Online CME - Masters of Pediatrics
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| OUTSTANDING CME LECTURES - EASY TO FOLLOW FORMAT - IMMEDIATE CME CREDIT
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CME - Pandemic Infectious Diseases and Human History - Charles Mitchell, M.D.
- Dr. Mitchell discusses the interaction and influence of human behavior on infectious diseases throughout history. Topics include the interaction of war with smallpox, measles, tetanus, typhus, flu and plague; ecological influences upon epidemic plague, smallpox, flu; and the concept of convergent evolution. (AUDIO synchronized with slides) - 2008 Conference |
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CME - Genodermatoses - Elizabeth Connelly, M.D.
& Deborah Barbouth, M.D.
- Drs. Connelly and Barbouth define Genodermatoses and present an overview on Neurofibromatosis. Topics include: when to refer a patient with multiple CALM, differential diagnosis for a patient with a white forelock - Piebaldism and Waardenberg’s syndrome, and importance of new technology such as microarray in the detection of an unknown cause of ichthyosis and developmental delay. (AUDIO synchronized with slides) - 2008 Conference |
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CME - Overview of Early Hearing and Language Development: When Do You Panic? - Robert Fifer, Ph.D.
- Dr. Fifer covers the development of hearing from the 22nd week of gestation through adolescence, discussing early auditory behaviors, brainstem and midbrain anatomy as it relates to the auditory track. (AUDIO synchronized with slides) - 2008 Conference |
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CME - Concussion in the Young Athlete: Diagnosis Management, and Return to Activity Guidelines - Jordan Metzl, M.D.
- Dr. Metzl discusses the following topics: important questions to ask, demographics, definition of concussion, molecular pathophysiology, classification of concussion, on the field management, symptoms of concussion, return to activity, head injuries in soccer and analysis of “Heading”, effect of growth and maturation, risk of repeat concussion, injury prevention. (AUDIO synchronized with slides) - 2008 Conference |
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CME - Pediatric Implications of Disaster Readiness: What We Need to Know - Irwin Redlener, M.D.
- Dr. Redlener talks about 911, Hurricane Katrina and other recent disasters. His talk is not about large emergencies or “small” disasters which are generally manageable by local or regional resources. It is about prevention of and response to megadisasters with an emphasis on the impact on children. He discusses “America in Transition” and the struggle to define, finance and establish a nation “prepared for major disasters”. (AUDIO synchronized with slides) - 2008 Conference |
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CME - Pediatric Brain Injury: What the Pediatrician Needs to Know - Gillian Hotz, Ph.D.
- Dr. Hotz discusses brain injury statistics, types of injuries, continuum of care, factors influencing outcome, rehabilitation, and medical complications. Additional topics include the WalkSafe injury prevention program. (AUDIO synchronized with slides) - 2008 Conference |
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CME - Visual Diagnosis: Oncology - Joseph Zenel, M.D.
- Dr. Zenel discusses several cancer cases covering patient history, key factors and physical examination (with videos); offering a differential diagnosis on each. The cases include diencephalic syndrome, Grade II Ependymoma, Wilms tumor, Neuroblastoma, Retinoblastoma, Burkitt’s Lymphoma, Ewing Sarcoma and a benign tumor. (AUDIO synchronized with slides) - 2008 Conference |
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CME - Office Treatment of Warts and Molluscum - Lawrence Schachner, M.D.
- Dr. Schachner discusses treatment options for both office and home for molluscum and verruca vulgaris, the common wart. He offers treatment factors to consider, pearls on technique and provides study results for various treatments. (AUDIO synchronized with slides) - 2008 Conference |
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CME - Caring for ADHD For Fun and Profit - Eugene Hershorin, M.D.
- Dr. Hershorin discusses caring for ADHD patients. Topics include: definition, etiology, neurobiology, AAP Guidelines and Recommendations (Diagnosis and Treatment), Information Gathering Rating Scales, Other Conditions: Mimic or Coexisting. (AUDIO synchronized with slides) - 2008 Conference |
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CME - Asthma Guidelines Update - Greg Redding, M.D.
- Dr. Redding reviews the asthma guidelines (ERP3) released in 2007, covering initial assessment, classifying severity impairment and risk, risk factors for mortality, gaining optimal control, approach to asthma management. (AUDIO synchronized with slides) - 2008 Conference |
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CME - What are Learning Disabilities and How Do I Know One When I See One? - Jack Fletcher, Ph.D.
- Dr Fletcher discusses learning disabilities in terms of neurobiological and environmental factors; compares traditional models of identification and assessment with intense intervention methods; and offers steps to the pediatrician for identification and treatment. (AUDIO synchronized with slides) - 2008 Conference |
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CME - “Clearing Up” Clearance for Sedation/Anesthesia - Barry Gelman, M.D.
- Dr. Gelman explains the true purpose of pre-operative/sedation/anesthesia/analgesia (S/A) evaluation. Learn the components of a concise yet complete pre-S/A evaluation and understand the principles and components of safe and effective procedural sedation. (AUDIO synchronized with slides) - 2008 Conference |
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CME - Acne Update - Lawrence Schachner, M.D.
- Dr. Schachner presents “Acne Update 2007”. He provides his personal Handout “Acne Skincare Made EZ” and “Acne 101” a teaching guide to educate patients. Topics covered include: What Teens Know About Acne, Acne Pathogenesis, Medications and Treatment Schedules, Pitfalls Leading to Acne Treatment Failures, and What’s True/What’s New. (AUDIO synchronized with slides) - 2007 Conference |
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CME - Management of the Acutely Febrile Infant - Russell Steele, M.D.
- Dr. Steele presents four objectives: 1.) To recognize toxicity in the young infant, 2.) To develop a rational approach to the diagnostic work-up of febrile infants, 3.) To understand the relative advantages and disadvantages of early antibiotic therapy in young febrile infants and 4.) To review current literature on sepsis and meningitis in young infants. (VIDEO synchronized with slides) - 2006 Conference |
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CME - Treating the Difficult Asthmatic - Miles Weinberger, M.D.
- Dr. Weinberger first explains the basics of successful asthma treatment. He then goes on to discuss difficult asthma and the question – “Is it the asthma that’s difficult or is it the asthmatic that’s difficult or is it difficult because it’s not asthma?”. Topics include: Sudden Asphyxic Asthma, Habit Cough Syndrome, Tracheomalacia and Vocal Cord Dysfunction Syndrome. (AUDIO synchronized with slides) - 2006 Conference |
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CME - Warts and Molluscum, to Treat or Not to Treat - Anthony Mancini, M.D.
- Dr. Mancini discusses the various types of warts and methods of transmission and prognosis for warts and molluscum. Wart treatments include chemovesicants, cryotherapy, immunotherapy/chemotherapy. He defines and discusses molluscum and their variety of treatments including cantharidin.(AUDIO synchronized with slides) - 2006 Conference |
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CME - Red Book Update - Russell Steele, M.D.
- Dr. Steele’s lecture has four objectives: 1.) To integrate into practice new Red Book recommendations for vaccines, 2.) To select appropriate antimicrobial agents and dosages for infectious diseases, 3.) To identify advantages or disadvantages of newer antibiotics and 4.) To evaluate recently published Red Book guidelines and technical reports. (AUDIO synchronized with slides) - 2006 Conference |
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CME - When the Baby Wheezes - Paul Stillwell, M.D.
- Dr. Stillwell covers the wide differential diagnosis for wheezing babies as well as useful evaluation tools. He also discusses key historical and examination points to target the evaluation and management of infant wheezing. (AUDIO synchronized with slides) - 2006 Conference |
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CME - Whither Sinusitis - Miles Weinberger, M.D.
- Dr. Weinberger discusses sinusitis versus rhinitis and reviews several studies involving radiological diagnoses, sinus abnormalities, effectiveness of antibiotics and response to treatment. He also discusses treatment of severe sinus pain. (VIDEO synchronized with slides) - 2006 Conference |
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CME - Flus News: Avian Concerns and Advances in Common Flu Treatment - Robert Belshe, M.D.
- Dr. Belshe discusses the changing nature of the influenza virus, including antigenic shift and drift. He reviews influenza progression from the 1918 pandemic to the present time; development of vaccines, efficacy and regulatory issues. (AUDIO synchronized with slides) - 2006 Conference |
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CME - Atopic Dermatitis for Pediatricians - Lawrence Schachner, M.D.
- Dr. Schachner defines the psychosocial importance of skin and the resulting impact of atopic dermatitis. He defines and provides an epidemiology of atopic dermatitis and addresses its impact on the family. Topics include: diagnostic features, cellular & immunologic mechanisms, treatment pitfalls, treatment methodology, treatment studies including cyclosporine, tacrolimus and pimecrolimus. (incl: VIDEO synchronized with slides) - 2005 Conference |
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CME - Anxiety in Childhood - Barbara Howard, M.D.
- Dr. Howard discusses anxiety problems in children. The topics include: Fears of Children in Different Age Groups, How Anxiety is Mastered, Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders, Separation Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Physical Conditions that May Mimic Anxiety, Medications that Can Produce Anxiety Symptoms, Anxiety Evaluation, Treatment and Building Coping Skills. (incl: AUDIO synchronized with slides) - 2005 Conference |
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CME - Evaluation and Management of Tip-Toe Walking in Children - Stephen Stricker, M.D.
- Dr. Stephen Stricker discusses the evaluation and treatment of children with tiptoe gait. Topics include: Unilateral and Bilateral Tiptoe Gait, Differential Diagnosis, Dynamic and Static Achilles Contracture, Dynamic EMG, Idiopathic Toe Walking, Spastic Diplegic CP, Psychiatric Toe Walking, Charcot-Marie-Tooth, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Spinal Cord Anomalies. (incl: VIDEO synchronized with slides) - 2005 Conference |
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CME - The Hyperaggressive Child - Barbara Howard, M.D.
- Dr. Howard discusses the prevalence of aggressive behavior in young children, the factors potentially affecting this behavior and management of aggression. Topics include: Normal Development of Aggression, Needs of Young Children, Biting, Time Out Technique, Problems of Physical Punishment, and Need to Be Taught Prosocial Behavior and Empathy. (incl: VIDEO synchronized with slides) - 2005 Conference |
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CME - New Pediatric Practice Guidelines - Howard Bauchner, M.D.
- Dr. Bauchner defines and discusses the appropriate use of pediatric practice guidelines. He explores several new guidelines: growth hormone, hyperbilirubin, bilirubin, scoliosis, celiac disease, gastroesophageal reflux and Kawasaki disease. (incl: VIDEO synchronized with slides) - 2005 Conference |
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CME - The 25 Most Common Pediatric Poisons - Richard Weisman, M.D.
- Dr. Weisman gives the pediatric toxicologist’s perspective of actual cases from the Florida Poison Information Center. He analyzes 25 incidents of poisonings from common household items and provides a diagnosis and the actual outcome of the incident. (incl: VIDEO synchronized with slides) - 2005 Conference |
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CME - The Role of Allergy Immunotherapy - Michael Blaiss, M.D.
- Dr. Blaiss defines allergen immunotherapy and provides a brief history. He discusses appropriate as well as inappropriate uses of immunotherapy and dealing with reactions to treatment. He also cites several studies that explored the effectiveness of specific immunotherapy to control symptoms of allergic rhinitis and asthma; and whether immunotherapy prevents allergic reaction and prevents the development of asthma. (incl: VIDEO synchronized with slides) - 2005 Conference |
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CME - Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Infant Nutrition - Craig Jensen, M.D.
- Dr. Jensen reviews the polyunsaturated fatty acid metabolism, discusses the importance of DHA and ARA in brain function and during infancy. He cites specific study results showing effects of supplementation on neurodevelopment, immune function and cognitive function of both term and pre-term infants and gives recommended supplementation levels. (incl: VIDEO synchronized with slides) - 2005 Conference |
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CME - Atopic Dermititis - Bernice Krafchik, M.B., Ch.B.
- Dr. Krafchik defines atopic dermatitis and discusses the signs, difficulty in diagnosing AD versus Seborrheic Dermatitis, Psoriasis and immunodeficiency, possible causes and treatments. - 2004 Conference |
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CME - Dietary Lipids in Children: the Good the Bad and the Ugly - Robert Kramer, M.D.
- Dr. Kramer provides a summary of lipids: their nomenclature and physiology; and discusses their relationship to the proper growth and development of infants and children. - 2004 Conference |
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CME - Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Development: Effects on Mother and Baby - Susan Carlson, Ph.D.
- Dr. Carlson discusses the clinical benefits of Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in the diet of mothers and infants. The early and long term benefits of neurodevelopment and visual acuity for breast-fed and formula-fed infants is presented. Dr. Carlson presents some of her exploratory work in the area of maternal DHA supplementation. - 2004 Conference |
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CME - The Wheezing Infant - Katherine King, M.D.
- Dr. King discusses the definition, diagnosis and causes of infant wheezing; including risk factors and predictors for wheezing by the use of several case studies. - 2004 Conference |
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CME - Cervical Lymphadenopathy - Soham Roy, M.D.
- Dr. Roy’s lecture is on Cervical Lymphadenopathy. The topics include: neck mass in a child, benign cervical lymphadenopathy, drainage spaces, fine needle spiration, malignancy, open cervical biopsy, the inflammatory mass, CT scans and neck infections. - 2004 Conference |
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CME - Fever Update 2004: A Topic That Keeps Getting Hotter - Lewis First, M.D.
- Dr. First talks about Fever Phobia and what we know about fevers pathophysiologically, the old endogenous pyrogens, and where they are today. He discusses how to take the temperature in 2004, and where we are in occult bacteremia. - 2004 Conference |
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CME - The Natural History of Asthma - Joseph Spahn, M.D.
- Dr. Spahn discusses asthma in infancy, childhood and adolescence, including disease progression into adulthood using several international case studies. - 2004 Conference |
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CME - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - Colin Rudolph, M.D., Ph.D.
- Dr. Rudolph discusses current concepts in diagnosis and management of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Topics include: Epidemiology of Infant GER, Management of Infants With Recurrent Vomiting, GER and Infant Irritability, Dysphagia, Apnea and Recurrent Pneumonia, Pharmacologic Treatment and Nissen Fundoplication. - 2004 Conference |
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CME - ENT from the Head Up - Ramzi Younis, M.D.
- Dr. Younis discusses the diagnosis, treatment and management of otitis media, tonsilitis, sinusitis, stridor, epistaxis, voice disorders and neck masses. - 2004 Conference |
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CME - The Oppositional Child - Barbara Howard, M.D.
- Dr. Howard discusses many aspects of the oppositional child. These include: meaning of behavior, meaning of problem to child, meaning of problem to parent, mood disorders, behavior modification, principles of limit setting, basic compliance training, overly harsh discipline, overly lax discipline and outcome of aggressive behavior. (incl: AUDIO synchronized with slides) - 2004 Conference |
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| C M E - M A S T E R S O F P E D I A T R I C S
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The annual CME Masters of Pediatrics Conference is sponsored by the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. The most recent conference was held Feb. 20 - 25, 2008 at the Miami Beach Resort & Spa. The conference featured outstanding CME lectures on General Pediatrics, Pediatric Dermatology, Pediatric Pulmonology, and Pediatric Behavior and Development
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