Webcast on Persistent Pain and the Older Patient
A case-based approach examining key challenges related to the management and treatment of persistent pain in older patients.
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Chronic Opioid Therapy Webcast
This case-based CME activity reviews the use of chronic opioid therapy for the treatment of pain. Patient assessment; use of titration, rotation, and/or conversion strategies; and guidance for the use of appropriate documentation to support opioid prescribing are some of the topics covered in this comprehensive webcast from Educational Council Program Chairman Perry G. Fine, MD.
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Best Practice Video: The Importance of Weight Management in Type 2 Diabetes
In this informative video vignette, F. Xavier Pi-Sunyer, MD, MPH, presents best-practice strategies for weight management in type 2 diabetes prevention and treatment.
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Opioid Therapy Webcast
This innovative, on-demand webcast features a case-based approach exploring the use of opioid therapy in the treatment of chronic pain. This unique activity features an interactive "Pearls to Practice" worksheet, which allows participants to take notes and capture key messages in "real time" as they are viewing the webcast. At the conclusion of the activity, participants can download the slides from the webcast, as well as any accompanying key points that they noted on their worksheet during the activity.
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Best Practice Video: Patient Adherence in Type 2 Diabetes
In this video vignette, Daniel L. Lorber, MD, FACP, CDE, presents best-practice strategies for patient adherence in the management of type 2 diabetes.
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Latest issues of Pain Management Today
Featured highlights:
- Review of recent literature focusing on pain in older adults
- Case study exploring the treatment of persistent pain in an older patient with dementia
- Clinical guidelines for the use of chronic opioid therapy in chronic noncancer pain
- Case study exploring the safe and effective treatment path for chronic opioid therapy
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OnsiteInsight from APS 2009!
OnsiteInsight® highlights clinical-trial results and scientific sessions from major medical meetings and conferences across the country. In this issue, we focus on issues in the management of persistent pain from the 28th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pain Society (APS). Also featured: expert commentary from Penny Tenzer, MD!
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