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Evaluating and Managing Major Depression: Linking Assessment Measures and Outcomes in Light of the Black Box Warning

Satellite Television Broadcast, Webcast, Telephone Simulcast
Premiere Date:
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Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Live Broadcast:
12:00-1:00 p.m. ET
Taped Re-Air:
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MODERATOR
Madhukar H. Trivedi, MD
Madhukar H. Trivedi, MD

FACULTY
Thomas L. Campbell, MD
Thomas L. Campbell, MD
Henry Chung, MD
Henry Chung, MD
Maria A. Oquendo, MD
Maria A. Oquendo, MD

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Evaluating the Impact of Medicare Part D on Persons with Severe Mental Illness

Webcast
Premiere Date:
Wednesday, February 6, 2008

MODERATOR
Daniel Carpenter, PhD

FACULTY
Carol L. Alter, MD
Carol L. Alter, MD
Elizabeth V. Delesante, MD
Elizabeth V. Delesante, MD

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neuroscienceCME Journal Club - Featured Article: Sleep quality varies as a function of 5-HTTLPR genotype and stress

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Advances in Clinical Care for Patients with Alcohol Dependence

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Wednesday, February 13, 2008

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Robert R. Conley, MD
Robert R. Conley, MD

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Christopher W. Shea, MA, CRAT, CAC-AD
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Atypicals in Practice: Case Studies on Dosing

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Charles B. Nemeroff, MD, PhD
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Combating the Consequences of Excessive Sleepiness

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Charles B. Nemeroff, MD, PhD
David F. Dinges, PhD
Thomas Roth, PhD


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Waking Up to the Problem of OSA: Consequences and Improved Recognition

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Sonia Ancoli-Israel, PhD
Barbara A. Phillips, MD, MSPH, FCCP


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Practical Management Options for Alcohol Dependence, Part 3 of 3 - Initiating Pharmacotherapy in Patients with Alcohol Dependence

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FROM THE MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE CENTER:
Helping the Heart and Mind of Patients with Depression and Cardiovascular Disease
 

THIS ISSUE'S COMPASS QUESTIONS™ 

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FROM THE MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE CENTER
Helping the Heart and Mind of Patients with Depression and Cardiovascular Disease
The shift from managing acute coronary events to long-term care has clinical implications for both primary care and psychiatry. Depression is common following acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and is associated with an increased risk of mortality. Prevalence of major depression among hospitalized patients with CHD has ranged from 17-27%; these patients have a two- to three-fold increased risk of future cardiac events compared to patients without depression...

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THIS ISSUE'S COMPASS QUESTIONS™
Your responses to this issue's Compass Questions™ will be added to an ongoing needs assessment for educational programming in this important area. Responses to this issue's questions will be reported in an upcoming issue.

Question #1: What proportion of patients with depression do you see who also have coronary heart disease?
Most
About half
Very few
Don't know

Question #2: How do you typically treat patients with depression who have experienced myocardial infarction or another significant cardiac event?
Treat depression with psychotherapy or counseling only
Treat depression with psychotherapy/counseling and an antidepressant
Treat depression with antidepressant only
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NEW neuroscienceCME TV PREMIERES TOMORROW!
Evaluating and Managing Major Depression: Linking Assessment Measures and Outcomes in Light of the Black Box Warning

Premiere Date: Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Live Broadcast: 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET
Taped Re-Air: 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET

ACTIVITY GOAL
To recognize somatic symptoms that may underlie, but mask, a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder; to analyze the contribution of primary care physician education on reducing suicide rates by increasing levels of depression treatment, and to identify pharmaceutical and psychological measures to achieve depression remission.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:
  • Identify presentation of somatic symptoms that could underlie a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
  • Formulate appropriate treatment plans and goals for those diagnosed with MDD.
  • Evaluate the usefulness of PCP education on the diagnosis and management of MDD.
CREDIT INFORMATION
This activity offers CE credit for:
  • Physicians (ACCME/AMA PRA Category 1)
  • Nurses (CNE)
  • Pharmacists (ACPE)
  • Psychologists (APA)
  • Social Workers (NASW)
  • Certified Case Managers (CCMC)
All other clinicians will either receive a CME Attendance Certificate or may choose any of the types of CE credit being offered.

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NEW neuroscienceCME WEBCAST PREMIERES NEXT WEEK!
Evaluating the Impact of Medicare Part D on Persons with Severe Mental Illness

Premiere Date: Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Live Webcast: 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET
(Please note, participation in this activity will ONLY be possible via webcast. Visit the links below to register and participate.)

ACTIVITY GOAL
To educate practitioners about the impact of Medicare Part D on patients with severe mental illness and to provide guidance on strategies for delivering optimal care to these patients in light of policy restrictions.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:
  • Identify the ways in which Medicare Part D impacts patients.
  • Describe the clinical challenges posed by Medicare Part D.
  • Delineate strategies for obtaining Medicare authorization for optimal pharmacotherapy.
CREDIT INFORMATION
This activity offers CE credit for:
  • Physicians (ACCME/AMA PRA Category 1)
  • Nurses (CNE)
  • Pharmacists (ACPE)
  • Psychologists (APA)
  • Social Workers (NASW)
  • Certified Case Managers (CCMC)
All other clinicians will either receive a CME Attendance Certificate or may choose any of the types of CE credit being offered.

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CME OUTFITTERS ATTAINS NAADAC APPROVED PROVIDER STATUS
CMEO is pleased to announce that it has been awarded approved provider status by NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. This status identifies CME Outfitters as meeting nationally approved standards of education developed for the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. The term of the provider status extends through December 31, 2009.

This important achievement coincides perfectly with CMEO's 2008 educational schedule, which features a number of CME/CE initiatives of particular interest to addiction professionals. Now, members of the neuroscienceCME learning community can receive yet another type of CE credit by participating in a wide array of certified educational activities. Please visit the Alcohol Use Disorders Clinical Knowledge Center at neuroscienceCME.com for clinical resources and learning opportunities.

Founded in 1972 as the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, NAADAC was created to represent the interests and concerns of substance abuse counselors. Since then, NAADAC has evolved as a professional membership organization. NAADAC's new name - NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals - reflects the increasing number of tobacco, gambling, and other addiction professionals who are active in prevention, intervention, treatment, and education.

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