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Saving the Hearts of Women Through Prevention: Optimal Practices to Improve Outcomes in Cardiovascular Events In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death, and women have significantly higher 30-day mortality rates after a new CVD event compared with men. In addition to traditional cardiovascular (CV) risk factors, women often possess several nontraditional risk factors, related to pregnancy, hormonal influences, or comorbid disorders. Furthermore, women are less likely to receive guideline-recommended diagnostic testing and therapies. In this interactive, case-based program, expert faculty address CVD risk factors, diagnostic tools, and guidelines related to screening women for CV risk. They also examine challenges in the measurement of lipoprotein a [Lp(a)], as well as clinical evidence for current and emerging therapies to manage women with elevated Lp(a). Evidence-based strategies on using non-statin therapies to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in women will also be reviewed. This program includes the unique, audience-engaging, educational gaming platform, Wheel of Knowledge Challenge. https://brnw.ch/21wNhTP #Cardiology #CME #WomensHealth #MedicalEducation #MedEd

As we prepare to enter respiratory #virus season, knowing which precautions to take can save you from days or even weeks of nasty #symptoms. Infectious disease expert Jared Eddy, MD, provides his insights on #vaccines in this story by KTVN 2 News Nevada. https://brnw.ch/21wN7KV

Join us at the annual CHEST conference for an important CME Lunch Symposium discussing Clinical Strategies for Severe Asthma & Chronic Inflammatory Airway Diseases. Recent studies have uncovered the staggering prevalence of asthma in patients suffering from upper airway disorders. The inflammation in upper airways can intensify inflammatory responses in the lower airways, causing a vicious cycle of symptoms and exacerbations. This educational program will bring together expert pulmonologists and allergists to discuss the complex and interconnected relationship between severe asthma and upper airway disease, including inflammatory pathways and biomarkers in chronic respiratory disease, and current and emerging therapies for managing patients with severe asthma and comorbid upper airway disease. Case scenarios will illustrate strategies for personalizing treatment plans, and attendees will have the opportunity to vote on which cases they would like experts to discuss. RSVP here: https://brnw.ch/21wN6N0 This symposium is not supported, endorsed, or accredited by the American College of Chest Physicians, unless otherwise noted. #Asthma #Pulmonology #Airway #CME #CHEST2024 #MedEd #MedicalConference

Join us at the annual CHEST conference for an important CME Lunch Symposium discussing Clinical Strategies for Severe Asthma & Chronic Inflammatory Airway Diseases. Recent studies have uncovered the staggering prevalence of asthma in patients suffering from upper airway disorders. The inflammation in upper airways can intensify inflammatory responses in the lower airways, causing a vicious cycle of symptoms and exacerbations. This educational program will bring together expert pulmonologists and allergists to discuss the complex and interconnected relationship between severe asthma and upper airway disease, including inflammatory pathways and biomarkers in chronic respiratory disease, and current and emerging therapies for managing patients with severe asthma and comorbid upper airway disease. Case scenarios will illustrate strategies for personalizing treatment plans, and attendees will have the opportunity to vote on which cases they would like experts to discuss. RSVP here: https://brnw.ch/21wMPkW This symposium is not supported, endorsed, or accredited by the American College of Chest Physicians, unless otherwise noted. #Asthma #Pulmonology #Airway #CME #CHEST2024 #MedEd #MedicalConference

It turns out that regular #exercise could promote healthier fat tissue, along with other positive #health outcomes. Cardiologist Andrew Freeman, MD, comments on a new study comparing #fat tissues in this story by CNN. https://brnw.ch/21wMEpY

As Denver gets noisier, the health impacts of hearing all that racket around #bedtime are being examined. Internal medicine physician Megan Hiles, MD, explains how noise can affect #stress levels and #hearthealth in this story by The Denver Post. https://brnw.ch/21wMvcI

Our Online NTM Lecture Series for Providers is available for CME / CNE credit through September 30, 2024. Visit the program website to purchase the course, view videos at your convenience and claim CME credit. Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous in our environment. The clinical manifestations include but are not limited to chronic pulmonary infection, lymphadenitis, disseminated disease or skin and soft tissue infection. As we watch the incidence of tuberculosis drop to historically low numbers, the rates of infection due to NTM are increasing. These infections are under recognized and cause significant morbidity and mortality. Treatment options are arduous but with the right tools, patients will improve clinically. https://brnw.ch/21wMuEF #NTM #LungDisease #Pulmonology #InfectiousDisease #PublicHealth #CME #CNE #Nursing

Elevate your expertise at the 47th Annual National Jewish Health Pulmonary and Allergy Update on February 5-8, 2025, in Keystone, Colorado. The Pulmonary and Allergy Update highlights insights and recent advances in pulmonary medicine, asthma, allergy and immunology, presented by faculty from the leading respiratory hospital in the nation. Network with colleagues and nationally recognized experts, and learn the latest updates on management and treatment options for your patients. Workshops and small-group sessions provide great opportunities to discuss key issues and interesting cases with colleagues and National Jewish Health faculty. Visit the event website to register, view the agenda, secure lodging and purchase lift tickets. Early bird pricing ends on December 5. nationaljewish.org/PAU2025 #Pulmonary #Allergy #NationalJewishHealth #MedicalConference #Pulmonology #COPD #Bronchiectasis #Asthma #ILD #MedicalEducation #CME

The 2024 NTM Lecture Series for Providers was held from April 25-26, 2024. All recorded sessions are now available for purchase and CME/CNE credit through September 30, 2024. Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous in our environment. The clinical manifestations include but are not limited to chronic pulmonary infection, lymphadenitis, disseminated disease or skin and soft tissue infection. As we watch the incidence of tuberculosis drop to historically low numbers, the rates of infection due to NTM are increasing. These infections are under recognized and cause significant morbidity and mortality. Treatment options are arduous but with the right tools, patients will improve clinically. We will have experts from across the country here to discuss this growing medical challenge. View the course online at: https://lnkd.in/gP5z3Mdw #NTM #NTMLungDisease #Nontuberculousmycobacteria #cysticfibrosis #patientcare #usrgery #radiology #pulmonology #nursing #CME #CNE

Join us Aug. 22-Sept. 6 for free #CME on Navigating the Ever-evolving Pandemic Landscape: Preventing Disease Progression in High-Risk COVID-19 Outpatients. The mortality rate for COVID-19 remains high, especially in older patients and those with comorbidities. Research into treatment protocols and therapeutic agents has progressed at an unprecedented pace, and clinical practice guidelines are constantly being updated, necessitating regular training for clinicians. Furthermore, the rapid pace of COVID-19 research and the demands the pandemic has put on the healthcare system may result in clinicians having difficulty keeping up with the latest evidence and constant changes in the clinical practice guidelines. This short, video-based activity will improve the familiarity of health care practitioners (HCPs) regarding evidence regarding disparities in care in the management of outpatients with COVID-19 as well as strategies to overcome them. This activity is jointly provided by National Jewish Health and Bonum CE. https://lnkd.in/gvRTBZJV