Primary Care Update: Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Neurology

Primary Care Update: Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Neurology – 12 Credits 

Overview
This conference is designed to provide primary care clinicians with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Neurology, while suggesting pragmatic approaches to clinical management. The discussion-based format of the conference will encourage audience participation through dynamic lectures, case-based studies, and hands-on workshops. Keynote speakers will present and critically assess recent advancements and industry updates in Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Neurology for Primary Care with the goal of enhancing the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program diagnosing, treating, and prescribing the most effective courses of treatment, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes.

Target Audience
All Physicians and other Healthcare Professionals seeking clinical information and updates in Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Neurology.

Speakers
Our presenting national faculty speakers make it their professional goals to enhance the training of primary care clinicians. This Continuing Medical Education program promises to help you learn the most current, best medicine, and techniques for making the diagnosis easier and quicker during a 20-minute office visit.

Endocrinology

How to Address the Most Common Questions in Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
Objectives: 1) Identify the appropriate biochemical and imaging tests to order when thyroid dysfunction is suspected 2) Discuss the options for thyroid hormone replacement in hypothyroidism 3) Review the management of hyperthyroidism

How to Address the Most Common Questions in Osteoporosis
Objectives: 1) Interpret bone density scan results 2) Review the indications to begin pharmacologic therapy for bone loss 3) Discuss the potential risks of the medications used to manage osteopenia and osteoporosis

Type 2 Diabetes Update
Objectives: 1) Screening for and treatment of pre-diabetes 2) Selecting glycemic targets 3) Individualizing therapy using old and new drugs 4) What to do when Metformin is not enough 5) When and how to initiate insulin 

Osteoporosis
Objectives: 1) Defining osteoporosis and how to make the diagnosis 2) Who needs a DXA scan, and how to interpret a scan 3) Ruling out secondary causes of osteoporosis 4) Initiation of therapy 5) How long to treat and risks of long–term therapy 

Gastroenterology

Celiac Disease: What’s in a Name?
Objectives: 1) Raise awareness of which patients should be screened for celiac disease 2) Provide the tools necessary to differentiate between gluten disorders

Colon Cancer 2021 Update
Objectives: 1) Increase compliance with colon cancer screening in general population 2) Review available colon cancer screening tests and the latest guidelines

Constipation
Objective: 1) Educate the provider on the symptom-based approach in differentiating between irritable bowel syndrome, chronic constipation, and opioid-induced constipation and how to determine which therapy will work best

GERD and the Role of PPI Therapy
Objectives: 1) Address the epidemic of PPI use 2) Address the necessity and the safety of medications 3) Update the primary care providers on common conditions, which may have potential risks of malignancy

Neurology

Acute Stroke and TIA: Prevention and Intervention
Objectives: 1) Identify risk factors and apply prevention strategies 2) Apply the CHA2DS2-VASc Score to assess risk of stroke with atrial fibrillation and guide treatment plan 3) Determine use of: thrombolytics, aspirin, clopidogrel, dipyridamole, warfarin, novel anticoagulants, carotid endarterectomy, and stenting

Migraine and Chronic Daily Headache
Objectives: 1) Differentiate between the five sub-types of chronic daily headaches 2) Appraise the pathophysiology of headache and migraine 3) Develop a plan for appropriate medication for intractable headache 4) Effectively manage medication overuse for headaches in daily practice

An Approach to the Dizzy Patient
Objectives: 1) Detect common presentations of dizziness 2) Assess the pathophysiology of vertigo and nystagmus 3) Apply bedside techniques to distinguish dizziness subtypes and identify dangerous causes 4) Utilize potentially curative treatment for benign positional vertigo

Peripheral Neuropathy and Neuropathic Pain Management
Objectives: 1) Define the spectrum of neuropathic signs, symptoms, and causes 2) Develop an approach to bedside examination 3) Discuss the mechanism of neuropathic pain 4) Apply effective therapies