Dr. Lamas will examine the thin border between life and death through real stories of patients whose lives were saved by modern medical technology. Her talk will also touch on the long-term consequence of survival faced by many coronavirus patients. 

Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on 12/4/2020, and they are subject to change as new information is published.

Daniela Lamas, MD

Pulmonary and Critical Care Doctor, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Instructor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

It is important to recognize and address cognitive complaints and dementia symptoms early in the disease continuum and as part of routine care. Steps to diagnose mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease will be discussed, as will the importance of early treatment. Approaches to Alzheimer’s disease prevention, including lifestyle changes, will be presented, along with emerging disease-modifying therapies.

Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on 12/4/2020, and they are subject to change as new information is published.

Liana G. Apostolova, MD, MSc, FAAN

Barbara and Peer Baekgaard Professor in Alzheimer's Disease Research, Professor in Neurology, Radiology, Medical and Molecular Genetics, Indiana Alzheimer Disease Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN

Gad A. Marshall, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Associate Medical Director of Clinical Trials, Center for Alzheimer Research & Treatment, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

Supported by Biogen, Inc.

What do primary care providers need to know to know about hypertension, polypharmacy in the elderly, and asthma? Join cardiologist Karol Watson, geriatrician Lee Lindquist, and pulmonologist Sunjay Devarajan as they review important questions they get asked about these three topics!

Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on 12/04/2020, and they are subject to change as new information is published.

Sunjay R. Devarajan, MD

Assistant Professor in Pulmonary/Critical Care, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

Lee A. Lindquist, MD, MPH, MBA

Chief of Geriatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL

Karol E. Watson, MD, PhD

Professor of Medicine/Cardiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Co-director, UCLA Program in Preventive Cardiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Director, UCLA Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Health Program, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA

Providing practical information in an informative format focused on lipid management of ASCVD in the New Era, learners will  be provided with important changes in ASCVD guidelines, recognition of elevated triglyceride levels as a target for therapy, a review of clinical trials that recently made a difference in lipid management, practical considerations on using lipid-modifying therapies, and the latest on omega-3 fatty acids for ASCVD.

Christie M. Ballantyne, MD, FACP, FACC

Professor of Medicine, Molecular & Human Genetics, and Molecular Physiology & Biophysics, Chief of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Research, Director of the Center for Cardiometabolic Disease Prevention, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

Christopher B. Granger, MD

Professor of Medicine, Director, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC

Supported by Amarin Pharma Inc.

These troubling times require communication among specialists and primary care. In this COVID-19 panel, primary care, and infectious disease faculty will team up to discuss the most pressing and frequently asked questions about this disease and its complications.

Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on 12/04/2020, and they are subject to change as new information is published.

Paul E. Sax, MD

Clinical Director, Division of Infectious Diseases, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

Khalilah Gates, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine and Medical Education, Assistant Dean of Medical Education, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL

Karen Krueger, MD

Instructor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL

In this session, we will discuss some challenging diagnostic cases faced by primary care practitioners in their practice. Cases will feature interpretation of laboratory and imaging studies, in addition to encounters with rare diseases and conditions.  Attendees will learn which aspects of the history and physical exam are most useful to establish certain diagnoses. A goal will be to increase awareness of certain uncommon but “can’t miss” diagnoses, as well as to learn clinical decision aids to improve diagnostic accuracy for certain common diagnoses.

Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on 12/04/2020, and they are subject to change as new information is published.

Gerald W. Smetana, MD

Division of General Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

During this session, Dr. Chopra and Dr. Domino will review the recent evolution of medicine, highlighting the most significant innovations that have taken place in clinical medicine over the past 25 years and discussing the potential changes to come in the next 25 years.

Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on 12/05/2020, and they are subject to change as new information is published.

Sanjiv Chopra, MD, MACP

Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Marshal Wolf Master Clinician Educator, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA

Frank J. Domino, MD

Professor, Family Medicine and Community Health University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA

Physical fitness and athletic pursuits are important for the health and quality of life of our patients; yet many patients experience orthopedic injuries in these athletic pursuits. This case-based session will discuss the identification, management, and prevention of common orthopedic injuries including ACL tear, meniscal tear, lateral ankle sprain, Achilles tendon rupture, and anterior shoulder instability.

Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on 12/05/2020, and they are subject to change as new information is published.

Arun J. Ramappa, MD

Chief of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

Clinicians often find themselves navigating a gauntlet of choices when recommending over the counter (OTC) medications for an acute viral respiratory illness. Decisions about NSAIDs, acetaminophen and aspirin to manage pain, inflammation and fever may now be more complicated given the COVID-19 pandemic.  This session will dispel common misunderstandings about pain and fever reducing medications, with a focused discussion on some of the recent misconceptions surrounding NSAID use in relation to COVID-19. Faculty will present appropriate applications of NSAIDs and acetaminophen, based on current literature and evidence-based data. 

Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on 12/05/2020, and they are subject to change as new information is published.

Ty J. Gluckman, MD, FACC, FAHA

Medical Director, Center for Cardiovascular Analytics, Research, and Data Science (CARDS), Providence Heart Institute, Providence St. Joseph Health, Portland, OR

Charles Vega, MD, FAAFP

Health Sciences Clinical Professor, UC Irvine Department of Family Medicine, Assistant Dean for Culture and Community Education, Executive Director, UC Irvine Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community, UC Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine, CA

Supported by This educational activity is supported by an educational grant from GlaxoSmithKline.

One in fifty people in the U.S. has an unruptured brain aneurysm, and 30,000 of them rupture every year. Despite low frequency, brain aneurysms are high in mortality, because the lack of a timely diagnosis often leads to death. Complicating matters more, many of the symptoms are associated with other less dangerous conditions such as influenza or stress. This session will focus on the importance of early detection via proper diagnosis and scanning, and the faculty will discuss treatment options for participants to recognize or use in practice.

Christopher S. Ogilvy, MD

Director, Endovascular and Operative Neurovascular Surgery, BIDMC Brain Aneurysm Institute, Professor of Neurosurgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

Although women make up a majority of the population and typically the majority of primary care providers patient panel, it is well established that many gender specific needs of women, such as menopause and sexual health, are neglected, in part due to lack of women’s health education in these areas. In today’s panel, 3 women’s health experts will discuss 3 women’s health cases that highlight current data and best practice for management of early menopause, GSM, and women known to carry a genetic mutation that elevates their risk of breast and ovarian cancer. 

Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on 12/05/2020, and they are subject to change as new information is published.

Lisa Larkin, MD, FACP, NCMP

Founder and CEO, Ms. Medicine, Cleveland, OH

Sheryl A. Kingsberg, PhD

Chief, Division of Behavioral Medicine, Department of OB/GYN, MacDonald Women’s Hospital, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Professor, Departments of Reproductive Biology and Psychiatry, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH

Holly Pederson, MD, NCMP

Director, Medical Breast Services, Associate Professor of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

This talk provides a brief summary of the alternative systems of healing and contrasts them with conventional modern medicine. Current use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in rheumatic diseases is described followed by dietary intervention and the role of the microbiome in rheumatic diseases and the rationale for using probiotics. Current evidence-based findings for CAM in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia are reviewed and the role of platelet-rich plasma injections in treating arthritis. 

Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on 12/05/2020, and they are subject to change as new information is published.

Peng Thim Fan, MD, FACP

Clinical Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA