Free Primary Care CME

Primary care clinicians and endocrinologists play a critical role in identifying and managing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) before it progresses. Results from a Med-IQ survey, however, revealed that approximately half of the respondents screen only 50% or fewer of their patients with obesity or type 2 diabetes. Patients with these conditions or other risk factors, such as metabolic syndrome, dyslipidemia, or elevated liver enzymes, should be screened using noninvasive tools like FIB-4, transient elastography (FibroScan), ELF, or VCTE.

Although lifestyle modification remains the cornerstone of treatment, pharmacologic options such as GLP-1 receptor agonists, pioglitazone, and resmetirom may be appropriate based on individual risk profiles. Most patients can be effectively managed in primary care or endocrinology settings, with hepatology referral recommended for patients with a high risk of advanced fibrosis.

Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:

• Implement routine OSA screening for patients with obesity and other OSA risk factors.
• Identify tools that can aid in screening patients for OSA.
• Initiate diagnostic workups for patients with suspected OSA.
• Evaluate results from OSA diagnostic studies.
• Implement multidisciplinary approaches to formulate tailored management strategies for OSA that account for patient preferences and new therapeutic options.

Using a quiz-based format, this accredited CME activity offers a brief, interactive microlearning experience centered around a clinical case scenario, enabling clinicians to quickly test their understanding of weight-related eligibility criteria for kidney transplantation, compare their answers with peer responses, and gain expert insights through video commentary. Faculty explore how obesity affects transplant candidacy, evaluation strategies, and potential interventions to optimize patients for transplant, as well as provide key takeaways to support informed, patient-centered clinical decisions.

This accredited activity reviews advancements in lung transplant surgery, with a focus on robotic lung transplant and ex vivo lung perfusion.

In this brief 15-minute activity, you will:

– Follow the case of a patient who presents with foot drop and no other medical conditions
– Choose optimal management approaches by answering nongraded questions within the activity (answers are collected for informational purposes only and used to assess the effectiveness of this educational activity)
– See how your answers compare with those of your peers
– View video clips providing expert insights

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

Sacroiliac joint pain is common, accounting for 10% to 38% of cases of chronic low back pain. In this educational activity, learn about the diagnosis and management of patients with sacroiliac pain, including when to consider minimally invasive robotic surgery.

Guideline updates and recommendations are key patient management tools for cardiac care. This accredited educational activity is designed for primary care physicians and presents a curated series of posts and data centered on the updated AHA/ACC/HFSA guidelines for the management of heart failure. It provides a comprehensive review of the latest evidence-based recommendations, critically examines the clinical trial data behind these guidelines, and underscores the clinical significance of early initiation of guideline-directed medical therapies and timely specialist referral to optimize patient outcomes in heart failure care.

This accredited activity for primary care providers discusses optimal therapy for patients with epilepsy. Specifically, it focuses on the importance of considering referral to epilepsy centers, especially when seizures are not well controlled. This activity also aims to educate primary care providers on how surgical evaluation and treatment may help patients achieve optimal outcomes.