Online Webcast Teaches Learners About Lifestyle Medicine

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.

CME Webcast Teaches on Common Knee Complaints

OSUWexnerbloglogo2014 CME Webcast Teaches on Common Knee Complaints. Osteoarthritis is extremely common with over 32 million adults suffering from the condition. The knee is one of the most affected joints for OA and knee pain is a very frequent complaint in primary care. On this CME webcast, we’ll be discuss two common knee complaints, Osteoarthritis and Meniscal Root tears. Our first guest is Dr Michael Baria who is a Sports Medicine expert at Ohio State University. He is the director of sports orthobiologics and serves as the team physician for Ohio State Wrestling. He’ll take us through the use of newer treatment knee OA, Platelet rich plasma and conservative versus surgical approach for meniscal root tears. Also, joining us is Dr John DeWitt. John is a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center specializing in sports and orthopedic PT.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

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

  • Understand data supporting the use of PRP for knee OA
  • Recognize the presentation of meniscal root tears
  • Review value of PT to manage knee OA
  • Describe meniscal root injuries rehabilitation milestones

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • PT for Knee OA
  • Education
  • PRP’s role in Knee OA
  • PT length

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

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.

CME Webcasts Teaches on Pancreatic Cancer

OSUWexnerbloglogo2014 CME Webcasts Teaches on Pancreatic Cancer. It wasn’t until the 20th century that histopathologic diagnosis confirmed pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Pancreatic cancer still remains one of the most lethal cancers today. So we’re excited to have two of Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital’s cancer experts here to discuss pancreatic cancer. First, we have Dr Aslam Ejaz who is a surgical oncologist specializing in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary and Gastrointestinal cancer surgeries. Second, we have Dr Arjun Mittra, who is a medical oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal cancers. Together they work in a multidisciplinary team to provide care to patients gastrointestinal cancers including pancreatic cancer.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

  • As a result of this educational activity, webcast participants will be able to:
  • Provide an overview of the workup and diagnosis of patients with suspected pancreatic cancer.
  • Provide an overview of treatment strategies based on the stage of disease.
  • Review common presentations and appropriate workup for patients with suspected pancreatic cancer.
  • Discuss the multidisciplinary nature of pancreatic cancer care, with a focus on managing complications, comorbidities and supportive care.

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Diagnosis and Treatment Updates
  • Pre-malignant Lesions

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 Hepatocellular Carcinoma

OSUWexnerbloglogo2014 Expert Teaches on Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Today hepatocellular carcinoma still remains one of the most deadly types of cancer. To discuss Hepatocellular carcinoma in more detail, we’ve invited one of Ohio State University’s experts. Dr. Lanla Conteh is an Associate Professor of Medicine, specializing in Transplant Hepatology. She directs the Hepatobiliary Tumor Program at OSU, and if that weren’t enough, she also researches Hepatocellular Carcinoma and disparities in patients with liver disease. On this webcast, she will be reviewing the epidemiology, treatment and prevention strategies for Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

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

  • Recognize the increasing incidence of liver cancer
  • Recognize the importance of screening and introduce different treatment options available

You’ll also learn about the following:

  • Causes of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Screening for Liver Disease
  • Treating Hepatitis B
  • 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.