Explore Key Topics in Family Medicine
Comprehensive Review of Family Medicine features experts in the practice of family medicine who detail the latest developments, diagnostic guidelines, and therapeutic strategies. Led by Donald B. Middleton, MD, this CME course includes 79 case-based lectures on topics like hypertension, osteoporosis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, incontinence in women, pelvic masses, eating disorders, and more. It will help you to better:
– List pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments for sports injuries
– Compare management strategies for acute and chronic pain
– Identify common and uncommon medical complications of pregnancy
– Summarize the current therapies for arthritis
– Recognize and explain life-style strategies for averting obesity
– Classify childhood and adult immunizations
CHECK SAMPLES
1. Cardiology
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Hypertension – Sean D. Stocker, PhD, FAHA |
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Peripheral Arterial Disease – Eric Hager, MD |
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Coronary Artery Disease – Matthew E. Harinstein, MD, FACC, FASE, FASNC
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Congestive Heart Failure – Michael A. Mathier, MD, FACC
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Case Studies in EKGs and Arrhythmias – Michael Joseph Curren, Jr., MD, MS
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2. Endocrinology
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Diabetes Mellitus and Insulin Management – Mary Korytkowski, MD |
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Thyroid and Parathyroid – Margot Savoy, MD, MPH, FAAFP
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Update in Skeletal Health and Osteoporosis – Susan L. Greenspan, MD
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3. Gastroenterology
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) – David Mulock, DO |
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Chronic Diarrhea, Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Alexandra Schieber, DO
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An Approach to Liver Disease in Primary Care – Niladri Das, MD
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4. Urology
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Urinary Incontinence in Women – Megan Bradley, MD
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Erectile and Sexual Dysfunction – Louis Kuritzky, MD
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5. Pediatrics
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Pediatric Pearls – Donald B. Middleton, MD
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Vector-Borne Diseases – Andrew J. Nowalk, MD, PhD
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Common Pediatric Infections and Evidence Based Therapy – Andrew J. Nowalk, MD, PhD
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Infant Growth and Nutrition: Case Study – Maryellen A. Schroeder, MD, MPH
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Pediatric Orthopedic Conditions – Francis G. O’Connor, MD, MPH
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Adolescent Medicine – Christopher V. Chambers, MD
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Common Childhood Disorders – Sylvia S. Choi, MD
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6. Ophthalmology
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Eye Stuff Made Easy – Evan “Jake” Waxman, MD, PhD
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The Aging Eye – Marshall W. Stafford, MD |
7. Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Conception and Contraception – Karen Moyer, MD
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Medical Complications of Pregnancy – Allison Flaherty, DO
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Pelvic Masses – Bruce W. Morrison, Jr., MD
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Sexually Transmitted Infections – Margot Savoy, MD, MPH, FAAFP
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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding – E.J. Mayeaux, Jr., MD, DABFP, FAAFP, DABPM
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8. Dermatology
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Acne – Richard P. Usatine, MD |
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Eczema and Rashes – Richard P. Usatine, MD
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Skin Cancer and Other Skin Lumps – Richard P. Usatine, MD
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Cutaneous Signs of Systemic Disease – Timothy Patton, DO
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9. Psychiatry
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Eating Disorders – E.J. Mayeaux, Jr., MD, DABFP, FAAFP, DABPM
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Thriving Under Pressure – Jennifer Berliner, MD and Eva Szigethy, MD, PhD |
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Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) – Jonathan K. Han, MD
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Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder for the Primary Care Physician – Robert Hudak, MD
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ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder – Patricia McGuire, MD
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Medications for Anxiety and Psychosis – Heather Sakely, PharmD
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10. Neurology
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Tremor – Martin A. Samuels, MD, DSc(hon), FAAN, MACP, FRCP, FANA
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Seizures – Neil A. Busis, MD
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Headaches – Robert G. Kaniecki, MD
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Stroke – Ashutosh P. Jadhav, MD, PhD
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Dementia and Delirium – Oscar L. Lopez, MD, FAAN
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Peripheral Neuropathy – John Stephen Shymansky, MD
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11. Otolaryngology
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Dizziness and Vertigo – Joseph M. Furman, MD, PhD
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Pearls in Otolaryngology – Suman Golla, MD |
12. Nephrology
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Chronic Kidney Disease and Acute Kidney Injury for Primary Care Providers – Adele L. Towers, MD, MPH, FACP
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Hematuria and Kidney Stones – Nabil H. Mikhael, MD |
13. Pulmonology
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COPD: An Update on Diagnosis and Treatment – Matthew J. Synan, MD |
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Medications for Asthma – Marianne E. Koenig, PharmD, BCPS
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Sleep Apnea: Diagnosis and Treatment – Patrick J. Strollo, Jr., MD
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Chronic Cough – Mitchell J. Patti, MD
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14. Hematology
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Anemia and Thrombocytopenia – Min Sun, MD, PhD |
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Thromboembolism and Thrombosis – Irina Chibisov, MD
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15. Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Back Pain – Christopher J. Standaert, MD |
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Arthritis Update – Santosh Bhusal, MD
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Crystalline Disease – Chester V. Oddis, MD
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Osteopathic Manipulation Medicine: A Comprehensive Review – Jeffrey Lineman, DO
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16. Infectious Disease
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Adult Infectious Diseases – Raymond E. Pontzer, MD, FACP |
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Clinical Pearls of Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobials – Aaron J. Pickering, PharmD
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17. Oncology
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Problem Cancers – Richard D. Bruehlman, MD |
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Oncology Update 2019 – Replacing Chemotherapy with Targeted Therapies and Immunotherapy – Mark S. Georgiadis, MD, FACP
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18. General Topics
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Obesity – Goutham Rao, MD |
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Toxicology and Poison – Michael J. Lynch, MD
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Oral Health – Naushlin Udyawar, MD
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Adult Immunizations – Donald B. Middleton, MD
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Childhood Immunizations – Donald B. Middleton, MD
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Sports Medicine Update – Jeanne Doperak, DO
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Allergies – Donald B. Middleton, MD
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Pain Management: Acute and Chronic Pain – Benedict J. Alter, MD, PhD
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Perioperative Medication Management – Maliha Kamal, MD
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Sports Imaging – Jeffrey J. Towers, MD
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Fatigue – Donald B. Middleton, MD
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19. Surgery
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General Surgical Disorders – Sean P. Whelan, MD, FACS |
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Perianal Maladies – Christopher J. Bartels, MD, FACS
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Office Procedures – E.J. Mayeaux, Jr., MD, DABFP, FAAFP, DABPM
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20. Pharmacology
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Anticoagulation – Elizabeth Cassidy, PharmD |
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Drugs for Hypercholesterolemia – Amy Haver, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP
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Non-Insulin Agents in the Treatment of Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus – Bobbie Farrah, PharmD, BCPS
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21. Geriatrics
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Issues in Geriatrics – Elizabeth Anne Mohan, MD
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Learning Objectives
After viewing this activity, participants will demonstrate the ability to:
– Differentiate among the various causes of coronary artery disease
– List commonly seen pediatric infectious diseases
– Identify and explain life-style strategies for preventing obesity
– Recognize the common and uncommon medical complications of pregnancy
– Contrast skin signs of dermatologic conditions with skin signs of systemic disease
– Differentiate among the types and causes of tremor
– Describe the medications used for depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder
– Compare management strategies for acute pain and chronic pain
– Categorize childhood immunizations and adult immunizations
– Discuss the treatment of patients with diabetes including insulin management
– List pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments for sports injuries
– Summarize the current therapies for arthritis
Intended Audience
This educational activity was designed for family physicians, general practitioners, emergency department physicians, certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNPs), physician assistants (PAs), geriatricians, internists, and primary care obstetrician/gynecologist.
Designation
Date of Original Release: July 31, 2019
Date of Credit Termination: July 31, 2022
Estimated Time to Complete: 62.75