CME Programs

	Hematologic Malignancies: Improving Outcomes with New Treatments Available for credit through Tuesday, December 31, 2013 Discovery Channel presents an all new Continuing Medical Education program focused on helping physicians understand the spectrum of hematologic disorders including leukemias and multiple myeloma, identify therapeutic choices, formulate an evidence-based approach to these choices and identify patients who would benefit. Led by a panel of experts, the program will include discussion about untreated and undertreated hematologic disorders, highlight treatment updates, and explain outcomes and monitoring measures for patients receiving these treatments.
	Narcolepsy: New Strategies for Diagnosis and Treatment Available for credit through Sunday, December 8, 2013 This program focuses on the prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment of narcolepsy, with and without cataplexy. Led by a panel of sleep experts, the program will include discussion about undiagnosed and undertreated narcolepsy, highlight recent diagnosis and treatment updates, and explain strategies for patient adherence.
	Effective Strategies to Improve Care of Patients with COPD Available for credit through Monday, December 30, 2013 Discovery Channel presents an all new Continuing Medical Education program focused on issues related to COPD. Dr. Shim and Dr. Truwit discuss strategies to improve the care of patients with COPD, to control symptoms, and to minimize further damage.
	Atrial Fibrillation: Assessing Risk, Controlling Rhythm Available for credit through Tuesday, October 1, 2013 Discovery Channel presents an all new Continuing Medical Education program focused on issues related to atrial fibrillation treatment, especially rhythm control. It is estimated that over 2.5 million Americans are affected by this condition, with the incidence expected to increase significantly as the general population ages. Led by a panel of cardiologists, the program will include discussion about untreated and undertreated atrial fibrillation, highlight recent updates to treatment guidelines and explain strategies for patient adherence.
	Comparative Effectiveness Research: Plans, Promises, and Pitfalls Available for credit through Tuesday, August 20, 2013 From debates on Capitol Hill to questions between patients and physicians, Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) and its potential impact on the delivery of healthcare has sparked conversations across the country. Discovery Channel CME has assembled a key group of opinion-leaders to discuss both the opportunity and uncertainty associated with CER. The program helps define CER, describes study designs useful for CER, identifies potential benefits and weaknesses of using CER in daily practice, and reviews the recent AHRQ report on insulin and type 2 diabetes.

Expired Programs

	Hepatitis C: Update On Current Treatment And Emerging Strategies This program is no longer available for CME credit. This CME activity examines HCV infection and treatment. Data regarding the undertreatment of HCV and current recommendations for therapy will be discussed, including strategies to overcome initial nonresponse.
	When Minutes Matter: Proper Anaphylaxis Treatment This program is no longer available for CME credit. A group of key opinion leaders discuss triggers of anaphylaxis and treatment options for children and adults.
	Challenges and Solutions In The Care of Serious MRSA Infections This program is no longer available for CME credit. MRSA infections have become very common in the U.S. In this CME webinar, Dr. Donald Poretz discusses the diagnosis and challenges of treating MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus), a type of staph bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics.
	Individualized Therapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer This program is no longer available for CME credit. Non-small cell lung cancer represents about 85% of primary malignant tumors in the lung, yet some barriers still exist which may impede diagnosis and treatment. Discovery Channel CME has assembled a panel of key opinion leaders to discuss emerging and individualized therapies for patients with non-small cell lung cancer. The program addresses topics including appropriate first- line chemotherapeutic regimens, how to manage patients for whom first-line treatment has failed, as well as the role of biomarkers for the selection of targeted therapies. Differences in outcomes among minority patients are also discussed, with an emphasis on strategies to overcome challenges to treatment.
	Hormone Therapy Options for Contraception and Menopause This program is no longer available for CME credit. Discovery Channel CME has assembled a panel of key opinion leaders to discuss the wide range of hormonal options available to women for contraception and problems related to menopause. The program will examine the appropriate use and safety of hormonal therapies and review emerging hormonal options, as well as more established options. Following the program, physicians, other prescribers, pharmacists and health educators will be better able to address misconceptions about hormonal therapies.
	Critical Issues In Managing Pain With Opioid Therapy This program is no longer available for CME credit. Chronic non-cancer pain is a common and complex clinical problem. This program will review the evidence that demonstrates the prevalence of chronic pain and its debilitating, costly effects when inadequately treated. Opioid therapy may be an integral part of a patient's treatment plan if the proper precautions and direction are taken prior to its induction. However, there are serious concerns by clinicians related to the development of addiction and other aberrant drug-related behaviors in patients for whom opioid therapy may be necessary. This program is designed to discuss the implementation of a pain management plan that utilizes risk assessment tools and monitoring strategies and provides considerations for the use of abuse-deterrent formulations of opioid therapy.
	Optimal Management of Obesity Related Co-morbidities: Pre and Post Bariatric Surgery This program is no longer available for CME credit. In this CME activity, a panel of experts reviews the pre and post operative medical care for bariatric surgery patients.
	Advances in the Understanding and Treatment of Obesity This program is no longer available for CME credit. A panel of experts discusses the most common co-morbid medical problems related to obesity.
	Chasing Zero: Winning The War On Healthcare Harm This program is no longer available for CME credit. A near fatal medical error almost cost the lives of twins, born to actor Dennis Quaid and his wife. This real-life event inspires a new patient education documentary featuring the Quaid family's personal ordeal, along with stories of other families who faced medical errors. Also meet experts who are leading efforts to help dedicated healthcare providers reduce medical errors and improve patient safety outcomes.
	Intensified Insulin To Improve Glucose Control This program is no longer available for CME credit. Discovery Channel CME has assembled a panel of leading medical experts to advise physicians on the role of insulin to improve glucose control among patients with Type 2 diabetes. The program reviews recent trends in the epidemiology of Type 2 diabetes, as well as recent data to support the importance of aggressive glycemic control in Type 2 diabetes. The panel discussion will also include current strategies for the use of different types of insulin, including basal, prandial and concentrated insulin in reaching glycemic targets.

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