Pediatric Obesity: The Role of GLP – 1 Receptors
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Episode 77: Pediatric Obesity: The Role of GLP – 1 Receptors Evaluation and Credit: Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care physicians and advanced providers. Statement of Need This podcast will address the role of GLP – receptors in the treatment of pediatric obesity. As the prevalence of pediatric obesity is on the rise, the need for effective, evidence-based treatments is essential. This increase in pediatric obesity is associated with numerous health complications for the pediatric patient...
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Colon Cancer Insights: Screenings and Risk Factors
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Colon Cancer Insights: Screenings and Risk Factors Evaluation and Credit: Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care physicians and advanced providers. Statement of Need This podcast will discuss the latest guidelines as related to the screening for colorectal cancer (CRC); it will address the types of screenings and indications. Additionally, the progression of CRC will be discussed as well as risk factors. In that CRC is the third most common cancer (not including skin cancer), it is important for...
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Primary Care and GLP-1: Navigating Weight Management
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Primary Care and GLP-1: Navigating Weight Management Evaluation and Credit: Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care physicians and advanced providers. Statement of Need As GLP-1's are becoming more prevalent in the treatment of obesity, primary care providers should have the latest information to effectively and safely utilize this option in the care of their patients. In that GLP-1 are relatively new as a treatment for obesity, providers may not be aware of the latest treatment recommendations as...
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The Essentials of Treating Opioid Use Disorders in the Primary Care Setting
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Evaluation and Credit: Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care physicians and advanced providers. Statement of Need With the 2023 DEA regulation changes, physicians can now treat patients with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) without requiring an X waiver. As the demand for treatment providers rises, primary care providers are pivotal in addressing this gap by initiating OUD treatments. Given that primary care often serves as the first point of contact within the healthcare system, it's crucial for providers to identify patients who could benefit from OUD...
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Migraine Management in Women’s Health
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Evaluation and Credit: Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care physicians and advanced providers. Statement of Need The relationship between female hormones and migraines is complex and primary care providers may not be aware of the latest research regarding the role of hormonal changes during different life stages (e.g., menarche, pregnancy, and menopause) and their impact on migraine patterns or the latest management guidelines. By addressing these needs, the podcast will equip clinicians with the tools to better diagnose, treat, and prevent...
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Exercise Essentials: Clinical Guidelines for Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
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Evaluation and Credit: Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care physicians and advanced providers. Statement of NeedAdolescents with Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) face a significantly higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to their peers without diabetes. Regular physical activity is crucial for these young individuals, as it helps mitigate CVD risk and improves cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF). Therefore, promoting lifelong physical activity, with appropriate insulin and dietary adjustments, is essential for managing T1DM and preventing...
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Pediatric Hypertension: Clinical Approaches to Management
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Pediatric Hypertension: Clinical Approaches to Management Evaluation and Credit: Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care physicians and advanced providers. Statement of Need This program will be a continuation of the discussion on pediatric hypertension. A prior podcast discussed the symptoms and diagnosis. This podcast will focus on effective treatment strategies. With the increase of childhood obesity and other risk factors, research has concluded a direct correlation to an increase in high...
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Navigating Chronic Pelvic Pain
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Navigating Chronic Pelvic Pain Evaluation and Credit: Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care physicians and advanced providers. Statement of Need Chronic pelvic pain is a common condition that can negatively impact an individual's quality of life. Providers should be aware how to effectively diagnosis and manage chronic pelvic pain. This podcast will be a discussion that will review key aspects of the management of chronic pelvic pain and include diagnosis and treatment. There will be a focus on...
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Genetic Innovations: From Gene Therapy to Germline Genome Editing
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Genetic Innovations: From Gene Therapy to Germline Genome Editing Evaluation and Credit: Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care physicians and advanced providers. Statement of Need This program will provide an overview of recent innovations in genetics, highlighting gene therapy and germline genome editing. The discussion will include a review of what it is as well as applications andfuture trends in gene therapy. Objectives At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able...
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Navigating Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents
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Podcast: Navigating Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents Evaluation and Credit: Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care and advanced providers. Statement of NeedAdolescent substance abuse is a critical public health issue in the United States, with drug misuse often starting during adolescence and young adulthood. Physicians play a crucial role in identifying and addressing this problem. By incorporating validated screening tools and communicating with patients' providers can assist in early detection. This podcast will education providers about the...
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Target Audience
This activity is targeted toward primary care physicians and advanced providers.
Statement of Need
Chronic pelvic pain is a common condition that can negatively impact an individual's quality of life. Providers should be aware how to effectively diagnosis and manage chronic pelvic pain. This podcast will be a discussion that will review key aspects of the management of chronic pelvic pain and include diagnosis and treatment. There will be a focus on surgical indications for treatment of chronic pelvic pain and the applications.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to:
- Define chronic pelvic pain.
- Discuss the differential causes and diagnoses of acute and chronic pelvic pain.
- Review the latest evidence-based recommendations in the assessment and management of chronic pelvic pain.
Moderator
Kris Barnsfather, M.D.
Obstetrician Gynecologist
Women's Care Physicians of Louisville
Norton Healthcare
Louisville, Kentucky
Speaker
Steven J Radtke, MD, FACOG, FMIGS
Minimally Invasive Gynecology Surgeon
Norton Urogynecology Center
Louisville, Kentucky
Moderator, Speaker and Planner Disclosures
The planners, moderator and speaker of this activity do not have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Commercial Support
There was no commercial support for this activity.
Physician Credits
Accreditation
Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation
Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
For more information about continuing medical education, please send an email to [email protected].
Nursing Credits
Norton Healthcare Institute for Education and Development is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing professional development activity has been approved for .75 contact hours. In order for nursing participants to obtain credits, they must claim attendance by attesting to the number of hours in attendance.
For more information related to nursing credits, contact Sally Sturgeon, DNP, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC at (502) 446-5889 or [email protected].
Resources for Additional Study:
Female Pelvic Conditions: Chronic Pelvic Pain
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35420402/
Do we want to know the enormity of women’s severe menstrual disorders and chronic pelvic pain?
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38570116/
Norton Healthcare, a not for profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Five Louisville-based hospitals and three hospitals in Southern Indiana, provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women’s and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com.
Date of Original Release | Sept. 2024; Information is current as of the time of recording. Course Termination Date | Sept. 2026
Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical Education; (502) 446-5955 or [email protected]
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