Clinical Practice Update in Endocrinology and Diabetes
This continuing medical education program is hosted by Alex Abitbol and Dr. Peter Lin, and features presentations by Dr. David Macklin and Dr. Megha Poddar. The program's objectives include exploring current obesity treatment paradigms and discussing the latest clinical trial data. Key topics covered included clinical pearls from Obesity Week 2023, the four “must-do” behaviour treatment principles and the latest clinical data on semaglutide. The overarching aim is to enrich understanding of evolving obesity management strategies.
Highlighting Obesity Week & Effective Management Strategies for Primary Care
In the opening session of this webinar Dr. Alex Abitbol emphasizes a comprehensive approach to obesity management, including behavioral strategies, pharmacotherapy, and surgical interventions. The presentation covers real-world evidence from Ontario, analyzing the challenges in accessing specialized care for obesity. It also includes insights from the Step trial, exploring the impact of antidepressant use on weight loss outcomes with semaglutide. The transcript concludes with findings from the Oasis One trial, highlighting the efficacy of higher doses of oral semaglutide in weight loss and improvements in cardiovascular risk factors.
Three "Must Do" Behaviour Treatment Principles to Pair with Anti-Obesity Medications
In the second presentation, Dr. David Macklin discusses key principles in obesity management, emphasizing the importance of behavioral therapy alongside anti-obesity medications. He highlights three essential behavioral principles: challenging internalized weight bias, managing weight loss expectations, and understanding the role of appetite. Dr. Macklin addresses the significance of considering obesity as a real disease, genetically influenced and primarily centered in the brain's appetite system. He explains the progressive and relapsing nature of weight loss and urges practitioners to help patients understand the brain's defense mechanism against fat loss. The presentation concludes with practical suggestions for clinicians to integrate these principles into patient care for improved medication effectiveness and adherence.
Semaglutide, Cardiovascular Disease and Obesity: Key Insights from the SELECT Trial
Dr. Mega Poddhar presents the Select trial, focusing on semaglutide's impact on cardiovascular disease (CVD) in obese patients without diabetes. The talk emphasizes the need to address obesity beyond weight loss due to its complications, especially in cardiovascular health. Exploring obesity's pathophysiology and its connection to CVD, the speaker reviews data from prior cardiovascular outcome trials. Dr. Poddar covers key findings from the Select trial, such as the reduction of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and key safety data that encourages longer term use. Teasing upcoming trials, the speaker anticipates a new era of pharmacotherapy for obesity-related CVD.
Discussion Summary
Following the complete program was a robust Q&A session covering many questions such as long term saftey, glucose toxicity, whether their are studies for GLP-1 in Type 1 diabetes, pancreatitis, lean body mass and many more.
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Anaphylaxis Outpatient Management
Learning Objectives
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Discuss with patients the priority role of epinephrine in the treatment of anaphylaxis
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Describe the various epinephrine auto-injectors on the Canadian market
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Understand how shared decision making can contribute to better preparedness for the management of anaphylaxis
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Advanced Management of Allergic Rhinitis
Learning Objectives
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Optimize the management of allergic rhinitis (AR) in preventing and controlling symptoms
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Confidently identify patients who are candidates for allergen specific immunotherapy
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Conduct a shared decision making discussion with patients about the various treatment options for management of AR
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Anaphylaxis Myths and Realities
Learning Objectives
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Recognize what does and does not constitute an anaphylactic reaction
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Address several common myths about anaphylaxis
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Confidently manage your patients living with a risk of anaphylaxis
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Antihistamine Updosing
Learning Objectives
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Discuss with patients the priority role of epinephrine in the treatment of anaphylaxis
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Describe the various epinephrine auto-injectors on the Canadian market
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Understand how shared decision making can contribute to better preparedness for the management of anaphylaxis
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Let's Talk Canadian Guidelines Conference
Learning Objectives
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To discuss the immunization guidelines and recommendations in Canada
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To explore the migraine preventive strategies and discuss the latest migraine preventive recommendations in Canada.
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To recognize the importance of an integrated and harmonized people-centered approach for cardiovascular-metabolickidney syndrome in people living with and without diabetes.
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To explain the evolving nomenclature for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and describe current best practices for diagnosing and managing this condition.
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To evaluate the risks and harms from alcohol consumption and summarize the recommendations to reduce alcohol related risks.
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To compare the asthma and COPD guidelines and distinguish between the available treatment options.
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To deliberate on the potential benefits and risks of introducing AI into medicine.
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Dementia: Assessment of Cognition and Diagnosis
Learning Objectives
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Review the risk factors and possible presentations of dementia in older adults
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Understand the recommended processes for family physicians to follow in the evaluation of individuals with suspected dementia
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Distinguish between dementia and other conditions which may present with cognitive changes in older adults
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Initial Management of Dementia
Learning Objectives
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Develop and approach to the disclosure of a diagnosis of dementia
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Understand the nonpharmacological management of early dementia including care partner supports
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Review the indications and potential side-effects of medications approved for dementia (cholinesterase inhibitors, memantine)
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Financial Literacy and Burnout in Physicians
Learning Objectives
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Describe which financial stresses most commonly affect physicians
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Describe how the financial stress is linked to burnout
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Devise a plan to financial healing
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Highlighting Obesity Week & Effective Management Strategies for Primary Care
Learning Objectives
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Discuss the impact of obesity today, emerging perspectives and management strategies
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Simplify new clinical data into effective conversations for primary care
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Review highlights from Obesity Week 2023
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Improving Allergy Management: Putting Benadryl to Bed
Learning Objectives
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Describe the risks of 1st generation antihistamines
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Counsel patients about the importance of avoiding 1st generation agents.
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Confidently select an appropriate 2nd generation antihistamine alternative for your patients
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Semaglutide, Cardiovascular Disease and Obesity: Key Insights from the SELECT Trial
Learning Objectives
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Review the pathophysiology of Obesity and CV disease
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Discuss current and future CVOTs in Obesity
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Review highlights of the SELECT Trial
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Three "Must Do" Behaviour Treatment Principles to Pair with Anti-Obesity Medications
Learning Objectives
Discuss the "Must Do" behavior treatment principles to pair with anti-obesity medications, specifically:
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Internalized Weight bias (IWB)
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Weight Expectations
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Appetite/Wanting
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Point of Care: Ambulatory Glucose Monitoring
Learning Objectives
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Understand why ambulatory glucose monitoring (AGM) an important consideration for patients is living with Diabetes
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Describe which patients will benefit the most from ambulatory glucose monitoring systems
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Explain how technology empowers patients to make informed choices about their health
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Point of Care: Ambulatory Glucose Monitoring - It's All About the AGP
Learning Objectives
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Assess how easy Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) technology is to implement into patient care
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Recognize how CGM empowers patients to make better choices and enables positive change
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Appreciate how easy the ambulatory glucose profile is to interpret and how that informs care decisions
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Point of Care: surveillance continue du glucose
Thème
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Quels sont les patients qui pourraient bénéficier de systèmes de surveillance du glucose en continu ?
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Comment ces technologies peuvent-elles responsabiliser les patients?
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La différence entre le glucose interstitiel et le glucose capillaire et la valeur que ces dispositifs apportent aux patients et aux prestataires de soins.
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Point of Care: Anaphylaxis
Learning Objectives
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Review the priority role of epinephrine
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Discuss shared decision making
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Selecting the appropriate EAI
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Medical Cannabis in the Elderly
Learning Objectives
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The Endocannabinoid System 101
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What is medical cannabis: components, formulations
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Indications for use in the elderly/long term care population
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Challenges in prescribing in Long Term Care
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An Efficient Approach to Addressing Syncope in the Office
Learning Objectives
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Evaluate patients who present with syncope to determine cardiac or noncardiac causes.
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Identify the risk factors for sudden cardiac death.
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Analyze the evidence surrounding the use of ECG and CT scans in the assessment of a patient with syncope.
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Perform a differential diagnosis to identify or rule out cardiac causes of syncope.
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Le trouble dépressif majeur : Outils de diagnostic et de traitement
Objectifs d'apprentissage
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Définir les outils appropriés pour diagnostiquer une dépression majeure, écarter les maladies concomitantes et mesurer la symptomatologie.
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Appliquer des stratégies fondées sur des preuves pour choisir les antidépresseurs selon les symptômes des patients et ajuster le traitement en cas de réponse insuffisante (augmentation, changement ou ajout de traitements d’appoint).
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Major Depressive Disorder: Tools for Diagnosis and Treatment
Learning Objectives
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Identify appropriate tools to diagnose major depressive disorder, rule out comorbidities, and measure symptomology.
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Apply evidence-based strategies to choose antidepressants based on patient-specific symptoms and to address poor treatment responses with augmentations, switching or adjunctive therapies.
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Major Depressive Disorder: Functioning at Work and Beyond
Learning Objectives
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Recognize the key steps for responding to patients requesting sick notes for time off work
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Identify evidence-based assessments and guidelines that can be used to support patient management and care
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Trouble dépressif majeur : optimiser le fonctionnement au travail et ailleurs
Objectifs d'apprentissage
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Déterminer les principales étapes à suivre pour répondre aux patients qui demandent un arrêt de travail pour cause médicale
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Cibler les évaluations et les lignes directrices fondées sur des données probantes qui peuvent être utiles dans la prise en charge et les soins des patients
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Wake Up to Better Allergy Care: Practical Approaches for Early Control of AR
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this accredited learning program, participants will be able to:
Clinical Evaluation & Diagnosis:
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Apply evidence-based guidelines to differentiate between seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis.
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Identify when to order both serum-specific IgE testing and skin prick testing to confirm allergen sensitivities.
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Recognize the limitations of symptom history alone in diagnosing allergic rhinitis and the role of objective testing.
Optimize Treatment Strategies:
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Differentiate between monotherapy and combination therapy options for allergic rhinitis, based on patient presentation and evidence-based recommendations.
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Justify the use of intranasal corticosteroid (INCS) and intranasal antihistamine (INAH) combination therapy over monotherapy or second-generation oral antihistamines.
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Evaluate the appropriate use of sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) versus pharmacologic interventions in the management of allergic rhinitis.
Enhance Patient Adherence & Counseling:
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Effectively counsel patients on the proper technique and adherence strategies for nasal spray use.
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Address common patient concerns and misconceptions regarding nasal spray discomfort, dependence, and efficacy.
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Implement motivational interviewing and shared decision-making techniques to encourage adherence to optimal therapy.
Understand Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Referral Criteria:
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Recognize when to refer patients with persistent allergic rhinitis to allergy specialists for further evaluation or immunotherapy.
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Collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes, including pharmacist-led medication adherence support.
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Identify key barriers to effective treatment adherence and implement strategies to address them at the primary care level.
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15 minute fridays
From Congestion to Clarity: Managing Allergic Rhinitis Effectively
Learning Objectives
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Understand the prevalence and impact of allergic rhinitis.
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Identify common triggers and seasonal variations in symptoms.
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Review effective treatment options for allergic rhinitis.
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Explore the role of immunotherapy in disease management.
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De la congestion au soulagement : gérer la rhinite allergique efficacement
Objectifs d'apprentissage
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Comprendre la prévalence et les conséquences de la rhinite allergique.
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Cibler les déclencheurs courants et les variations saisonnières des symptômes.
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Passer en revue les options de traitement efficaces pour le traitement de la rhinite allergique.
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Examiner le rôle de l’immunologie dans la prise en charge de la maladie.
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Abdominal POOP (Pain out of Proportion)
Learning Objectives
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Recognizing POOP as a Red Flag
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Major Abdominal POOP Conditions Discussed: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) and Ischemic Bowel (Acute Mesenteric Ischemia)
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Avoiding Diagnostic Pitfalls
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Douleurs abdominales disproportionnées
Objectifs d'apprentissage
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Reconnaître la douleur disproportionnée comme un signal d’alarme )
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Discuter des principales affections qui se manifestent par des douleurs abdominales disproportionnées : Anévrisme de l’aorte abdominale (AAA) et Infarctus intestinal (ischémie mésentérique aiguë)
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Éviter les pièges liés au diagnostic
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Cognitive Bias in Medical Decision-Making: Enhancing Clinical Judgment in Primary Care
Learning Objectives
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Recognize the impact of cognitive biases on clinical decision-making.
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Identify common biases that influence diagnosis, treatment, and patient interactions.
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Apply metacognitive strategies to mitigate bias in real-world medical scenarios.
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Utilize evidence-based decision-making techniques to enhance diagnostic accuracy and reduce errors.
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HPV Testing and Immunization: A Combined Approach to Patient Care
Learning Objectives
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Recognize the importance of HPV prevention
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Discuss the updated Ontario guidelines for HPV testing and screening
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Develop effective strategies to counsel patients on HPV prevention
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Dépistage et Immunisation du VPH : Une stratégie complète pour les patients
Objectifs d'apprentissage
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Reconnaître l’importance de la prévention du VPH
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Discuter des lignes directrices mises à jour de l’Ontario en ce qui concerne les tests de dépistage du VPH
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Développer des stratégies efficaces pour conseiller les patients à propos de la vaccination contre le VPH
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Navigating the Diabetes Canada Guidelines: Practical Tips to provide quality diabetes care when time is limited
Learning Objectives
By the end of this On Demand webinar, health care providers will be able to effectively improve health outcomes in people living with diabetes by:
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Recognizing metrics from sensor-based glucose technology to direct therapy modification.
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Applying a step wise approach to diabetes care to simplify individualized treatment plans.
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Skin POOP (Pain out of Proportion)
Learning Objectives
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Recognize pain out of proportion as a Red Flag
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Discuss the major skin pain out of proportion conditions
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Douleurs disproportionnées de la peau
Objectifs d'apprentissage
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Reconnaitre les douleurs disproportionnées de la peau comme un signal d’alert
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Discuter des principales affections cutanées associées aux douleurs disproportionnées de la peau
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Anaphylaxis 2025: Fast Action, Smarter Care
Learning Objectives
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Recognize the clinical features of anaphylaxis and apply a definition to support timely diagnosis in primary care settings.
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Demonstrate appropriate use of epinephrine, including dosing based on patient weight and indications for repeat administration.
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Support patient education and decision-making by addressing common barriers to epinephrine use and promoting safe, informed self-management.
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L'anaphylaxie 2025 : Action rapide, soins intelligents
Objectifs d'apprentissage
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Reconnaître les symptômes cliniques de l’anaphylaxie et mettre en pratique une définition fondée sur des données probantes pour appuyer le diagnostic rapide dans un contexte de soins primaires.
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Démontrer l’utilisation appropriée de l’épinéphrine, notamment la posologie en fonction du poids du patient et les indications associées à l’administration répétée
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Contribuer à la sensibilisation des patients et à la prise de décisions en abordant les obstacles courants à l’utilisation de l’épinéphrine et en faisant la promotion d’une autoprise en charge sécuritaire et éclairée.
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Navigating the Diabetes Canada Guidelines: Practical tips to provide quality diabetes care when time is limited
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this 45-minute webinar, health care providers will be able to effectively improve health outcomes in people living with diabetes by:
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Recognizing metrics from sensor-based glucose technology to direct therapy modification.
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Applying a step wise approach to diabetes care to simplify individualized treatment plans.
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Études de cas: Le diabète de type 2 et la surveillance du glucose par capteur
Objectifs d'apprentissage
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Reconnaître la valeur ajoutée de la surveillance du glucose par capteur, à l’aide des concepts du temps dans la plage cible et de la variabilité glycémique.
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Illustrer les bienfaits cliniques de l’utilisation des nouvelles technologies dans la prise en charge d’un vaste éventail de personnes vivant avec le diabète de type 2.
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Utiliser les valeurs obtenues par les profils glycémiques ambulatoires de patients pour optimiser la pharmacothérapie et le traitement global du diabète.
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Learning Objectives | Kidney 2025 Conference
At the conclusion of this On Demand program, attendees will be able to:
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Communicate atypical cues for diagnosing and safe selection of pharmacotherapies for CKD
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List the immunization principles for CKD
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Describe the pathophysiology of and discuss the emerging therapies targeting inflammation in kidney disease
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Differentiate between the therapeutic strategies for lipid disorders and obesity in kidney disease
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Recall the kidney-heart interactions and discriminate between traditional and new cardiorenal treatment pillars
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Summarize the remedies for renal angiomyolipomas and recommend when to refer
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Recognize the signs of primary glomerular disease and offer management options
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Identify and develop treatment approaches for nephrotoxicity
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Explore responsible and effective implementation of AI to enhance kidney disease care across healthcare settings.
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