SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES
| CDC: 1 in 3 Adults With Prediabetes Has Arthritis. , The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Assess the association among arthritis and social participation restriction, serious psychological distress, and work limitations. Evaluate the relationship between arthritis and prediabetes and its clinical impact. MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2020 | | | | | Where Do Adverse Effects Rank in Leading Causes of US Deaths? , The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Analyze trends in the rate of adverse events associated with common medical conditions. Assess trends in the rate of death resulting from adverse events of medical treatment in the United States, Outline Implications for the healthcare team. MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2020 | | | | | Stroke Anatomy and Physiology: Brain Vascular Anatomy, The anatomy and physiology of the brain and how blood perfusion effects brain function. A detailed analysis of the blood supply to the brain and the physiology of ischemia. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2020 | | | | | Stroke Anatomy and Physiology: Stroke Types and Blood Flow, Various , types of stroke identifying ischemia, hypoperfusion, infarct and penumbra zones and emboli. Cardiac etiologies and clinical features as precursor to stroke with associated paradoxical emboli and thrombotic etiologies. Historical and co-morbidities that have etiology instroke inclusive of diabetes, coagulopathy, acquired and hereditary deficiencies. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2020 | | | | | Stroke Principles of Treatment an Overview for the Primary Care Provider, Stroke type and treatments performed by vascular specialists. The goals of treatment with the physiology of the infarct and penumbra zones and the role of immediate triage in the primary care setting. Detailing the complications of stroke and future care in the chiropractic, primary care or manual medicine clinical setting. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2020 | | | | | Clinical Evaluation and Protocols for Identifying Stroke Risk, The neurological history and examination for identifying stroke risks with a focus on supra and infratentorial regions, upper and lower motor lesions, cranial nerve signs, spinal cord pathology, motor and sensory pathology and gait abnormalities. Examining genetic and family histories along with dissection risk factors. Stroke orthopedic testing and clinical guidelines pertaining to triage for the primary care provider. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2020 | | | | | Interprofessional Hospital Based Spine Care, Trends in hospital and emergent care in the healthcare delivery system inclusive of policies, hospital staffing and current care paths for mechanical spine issues. Texas Chiropractic College Graduate Doctoral Program, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Long Island, NY, 2020 | | | | | Does Vitamin D Provide CVD Protection? , The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care.
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Analyze the use of vitamin D testing and the potential association between vitamin D and cardiovascular disease. Evaluate whether vitamin D supplementation may help prevent cardiovascular disease. Outline implications for the healthcare team. Authors: News Author: Damian McNamara; CME Author: Charles P. Vega, MD,
Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2020 | | | | | Considerations for the Use of OTC NSAIDs for Common Pain Conditions: , The goal of this activity is to increase the understanding of appropriate assessment of common musculoskeletal pain and how to select an appropriate nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for patients based on clinical presentation. Authors: Paul P. Doghramji, MD; Zachary L. McCormick, MD; Lee Radosh, MD. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2020 | | | | | COVID-19: What Do We Know About Transmission Routes and Surface Survival? , The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Describe updates on the clinical course of COVID-19, including transmission routes and time on surfaces that the virus remains viable, according to recent evidence. 2. Determine epidemiological and other similarities of COVID-19 to other coronavirus, according to recent evidence, and implications of these similarities for prevention and containment strategies. 3. Identify implications for the healthcare team. Authors: CME Authors: Laurie Barclay, MD and Esther Nyarko, PharmD. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape., 2020 | | | | | 2019-Coronavirus: What Clinicians Need to Know, The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Distinguish the most common presenting symptoms of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. 2. Identify current recommendations to prevent the potential spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus in the healthcare setting 3. Outline implications for the healthcare team. Authors: CME Authors: Charles P. Vega, MD; Esther Nyarko, PharmD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2020 | | | | | Coronavirus: Who Is at Risk?, The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Assess the epidemiology and outcomes of coronaviruses. 2. Distinguish patients who should be tested for the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). 3. Outline implications for the healthcare team. Authors: CME Authors: Charles P. Vega, MD; Esther Nyarko, PharmD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2020 | | | | | COVID-19: Are Clinicians Ready for a Viral Pandemic? , The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Assess the epidemiology of COVID-19 as a pandemic.2. Evaluate best practices in the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the management of persons suspected to have infection with COVID-19. 3. Outline implications for the healthcare team. Authors: CME Authors: Charles P. Vega, MD and Esther Nyarko, PharmD. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2020 | | | | | Coronavirus: Fact or Fiction? , The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Describe myths and facts regarding the origins of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that has caused an outbreak of respiratory illness in China. 2. World Health Organization (WHO) guidance. 3. Outline implications for the healthcare team. Determine myths and facts regarding the best ways to avoid contracting COVID-19 infection, according to Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Authors: CME Authors: Laurie Barclay, MD and Esther Nyarko, PharmD. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2020 | | | | | US on High Alert With Coronavirus Outbreak, The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Evaluate a recent outbreak of pneumonia cases starting from central China, based on a World Health Organization release and media reports. 2. Assess the clinical and public health implications of a recent outbreak of pneumonia cases in central China and neighboring countries, extending to the United States, based on a World Health Organization release and media reports. 3. Outline implications for the healthcare team. Authors: CME Authors: Laurie Barclay, MD; Esther Nyarko, PharmD. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2020 | | | | | How Will COVID-19 Affect Your Travel Plans?., The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Evaluate preventive measures that travelers and other persons potentially exposed to the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) should follow, based on World Health Organization guidance 2. Assess travel alerts and other recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding COVID-19 prevention. 3. Outline implications for the healthcare team Authors: News Author: Troy Brown, RN; CME Authors: Laurie Barclay, MD and Esther Nyarko, PharmD. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2020 | | | | | Are Diabetes, CVD Associated With Worse COVID-19 Prognosis? , The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Evaluate the characteristics of those most vulnerable to complications and death from COVID-19 and other findings from the largest case series to date of COVID-19, recently published by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention 2. Examine the clinical implications of characteristics of those most vulnerable to complications and death from COVID-19 and of other findings from the largest case series to date of COVID-19Outline implications for the healthcare team. 3. Outline implications for the healthcare team. Authors: CME Authors: Laurie Barclay, MD and Esther Nyarko, PharmD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2020 | | | | | How Is COVID-19 Affecting HCP Emotional and Mental Health? , The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Assess the importance of coping with stress during an infectious disease outbreak. 2. Evaluate means to reduce fear and anxiety related to COVID-19. 3. Outline implications for the healthcare team Authors: Authors: News Author: Ken Terry; CME Authors: Charles P. Vega, MD, and Esther Nyarko, PharmD. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2020 | | | | | Neurology of Ligament Pathology - Normal Morphology and Tissue Damage, Connective tissue morphology, embryology and wound repair as sequalae to trauma. Full components of strain-sprain models and permanency implications with wound repair and osseous aberration with aberrant structural integrity. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2020 | | | | | Neurology of Ligament Pathology- Spinal Biomechanics and Disc Pathology,, Disc pathology as sequella to trauma; herniation, extrusion, protrusion, sequestration and how the spinal unit as one system creates homeostasis to balance the pathology. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2020 | | | | | Neurology of Ligament Pathology- Neurological Innervation, , The peripheral and central innervation of the disc and spinal ligaments of the dorsal root ganglion, spinal thalamic tracts, periaqueductal gray areas innervating the Thalamus and multiple regions of the brain. The efferent neurological distribution to disparate areas of the spine to create homeostatis until tetanus ensues creating osseous changes under the effect of Wolff's Law. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2020 | | | | | Evaluation and Management, An overview of the evaluation and management process inclusive of utilizing electronic medical records to conclude evidenced-based conclusions with the utilization of macros. The importance of adhering to an academic standard and considering co-morbidities. Cleveland University, Kansas City, PACE Recognized by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2020 | | | | | Evaluation and Management, Concluding a chief complaint, history and what needs to be considered in a physical examination. This covers in dept the required elements for chief complain, history of present illness, review of systems, and past, family, and/or social history. This module also covers the following components of a physical examination: observation, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. Cleveland University, Kansas City, PACE Recognized by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2020 | | | | | Evaluation and Management, Coding and Spinal Examination, Detailing 99202-99205 and 99212-99215 inclusive of required elements for compliant billing. It reviews the elements for an extensive review of systems, cervical and lumbar anatomy and basic testing. The course also covers the basics of vertebra-basilar circulation orthopedic assessment. Cleveland University, Kansas City, PACE Recognized by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2020 | | | | | Evaluation and Management, Neurological Evaluation, Reviewing complete motor and sensory evaluation inclusive of reflex arcs with an explanation of Wexler Scales in both the upper and lower extremities. The course breaks down testing for upper and lower motor neuron lesions along with upper and lower extremity motor and sensory testing examinations. Cleveland University, Kansas City, PACE Recognized by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2020 | | | | | Evaluation and Management, Documenting Visit Encounters, Forensically detailing the S.O.A.P. note process for visit encounters and discussing the necessity for clinically correlating symptoms, clinical findings and diagnosis with the area(s) treated. It also details how to modify treatment plans, diagnosis, document collaborative care and introduce test findings between evaluations. Cleveland University, Kansas City, PACE Recognized by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2020 | | | | | Evaluation and Management, Case Management and Treatment Orders, This module discusses how to document a clinically determined treatment plan inclusive of both manual and adjunctive therapies. It discusses how to document both short-term and long-term goals as well as referring out for collaborative care and/or diagnostic testing. It also includes how to prognose your patient and determine when MMI (Maximum Medical Improvement) has been attained. Cleveland University, Kansas City, PACE Recognized by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2020 | | | | | Spinal Trauma Pathology, Triage and Connective Tissue Injuries and Wound Repair, Triaging the injured and differentially diagnosing both the primary and secondary complaints. Connective tissue injuries and wound repair morphology focusing on the aberrant tissue replacement and permanency prognosis potential. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, New York, 2020 | | | | | Spinal Trauma Pathology, Ligament Anatomy and Injury Research and Spinal Kinematics, Spinal ligamentous anatomy and research focusing on wound repair, future negative sequelae of abnormal tissue replacement and the resultant aberrant kinematics and spinal biomechanics of the spine. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, New York, 2020 | | | | | Spinal Trauma Pathology, Spinal Biomechanics, Central Nervous System and Spinal Disc Nomenclature, The application of spinal biomechanical engineering models in trauma and the negative sequelae it has on the central nervous system inclusive of the lateral horn, periaqueductal grey matter, thalamus and cortices involvement. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, New York, , 2020 | | | | | Spinal Trauma Pathology, Biomechanics of Traumatic Disc Bulge and Age Dating Herniated Disc Pathology , The biomechanics of traumatic disc bulges as sequelae from trauma and the comorbidity of ligamentous pathology. Age-dating spinal disc pathology in accordance with Wolff’s Law. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, New York, 2020 | | | | | Spinal Trauma Pathology, Clinical Grand Rounds, The review of case histories of mechanical spine pathology and biomechanical failures inclusive of case histories, clinical findings and x-ray and advanced imaging studies. Assessing comorbidities in the triage and prognosis of the injured. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, New York, 2020 | | | | | Spinal Trauma Pathology, Research Perspectives, The review of current literature standards in spinal trauma pathology and documentation review of biomechanical failure, ligamentous failure and age-dating disc pathology. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, New York, 2020 | | | | | Post-Coronavirus PI Practice Strategy with Lawyers and MDs: Where MRI, Colossus and Documentation Fits, Documentation, MRI Necessity and Trends in Spinal Treatment Protocols, Correlating history and a thorough clinical evaluation in determining the necessity for x-ray and MRI evaluations in the trauma and non-trauma patient. Considering whole spine patho-biomechanics in formulating treatment plans and long-term supportive care. Documentation requirements in transitioning from telemedicine to in-office care. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2020 | | | | | Primary Spine Care - Credentials and Knowledge Base, The credentials and knowledge based from an academia perspective when cooperatively treating in a collaborative environment inclusive of understanding pathology and mechanical spine issues. Cleveland University, 2019 | | | | | Primary Spine Care - Spinal Biomechanical Engineering and MRI Spine Interpretation, Integrating Spinal Biomechanical Engineering and MRI Spine Interpretation into a primary spine care model, inclusive of necessity and acquisition protocols. A comprehensive review the latest evidence in documenting mechanical issues. Cleveland University, 2019 | | | | | Primary Spine Care - Hospital Administration, Triage, Clinical Requirements and Collaborative Relationships with Medical Specialists, Understanding hospital and medical specialis's care paths for mechanical spine pathology and integrating the doctor of chiropractic in the hospital and allopathic treatment protocols. Cleveland University - Kansas City, Long Island, New York, 2019 | | | | | Primary Spine Care - Contemporary Spine Research and Documentation, Central nervous system connection and the thalamus, hypothalamus connection in both ascending and descending central pathways with neuro-endocrine implications that have the mechanisms to be a component of Schizophrenia, Dementia and Alzheimer's with a linear relationship to the chiropractic spinal adjustment and chronic pain. Cleveland University - Kansas City, Long Island, New York, 2019 | | | | | Primary Spine Care 2: Utilizing Research in Trauma, The ability of your electronic health records to convey tissue pathology while documenting case studies, field experiments, randomized trials and systematic literature reviews, Introducing evidence based macros in documentation to support the literature and necessity of care. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic, Setauket, New York, 2019 | | | | | Primary Spine Care 2: Spinal Trauma Pathology, Morphology of healthy and traumatized connective tissue and the permanency implication of adhesions, spinal disc morphology in the healthy and pathological patient as sequella to trauma in relationship to bulges, herniations, protrusions, extrusions and sequestrations. Aberrant spinal biomechanics and negative sequella to trauma. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic, Setauket, New York, 2019 | | | | | Primary Spine Care 2: Chiropracitc Evidence, Analyzing segmental pathology, adjusting vs. mobilization with cervicogenic headaches, Opioid alternatives and case management of mechanical spine pain based upon outcome studies. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic, Setauket , New York, 2019 | | | | | Primary Spine Care 2: Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment Central Nervous System Processing, Literature reviews of mechanoreceptor, proprioceptor and nociceptor stimulation of later horn gray matter with periaqueductal stimulation affecting the thalamus and cortical regions with efferent distribution in disparate regions of the body in both pain and systemic stimulation. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic, Setauket, New York, 2019 | | | | | Connective Tissue Spinal Disc Permanent Pathology, Primary Spine Care, , Herniated, bulged, protruded and extruded discs, etiology and morphology. Age-dating disc pathology inclusive of Modic changes, piezoelectric effect, Wolff’s Law and radicular clinical presentation, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Texas Chiropractic College, Long Island NY , 2019 | | | | | Connective Tissue Pathology and Research, Primary Spine Care, Utilization in spinal models considering the opioid abuse and various spinal models in contemporary health care. Care paths for mechanical spine pain and the evidence for conservative chiropractic care, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Texas Chiropractic College, Long Island NY, 2019 | | | | | Bio-Neuro-Mechanical Lesions and Spine Care, Primary Spine Care, Mechanoreceptor, proprioceptor, nociceptor innervation and control of the spinal system with central nervous system action and interaction. The integration of the pain processing network and the HPA Axis (hypothalamus, adrenal and pituitary) with the chiropractic spinal adjustment, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Texas Chiropractic College, Long Island NY, 2019 | | | | | Ethics, Documentation and Research, Primary Spine Care, Maintaining ethical Interprofessional relationships based upon an evidenced based practice inclusive of triage, diagnostics and reporting. Creating thorough documentation that reflects your complete findings encompassing descriptive ICD-10 codes and concludes the presence or absence of pathology. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Texas Chiropractic College, Long Island NY, 2019 | | | | | US Health Trends and Life Expectancy, The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care.
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Analyze the epidemiology of health risk factors in the United States, Evaluate trends in disability and mortality in the United States. MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2019 | | | | | An Egg a Day Keeps Diabetes Away?, The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Assess the effect of egg consumption on the risk for T2D among men, Distinguish metabolites that affect the relationship between egg consumption and the risk for T2D. MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2019 | | | | | Is Ultraprocessed Food Tied to Higher Mortality?, The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Describe the association between eating ultraprocessed foods and all-cause mortality risk among French adults age ≥45 years, according to an observational prospective cohort study, Determine clinical implications of the association between eating ultraprocessed foods and all-cause mortality risk among French adults age ≥45 years, according to an observational prospective cohort study, Outline implications to the healthcare team. MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2019 | | | | | Does Less Meat and More Plants Equal No Diabetes? , The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will: Assess potential health benefits of a vegetarian or vegan diet, Evaluate the effects of eating a plant-based diet on the risk for T2D, Outline the implications for the healthcare team. MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2019 | | | | | Good Food vs Bad Food: Does Diet Affect Mortality? , The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Assess the epidemiology and effect of inadequate intakes of healthy foods on health on a global scale, Analyze important dietary health risk factors worldwide. MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2019 | | | | | Diet Quality of Pregnant American Indian Women in the Northern Plains, The goal of this activity is to describe diet quality and intake of pregnancy-specific micronutrients among pregnant American Indian women in the Northern Plains, based on an analysis of nutrition data from the Prenatal Alcohol and SIDS and Stillbirth (PASS) Network Safe Passage Study and the PASS Diet Screener study. Upon completion of this activity, participants will: Evaluate clinical characteristics and diet quality among pregnant American Indian women in the Northern Plains, based on an analysis of nutrition data from the Prenatal Alcohol and SIDS and Stillbirth (PASS) Network Safe Passage Study and the PASS Diet Screener study. Assess intake of pregnancy-specific micronutrients among pregnant American Indian women in the Northern Plains, based on an analysis of nutrition data from the PASS Network Safe Passage Study and the PASS Diet Screener study. Determine the clinical implications of diet quality and micronutrient intake among pregnant American Indian women in the Northern Plains, based on an analysis of nutrition data from the PASS Network Safe Passage Study and the PASS Diet Screener study. MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2019 | | | | | Does Healthy Eating Make Happier Youths? , The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care.
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Compare the effects of a 3-week dietary intervention vs usual diet among young adults with elevated levels of depression symptoms and with a habitually poor diet, according to a randomized clinical trial (RCT). Describe clinical implications of the effects of a 3-week dietary intervention vs usual diet among young adults with elevated levels of depression symptoms and with a habitually poor diet, according to an RCT. Outline implications for the healthcare team. MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2019 | | | | | Managing Potassium in Your Patients: The Quick and Dirty on Dietary Restrictions. , The goal of this activity is to understand the role of dietary restriction in the management of hyperkalemia (HK) and strategies to lower potassium (K+) as part of a comprehensive HK management plan.
Upon completion of this activity, participants will: Have increased knowledge regarding the Role of dietary restriction in management of hyperkalemia, Potassium restriction strategies as part of a comprehensive hyperkalemia management plan. MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2019 | | | | | Do Plant-Based Diets Lower Heart Failure Risk? , The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Evaluate the associations of 5 dietary patterns with incident hospitalizations for heart failure among US adults enrolled in the REGARDS trial. Assess the clinical implications of associations of 5 dietary patterns with incident heart failure hospitalizations among US adults enrolled in the REGARDS trial, Outline Implications for the healthcare team. MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2019 | | | | | Rise of Obesity in America: Should We Be Alarmed? , The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Describe the latest obesity trends in the United States, according to The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America report. Determine key recommendations to combat the obesity epidemic, and pertinent strategies, policies, programs, and practices, according to The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America report, Outline implications for the healthcare team. MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2019 | | | | | Do Dietary Supplements Decrease Mortality Risk in Cancer? , The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Assess the effects of vitamin and mineral supplements on the risk for cardiovascular disease, Analyze the effect of supplement use on the risk for mortality among adults, Outline implications for the healthcare team. MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2019, 2019 | | | | | Is Increased Intake of Whole Grains Tied to Lower Liver Cancer Risk? , The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Determine the association between long-term consumption of whole grains and dietary fiber with risk for hepatocellular carcinoma in 2 cohorts from the Nurses' Health Study and the Health. rofessionals Follow-up Study, Assess the clinical implications of the association between long-term consumption of whole grains and dietary fiber with hepatocellular carcinoma risk in these 2 cohorts. MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape,, 2019 | | | | | Sweetened Beverages and Nutrition: Are Our Kids Dehydrated? , The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will: Assess the effect of providing water resources in schools on pediatric body mass index, overweight, and milk consumption. Analyze how water intake correlates with calories consumed from sugar-sweetened beverages among children. MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2019 | | | | | Myovision: Personal Injury Essentials , The doctor learns: 1. How to perform the test properly through hands-on training. 2. Presentation tools for attorneys to aid in referrals 3. Review real court records and how the DynaROM helps win cases. 4. How to prepare for deposition. 5. How to integrate the DynaROM into your practice with ease. 5. Optimize the PI / Workers Comp process to maximize patient benefit. 6. Proper use of Code 96002 & 96004 and ethical billing practices. Continuing Education office at University of Western States, 2019 | | | | | Inflammation & Food Sensitivities , This seminar teaches the biochemical process behind inflammation and how it becomes chronic inflammation. You will learn the common causes of chronic inflammation and what we as chiropractors can do to treat it. You will learn: 1. How chronic inflammation affects the gut and how it leads to food sensitivities. 2. What food sensitivities are exactly and how we can test for them and treat them. PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, 2019 | | | | | Connective Tissue Spinal Disc Permanent Pathology, Primary Spine Care, Herniated, bulged, protruded and extruded discs, etiology and morphology. Age-dating disc pathology inclusive of Modic changes, piezoelectric effect, Wolff’s Law and radicular clinical presentation, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Texas Chiropractic College, Long Island NY , 2019 | | | | | Connective Tissue Pathology and Research, Primary Spine Care, , Utilization in spinal models considering the opioid abuse and various spinal models in contemporary health care. Care paths for mechanical spine pain and the evidence for conservative chiropractic care, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Texas Chiropractic College, Long Island NY , 2019 | | | | | Bio-Neuro-Mechanical Lesions and Spine Care, Primary Spine Care, , Mechanoreceptor, proprioceptor, nociceptor innervation and control of the spinal system with central nervous system action and interaction. The integration of the pain processing network and the HPA Axis (hypothalamus, adrenal and pituitary) with the chiropractic spinal adjustment, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Texas Chiropractic College, Long Island NY , 2019 | | | | | Ethics, Documentation and Research, Primary Spine Care,, Maintaining ethical Interprofessional relationships based upon an evidenced based practice inclusive of triage, diagnostics and reporting. Creating thorough documentation that reflects your complete findings encompassing descriptive ICD-10 codes and concludes the presence or absence of pathology. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Texas Chiropractic College, Long Island NY , 2019 | | | | | Evidenced Based Care in a Collaborative Setting; Primary Spine Care 5, A literature based model for collaborating with hospitals, medical primary care providers and specialists. Reviewing the documentation requirements to communicate the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plans with medical entities and having the evidence as a basis for those recommendations, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY , 2019 | | | | | Current Literature Standards of MRI Spine Intepretation; Primary Spine Care 5, MRI Spine Interpretation of the spine. How to triage a trauma and non-trauma with advanced imaging and document the necessity. We will also cover the basics of MRI Spine Interpretation inclusive of all types of herniations, bulges, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY , 2019 | | | | | Spine Brain Connection in Pain Pathways; Primary Spine Care 5, MRI Spine The spine-brain connection in managing chronic pain patients. Understanding how chronic pain negatively effects brain morphology and potential pathology as sequella. The role of chiropractic in preventing the loss of gray matter and the most recent evidence as outlined in indexed peer reviewed literature over the last 10 years verifying chiropractic’s role, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY , 2019 | | | | | Bio-Neuro-Mechanical Mechanism of the Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment; Primary Spine Care 5, The biological, neurological and mechaincal mechanisms and pathways from the thrust to the lateral horn and brain connection and how the brain processes the chiropractic spinal adjustment based upon the literature. Care paths of chiropractic and physical therapy from an outcome basis, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY , 2019 | | | | | Primary Spine Care Qualified, This qualification includes graduate chiropractic education in healthy and traumatically altered spinal morphology inclusive of osseous, connective tissue and neurological structure, function and pathology. This certifies you are qualified in assessing predictive models in spinal biomechanics and devising engineering paradigms for treatment plans to maximize spinal homeostasis in an evidenced based conclusion. In addition, this qualification acknowledges your expertise in triaging the injured and coordinating collaborative care from the trauma through conclusion of rehabilitation, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY, , 2019 | | | | | Do Dietary Supplements Decrease Mortality Risk in Cancer? , The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Assess the effects of vitamin and mineral supplements on the risk for cardiovascular disease, Analyze the effect of supplement use on the risk for mortality among adults, Outline implications for the healthcare team. Authors: News Author: Pam Harrison; CME Author: Charles P. Vega, MD MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2019 | | | | | Patient Intake, History and Physical Examination, Determining the etiology of the patient's complaints in a traumatic or non-traumatic scenario. Analyzing the patient's past history and review of systems along with the performance of a complete orthopedic, neurological and clinical examination to correlate both past, current and causality issues to formulate an accurate diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan. There is an emphasis on triaging both the trauma and non-trauma patients. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division , Long Island, New York, 2018 | | | | | Is There a Value in Scoliosis Screening?, The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Evaluate updated recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force regarding screening for idiopathic scoliosis among asymptomatic adolescents. Examine the clinical implications of updated US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations regarding screening for idiopathic scoliosis among asymptomatic adolescents. Author: Diana Phillips; CME Author: Laurie Barclay, MD. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2018 | | | | | Autoimmune Diseases and ADHD: Is There a Link? , The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Distinguish the association between a personal history of autoimmune disease and the risk for development of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), based on a Danish nationwide study. Distinguish the association between a family history of autoimmune disease and the risk for development of ADHD. Author: Nancy A. Melville; CME Author: Laurie Barclay, MD. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape,, 2018 | | | | | Cervical Spine Surgery: The patient experience and Post-surgical Complications. , Because of the high incidence of cervical radiculopathy, the frequency of cervical spine surgeries in the United States (US) has increased substantially over the past 2 decades to more than 1.3 million inpatient surgeries performed between 2002 and 2009. Cervical spine surgery is associated with relatively low morbidity and mortality rates, but perioperative complications can lead to substantial patient suffering. Physicians involved in the perioperative care of patients undergoing cervical spine surgery, particularly specialists such as neurologists who refer patients for surgical consultation and provide care after surgery, will benefit from reviewing common surgical complications and strategies for recognizing those complications in clinical practice. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Describe common complications of cervical spine surgery and recognize their clinical presentations. Authors: Oren N. Gottfried, MD, FAANS. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2018 | | | | | Role of CBT in Treatment of Chronic Pain, The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Discuss general principles regarding use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for management of chronic nonmalignant pain, based on a review. Identify specific strategies of CBT used for management of chronic nonmalignant pain. Author: Batya Swift Yasgur, MA, LSW; CME Author: Laurie Barclay, MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2018 | | | | | Increase Risk for MI seen in Early NSAID Use, The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Assess results of a randomized trial of NSAIDs focused on cardiovascular safety. Compare the cardiovascular risk associated with use of different NSAIDs in the current meta-analysis. Author: Pauline Anderson; CME Author: Charles P. Vega, MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2018 | | | | | Can Alternative Medicine Use up Risk for Death From Cancer, The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Evaluate variables associated with alternative treatment for cancer and outcomes of this therapy. Analyze the use of complementary and alternative medicine among cancer survivors. Author: Nick Mulcahy; CME Author: Charles P. Vega, MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2018 | | | | | An integrative Approach to Chronic Low Back Pain, The goal of this activity is to review the evidence for safety and efficacy of complementary and integrative health approaches for treating chronic low back pain. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Identify evidence in support of the clinical efficacy of complementary therapies for the treatment of chronic low-back pain. Authors: Josephine Briggs, MD. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2018 | | | | | Effect of Intra-Articular Steroids on Cartilage in Knee OA, The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. The goal of this activity is to discuss evidence about how potential new paradigms for using steroids might treat early inflammation and alter the progression of knee osteoarthritis (OA). Upon completion of this activity, participants will: Have increased knowledge regarding the impact of intra-articular (IA) steroid injections on cartilage, in patients with knee OA. Have greater competence related to potential patient selection characteristics for the use of IA steroid injections for patients with knee OA. Authors: John C. Richmond, MD; Virginia B. Kraus, MD, PhD; Christian Lattermann, MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2018 | | | | | Can some Brain Lesions Be Linked to Criminal Behavior, The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Identify brain lesions and networks in patients who exhibited criminal behavior after, but not before, development of brain tumors or other brain lesions, based on a retrospective study. Identify potential neuroscience, medical, and legal implications of findings from this retrospective study. Author: Megan Brooks; CME Author: Laurie Barclay, MD. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2018 | | | | | Biomarker May Predict Risk for Prolonged Concussion Symptoms, The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Interpret the efficacy of salivary microRNAs (miRNAs) in identifying children with concussion who are at risk for prolonged concussive symptoms (PCS), based on a prospective cohort study. Determine the clinical implications of the efficacy of salivary miRNAs in identifying children with concussion who are at risk for PCS. Author: Ricki Lewis, PhD; CME Author: Laurie Barclay, MD. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2018 | | | | | CDC: Action Needed for Traumatic Brain Injury in Children, The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Assess the epidemiology of TBI among children in the United States. Distinguish priorities in advancing the well-being of individuals with a history of TBI during childhood. Author: Megan Brooks; CME Author: Charles P. Vega, MD, FAAFP Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2018 | | | | | High-Intensity Opioid Prescribers Up Rates of Long-Term Use, The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Compare rates of long-term opioid use and future hospitalizations among patients seen in the emergency department and treated by high-intensity vs low-intensity opioid prescribers within each hospital, based on a retrospective Medicare database analysis. Determine the clinical implications of these findings regarding rates of long-term opioid use among emergency department patients treated by high-intensity vs low-intensity opioid prescribers within each hospital. Author: Nicola M. Parry, DVM; CME Author: Laurie Barclay, MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2018 | | | | | Is Parent-Based Weight Loss Effective for Children?, The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Evaluate the efficacy of behavioral programs to promote healthy weight among young children. Compare parent-based therapy and family-based treatment in promoting healthy weight among children. Author: Troy Brown, RN; CME Author: Charles P. Vega, MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2018 | | | | | Are Male Vegetarians at Greater Risk for Depression? , Provides medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care, assess the effect of omega-3 fatty acids on the risk for depression and evaluate the relationship between vegetarian diets and depression among men. Deborah Brauser; CME Author: Charles P. Vega, MD. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2018 | | | | | National Decompression Certificate Program , Learn decompression protocols to improve disc problem patient care. It is the first decompression program to be non-product specific and to cover a robust outline of topics in order to teach you all you need to know in order to offer this highly effective protocol to your patients. Dr. Eric Kaplan, Dallas TX Parker University, Department of Continuing Education, 2018 | | | | | Science Based Nutrition: Foundational laboratory Analysis Lecture, Advanced Diagnostic Training, Advanced Diagnostic Training providing understanding of how to read a blood test and understand what it means. This seminar provides protocols: Diabetes, Heart Disease, Kidney Function, Liver Disease, Gall Bladder. This seminar explains how to create an optimum health plan with nutrient recommendations. Dr. Van Merkle Texas Chiropractic College, 2018 | | | | | Spinal Decompression Certification Course , Learn decompression protocols to improve disc problem patient care. It is the first decompression program to be non-product specific and to cover a robust outline of topics in order to teach you all you need to know in order to offer this highly effective protocol to your patients. Dr. Eric Kaplan, National University of Health Science, Department of Continuing Education, Lombard IL, 2018 | | | | | Impairment Rating, The understanding and utilization of the protocols and parameters of the AMA Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 6th Edition. Spine, neurological sequelae, migraine, sexual dysfunction, sleep and arousal disorders, station and gait disorders and consciousness are detailed for impairment rating. Herniated discs, radiculopathy, fracture, dislocationa and functional loss are also detailed in relation to impairment ratings. Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | Othropedic Testing: Clinical Grand Rounds, Integration of orthopedic testing in the clinical setting utilizing both simple and complex patient scenarios. It includes potential stroke, or vertebrobasilar insufficient patients and understanding the nuances in a clinical evaluation with orthopedic testing as a critical part of the evaluation and screening process. How to integrate orthopedic testing in the clinical setting utilizing both simple and complex patient scenarios. It includes potential stroke, or vertebrobasilar insufficient patients and understanding the nuances in a clinical evaluation with orthopedic testing as a critical part of the evaluation and screening process. Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | Orthopedic Testing: Lumbar Spine, Integration of lumbar orthopedic testing in the clinical setting to develop a differential diagnosis. Utilizing radiographic and advanced imaging inclusive of MRI and CAT scan findings to verify tissue pathology suspected by orthopedic testing conclusions and developing a treatment plan as sequelae. Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | Orthopedic Testing: Cervical Spine, Integration of cervical orthopedic testing in the clinical setting to develop a differential diagnosis. Utilizing radiographic and advanced imaging inclusive of MRI and CAT scan findings to verify tissue pathology suspected by orthopedic testing conclusions and developing a treatment plan as sequelae. Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | Orthopedic Testing: Cervical Spine, , Integration of cervical orthopedic testing in the clinical setting to develop a differential diagnosis. Utilizing radiographic and advanced imaging inclusive of MRI and CAT scan findings to verify tissue pathology suspected by orthopedic testing conclusions and developing a treatment plan as sequelae. Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | Orthopedic Testing: Principles, Clinical Application and Triage, Integration of orthopedic testing in the clinical setting to develop a differential diagnosis. Utilizing radiographic and advanced imaging inclusive of MRI and CAT scan findings to verify tissue pathology suspected by orthopedic testing conclusions and developing a treatment plan as sequelae. Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2018 | | | | | Documenting Clinically Correlated Bodily Injury to Causality, Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation, diagnosis and clinical correlation to the injury when reporting injuries in the medical-legal community. Documenting the kinesiopathology, myopathology, neuropathology, and pathophysiology in both a functional and structural paradigm. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018 | | | | | Documentation and Reporting for the Trauma Victim, Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation and diagnosis utilizing the ICD-9 and the CPT to accurately describe the injury through diagnosis. Understanding and utilizing state regulations on reimbursement issues pertaining to healthcare. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018 | | | | | Neurodiagnostic Testing Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, Electromyography (EMG), Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV), Somato Sensory Evoked Potential (SSEP), Visual Evoked Potential (VEP), Brain Stem Auditory Evoked Potential (BAER) and Visual-Electronystagmosgraphy (V-ENG) interpretation, protocols and clinical indications for the trauma patient. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018 | | | | | MRI, Bone Scan and X-Ray Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, MRI interpretation, physiology, history and clinical indications, bone scan interpretation, physiology and clinical indications, x-ray clinical indications for the trauma patient. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018 | | | | | Crash Dynamics and Its Relationship to Causality, An extensive understanding of the physics involved in the transference of energy from the bullet car to the target car. This includes G's of force, newtons, gravity, energy, skid marks, crumple zones, spring factors, event data recorder and the graphing of the movement of the vehicle before, during and after the crash. Determining the clinical correlation of forces and bodily injury. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018 | | | | | Diagnostics, Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation and Triaging the Trauma Patient, An extensive understanding of the injured with clinically coordinating the history, physical findings and when to integrate neurodiagnostics. An understanding on how to utilize emergency room. records in creating an accurate diagnosis and the significance of “risk factors” in spinal injury. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018 | | | | | Neurodiagnostics, Imaging Protocols and Pathology of the Trauma Patient, An in-depth understanding of the protocols in triaging and reporting the clinical findings of the trauma patient. Maintaining ethical relationships with the medical-legal community. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractc Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018 | | | | | Triage and Management of the Trauma and Non-Trauma Patient, Differentially diagnosing spinal issues in the trauma and non-trauma patient inclusive of spinal disc pathology utilizing x-ray, MRI, CAT Scan and clinical evaluations. Collaborative triaging protocols with neurologists, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, pain management and primary medical care providers with both mechanical and anatomical spinal pathologies. Academy of Chiropractic, Cleveland University - Kansas City Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Long Island, NY, 2018 | | | | | Difference in HbA1C Drop - Intermittent Fasting vs Low-Cal Diet?, The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Compare a program of alternate-day fasting with continuous calorie restriction among healthy obese adults. Compare a program of intermittent severe calorie restriction with continuous calorie restriction among adults with type 2 diabetes, Authors: News Author: Marlene Busko; CME Author: Charles P. Vega, MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2018 | | | | | Daily Almonds and Dark Chocolate: Part of a Healthy Diet?., The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Assess the effect of almonds on blood lipid levels in a meta-analysis of randomized trials. Evaluate the potential cardiovascular benefits of adding almonds and dark chocolate to a standard diet. Authors: News Author: Megan Brooks; CME Author: Charles P. Vega, MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2018 | | | | | Lifestyle and Professional CGM: The Big Picture, The goal of this activity is to improve the knowledge and competence of members of the diabetes care team by providing expert perspectives related to the use of emerging technologies for glucose monitoring in diabetes management, as well as opportunities for practicing clinical decision-making skills in a patient case presentation. Upon completion of this activity, participants will: Have increased knowledge regarding the Appropriate patient selection for use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), Have greater competence related to Effectively utilizing CGM to assess patients' lifestyles and diabetes therapy. Educating patients on CGM readings with a team approach. Authors: Irl B. Hirsch, MD; Davida F. Kruger, MSN, APN-RC, BC-ADM; Maggie A. Powers, PhD, RD, CDE. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, , 2018 | | | | | Do Low-Calorie Sweeteners Have Health Benefits for Adults?, The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Assess trends in the consumption of low-calorie sweetened beverages (LCSBs) in the United States. Evaluate potential benefits and risks for LCSB consumption in the United States. Outline implications for the healthcare team. Authors: News Author: Nancy A Melville; CME Author: Charles P. Vega, MD, FAAFP. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2018 | | | | | ADA Issues New Guidance on Type 1 Diabetes in Youths., The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Describe recommendations for diagnosis and monitoring of type 1 diabetes in youths, according to a new position statement from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) . Determine recommendations for treatment and management of type 1 diabetes in youths, according to a new ADA position statement. Outline implications for the healthcare team. Authors: News Author: Miriam E. Tucker; CME Author: Laurie Barclay, MD. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2018 | | | | | Does Vegetarian Diet Improve HbA1c; Cut CV Risk for Diabetes?, The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Describe the evidence for the effect of vegetarian dietary patterns on glycemic control and other established cardiometabolic risk factors in persons with diabetes, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Determine clinical implications of effects of vegetarian dietary patterns on glycemic control and other established cardiometabolic risk factors in persons with diabetes, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs. Authors: News Author: Marcia Frellick, CME Author: Laurie Barclay, MD. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2018 | | | | | Healthy Midlife Diet and Its Effect on Mental Illness. The goal of this activity is to enhance patient care. , Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Describe the association of healthy diet, measured with the Alternative Healthy Eating Index 2010 (AHEI-2010) score, during an 11-year exposure period in adulthood, with hippocampal volume, according to a large observational cohort study. Determine clinical implications of the association of healthy diet during an 11-year exposure period in adulthood with hippocampal volume, according to a large observational cohort study Authors: News Author:Megan Brooks; CME Author:Laurie Barclay, MD. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2018 | | | | | Do Vitamin, Mineral Supplements Reduce Cardiovascular Disease?, The goal of this activity is to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Assess the use of supplements in the United States and Europe, Evaluate the effects of different vitamin and mineral supplements in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. News Author: Megan Brooks, CME Author: Charles P. Vega, MD, FAAFP, Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2018 | | | | | 10 Recommendations on How to Prevent Cancer. , The goal of this activity is to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Assess lifestyle changes associated with a lower risk for cancer, Distinguish other recommendations to prevent incident cancer, Implications to the Healthcare Team.News Author: Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN; CME Author: Charles P. Vega, MD, FAAFP Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2018 | | | | | Teen Use of Alternative Medicine Nearly Doubles, , The goal of this activity is to provide
Doctors to be able to: Evaluate trends in visits to the emergency department (ED) related to the use of dietary supplements. Analyze the epidemiology of dietary supplement use among children and adolescents. Author: Diana Phillips, CME Author: Charles P. Vega, MD, FAAFP Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2018 | | | | | National Decompression Certificate Program, Learn decompression protocols to improve disc problem patient care. It is the first decompression program to be non-product specific and to cover a robust outline of topics in order to teach you all you need to know in order to offer this highly effective protocol to your patients. Dr. Eric Kaplan, Parker University, Department of Continuing Education, Dallas TX, 2017 | | | | | Brimhall Certification Seminar , The Certification Seminar is concentrated in content and depth, and allows us to expand to more advanced craniosacral, visceral, laser therapy, toxin release, etc. Certification will enable us to explore deep emotional work and detoxification training, both for our development of clinical skills, as well as personal healing and growth. We will provide in depth training on new heavy metal and halogen protocols that help to unlock many patient symptoms. Dr. John Brimhall D.C. Logan College of Chiropractic, Department of Continuing Education, Chesterfield, MO, 2017 | | | | | Rewiring the Brain: Neurofeedback with Bessel van der Kolk, MD, The goal of this course is to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Describe how brainwaves function in the various parts of the brain; their alteration in trauma survivors, and how neurofeedback works to “re-wire” the brain for healing.. 2. Discuss neurofeedback and Trauma’s impact, Neurofeedback research, Long-term benefits of treatment. Bessel van der Kolk, MD. PESI, 2017 | | | | | Association Between Food Distress and Smoking Among Racially and Ethnically Diverse Adults, Schenectady, New York, 2013-2014, , The goal of this activity is to evaluate the relationship between food insecurity and the prevalence of smoking. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Assess risk factors for smoking and trends in the epidemiology of smoking. Analyze risk factors for smoking in the current study. Distinguish the most salient elements of food insecurity associated with smoking in the current study. Evaluate different retail locations in terms of their display of tobacco advertising. Authors: Akiko S. Hosler, PhD; Isaac H. Michaels, MPH, Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2017 | | | | | Can Processed Meats Worsen Asthma Symptoms? , The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Evaluate the risk for incident asthma associated with overweight and obesity. Assess the effects of increasing levels of cured meat intake and body mass index on asthma control. News Author: Tara Haelle
CME Author: Charles P. Vega, MD.
Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2017 | | | | | Can Alternate-Day Fasting Promote Weight Loss? , The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Compare an alternate-day fasting diet with a reduced-calorie diet in a meta-analysis. Evaluate potential benefits and liabilities of alternate-day fasting diets vs a reduced-calorie diet. Author: Marlene Busko; CME Author: Charles P. Vega, MD. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2017 | | | | | Can High-Dose Vitamin B Increase Risk for Lung Cancer? , The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Review the association of long-term, supplemental vitamin B use in relation to lung cancer risk. Identify specific populations that may be at most risk for lung cancer. Outline clinical implications for the healthcare team. Author: Zosia Chustecka; CME Author: Amy H. Seung, PharmD, BCOP. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2017 | | | | | Can Diet Change Mortality Risk? , The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Assess the importance of adherence to diet in the prevention of cardiovascular events. Evaluate how healthy changes to diet later in life might affect mortality outcomes. Author: Laird Harrison; CME Author: Charles P. Vega, MD. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2017 | | | | | Can More Fruit & Veggie Intake Lessen Psychological Stress? , The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Distinguish the association between fruit and vegetable intake and the prevalence and incidence of psychological distress among middle-aged and older adults, based on a cross-sectional, prospective Australian study. Determine the clinical implications of the association between fruit and vegetable intake and the prevalence and incidence of psychological distress among middle-aged and older adults Author: Nancy A. Melville; CME Author: Laurie Barclay, MD. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2017 | | | | | Junk Science vs Junk Food: Where does the Evidence Lie? , The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Define terms applied to dietary sugar. Evaluate the quality of public guidelines regarding sugar consumption. Author: Marcia Frellick CME Author: Charles P. Vega, MD. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2017 | | | | | Intensive Diet, Exercise May Lower T2D Medication, The goal of this course is to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Evaluate the efficacy of a low-intensity intervention to improve physical activity levels of patients with type 2 diabetes Analyze how an intensive lifestyle intervention can change the way type 2 diabetes is treated, as well as the degree of glycemic control. Charles P. Vega, MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2017 | | | | | Are Dietary Changes Better Than PPI’s for Reflux? , The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Assess why alkaline water and a Mediterranean diet may be effective for LPR. Compare dietary treatment vs treatment with proton pump inhibitors for LPR. Author: Tara Haelle; CME Author: Charles P. Vega, MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2017 | | | | | AHA Provides Guidance on Sugar Limits for Children, The goal of this course is to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Interpret findings from an American Heart Association (AHA) summary statement regarding the association of consumption of added sugars in children and adolescents with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. 2. Describe AHA recommendations for reducing added dietary sugars to lower CVD risk in children and adolescents. Marcia Frellick, CME Author: Laurie Barclay, MD. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2017 | | | | | No Risk Seen Between Eggs and Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, The goal of this course is to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Assess the relationship between cholesterol consumption and the risk for cardiovascular disease. 2. Evaluate how cholesterol and egg consumption affect the risk for dementia among men. Deborah Brauser; CME Author: Charles P. Vega, MD. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2017 | | | | | Can Birth Complications Raise The Risk for Autism, The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Distinguish associations between overall perinatal complications and the risk for ASD, based on a retrospective cohort study. Identify specific perinatal complications associated with the risk for ASD. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2017 | | | | | Can a Poor Diet Lead to Brain Shrinkage? , In a new longitudinal study of older adults, an unhealthy diet adversely influenced brain volume. Poor diet was associated with reduced hippocampal volume on the left side among older adults. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016 | | | | | Abuse - Child for PA Mandatory Reporters for Initial Licensure, This course is designed to teach how to recognize possible clinical, behavioral, and physical indicators of suspected child abuse and neglect, evaluate situations to determine whether there is reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or neglect, apply the updated requirements and protocol for reporting, and describe the reporting procedure. Richard Saporito, DC, DABCO, University of Bridgeport Health Sciences PostGraduate Education Department, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT, 2016 | | | | | Triaging the Trauma and Non-Trauma Patients, Correlating clinical findings and the patient history in determining the correct course of care in triaging the patient utilizing orthopedic and neurological evaluations in the clinical setting. Understanding the parameters for immediate referrals vs. following the continuum of care to determine the necessity for referrals. Texas Chiropractic College Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2016 | | | | | Medical-Legal-Insurance Documentation, Accurate and compliant documentation of history and clinical findings inclusive of functional losses, loss of activities of daily living, duties under duress and permanent loss of enjoyment of life. Prognosing static vs. stable care, gaps in care both in the onset and in the middle of passive care with a focus on detailed diagnosing. The integration of chiropractic academia, the court system and the insurance reimburser’s requirements for complete documentation. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2016 | | | | | Medical Errors Slated as Third Leading Cause of Death in U.S., Medical errors leading to mortality on the United States and possible solutions to reverse the trend of iatrogenic deaths Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016 | | | | | Utilization of Research in the Clinical setting, Utilizing peer reviewed scientific literature in creating a diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan for the chronic and acute patient. How to implement and stay current on techniques and technology in healthcare. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2016 | | | | | National Decompression Certificate Program, Learn decompression protocols to improve disc problem patient care. It is the first decompression program to be non-product specific and to cover a robust outline of topics in order to teach you all you need to know in order to offer this highly effective protocol to your patients. Dr. Eric Kaplan, Dallas TX Parker University, Department of Continuing Education, 2016 | | | | | Can A High Fat Diet Increase The Risk For Anxiety And Depression. , Evidence to date suggests a bidirectional link between type 2 diabetes mellitus and depression. Consuming a high-fat diet may cause brain changes that lead to anxiety and depression. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016 | | | | | Can a Mediterranean Diet Avert Breast Cancer? , A Mediterranean diet -- which features vegetables, fruits, fish, and olive oil -- supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil may be beneficial in the primary prevention of breast cancer. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016 | | | | | Does a High-Fat Mediterranean Diet Lead to Weight Gain?, Following a Mediterranean diet that is not calorie restricted and is high in healthy fats from olive oil or nuts does not cause weight gain at 5 years compared with a low-fat diet, according to results from the Spanish PREDIMED randomized controlled trial. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016 | | | | | Can A Low–Calorie Diet Reverse Type 2 Diabetes? , Type 2 diabetes is potentially reversible via an 8-week, very low-calorie diet followed by careful weight management for up to 6 months, new research shows. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016 | | | | | Prediabetes or Diabetes Prevalent in 20% of Teens, A National Health and Nutrition Examination survey reveals that prediabetes is common among US, nearly 18% of teenagers have prediabetes. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016 | | | | | Which Diet Is Best for Diabetes Prevention in Obesity Prone? , The current study suggests that adults with a genetic predisposition for overweight/obesity may have better metabolic outcomes with a high-fat calorie-restricted diet compared with a low-fat diet.
Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016 | | | | | Can A Longer Sleep Duration Increase The Risk For Diabetes? , Eating more fruits and vegetables early in adulthood yields lower rates of coronary atherosclerosis. The current research demonstrates that higher fruit and vegetable consumption during young adulthood is associated with lower coronary atherosclerosis 2 decades later. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016 | | | | | Can Consuming Berries Prevent Erectile Dysfunction? , Higher habitual intake of fruit rich in flavonoids is significantly associated with a lower incidence of erectile dysfunction, based on a large observational study. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016 | | | | | Can Bacon Increase the Risk for Cancer?, IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) has classified processed meat in the diet as "carcinogenic to humans" based on sufficient evidence for colorectal cancer, as well as a positive association with stomach cancer. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016 | | | | | Successful Hypertriglyceridemia Treatment in Clinical Practice, Discussion of successful treatment of a patient with hypertriglyceridemia with diet, exercise, atorvastatin and omega 3 fatty acid. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016 | | | | | Can Early Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Prevent Later CV Risk?, Eating more fruits and vegetables early in adulthood yields lower rates of coronary atherosclerosis The current study by Miedema and colleagues demonstrates that higher fruit and vegetable consumption during young adulthood is associated with lower coronary atherosclerosis 2 decades later. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016 | | | | | Is Personalized Diabetes Care Better For Women vs Men? , Structured personal care for type 2 diabetes is associated with lower long-term risks for stroke. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016 | | | | | Simple Score Predicts Diabetes Remission in Bariatric Surgery, The validated DiaRem score can help determine whether bariatric surgery will result in short-term remission of type 2 diabetes. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016 | | | | | Clinical Pearls in Managing ADHD: Patient Case Challenges, The goal of this course is to improve the understanding treatment of patients with ADHD and comorbid disorders. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Identify criteria and scales for diagnosing adult attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and comorbid disorders. 2. Select and individualize treatment for ADHD based on clinical data and individual patient characteristics. David W. Goodman, MD; Lenard A. Adler, MD. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016 | | | | | Determining the Best Test In ADHD Diagnostic Scales, The goal of this course is to provide primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals with information in order to enhance patient care. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Evaluate the diagnostic performance of behavioral rating scales in diagnosing ADHD in children and adolescents, based on a meta-analysis. 2. Determine the clinical implications of findings of this meta-analysis regarding use of behavioral rating scales in diagnosing ADHD in children and adolescents. Megan Brooks, CME Author: Laurie Barclay, MD, Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016 | | | | | Assessing Approaches for Brain Function Monitoring, Recognize the role of EEG monitoring in setting of anesthesia. Review current guidelines and recommendations for brain function monitoring in anesthesia and critical care settings. Compare and contrast current brain monitoring systems. Michael A.E. Ramsay, MD Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016 | | | | | Medical Errors Slated as Third Leading Cause of Death in U.S., Medical errors leading to mortality on the United States and possible solutions to reverse the trend of iatrogenic deaths Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016 | | | | | Can Reproductive period influence Diabetes Risk in Women? , A new prospective study demonstrates zero cases of newly acquired HIV infection among partners having sex without condoms with partners with low HIV viral load levels.
Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016 | | | | | Can Diabetes Raise the Rick for Death after an MI? , A new cohort study shows that diabetes independently increases the risk for mortality after myocardial infarction., Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016 | | | | | Can Involving Patient’s Partner Improve Diabetes Control?, For adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes, a behavioral telephone intervention that includes their spouse or other committed partner may make a difference, new research shows. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016 | | | | | Painful Neuropath Best Indicator of Depression in Diabete, Diabetes patients with peripheral neuropathic pain have a substantially increased risk of depression, which underscores the need for depression to be considered when treating the diabetes complication. Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016 | | | | | New Blood Biomarkers Useful for Concussion Diagnosis, The utilization of GFAP and UCH-l-1 in determining, traumatic brain injury, mild traumatic brain injury and mild-moderate traumatic brain injury as a triage tool to manage head trauma patients Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education in cooperation with Medscape, 2016 | | | | | Patient Intake, History and Physical Examination, Determining the etiology of the patient's complaints in a traumatic or non-traumatic scenario. Analyzing the patient's past history and review of systems along with the performance of a complete orthopedic, neurological and clinical examination to correlate both past, current and causality issues to formulate an accurate diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan. There is an emphasis on triaging both the trauma and non-trauma patients. PA State board of Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2016 | | | | | Head Trauma, Brain Injury and Concussion, Brain and head physiology, brain mapping and pathology as a sequella to trauma. Traumatic brain injury, mild traumatic brain injury, axonal shearing, diffuse axonal injury and concussion are detailed in etiology and clinically. Clinical presentation, advanced diagnostic imaging and electrodiagnostics are detailed in analysis to create a differential diagnosis. Balance disorders that often occur as a result of trauma are also explored from clinical presentation to advanced imaging and differential diagnosis. PA State Board of Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2016 | | | | | MRI Spinal Anatomy, Protocols and Disc Pathology, Normal anatomy of axial and sagittal views utilizing T1, T2, gradient and STIR sequences of imaging. Degeneration and annular fissuers of discs in both trauma and non-trauma patients and the biochemical properties of joints in age dating pathology. Disc bulges from degenerative and sequalla to osseous issues, herniation pathology and protrusion, extrusion, migrated and sequestered variations. Clinical scenarios as sequella to disc and pre-existing pathologies. PA State Board of Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2016 | | | | | Science Based Nutrition: Foundational laboratory Analysis Lecture, Advanced Diagnostic Training, Advanced Diagnostic Training providing understanding of how to read a blood test and understand what it means. This seminar provides protocols: Diabetes, Heart Disease, Kidney Function, Liver Disease, Gall Bladder. This seminar explains how to create an optimum health plan with nutrient recommendations. Dr. Van Merkle, Texas Chiropractic College, 2015 | | | | | Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Pennsylvania, This course is designed to teach how to recognize possible clinical, behavioral, and physical indicators of suspected child abuse and neglect, evaluate situations to determine whether there is reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or neglect, apply the updated requirements and protocol for reporting, and describe the reporting procedure. Elite Continuing Education, Provider No. CACE000025, Ormond Beach FL, 2015 | | | | | Science Based Nutrition: Foundational laboratory Analysis Lecture, Advanced Diagnostic Training, Advanced Diagnostic Training providing understanding of how to read a blood test and understand what it means. This seminar provides protocols: Diabetes, Heart Disease, Kidney Function, Liver Disease, Gall Bladder. This seminar explains how to create an optimum health plan with nutrient recommendations. Dr. Van Merkle, Texas Chiropractic College, 2014 | | | | | Obesity and Medical Imaging Challenges, Radiographic challenges for the obese patient. From Radiologic Technology September/October 2008: Vol. 68. No. 6, Lawrence Pyzik DC, DACBR, American Chiropractic Registry of Radiologic Technologists, 2014 | | | | | Diagnosis and treatment of Scaphoid Fractures, Radiographic diagnosis of Scaphoid Fractures. Treatment of scaphoid Fractures. From Radiologic Technology November/December 2008: Vol. 82. No. 2, Lawrence Pyzik DC, DACBR, American Chiropractic Registry of Radiologic Technologists, 2014 | | | | | Imaging Sports Related Injuries, Radiographic procedures for athletes with sports related injuries. From Radiologic Technology November/December 2005: Vol. 77. No. 2, Lawrence Pyzik DC, DACBR, American Chiropractic Registry of Radiologic Technologists, 2014 | | | | | Imaging patients with Chronic Disabilities, , X-ray of patients with chronic disabilities in a clinical setting. From Radiologic Technology September/October 2008: Vol. 68. No. 6, Lawrence Pyzik DC, DACBR, American Chiropractic Registry of Radiologic Technologists, 2014 | | | | | Nutrition 130 Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment and Management, A Functional and Nutritional Perspective, Advanced Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Assessment and Management. Traditional Risk Factors. Comprehensive Cardiovascular Assessment. Diagnostic bloodwork. Holistic Treatment Options. David M. Brady, DC, ND, CCN, DACBN, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport CT, 2014 | | | | | Nutrition 120 Management of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, GI Imbalances with or without symptoms, Food intolerances can contribute to intestinal disorder or result from them. How GI contribution to illness is often overlooked. David M. Brady, DC, ND, CCN, DACBN, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport CT, 2014 | | | | | Nutrition 114 Functional and Nutritional Medicine, Hypertension & Food Allergy. Functional medicine approach to hypertension and food allergies. What works in clinical practice, protocols, diagnostic testing and how to manage cases. David M. Brady, DC, CCN, DACBN, ND University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport CT, 2014 | | | | | Managing Digestion The cornerstone of Health, , The role of digestion in health. How to diagnose and manage digestive problems. Tyran Mincey DC, Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena TX, 2014 | | | | | Science Based Nutrition: Foundational laboratory Analysis Lecture, Advanced Diagnostic Training, Advanced Diagnostic Training providing understanding of how to read a blood test and understand what it means. This seminar provides protocols: Diabetes, Heart Disease, Kidney Function, Liver Disease, Gall Bladder. This seminar explains how to create an optimum health plan with nutrient recommendations. Dr. Van Merkle Texas Chiropractic College, 2013 | | | | | Nutrition 113 Case Study in Functional and Nutritional Medicine, Chronic Gastrointestinal Disorder, Lifestyle, physical exam, diagnostic workup and impression for chronic gastrointestional disorders. Includes discussion laboratory testing, bloodwork, intestinal permeability testing, detoxification panel, stool testing and Alcat sensitivity testing. David M. Brady, DC, ND, CCN, DACBN University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport CT, 2013 | | | | | Nutrition 220 Evaluating and Addressing Our Patients’ Underlying Health Challenges, How we get sick and how to recognize the potential underlying causes of sickness: Vitamin deficiency, Thyroid condition (HPT), Blood sugar imbalance, Too much stress, pH-imbalance (Over-acid), Dysbiosis/SIBO, Methylation defect, Estrogen dominance, Mineral deficiency, Autoimmune reaction, Oxidative stress, Chronic inflammation, Gluten sensitivity, Excessive toxic burden, Low HCl/enzymes, Too sedentary, Adrenal insufficiency (HPA), Food sensitivity, Heavy metal toxicity, Sleep “debt”, Poor quality diet, Over-exercising, Imbalanced lifestyle (W:P) and Leaky Gut. Powers R. DC, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport CT, 2013 | | | | | Science Based Nutrition: Foundational laboratory Analysis Lecture, Advanced Diagnostic Training providing understanding of how to read a blood test and understand what it means. This seminar provides protocols: Diabetes, Heart Disease, Kidney Function, Liver Disease, Gall Bladder. This seminar explains how to create an optimum health plan with nutrient recommendations. Dr. Van Merkle Texas Chiropractic College, 2012 | | | | | Diagnosis & Treatment of Nutritional Deficiencies, Improper Nutrition and Disease, The Role of Antioxidants in the Promotion of Health. The Correlation Between an Improper Diet and Pain. The Importance of Good Nutrition. Proteins, Fat, Carbohydrates, Fiber, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water. Micronutrient Deficiency Diseases. Food Groups. Nutritional Disorders From a Historical Perspective. Obesity. Food Supplies and Food Safety. Illnesses caused by improper nutrient consumption and nutrient deficiencies. Louis Camilli DC, Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena TX, 2012 | | | | | Neurology 212e Cases in Endocrinology and Metabolic Disease, Cases in Endocrinology and Metabolic Disease: Relate relatively common but sometimes challenging patient cases, explain diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in thyroid disease, diagnostic and therapeutic considerations in drug toxicity, diabetic neuropathy, vitamin deficiency, Ferezy DACAN, FIACN, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport CT, 2012 | | | | | Science Based Nutrition: Foundational laboratory Analysis Lecture, Advanced Diagnostic Training, Advanced Diagnostic Training providing understanding of how to read a blood test and understand what it means. This seminar provides protocols: Diabetes, Heart Disease, Kidney Function, Liver Disease, Gall Bladder. This seminar explains how to create an optimum health plan with nutrient recommendations. Dr. Van Merkle Texas Chiropractic College, 2011 | | | | | Radiation Protection, Training in radiation protection. Dr. Michael S. Swank, DC, Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, Harrisburg, PA, 2011 | | | | | Nutrition 129 Nutritional Support for Obesity and Weight Loss, Nutritional Support for Obesity and Weight Loss: describing obesity, its etiology and effects on health and wellness. Several popular and traditional diets are described. Nutritional supplements for weight loss are reviewed. A discussion of two main nutritional strategies for weight loss: thermogenesis and insulin control. Ronald Stertiti ND, PhD, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport CT, 2011 | | | | | Nutrition 131 Gluten Sensitivity, Gluten Sensitivity and the effect on the Gut and Brain. Accurate diagnosis and strategies for management of Gluten Sensitivity. Daniel Schlenger, DC, DACNB, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport CT, 2011 | | | | | Guidelines for Manual Techniques 103 Musculoskeletal System, Guidelines for Manual Techniques in the musculoskeletal system. Explanation of safety and contraindications by condition. Bryan Born BS, DC, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport CT, 2010 | | | | | Physical Therapy 101 Electrical Stimulation To Control Pain, Effect of Electrical Stimulation of Peripheral Nerves on Neuropathic Pain. Learn the changes in the electrophysiologic response of spinal dorsal horn neurons elicited by electrical peripheral nerve stimulation, and investigates whether the electrical stimulation of peripheral nerves causes an inhibition of pain at the spinal cord level. Powers DC, DABCN University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport CT, 2010 | | | | | Neurology 112 Neuropathic Pain, Neuropathic Pain, Qualitative review of manipulation-induced hypo-algesia and long term potentiation. A review of diagnostics for pain: SPECT scan, PET scan, Functional MRI and neuroimaging for pain. A review of the safety of safety of manipulation. Ferezy DACAN, FIACN University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport CT, 2010 | | | | | Documentation of the Vertebral Subluxation, An explanation of the subluxation and its affects. How to document the vertebral subluxation in professional practice. Dr. David Smith PA Approval #DCE101034, 2009 | | | | | Brimhall – 6 Steps to Wellness Protocols, 6 Steps to Wellness teaches how helpsoneone achieve optimal health in 6 steps. Step 1 Structure: re-establish structural integrity, Step 2 Electrical pollution: re-balance electromagnetics, Step 3 Nutrition: re-balance nutrition, Step 4 Allergies and sensitivities: re-program the body for any allergy or sensitivity, Step 5 Emotions and stress: re-evaluate emotional patterns & remove limiting belief systems, Step 6 Toxicity: remove heavy metals and other toxins from the body. Dr. John Brimhall, Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield MO, 2009 | | | | | Chiropractic Guide to Symptoms and Disease, Recognition of Signs and Symptoms of Disease. Formulation of Differential Diagnostic Impressions. History Taking / Examination Essentials. Chiropractic and Alternative Treatment of Disease. Louis Cammilli DC, Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena TX, 2008 | | | | | Pain Management, Overview of the theories of pain, Anatomy and physiology of the body’s pain pathways. Analysis of the types of physiological pain to include cutaneous, somatic, visceral, phantom limb and neuropathic pain. Common causes of pain by body region. Clinical assessment of acute versus chronic pain. Diagnosis of pain syndromes. Chiropractic pain management methodologies. Louis Cammilli DC Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena TX, 2008 | | | | | Science Based Nutrition: Foundational laboratory Analysis Lecture, Advanced Diagnostic Training, Advanced Diagnostic Training providing understanding of how to read a blood test and understand what it means. This seminar provides protocols: Diabetes, Heart Disease, Kidney Function, Liver Disease, Gall Bladder. This seminar explains how to create an optimum health plan with nutrient recommendations. Dr. Van Merkle Texas Chiropractic College, 2006 | | | | | Ancillary Diagnostic Testing Procedures, Overview of Ancillary Diagnostic Testing
Diagnostic Testing Strategies and Standards. Radiography Computed Tomography. Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Electro Diagnostic Testing Procedures. Louis Camilli DC, Joseph Camilli DC Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena TX, 2006 | | | | | Certificate For The New Area In Whiplash And Spinal Trauma Part 2, The necessary physiology and neurology to explain and treat whiplash and spinal trauma; what tissues are injured and how they can turn into chronic pain and permanent injuries. Dr. Dan Murphy Life Chiropractic College West, Hayward CA, 2004 | | | | | Autonomic Response Testing – The Next Step, Nutrition Response Testing to check the the autonomic nervous system. To determine what the body needs and how to supplement with organic whole food supplements Dr. Freddie Ulan Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena TX, 2003 | | | | | Matrix Reprogramming Module A, Understanding, objectively assessing and gently restoring balance within the body. Use clinically-proven form of manual therapy based on sound scientific principles. Dr. George Roth Logan College of Chiropractic Post Graduate Department, Chesterfield MO, 2002 | | | | | Jurisprudence / Georgia Law, Documentation of evaluation and management of patients along with guidelines for encounter notes and timelines for documenting the continuity of care Life University, Marietta GA, 2001 | | | | | Risk Management, Risk Management Documentation, communication and referrals in caring for the straight forward to complicated patient from staffing through patient care. Dr. Joseph Hoffman Life University, Marietta GA, 2001 | | | | | Science of Chiropractic, Science of Chiropractic, Discussion of the principle of chiropractic for use in professional practice. Life University, Marietta GA, 2001 | | | | | Georgia / Florida Law, Documentation of evaluation and management of patients along with guidelines for encounter notes and timelines for documenting the continuity of care. Dr. Joseph Hoffman, Life University, Marietta GA, 2001 | | | | | Sensory Motor System Analysis, A discussion of the sensory motor system and brain integration with practical application for clinical use. Dr. John Downs Life University, Marietta GA, 2001 | | | | | Medico-Legal Preparation, How to use, record, and report the patient/accident information. Accurate and compliant documentation of history and clinical findings inclusive of functional losses, loss of activities of daily living. The integration of chiropractic documentation, the court system and the insurance reimburser’s requirements for complete documentation. Richard Christie Life Chiropractic College West, Hayward CA, 2000 | | | | | Certificate For The New Area In Whiplash And Spinal Trauma Part 1, The necessary physiology and neurology to explain and treat whiplash and spinal trauma; what tissues are injured and how they can turn into chronic pain and permanent injuries. Dr. Dan Murphy Life Chiropractic College West, Hayward CA, 2000 | | | | | Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique, , The use of energy in creating homeostasis in the body, Dr. M.Ted Mortor Jr., The Morter Health System 2000 | | | | | Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique Basic, The use of energy in creating homeostasis in the body, Dr. Ted Mortor, The Morter Health System 2000 | | | | | Risk Management / AIDS, Risk management from staffing through patient care. Risk mitigation strategies. Aids Training. Dr. Joseph Hoffman, Life University, Marietta GA, 2000 | | | | | Science of Chiropractic, Discussion of the principle of chiropractic for use in professional practice. Life University, Marietta GA, 2000 | | | | | The Vaccination System, A complete overview of the current vaccination system. Life University, Marietta GA, 2000 | | | | | Georgia / Florida Law, Documentation of evaluation and management of patients along with guidelines for encounter notes and timelines for documenting the continuity of care Dr. Joseph Hoffman, Life University, Marietta GA, 2000 | | | | | Webster In-Utero Certificate Workshop, The Webster technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and diversified adjustment. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of subluxation and/or SI joint dysfunction. In so doing neuro-biomechanical function in the sacral/pelvic region is improved. Dr. Jeahne Ohm, Life University, Marietta GA, 2000 | | | | | Webster In-Utero Certificate Workshop, The Webster technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and diversified adjustment. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of subluxation and/or SI joint dysfunction. In so doing neuro-biomechanical function in the sacral/pelvic region is improved. Dr. Jeahne Ohm, Life University, Marietta GA, 2000 | | | | | Georgia / Florida Law, Documentation of evaluation and management of patients along with guidelines for encounter notes and timelines for documenting the continuity of care Dr. Joseph Hoffman, Life University, Marietta GA, 1999 | | | | | Risk Management / Sexual Boundaries, Risk management & appropriate sexual boundaries from staffing through patient care. Risk mitigation strategies, Dr. Joseph Hoffman Life University, Marietta GA, 1999 | | | | | Chiropractic Philosophy, Discussion of the principles of Chiropractic Philosophy for use in professional practice. Dr. Sid Williams Life University, Marietta GA, 1999 | | | | | Evaluation of the Pediatric Spine, Full spine muscle Evaluation for the infant and child. Comprehensive review of spinal anatomy and physiology. Dr. Gregory Plaugher Life University, Marietta GA, 1999 | | | | | Applied Kinesiology #8, Evaluation of the patient using Applied Kinesiology. Gait theory of pain, Inflammation, Review of prostaglandin pathway, Ileocecal valve. AK procedures and functional testing for visceral conditions. Dr. Walter Schmitt International College of Applied Kinesiology, 1998 | | | | | Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Evaluation of permanent impairment rating for patients after auto injury, Dr. Joseph Cipriano, Life University, Marietta GA, 1997 | | | | | Certificate of Completion B.U. 501 Physiological Practium, Completion of physiologic therapeutics training for use in clinical setting. Brenau University, 1995 | | | |
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