestyle Medicine. There is now a growing body of evidence that things like physical activity and nutrition can help a great variety of conditions such as hypothyroidism, cancer related fatigue, memory deficits, and mental health. So today, we’ve invited a special guest. Dr Kara Wada is a board certified Internist and Pediatrician at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center who specializes in Allergy and Immunology and is also board certified in a newer discipline, Lifestyle Medicine. On this webcast, Kara will take us through the tenets of lifestyle medicine, why lifestyle medicine matters, and key habits that can improve health.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

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

  • Understand the continued evolution of humans and diseases
  • Outline and discuss the 6 Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Lifestyle Medicine Training & Practice
  • Conditions
  • Evidence Based Medicine
  • Long COVID

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 Learners About Autism Spectrum Disorder

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OSUWexnerbloglogo2014 Online Webcast Teaches Learners About Autism Spectrum Disorder. Today, the CDC estimates that 1 in 44 children in the United States has Autism Spectrum Disorder—making it quite common. This guarantees that all clinicians will treat patients with autism. So, clinicians caring for all ages can benefit from being familiar with Autism and the unique aspects of its care. To that end, we’ve invited two of Ohio State University’s experts in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Christopher Hanks is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine who founded and directs the Center for Autism Services and Transition. And Dr. Ashley Byrd is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry who specializes in treating patients with not only Autism Spectrum Disorder but also Intellectual & Developmental disabilities.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

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

  • Understand behavioral manifestations and challenges in patients with autism
  • Learn of psychotherapeutic and medication management options for patients with co-morbid mental health concerns

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Therapies
  • Life Expectancy

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 Educates Physicians on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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OSUWexnerbloglogo2014 Online Webcast Educates Physicians on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. PCOS is the most common endocrine disorder of young women with rates as high as 26% in some sub-populations. So to share their expertise in diagnosing and treating PCOS, we’ve invited two of Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s experts. Dr. Loriana Soma is an assistant professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Dr. Lekshmi Nair is an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine specializing in Endocrinology and specifically PCOS. Together they care for patients at a multidisciplinary PCOS clinic at the Wexner Medical Center.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

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

  • Learn how to diagnose and evaluate a patient with symptoms of PCOS
  • Learn treatment options for irregular periods, hirsuitism, PCOS symptoms
  • Understand the presentation of PCOS and the endocrine differential diagnosis to be considered.
  • Review the metabolic screening and treatment options that can be offered to patients with PCOS.

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Symptoms of PCOS
  • Imaging
  • Diabetes Screening
  • Pharmacotherapy

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.