Vaccination and Influenza in Pregnancy Richard L. Sweet, M.D. and Kirk D. Ramin, M.D. Recognize the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases.Follow recommendations for vaccination against hepatitis B, hepatitis A, varicella, herpes zoster, pneumococ cus, influenza, measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and human papillomavirus.Distinguish between vaccines that are indicated and those that are contraindicated during pregnancy.Appreciate the physiologic changes in pregnancy that can exacerbate acute respiratory disease.Reduce risks of influenza to pregnant women and fetuses through appropriate use of antiviral agents.CME Qualifies for a maximum 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™
Topics in Office-Based Preventive Medicine Michael Policar, M.D., M.P.H. and Howard S. Bush, M.D. Perform appropriate tests and examinations (based on the patient’s age and risk factors) during a well woman visit.Implement screening guidelines for breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer.Differentiate between routine and targeted screening tests for sexually transmitted infections, such as chla mydia and gonorrhea.Assess and manage risk factors for cardiovascular disease.Recognize the differences in presentation of coronary heart disease in women, compared with men.CME Qualifies for a maximum 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™
Gastrointestinal Disorders and Diseases:Advice from the ExpertsAmy E. Foxx Orenstein, D.O. and Juan J. Nogueras M.D. Diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome, and constipation.Manage and treat these gastrointestinal disorders with lifestyle and pharmacologic interventions.Implement recommendations for colon cancer screening.Identify patients requiring genetic testing for HNPCC-related cancers.Recommend cost-effective prevention strategies for women with Lynch Syndrome. CME Qualifies for a maximum 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™
Law and Order for the Obstetrician/Gynecologist Sarah Freymann Fontenot, J.D. and Sarah Freymann Fontenot, J.D. Appropriately obtain consent from patients.Maintain proper documentation of all interactions with patients.Recognize the importance of causation in the disposition of malpractice lawsuits.Implement HIPAA regulations. Adhere to approved practices when participating in sales and marketing of medical services.CME Qualifies for a maximum 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™
Evaluating and Managing Chronic Pelvic Pain Michael S. Policar, M.D., M.P.H. Identify the most common gastrointestinal (GI), urinary tract, and gynecologic causes of CPP in women.Explain the pain generator approach for evaluating CPP in women.Recognize the interaction of pain and depression in CPP.Choose among treatment options for endometriosis.Utilize appropriate management pathways for GI, urinary tract, and gynecologic causes of CPP in women.CME Qualifies for a maximum 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™
Obstetric Challenges David A. Miller, M.D. and Kirk D. Ramin, M.D. Define terminology used in FHM.Recognize the limitations of FHM in prediction and diagnosis of fetal injury.Utilize the 3 fundamental elements of standardized FHM interpretation.Identify potential complications during pregnancy in women who have undergone bariatric surgery.Provide appropriate nutritional and medical counseling to women who have undergone bariatric surgery and are pregnant or considering pregnancy.CME Qualifies for a maximum 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™
Update in GeneticsYao Sun, M.D., Ph.D. and Mary E. Norton, M.D. Recognize the correlation between diet in pregnancy and adult health and disease. Explain the concept of epigenetic regulation of genes. Effectively counsel obstetric patients about the importance of a healthy lifestyle.Identify technical challenges in the development of accurate cell-free fetal DNA (cffDNA)testing.Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of cffDNA testing in Rh isoimmunization, sex determination, and detection of aneuploidy.CME Qualifies for a maximum 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome:Diagnostic Criteria and Management Anita L. Nelson, M.D. List the criteria for PCOS.Describe the underlying pathophysiology of PCOS.Monitor patients for medical conditions associated with PCOS. Follow the diagnostic approach for PCOS recommended by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.Prescribe therapies for the array of clinical problems associated with PCOS.CME Qualifies for a maximum 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™
Breast and Ovarian Cancers Mark D. Pearlman, M.D. and R. Kevin Reynolds, M.D. Compare and contrast recent breast cancer screening recommendations.Review the scientific basis for screening to guide patient counseling.Develop an evidence-based plan for breast cancer screening.Order appropriate tests to plan treatment for women with ovarian tumors.Identify patients who require referral to a gynecologic oncology subspecialist.CME Qualifies for a maximum 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™
Update on Hormone Replacement Therapy Marcelle I. Cedars, M.D. Recognize challenges commonly encountered in the care of postmenopausal women. Identify patient characteristics that contribute to increased risk for cardiovascular disease in women on HRT.Evaluate data on the risks for breast cancer associated with HRT.Compare and contrast the benefits and risks associated with different routes of administration of HRT.Tailor treatment and appropriately prescribe HRT based on patients’ individual risk profiles.CME Qualifies for a maximum 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™
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