• CME/CE Podcast: Management Approaches for EoE
    Feb 18 2025

    For more information regarding this CME/CE activity and to complete the CME/CE requirements and claim credit for this activity, visit:
    https://www.mycme.com/courses/management-approaches-for-eoe-9991

    Summary
    The American College of Gastroenterology has published the first new guidelines for the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) since 2013. In this CME/CE podcast, Drs. Paul Feuerstadt and Brooks Cash discuss these latest recommendations, reviewing the role of proton pump inhibitors, topical steroids, diet elimination, a biologic, and esophageal dilation in the management of this increasingly recognized condition.

    Learning Objectives
    At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

    • Assess the efficacy and safety profile of approved agents for EoE, with a focus on swallowed corticosteroids, in the management of EoE
    • Apply evidence-based guidelines to optimize treatment outcomes and improve the quality of life for patients with EoE

    This activity is accredited for CME/CE Credit
    The National Association for Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The National Association for Continuing Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    The National Association for Continuing Education is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 121222. This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours (which includes 0.25 hours of pharmacology).

    For additional information about the accreditation of this program, please contact NACE at info@naceonline.com.

    Summary of Individual Disclosures
    Please review faculty and planner disclosures here.

    Disclosure of Commercial Support
    This activity is supported by an educational grant from Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

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    20 mins
  • CME/CE Podcast: On the Lookout for EoE
    Feb 18 2025

    For more information regarding this CME/CE activity and to complete the CME/CE requirements and claim credit for this activity, visit:
    https://www.mycme.com/courses/on-the-lookout-for-eoe-9990

    Summary
    In this CME/CE podcast, two gastroenterologists discuss the increasing prevalence of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), our evolving understanding of its pathophysiology, and its varied clinical presentation. Drs. Brooks Cash and Paul Feuerstadt also review the need for early identification of the condition, and discuss the latest American College of Gastroenterology guideline for diagnosis.

    Learning Objective
    At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

    • Identify common clinical presentations and diagnostic challenges to facilitate early diagnosis of EoE in diverse patient populations

    This activity is accredited for CME/CE Credit
    The National Association for Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The National Association for Continuing Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    The National Association for Continuing Education is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 121222. This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours (which includes 0 hours of pharmacology).

    For additional information about the accreditation of this program, please contact NACE at info@naceonline.com.

    Summary of Individual Disclosures
    Please review faculty and planner disclosures here.

    Disclosure of Commercial Support
    This activity is supported by an educational grant from Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

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    19 mins
  • CME/CE Podcast: Psychedelics and Mental Health: Is a Trip in Your Future?
    Feb 13 2025

    For more information regarding this CME/CE activity and to complete the CME/CE requirements and claim credit for this activity, visit:
    https://www.mycme.com/courses/psychedelics-for-depression-9984

    Summary
    In this PsychTalk podcast/webcast episode, Drs. Gregory Mattingly and Gerald Maguire explore the emerging role of psychedelics in treating mental health conditions. Listeners will learn about the mechanisms of action of psychedelic therapeutics and gain insights into their effects on the brain and behavior. The program will also review recent clinical trial data on the efficacy of psychedelic treatments for major depressive disorder (MDD), as well as provide expert insights on how to discuss the future of psychedelics with patients.

    This podcast was recorded and is being used with permission of the presenters.

    Learning Objectives
    At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

    • Describe the mechanism of action of psychedelic therapeutics
    • Review clinical trial data regarding the use of psychedelic treatments in MDD

    This activity is accredited for CME/CE Credit
    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the National Association for Continuing Education (NACE) and GlobalHealthXchange. NACE is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The National Association for Continuing Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Accreditation Standards of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) through the joint providership of the National Association for Continuing Education (NACE) and GlobalHealthXchange. NACE is accredited by the AANP as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number 121222. This activity is approved for 0.75 contact hours (which includes 0.75 hours of pharmacology).

    For additional information about the accreditation of this program, please contact NACE at info@naceonline.com.

    Summary of Individual Disclosures
    Please review faculty and planner disclosures here.

    Disclosure of Commercial Support
    This educational activity is not commercially supported.

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    Please visit http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.

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    26 mins
  • CME/CE Podcast: Exercise Your Brain: Stepping Away from Depression
    Feb 13 2025

    For more information regarding this CME/CE activity and to complete the CME/CE requirements and claim credit for this activity, visit:
    https://www.mycme.com/courses/exercise-for-mental-health-9983

    Summary
    We’ve heard it time and time again, exercise is of great importance to our physical health—but did you know it is also important to our mental health? An activity as simple as taking a daily walk can have a substantial positive impact on depression outcomes. Despite the widespread benefits of exercise, patients and providers may overlook its importance in treatment plans. This presentation focuses on the mental and physical benefits of exercise, drawing insights from published data and clinical experience.

    In this PsychTalk podcast/webcast episode, Dr. Gregory Mattingly and Dr. Gerald Maguire discuss the benefits of exercise on both physical and mental health. Throughout the episode, they go through the research that supports the benefits of exercise, as well as provide practical strategies to encourage your patients to adopt exercise into their lifestyles.

    This podcast was recorded and is being used with permission of the presenters.

    Learning Objectives
    At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

    • Describe the impact of exercise on mental health
    • Review data from prospective studies investigating the relationship between exercise and depression

    This activity is accredited for CME/CE Credit
    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the National Association for Continuing Education (NACE) and GlobalHealthXchange. NACE is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The National Association for Continuing Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Accreditation Standards of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) through the joint providership of the National Association for Continuing Education (NACE) and GlobalHealthXchange. NACE is accredited by the AANP as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number 121222. This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours (which does not include hours of pharmacology).

    For additional information about the accreditation of this program, please contact NACE at info@naceonline.com.

    Summary of Individual Disclosures
    Please review faculty and planner disclosures here.

    Disclosure of Commercial Support
    This educational activity is not commercially supported.

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    19 mins
  • NACE Journal Club #15
    Jan 31 2025

    The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:

    1. Large Language Model GPT-4 Compared to Endocrinologist Responses on Initial Choice of Antidiabetic Medication – Diabetes Care. Discussion by:
    Guest:
    James Flory, M.D.
    Associate Professor
    in the Weill Cornell Medical College
    Associate Attending at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

    2. Risk of dementia associated with anticholinergic drugs for overactive bladder in adults aged ≥55 years – BMJ Medicine. Discussion by:
    Guest:
    Kimberly Alfonso, MD,
    Resident– Family Medicine Residency Program
    Jefferson Health – Abington

    3. Fluoride Exposure and Children’s IQ Scores A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis . JAMA Pediatrics 2024. Discussion by:
    Guest:
    Elyssa Heisey, DO
    Resident– Family Medicine Residency Program
    Jefferson Health – Abington

    Medical Director and Host, Neil Skolnik, MD, is an academic family physician who sees patients and teaches residents and medical students as professor of Family and Community Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University and Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program at Abington Jefferson Health in Pennsylvania. Dr. Skolnik graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and did his residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

    This Podcast Episode does not offer CME/CE Credit.

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    29 mins
  • CME/CE Podcast: Incorporating Newer Agents into the Management of Chronic Hyperkalemia
    Jan 27 2025

    For more information regarding this CME/CE activity and to complete the CME/CE requirements and claim credit for this activity, visit:
    https://www.mycme.com/courses/using-newer-agents-in-chronic-hyperkalemia-management-9953

    Summary
    In this concise CME/CE podcast, a cardiologist and primary care physician review hyperkalemia management options that safely allow continuing GDMT for patients with heart failure or CKD. Using case examples, the clinicians provide education on individualizing treatment and addressing disparities in care.

    Learning Objective
    At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

    • Identify practical aspects of using potassium binders for treating hyperkalemia and optimizing GDMT to achieve equitable care for patients with HF and CKD

    This activity is accredited for CME/CE Credit
    The National Association for Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The National Association for Continuing Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    The National Association for Continuing Education is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 121222. This activity is approved for 0.25 contact hours (which includes 0.25 hours of pharmacology).

    For additional information about the accreditation of this program, please contact NACE at info@naceonline.com.

    Summary of Individual Disclosures
    Please review faculty and planner disclosures here.

    Disclosure of Commercial Support
    This educational activity is supported by an educational grant from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals.

    Send us a text about this episode.

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    19 mins
  • CME/CE Podcast: Disparities and Opportunities: The Burden of Hyperkalemia
    Jan 27 2025

    For more information regarding this CME/CE activity and to complete the CME/CE requirements and claim credit for this activity, visit:
    https://www.mycme.com/courses/managing-the-burden-of-hyperkalemia-9952

    Summary
    In this concise CME/CE podcast, a cardiologist and a family physician discuss risks associated with hyperkalemia in patients being treated for heart failure or chronic kidney disease (CKD)—including the risks that accompany down-titration or discontinuation of RAASi therapy.

    Drs. Javed Butler and Neil Skolnik provide guidance on which patients are most at risk and review the use of potassium binders that can manage hyperkalemia without compromising the crucial use of guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT). By the end of this podcast episode, listeners will feel much more confident in their ability to safely and effectively address hyperkalemia in patients with heart failure or CKD.

    Learning Objectives
    At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

    • Describe the disparities and clinical implications of hyperkalemia in patients with HF and CKD in terms of optimizing guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) and outcomes
    • Discuss the safety and effectiveness of potassium binders in reducing potassium and optimizing GDMT in patients with HF and CKD

    This activity is accredited for CME/CE Credit
    The National Association for Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The National Association for Continuing Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    The National Association for Continuing Education is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 121222. This activity is approved for 0.25 contact hours (which includes 0 hours of pharmacology).

    For additional information about the accreditation of this program, please contact NACE at info@naceonline.com.

    Summary of Individual Disclosures
    Please review faculty and planner disclosures here.

    Disclosure of Commercial Support
    This educational activity is supported by an educational grant from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals.

    Send us a text about this episode.

    Please visit http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.

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    17 mins
  • CME/CE Podcast: Tick-Tock Psych: Expert Tips on Complex Patient Management
    Jan 21 2025

    For more information regarding this CME/CE activity and to complete the CME/CE requirements and claim credit for this activity, visit:
    https://www.mycme.com/courses/tick-tock-psych-expert-tips-on-complex-patient-management-9943

    Summary
    More often than not, patients present to clinicians with multiple diagnoses—complicating treatment decisions. Whether the comorbidities are related to psychiatric, cardiovascular, or neurologic etiologies, psychiatry clinicians need to know how to optimally manage patients in the face of such challenges. This presentation provides quick, to-the-point answers to audience questions regarding complex patient management.

    In this PsychTalk podcast/webcast episode, Dr. Gregory Mattingly and Dr. Gerald Maguire go against the clock to answer your questions on complex patient management in the psychiatry setting. They are given 2 minutes to answer each question, packing their expertise into small, bite-sized sections.

    This podcast was recorded and is being used with permission of the presenters.

    Learning Objective
    At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

    • Discuss psychiatric management considerations for patients with complex comorbidities in your clinical practice.

    This activity is accredited for CME/CE Credit
    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the National Association for Continuing Education (NACE) and GlobalHealthXchange. NACE is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The National Association for Continuing Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Accreditation Standards of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) through the joint providership of the National Association for Continuing Education (NACE) and GlobalHealthXchange. NACE is accredited by the AANP as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number 121222. This activity is approved for 0.75 contact hours (which includes 0.25 hours of pharmacology).

    For additional information about the accreditation of this program, please contact NACE at info@naceonline.com.

    Summary of Individual Disclosures
    Please review faculty and planner disclosures here.

    Disclosure of Commercial Support
    This educational activity is not commercially supported.

    Send us a text about this episode.

    Please visit http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.

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    29 mins