Free Nurse Practitioner CE

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Over 64,000 people develop and close 50,000 die each year of pancreatic cancer, and by 2030, pancreatic cancer is expected to surpass colorectal and breast cancer to become the second-leading cause of cancer death. Over 90% of whom have pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), and while the 5-year survival rate for patients diagnosed with localized disease is over 44%, patients with locally advanced (LAPC) or metastatic disease have a median overall survival of 12 to 14 months. Symptoms associated with pancreatic cancer are not usually evident in the early stages of the disease and may be intermittent and nonspecific, and more than half of patients have advanced disease by the time they are diagnosed.

In this 1-hour presentation, Dr. Charles Vega discusses the science behind multicancer early detection (MCED) testing and explores the benefits and limitations of MCED tests available for clinical use and undergoing investigation in clinical trials. Faculty also share practical clinical information on integrating MCED testing in current workflows, including identifying patients who are appropriate candidates for MCED testing, addressing patient concerns, and interpreting results. A guide to discussing MCED testing with patients is also provided.

In this accredited activity, expert faculty, Adjoa Anyane‐Yeboa, MD, MPH, and Ugo Iroku, MD, MHS, dive into the issue of healthcare disparities in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Healthcare disparities disproportionately affect minoritized and low-income groups, contributing to poor health outcomes. Patient-provider distrust, knowledge gaps, and lack of shared decision making contribute to health disparities in these patient groups and influence disease outcomes. It is critical for clinicians to understand the social determinants of health impacting IBD patient care and develop strategies to reduce disparities. In addition, implicit bias significantly affects clinician-patient interaction, as well as diagnosis and treatment decisions. Once clinicians are made aware of their implicit biases, they must work to overcome them and foster open communication with patients to reduce disparities and improve patient care.

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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a rare form of head and neck cancer, with 133,000-176,000 new cases diagnosed worldwide each year. Although relatively uncommon in the United States with an age-standardized incidence rate of 0.41 per 100,000 population, NPC is endemic to certain geographic regions, such as southern China, Southeast Asia, and North Africa. Several risk factors for NPC have been identified, including consumption of salted fish, alcohol use, wood dust exposure, and plasma Epstein–Barr virus positivity.

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Over the past few decades, cultural competence has been defined in a variety of ways, including in the recent appearance of the closely related terms, cultural humility and cultural competemility. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cultural competence is a “set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, and policies that come together in a system, agency, or among professionals that enables effective work in cross-cultural situations.” In the setting of healthcare, practicing cultural competence can improve the ability of HCPs to meet the social, cultural, and linguistic needs of patients, which may ultimately improve provider competence and health outcomes among diverse groups of patients with unique sociocultural identities, including race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation.

Early identification of atypical motor patterns is crucial for timely intervention and optimizing developmental outcomes in infants. A simple yet effective method for assessing these patterns involves observing the baby during a 30-second, 4-position exam. This examination includes careful observation of the infant in the following positions:

* Supine: Note posture, spontaneous movements, and interaction with the environment.

* Horizontal Suspension: Observe head control, trunk extension, and limb movements against gravity.

* Pull to Sit: Assess head lag, trunk activation, and ability to assist with the movement.

* Prone: Evaluate head lifting, weight-bearing through the arms, and early mobility attempts. Gain valuable insights and download resources through this complimentary CME/CE course

In this accredited CME/CNE activity, cardiologist Dr. Matthew Martinez reviews key considerations and updates in the diagnosis and management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Specifically, he explores the disease burden and the dire consequences of undiagnosed HCM, the difficulty in diagnosing HCM including lack of symptoms or presence of nonspecific symptoms, best practices for ordering echocardiograms, and guideline recommendations for treatment, including mavacamten. The informational session also discusses communicating with patients and caregivers/families.

In this 1-hour (chapter-based) presentation, join a primary care practitioner and an obesity specialist as they navigate real-world conversations about weight management. Explore effective pharmacologic options and gain confidence in initiating weight loss discussions.

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Since the discovery and development of vaccines, historical leaps have been made on public health, contributing to longevity and reduced burden of infectious diseases. Ever since the World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Expanded Program on Immunization in 1974, 154 million deaths from smallpox, tuberculosis, measles, and other infectious diseases have been avoided, especially in children under the age of 5. Between 2000 to 2019, immunization has expanded its reach in infectious targets and helped prevent about 37 million deaths from 10 vaccine-preventable deaths. Despite vaccines being a cost-effective method for reducing severe consequences of infection and high-cost treatments, vaccination rates have been decreasing amongst the general public, failing to meet national and global goals. The cause is multi-factorial and complex, requiring understanding in human behavior, internal biases, and external circumstances to explore how an individual navigates the process of deciding whether or not to be vaccinated.

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Urothelial carcinoma (UC) is a cancer affecting both the bladder and beyond, including tumors of the upper urinary tract and proximal urethra. Cancers of the urinary tract affect more than 1.6 million people worldwide and collectively are the 6^th most common type of cancer in the US. UC itself accounts for over 84,000 new cases and 17,000 deaths each year. The five-year survival for noninvasive UC is 96%, but the five-year survival drops to eight percent for metastatic disease (mUC), suggesting there may be room for improvement in the management of the disease.

Explore Pri-Med’s comprehensive library of nurse practitioner CME/CE courses, designed to support clinicians at every stage of their career. Whether you’re a new nurse practitioner transitioning from training to practice or an experienced clinician seeking to deepen your expertise, Pri-Med offers a diverse range of clinically focused courses tailored to your needs. Enhance patient care and earn CME/CE credits with engaging, high-quality education—start today.

Primary care clinicians have many functions in emergency medicine. These include providing emergency care themselves, especially in rural areas, identifying patients who require immediate referral to an emergency department, and care coordination with emergency room physicians. Learn how to improve the care of your patients with one of the emergency medicine CME/CE courses provided by Pri-Med.

This Community Practice Connections™ program provides an in-depth review of some of the key highlights from the meeting series on clinical challenges and new opportunities in managing myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) that was held with the Association of Community Cancer Centers. This unique and engaging multimedia activity is ideal for the community-based clinician and focuses on the practical aspects of managing patients with lower- and higher-risk MDS. The program is designed for those who did not attend the live meetings and to help reinforce learnings for those who did.