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This program will discuss Alzheimer’s Disease.  This webcast will discuss new developments in our understanding of the pathogenesis and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease. In addition, this webcast will review new treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease, including anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies.

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This webcast will discuss Cancer Genetics. This webcast will go over some of the most common genetic cancer associations including breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, and colorectal cancer. The presenters will also review the indications for genetic testing, the different aspects of genetic counseling, and expectations with testing results. Viewers will also learn about several different hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes, as well as important considerations for clinical germline evaluation.

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This webcast will discuss Physician Financial Health. Participants will learn about the basics of investing and taxes. Participants will learn how to create a financial plan that will ensure their financial safety. Participants will learn how to avoid common mistakes physicians make in money management.

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This webcast will discuss Elder Abuse and Neglect. Learners should be able to identify the different types of elder abuse and develop a plan to address concerns. The program will discuss the vulnerability of the elderly population as it pertains to elder abuse and the existence of elder abuse in its many forms. It will also cover how medical professionals assess for and report elder abuse. Participants will also learn about types of elder abuse/neglect; the difference between neglect vs self-neglect; the process for submitting a Adult Protective Services (APS) referral; and various community resources available to elderly patients.

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This lecture will discuss Dual Diagnosis treatment. First the presenter will discuss the definition and epidemiology of dual diagnosis as well as addiction and substance use disorder. Then the presenter will go through various presentations of substance use and withdrawal and how that can mimic mental health conditions. Finally, the presenter will discuss how to identify dual diagnosis and discuss management.

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This webcast will discuss Treatment of Prostate Cancer.  The learners should expect to understand how localized prostate cancer is managed as per current guidelines. The talk will cover practice from clinical workup to multimodal treatment options. This includes data on treatment trends and long-term efficacy. There is a focus on risk stratification and shared decision making within the multidisciplinary care provided by urologic, medical and radiation oncologists.

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This program will discuss Physical Activity for Health. The program is meant to discuss the benefits of physical activity for patients. The program will begin with describing the recommended amount of physical activity and exercise. The presenters will also go through details of an exercise prescription. The bulk of the talk will focus on how physicians can approach the conversation of increasing physical activity during an appointment and use motivational interviewing techniques to engage patients in exercise.

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This program will discuss Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care. The transition from pediatric to adult health care is a complex process, particularly for adolescents and young adults with chronic health conditions and intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this presentation, learners will expand their understanding of the transition process, with particular attention on the roles of doctors caring for young adults in the transition process and get an introduction to skills and resources that can support young adults as they enter adult health care.

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This program will discuss Sickle Cell Disease. Learners should learn about the challenges for people with sickle cell disease to obtain primary care, especially the challenges around the transition from pediatric to adult care. Learners will also learn about preventative, acute, and chronic care topics important for primary care physicians caring for individuals with sickle cell disease. Learners will also learn about the pathophysiology of sickle cell disease, disease modifying treatments, and management of chronic pain.

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This program will discuss Non-Opioid Pharmacologic Management of Pain. This program will provide a concise review for practical, non-opioid treatment paradigm, perform high-yield, focused pain assessment, and summarize current best practices for non-opioid medications. Learners will be able to describe safe and effective treatments for common pain syndromes.

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