CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE MEDICAL GRAND ROUNDS JULY 2010 Target Audience: All Physicians
8:00 A.M. – THURSDAY John H. Ammon Medical Education Center Main Auditorium Christiana Hospital Campus
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Video conferenced to 8th floor Conference Room Wilmington Hospital
“Update on the Management of Cerebrovascular Disease” Anthony Munson, MD Section of Neurology, Department of Medicine Christiana Care Health System
Objective(s): Assess the benefits of current antiplatelet therapies for management of cerebrovascular disease based on the most recently available guidelines and studies; and assess the benefit of currently available testing modalities for evaluation of acute and chronic cerebrovascular disease. Dr. Munson is on the speaker’s bureau of Boehringer-Ingelheim. This activity is not commercially supported.
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“Thyroid Nodules and Thyroid Cancer: Recent Advances” Kenneth Burman, MD Director, Integrated Endocrine Training Program, Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC Director, Section of Endocrinology, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
Objective(s): Impart knowledge on how to diagnose and treat thyroid nodules; impart knowledge on how to diagnose and treat thyroid cancer; and comprehend the major risk factors for malignancy in thyroid nodules. Dr. Burman receives grant/research support from Pfizer, Amgen, and Exelixis.
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“A Fine Balance: Effectively Managing Pain While Minimizing Opioid-Associated Risks” Theresa Gillis, MD Department of Medicine - Section of Oncology Christiana Care Health System
Objective(s): Describe 5 patient characteristics which increase risk for opioid misuse; identify the 5 "A"s of Pain Management; explain the (expected) components of the Delaware Prescription Monitoring Program; and identify strategies in drug manufacturing which are anticipated to decrease diversion and misuse. Dr. Gillis denies any personal or financial relationships with commercial entities that may constitute a real or perceived conflict of interest in regards to this educational activity.
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“Antarctica and the Heroic Era of Polar Exploration” Dean Winslow, MD Vice Chair, Department of Medicine Santa Clara Valley Medical Center San Jose, California
Objective(s): Understand the unique physical environment geography of Antarctica and how this impacts medical care; have a brief overview of current research efforts in Antarctica; understand aeromedical evacuation within and from the continent of Antarctica; and have a historical understanding of challenges faced by Polar explorers during the early 20th century. Dr. Winslow denies any personal or financial relationships with commercial entities that may constitute a real or perceived conflict of interest in regards to this educational activity.
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“Pulmonary Embolus” Gregory C. Kane, MD, FACP, FCCP Professor of Medicine Interim Chief, Division of Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Division of Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Objective(s): Evaluate the epidemiology and clinical presentation of PE; identify a treatment plan for PE; and address current dilemmas in management such as use of lytics and when to stop anticoagulant therapy. Dr. Kane will disclose any personal or financial relationships with commercial entities at the time of the activity.
Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Missouri State Medical Association through the joint sponsorship of MEDICUSCME and the Department of Medicine - ChristianaCare Health System. MEDICUSCME is accredited by the MSMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation: MEDICUSCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of one (1) AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physicians should only claim credit