Care of the Older Persons; Evidence-Based Practices
Mrs Olayinka Aremu
Join us for an enlightening webinar focused on the care of older persons through evidence-based practices. As the global population ages, it is crucial to understand the unique needs and challenges faced by older adults. This webinar will delve into the latest research and practical strategies for providing high-quality care tha....
Tuberculosis Diagnostics
Dr Nina von Knorring
Discussion of TB diagnostics at the NHLS Mycobacteriology Laboratory.
Before the damage is done: The race to detect CKD early
Dr Ben Lamatayo MD, MRCP, EAKI Neph Fellowship, ESE Neph, FISN
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a leading cause of health complications worldwide, yet many individuals remain undiagnosed until significant damage is done. Join us for an insightful discussion on how early intervention can improve patient outcomes and reduce the long-term impact of CKD.
Preventing Stroke: Applying the Guidelines
Dawn Aycock
0.75 Hours
Stay current with the 2024 Primary Prevention of Stroke Guidelines and learn how to implement lifestyle and behavior changes to reduce stroke risk. This course will equip you with the latest pharmacological strategies, including antihypertensives and anticoagulants, to improve patient care and prevent stroke in your clinical pra....
Pharmacologic Management of Depression in Adults with CVD
Michelle Heyland
1 Hours
Join Dr. Heyland to review the common classes of antidepressant medications and their effectiveness in treating depression, discuss the dosing, titration, contraindications, and adverse effects of common antidepressant therapies in combination with common CVD therapies, and explore the application of antidepressant therapies in....
Artificial Intelligence and Point of Care Testing for UHC: Prospects for Improving Diagnostic Accuracy and Quality of Primary Care
Opeyemi Akindele
Artificial Intelligence and diagnostic technology
The Buck Stops Here: We’re All Responsible for Lp(a)
Cindy Lamendola
0.25 Hours
Cindy Lamendola, MSN, NP, FAHA, FPCNA, describes the impacts of elevated Lp(a) on the body. Current clinical trials, and the necessity of including diverse participants are described, as well as the importance of keeping Lp(a) front of mind no matter our r ole as healthcare professionals.
Atrial Fibrillation GDMT: Implementing the latest guidelines
Jackson Hermanson
0.75 Hours
Stay ahead of the curve with a comprehensive review of the 2023 Atrial Fibrillation guidelines, focusing on early rhythm control and the influence of social determinants of health. Learn effective pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for managing rate, rhythm, and preventing complications like stroke and embolism.....
Heart Failure Prevention and Treatment: Latest Guidelines
Dr. Nancy Albert
0.75 Hours
Stay up to date with the latest heart failure guidelines and enhance your clinical practice with this comprehensive course. You’ll explore key updates in diagnosis, imaging, and classification, as well as the critical role of cardiovascular nurses in prevention. Gain the knowledge to improve patient outcomes and better address t....
Evaluating Chest Pain: Cardiac vs. Non-Cardiac
Debabrata Mukherjee
1 Hours
Enhance your clinical skills in evaluating chest pain with this comprehensive course on distinguishing cardiac from non-cardiac causes. By reviewing updated guidelines and best practices for assessment and treatment, you’ll be equipped to improve patient outcomes through accurate diagnosis and shared decision -making, especially....
CVD Diagnostics: Demystifying which, when and why?
Abhinav Saxena
0.75 Hours
Gain a deeper understanding of cardiovascular diagnostic tests and their clinical applications. This course will help you choose the right tests based on patient symptoms, interpret results accurately, and collaborate effectively with your care team to improve patient outcomes. Enhance your decision - making skills and follow-u....
Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Reporting
Vanieth S. Mrashani
This course provides essential knowledge on the harmful effects of unintentional drug use that leads to adverse outcomes. It covers the ADR reporting process and offers guidance on overcoming adverse drug events.
Quality Assurance in Healthcare
Dr. Justus Kamara Anacleth, Vanieth S. Mrashani and Glory L. Tilya
This training emphasizes compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards and enhances knowledge and skills in quality management for better patient outcomes. Through quality management, healthcare professionals will develop a culture of continuous improvement to ensure safe, effective, and patient - centered care.
SESSION 11: Climate and Health Research and Funding in Africa
Madeleine Thomson, Samuel Oji Oti, and Matthew Chersich
Through an interactive panel discussion, this session will provide a comprehensive overview of current research priorities at the nexus of climate change and health for the African region. We will explore key research areas and emerging challenges, gaining insights into the complex interplay between environmental factors and pub....
Leadership Series: Increasing Diversity in Clinical Trials
Oluwabunmi "Bunmi" Ogungbe, Chloé D. Villavaso, and Heidi Salisbury
2 Hours
Discover the essential role of nurses in promoting diversity within clinic al trials and gain practical tools for patient recruitment and communication. By the end of this course, you’ll be empowered to advocate for inclusive research practices that enhance patient care and foster a more diverse, representative healthcare enviro....
Pathway to Diagnosing Interstitial Lung Disease
Melissa Heightman
Having established a history, examination, and chest x-ray (CXR) that suggest a possibility of interstitial lung disease (ILD) as a diagnosis, this session will identify subsequent appropriate investigations to establish a more precise diagnosis.
Severity Assessment of Pneumonia Using the CURB-65 Criteria
Sudipto Ghosh
This session covers the severity assessment of patients with community-acquired pneumonia, including the CURB-65 score and its use in formulating an initial management plan.
Difficulties of Treating Interstitial Lung Disease
Melissa Heightman
This session looks at interstitial lung disease (ILD), with an emphasis on those types that can present acutely. It identifies treatments with some evidence of benefit.
Investigation and Management of Interstitial Lung Disease
Melissa Heightman
This session will revise the current classification of Interstitial Lung Disease and review the approach to diagnosis and management of this group of diseases.
Managing Pulmonary Embolism in Special Circumstances
David Ward
This session discusses the management of a pulmonary embolism in special circumstances including pregnancy, anaemia, thrombophilia and malignancy.
Investigation and Management of Pleural Effusions in Adults
Andrew Hardy
This session provides an overview of the initial investigation and management of pleural effusions in adults.
The Symptoms and Signs of Sarcoidosis
Kirsten Archer
This session provides an overview of the symptoms experienced by patients with sarcoidosis and of signs found on examination.
Chronic Asthma
Swapna Mandal
This session will cover the presentation and investigation of chronic asthma in an outpatient setting.
Investigation and Management of Hoarseness and Stridor
Salman Haider
This session describes hoarseness and stridor and explains the investigation and management of these conditions.
Taking an Occupational History
Veronica White
This session focuses on how to take an occupational history, with particular reference to respiratory diseases such as asbestosis and occupational asthma.