From the Clinical Knowledge Center

The Challenge of Inflammatory Arthritis

What is arthritis? Is it just the name for what happens when your joints hurt, or is it when you can’t hold a pen long enough to write a letter? While the common tendency is to think of arthritis as something that happens to the elderly or as a long-term consequence of an injury, the reality is that arthritis affects people at any age and manifests in many forms. The term “arthritis” is a broad sweep, which includes clinical conditions of two etiologies—inflammatory and noninflammatory…

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Compass Questions™

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Responses from Last Compass Questions™

In the 11.03.09 issue of Clinical Compass™, we asked four questions.

Question #1 was "How interested are you in educational activities that focus on diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
62.4% - Very interested
27.5% - Interested
9.4% - Somewhat interested
0.7% - Not interested

Question #2 was "How familiar are you with diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s disease?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
14.6% - Very familiar
37.1% - Familiar
34.4% - Somewhat familiar
13.9% - Not familiar

Question #3 was "How familiar are you with diagnostic criteria for mild cognitive impairment (MCI)?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
9.3% - Very familiar
35.8% - Familiar
33.1% - Somewhat familiar
21.9% - Not familiar

Question #4 was "Drinking out of aluminum cans or cooking in aluminum pots and pans can lead to Alzheimer’s disease." and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
10.0% - Agree
56.7% - Disagree
33.3% - Unsure

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New neuroscienceCME Webcast Premieres TODAY!

Clinical Challenges During Midlife Transitions and the Impact on Women’s Health

Participate Online Anytime
Beginning Tuesday, November 17, 2009

(Note: There is NO live CE credit offered for this activity.)

Statement of Need
A woman’s midlife transition from peri-menopause through post-menopause brings a period of vulnerability for physiologic and symptomatic changes affecting both physical and mental health. Estrogen has multiple effects on neurotransmitter systems and brain regions including the hypothalamus, neocortex, hippocampus, and brainstem…

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Activity Goal
Explore the clinical challenges facing women during midlife transition and translate evidence-based data into improved outcomes and quality of life.

• Examine the latest evidence on the recognition and management of hormone-related changes that can affect women during midlife and the continuum of care needed to appropriately care for these patients.
• Describe the impact of untreated vasomotor symptoms, osteoporosis, and depression in midlife women.
• Compare and contrast treatment options to help manage these conditions.

Credit Information
This series 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
Live and On Demand
Premieres December 2, 2009!

ADHD Across the Ages: Focus on the Adult

Premiere Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Live Broadcast: 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET
"After the Show" live Q&A webcast: 1:02 p.m. ET
Taped Re-Air: 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET

Statement of Need
One of the common misconceptions about ADHD is that it occurs only in children. The reality is that ADHD can affect people of all ages. It is estimated that in the United States alone, nearly 8 million adults have ADHD…

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Activity Goal
To improve knowledge and performance through translation of best available evidence pertaining to adult ADHD diagnosis and management, given the absence of practice guidelines.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:

• Increase clinical suspicion and screening for adult ADHD to improve detection rates.
• Apply criteria to definitively diagnose adult ADHD and potential comorbid conditions.
• Develop a strategy for tailoring individualized, comprehensive treatment plans using the best available evidence, given the absence of practice guidelines.

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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