Agreeing a Plan of Management and Care
Vivienne Barros D’Sa, Clare Rayment
Once the patient's symptoms have been assessed a working diagnosis can be made. The clinician can then propose a plan for improving symptoms, discussing any advantages, disadvantages and practicalities with the patient. This session examines some of the different factors involved in agreeing a plan of management and care.....
Managing Excessive Respiratory Secretions
Richard Hillier
This session looks at excessive respiratory secretions in the last days of life; what causes them as well as an integrated approach to their management and their impact on those close to the patient. This session was reviewed by Richard Kitchen and last updated in June 2021.
Symptom Management Complicated by Coexisting Conditions
Shaheen Khan
This session outlines some of the considerations to be taken into account when symptom management is complicated by coexisting conditions. This session outlines some of the considerations to be taken into account when symptom management is complicated by coexisting conditions.
Upper Body Injury Evaluation and Management - Wrist
Deepak S. Patel, MD
This course covers the diagnosis of common wrist disorders, comparing and evaluating treatments and management for patients with various wrist conditions.
Lower Body Injury Evaluation and Management - Knee - Acute
Michael Petrizzi, MD
This course explores different diagnostics for knee injuries and reviews various treatments and management plans for patients.
Performance Enhancing Supplements: The Good, the Bad and the Deadly
Carrie A. Jaworski, MD, FAAFP, FACSM
This course covers performance enhancing supplements
Alzheimer's Dementia: Diagnosis and Management
Ariel Cole, MD, FAAFP
This course cover the diagnosis and management of Alzheimer's and Dementia.
Commonly Missed Orthopedic X-rays
Deepak S.Patel
This course covers commonly missed orthopedic X-rays
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and Prostate Update
William M Simpson, Jr, MD, FAAFP
This course covers benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate
Renewed Focus on Skin Neglected Tropical Diseases
Purity Wambui
Skin Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a group of conditions that primarily affect the skin, often leading to chronic health issues, stigma, and economic hardship. Recent global attention on skin NTDs stems from their visible impact, contribution to poverty cycles, and their inclusion in the WHO’s 2030 NTD Roadmap. The e....
Reducing Antimicrobial Resistance: An Introduction
Dr Diane Ashiru-Oredope
This session provides key facts about antimicrobial resistance and describes the important role everyone working in a health and care environment has in tackling it. It also discusses relevant aspects of the antimicrobial prescribing and stewardship competences.
Expanding Access to Point-of-Care Tests Through Primary Care: Comparative Policy in the Global South and Practice Settings.
Mr Opeyemi Ezekiel Akindele
Access to essential diagnostics remains a major barrier to quality healthcare for 85 % of the population in the Global South, where many communities face shortages of laboratory infrastructure and trained personnel. Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) offers a transformative solution by enabling rapid, on-the-spot diagnosis in primary....
The “What” and the “How” of ARNA Rehabilitation Nursing Competencies and Practice Guidelines
Ali New
The ARNA Rehabilitation Nursing Competency Standards for Registered Nurses and Rehabilitation Practice Guideline inform our rehabilitation nursing practice. ln this three-part series, attendees will explore these and how they can be evidenced in everyday rehabilitation nursing practice.
Africa Climate and Health Responder Course
Caradee Wright, KUTANE Waltaji Terfa, Peter Ebongué MBONDJI, Martin Muchangi, Dr. Kamene Kimenye, Dr Adelaide Lusambili, Kadidiatou Kadio, Adama Sana, Kofi Amegah, Azeeza Rangunwala, Desiree LaBeaud, Adugna Woyessa, Dr. Beatrice Ekesa-Onyango, Kiswend
Climate change is a health crisis that is causing escalating negative impacts on the lives and health of global communities, widening health disparities, increasing poverty, and threatening healthcare delivery, necessitating preparedness and comprehensive capacity-building across the health sector. To meet these challenges, curr....
Creating Patient- centric Treatment Plans With Anticoagulation Therapy and Education
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Treatment and management of Anthrax disease
Dr Daniel Kaonga
This lecture covers Anthrax disease, its epidemiology, signs and symptoms as well as protocols of managing and treating the disease.
Contemporary Issues in Tobacco Use and Control
Dr A. A. Adebiyi
The presentation will engender an understanding of the evolving trends in tobacco use and control.
An Overview of Rotator Cuff Disorders
Dr Sarah Swartbooi
Any injury or degenerative condition affecting the rotator cuff. This includes subacromial impingement syndrome and bursitis, rotator cuff tendonitis, partial or full-thickness rotator cuff tears and rotator cuff arthropathy.
Gene Editing Therapies
Ethel Webi
This lecture will uncover different techniques for gene editing and their application in gene editing therapy.
HEPATITIS B (Transmission, Treatment, Lifestyle modifications and Prevention)
Tumaini Bayasabe
HEPATITIS B - New-onset hepatitis B infection that may or may not be icteric or symptomatic. Diagnosis is based on the detection of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and IgM antibodies to hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc). Recovery is accompanied by clearance of HBsAg with seroconversion to anti-HBs (antibodies to hepatitis....
Building Healthy Cities in the SDGs Era: Why Should We All Care?
Dr. Sebastiana Etzo
By 2050, about 60 percent of the population in the African continent will be urbanised. In Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), rapid urbanisation is giving rise to distinct health trends. Challenges include overcrowding, inadequate sanitation, and limited clean water access, leading to the spread of infectious diseases. Ur....
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) - Key to Establishing Professional Identity
Daniel Apau
This insightful webinar will explore how Continuous Professional Development (CPD) serves as the cornerstone for establishing and solidifying our professional identity and defining who we are and where we are headed in our careers.
Polypharmacy Management
Dr Lorraine Nyakudanga
The prevalence of chronic and lifestyle diseases is on the rise and unfortunately, many patients suffer from more than one at the same time. This is especially true for the elderly whose multiple long-term conditions then have to be managed with multiple medications. Which presents healthcare workers with a new challenge and res....
Understanding and Treating Depression in the Primary Health Care Setting
Dr Theddeus Iheanacho
Lecture will focus on understanding the biopsychosocial model of onset of depression and treatment modalities that can be provided by non-specialist clinicians in a primary healthcare setting.