VCS 2020: STAT3 Pathway is upregulated in Canine T-Cell Lymphoma
Anna Luiza Facchetti Vinhaes Assumpcao
At the end of this presentation, you should be able to: • Understand the differences in regulation of the JAK/STAT3 pathway in canine T cell lymphoma compared to canine non-reactive lymph nodes, supporting why future investigation of JAK inhibitors in the treatment of T cell lymphoma in dogs would be beneficial to help, improve....
VCS 2020: Proteasome inhibition via bortezomib induces apoptosis in canine glioma cells
Brittany Feldhaeusser
Proteasome inhibitors such as Bortezomib are effective anti-neoplastic agents because cancer cells produce large amounts of proteins; when the proteins build up and are unable to be cleared by proteasomes, they become toxic and result in cell death. Exam offered and MVMA CE certificate issued following presentation.
VCS 2020: Targeted Radionuclide Therapy and the Interface between Radiation and Immunotherapy
David Vail
Topic: Targeted Radionuclide Therapy and the Interface between Radiation and Immunotherapy In situ tumor vaccination is a therapeutic strategy that seeks to convert a patient’s own tumor into a nidus for presentation of tumor-specific antigens in a way that will stimulate and diversify an anti-tumor T cell response. Radiation t....
VCS 2020: CIRCULATING TUMOR DNA AS A BIOMARKER FOR CANINE CANCERS: HISTIOCYTIC SARCOMA, ORAL MELANOMA AND LYMPHOMA
Anaïs PROUTEAU
To know that ctDNA can be detected in the plasma of dogs affected by several cancers. It is a non-invasive method that can be included in diagnosis and treatment follow-up of cancer affected dogs in a near future. Exam offered and MVMA CE certificate issued following presentation.
VCS 2020: Euthanaisa and natural death
Page Yaxley
Topic: Euthanaisa and natural death This session will discuss topics pertaining to euthanasia and natural death, including tips to provide a good death in a clinic setting, pre-euthasnia sedation protocols for various situations and species, alternative AVMA-approved euthasia techniques when venous access is difficult or not po....
VCS 2020: Electrochemotherapy
Brooke Quesnell
Electrochemotherapy is a continually evolving procedure to treat subcutaneous/cutaneous masses in a relatively non-invasive manner. This course will cover the basics of electrochemotherapy, its clinical applications, procedural process and concerns, and new emerging technological advances being studied.Exam offered and MVMA CE c....
Virtual Low Vision Meeting 2020 - Part I
Janet Sunness, MD
Introduction….. A Light Deprivation Trial for Stargardt disease--your thoughts? Janet Sunness, MD What I have learned in addiction medicine that helps me in low vision rehabilitation. Donald Fletcher, MD Using the Peli prism: Case report. Micaela Gobeille, OD Helpful adaptations for Usher Syndrome. Michelle Bianchi, OT, CLVT....
Corneal Refractive surgery Part 1
Ms Rinu Thomas
Part 1: talks about the history, indications, and contraindications and pre-surgical assessments of refractive surgery
Corneal Refractive Surgery Part 2
Ms Rinu Thomas
This course includes the types, procedures, complications and post-operative follow up for refractive surgery
HIV/AIDS - Infection Control Introduction
Ian Fergusson
This course is designed to introduce/refresh healthcare professionals on HIV/AIDS. Approved for Healthcare Professions including Nurses, Massage Therapists, Physical Therapists, Dietitians and Occupational Therapists.
Being Good to You: A Self-Care Guide for Teachers
Dr. Adam Saenz
Educators are nurturers. Any good nurturer is likely to consider the needs of others above their own needs. That's certainly admirable, but if left unchecked, self-neglect could lead to chronic stress and eventual burnout. Are you loving yourself as well as you love those around you? This webinar was created to give you a better....
Density and Viscosity
Harriet Wood
0.5 Hours
This session covers density and viscosity and the implications of these on the measurement of flow, as well as the physical properties of the gases commonly used in clinical practice.
Checking of Anaesthetic Equipment
Baha Al-Shaikh
0.5 Hours
Anaesthetic practice involves the extensive daily use of equipment. Routine checking of this equipment is essential in the safe delivery of anaesthetic care. This session provides an overview of the principles of checking the anaesthetic equipment used in current common practice, in accordance with the recommendations of the Ass....
Equipment used In Epidural Anaesthesia
André van Zundert and Baha Al Shaikh
0.5 Hours
Epidural anaesthesia is a very popular central neuraxial block technique used worldwide. Various designs of needles, catheters, filters and loss-of-resistance devices have been used. This session explores the history of the equipment used in epidural anaesthesia and provides an overview of the basic design of epidural needles, l....
CEACCP: Communication skills in critical care
Rupert Gauntlett FRCA EDIC and David Laws FRCA
0.5 Hours
Doctors with poor communication skills are unlikely to achieve success and are more likely to face complaints and litigation.1 Although developments in the drugs and technology of critical care receive close attention, best practice in non-technical skills is relatively neglected; this is despite the fact that attention to this....
Parenteral Anticoagulant Therapy: Implications for Patient Management
Diana M. Sobieraj, PharmD, BCPS
3 Hours
Anticoagulants are central to the management of cardiovascular and thrombotic conditions. Parenteral anticoagulants are particularly important in acute care situations given their fast onset of action. They are indicated for the management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS), in the treatment and prevention of venous thromboemboli....
Prevention of Youth Violence and Risk Associated Behaviors
Corinne David-Ferdon, Ph.D., et al.
2.5 Hours
Youth violence is a significant public health problem that affects thousands of young people each day, and in turn, their families, schools, and communities. This CEU course includes programs, practices, and policies with evidence of impact on youth violence victimization, perpetration, and risk or protective factors for youth....
Administrators - Family Therapy in Substance Abuse Treatment
Industry Specialist
1 Hours
This course addresses how substance abuse affects the entire family; provides basic information about family therapy for substance abuse treatment professionals and basic information about substance abuse treatment for family therapists; presents the models, techniques, and principles of family therapy; and identifies resources....
Chronic Cardiovascular Conditions
Leanne H. Fowler, DNP, MBA, AGACNP-BC, CNE
10 Hours
Because of the prevalence of cardiovascular disease, nurses must be equipped with the knowledge and skills to aid in its reduction. Recognizing patients at risk for cardiovascular disease and taking the initiative to educate patients of the behavioral and nonbehavioral cardiovascular risk factors can enhance other primary preven....
Stress Reduction Strategies for Nurses: Revitalize Your Practice
Sara Lefkowitz, RN, BSN, MPA
6 Hours
Learn necessary stress survival skills Defeat burnout - and reclaim the ability to make a difference Demanding patients and cranky coworkers got you down? Utilize skillful communication to defuse disruptive situations Don’t feel guilty setting healthy emotional boundaries Transform your workplace – even if it may be full of bull....
Think Like An Emergency Nurse: Deliver Critical Care in Any Department
Sean G. Smith RN,BSN,NREMT-P,C-NPT,CCRN,CMC,CEN,CFRN,FP-C,CPEN
6 Hours
Respond to a crashing patient – in any setting Understand the “8-minute hour” Mental strategies necessary for success in emergency situations Increase your confidence when handling deteriorating patients Your coworker calls for help – you go in to see her patient, sitting up and talking just a few minutes ago, now turning blue a....
Patient safety gains in a Brazilian hospital thanks to the implementation of GS1 identifiers
Nilson Gonçalves Malta
The webinar audience is all stakeholders who wish to learn more about the challenges of a hospital and its staff on a permanent journey for patient safety and for improvement of processes both in support and logistic as well as in clinical processes.
Utilising identification standards driving patient safety for better & sustainable healthcare: the Australian Capital Territory
Mr Ryan Mavin
The webinar audience is all stakeholders who wish to learn the challenges and benefits of implementing (GS1) barcodes in a care giving environment, to improve patient safety and cost effectiveness During this webinar Ryan Mavin, Lead Enterprise Architect, ACT Government, Australia explains: (1) why ACT health started on this....
Automate Consent to Comply with a New IQR Quality Measure
Aaron S. Fink, MD and Timothy Kelly, MS, MBA
1 Hours
CMS released the “Quality of Informed Consent Documents for Hospital-Performed, Elective Procedures” measure in late 2016. That measure is presently slated for inclusion in the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) program. Measures in the Hospital IQR program are published on the Hospital Compare website and are reflected....