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.

Bone up on normal and abnormal knee anatomy and improve your skill in performing a focused history and physical exam that will help you evaluate knee pain and narrow the differential diagnosis. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on August 26th, 2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published.

In the seventeenth episode of Pri-Med’s weekly web series on COVID-19, faculty will explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced non-communicable diseases and impacted healthcare beyond SARS-CoV-2 infection. Faulty will also discuss the role of masks to reduce the risk of respiratory infections and compare the efficiency of different masks. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on 09/01/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published.

Over ten percent of the U.S. population suffers disproportionate cardiometabolic risk because of their type 2 diabetes (T2DM). In light of recent data, GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have taken on a more prominent role in T2DM management algorithms. This session will discuss how you can distinguish among GLP-1 RAs and use them in your practice to help manage the risks that these patients face beyond glucose control. A member of the Diabetes Sisters organization will also be joining us to discuss their experience with starting a GLP-1 RA as a patient.

Join us for the final COVID-19 Pulse session of 2020! In the twenty-third episode of Pri-Med’s web series on COVID-19, faculty revisit the discussion of monoclonal antibodies, with a more in-depth look at the recent data and recommendations on monoclonal antibody use in COVID-19. Our learners also continue to have many questions about the relationship between COVID-19 and thrombotic complications. This session will discuss those questions as well as prophylaxis and treatment for venous thromboembolism in patients with COVID-19. Faculty will conclude with a Q&A session to answer your most pressing COVID-19 questions, including those about recent vaccine updates. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on 12/15/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published.

In the last year, two new diseases have emerged with significant and lasting impact on the lung: E-cigarette or Vaping Product Use-Associated Lung Injury (EVALI) and COVID-19 pneumonia. This session will address new information and challenges related to both diseases. Vaping has increased in popularity, especially among youth, and in late 2019, EVALI was first described. While the outbreak has subsided, recognition of the symptoms, association with marijuana use, and radiographic findings of EVALI remain important. Further, providing tobacco and marijuana cessation guidance remains critical. The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-Cov2 virus, has burdened healthcare workers and scientists across the globe. COVID-19, often associated with severe pneumonia and systemic illness, has resulted in significant morbidity and mortality in the US and we can continue to learn and discover its full impact. Additionally, COVID-19 has unmasked major health disparities in our healthcare system that we must address.

In this session, Dr. Hall will discuss his recent experience as a patient with COVID-19, which led to his admission to the ICU. Following this discussion, Dr. Hall will provide an overview of the health disparities related to kidney and gastrointestinal diseases in African Americans. Next, he will review the significantly increased incidence of renal disease and discuss some of the causes, including a genetic link. Infectious hepatitis demographics and other gastrointestinal disease differences will also be reviewed. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 1/19/2021 and they are subject to change as new information is published.

Earn up to 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits during this virtual conference headlined by expert cardiologist Peter Libby, MD. This half-day of education is designed to provide you with cardiology-focused sessions, provide opportunities for interactive Q&A, and offer timely medical updates to keep you informed on the most current clinical strategies relevant to your daily practice.

This session will use four case presentations as a guide to review cancer and chronic disease differences and prevalence by race/ethnicity. Specific differences in diseases seen in Asian Americans and African Americans will be highlighted. Tobacco use and trends in different populations will also be emphasized.