Sun, Jul 20, 2008
The remarkable bond between people and pets has always run deep. But now medical researchers are starting to appreciate how owning pets can provide life-altering health benefits, too. Pets help their owners exercise more, reduce anxiety and connect to the world. Specially trained dogs help physically or emotionally disabled patients cope with serious illness and live fuller, more productive lives. And some pets even improve cardiovascular and mental health for their owners, new studies show. Join Discovery Health CME as we examine the rich connections between Americans, their pets and their health.
Mon, Sep 1, 2008
Until a few years ago, patients with kidney cancer did not have many treatment choices. Surgery and/or difficult-to-tolerate immunotherapy were all that was available. Today, new options for robotically assisted surgery facilitate management of local disease, and, with the FDA approvals of new agents, a paradigm shift has occurred in the way patients with more advanced kidney cancer are treated. Patients now have access to these new treatments that have been shown to be effective in tumor reduction with fewer side effects than previous regimens, and clinicians now face questions about the sequence of therapies for advanced disease and whether adjuvant therapy is appropriate. In response to these issues, this program will focus on evolving data in the management of kidney cancer and their application in the current National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines. Learning Objectives
Mon, Dec 1, 2008
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common disorders affecting children in the U.S., potentially causing real functional impairment. If left untreated, the disorder can have a significant impact during adolescence and adulthood. Led by a panel of key opinion leaders, this CME program focuses on appropriate diagnosis and treatment options in children, adolescents and adults with ADHD.
Mon, Dec 1, 2008
Patients with HIV are living longer due to improvements in treatments and medications. As a result, more of these patients are facing common diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes. Led by a group of key medical authorities, this CME program addresses strategies to improve the treatment of comorbidities in patients with HIV. Learning Objectives