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For patients with stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, 12 weeks of treatment with glecaprevir and pibrentasvir results in a high rate of sustained virologic response, according to a study published online Oct. 11 in the New England Journal of Medicine. Edward Gane, M.D., from Auckland City Hospital in New Zealand, and colleagues conducted a multicenter trial to examine the efficacy and safety of combination treatment with the NS3/4A protease inhibitor glecaprevir and the NS5A inhibitor pibrentasvir for 12 weeks in adults with HCV infection and compensated liver disease with severe renal impairment, dependence on dialysis, or both. Participants had stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease. One hundred four patients were enrolled in the trial. The researchers found that the sustained virologic response rate was 98 percent. During treatment, none of the patients had virologic failure, and none had a virologic relapse after the end of treatment. Pruritus, fatigue, and nausea were reported in at least 10 percent of the patients. Twenty-four percent of the patients reported serious adverse events. Because of adverse events, four patients discontinued the trial treatment prematurely; three of these had sustained virologic response

Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) is organized by CardioVascular Research Foundation (CRF) and would be held during Oct 29 - Nov 2, 2017 at Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event for interventional cardiologists, radiologists, clinical cardiologists, scientists, vascular medicine specialists, cardiac and vascular surgeons, nurse practitioners, cath lab technicians, and other healthcare professionals with a special interest in the field of interventional and vascular medicine. Activity Goals : The overall goal of this activity is to improve the competence and performance of our target audience by delivering cutting-edge educational content that showcases the latest advances in current therapies and clinical research. We hope that our longstanding commitment to lifesaving innovation will translate into improved patient care. Learning Objectives : By the end of the symposium, participants should be able to: * Apply the results from important clinical trials and evidence-based medicine to guide the management of patients with atherosclerosis and structural heart disease * Incorporate new interventional technologies and procedures into the care of patients with complex coronary and endovascular disease * Integrate advances in diagnostic evaluation and therapeutics into the treatment of patients with carotid and peripheral arterial disease * Implement appropriate pharmacologic management in the care of patients undergoing diagnostic arteriography and interventional therapies before, during, and after catheterization * Identify new interventional technologies and propose appropriate applications for patients with cardiovascular disease

Vascular Interventional Advances Annual Conference (VIVA) is organized by Vascular Interventional Advances (VIVA) and would be held during Nov 11 - 15, 2017 at Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. TARGET AUDIENCE : The target audience for this CME activity is physicians who specialize in, among other areas, interventional cardiology, interventional radiology, vascular medicine, vascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, podiatry and neuroradiology, as well as fellows, and allied health professionals (including nurses, vascular clinic staff, endovascular operating room staff, catheterization laboratory and angiography suite staff, nurse practitioners, vascular technologists, and physicians assistants). LEARNING OBJECTIVES : At the conclusion of the course, the targeted learners should be able: * Understand the current indications, risks, complications, and outcome of medical, interventional, and surgical therapies for the treatment of peripheral arterial and venous diseases. * Incorporate advanced medical, endovascular, and surgical techniques and approaches into their own practices to improve the care and outcomes of patients. * Implement high quality guidelines based programs to improve the early identification and care of patients with non- cardiac vascular conditions. * Increase knowledge in critical decision-making and the comprehensive spectrum of care for patients with stroke and intracranial and extracranial carotid artery disease. * Improve the delivery of balanced and scientifically valid vascular care in accordance with expert opinion and practice. * Utilize strategies learned from the meeting including endovascular technologies, open surgical techniques, and hybrid approaches, for the treatment of patients with aortic diseases. * To gain and employ decision making and procedural strategies and techniques in patients with aortic and visceral aneurysms, dissections, deep venous thrombosis, venous insuff

9th Annual Eating Recovery Foundation Conference is organized by Eating Recovery Foundation and would be held during Aug 04 - 05, 2017 at Denver Marriott City Center, Denver, Colorado, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved with a maximum of 14.5 CME Credits. Overaraching topics of discussion include: * Competency in the treatment of speciality patient populations * Commitment to collaboration within multidisciplinary treatment teams and across the continuum of care * Meeting unique treatment needs and improving treatment outcomes through innovation * Compassionate care for client and self Conference Objectives are : * Identify innovative treatment approaches to improve prevention, detection, treatment, and patient outcomes for eating and related disorders * Discuss recent advances in research, clinical pratices, and tools appropriate for ranging levels of acuity on the behavioral healtcare continuum * Employ creative and effective strategies to support the individual, engage the family and leverage the support system in treatment and recovery

Dual-graft (DG) adult living donor liver transplantation (ALDLT) with ABO-incompatible (ABOi) and ABO-compatible (ABOc) graft combination is associated with high rates of graft survival, with no significant difference for ABOi and ABOc grafts, according to research published online July 31 in the American Journal of Transplantation. Jae Hyun Kwon, M.D., from the University of Ulsan College of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea, and colleagues conducted a retrospective review of medical records of patients who underwent ABOi DG ALDLT between 2008 and 2014. The authors also assessed the graft regeneration rate using computed tomography volumetric analysis. During a mean follow-up of 57.0 ± 22.4 months, the researchers found that the one-, three-, and five-year patient survival rate was 96.4 percent. The rate of graft survival at one-, three-, and five-years was 96.4, 94.2, and 92.0 percent, respectively; ABOc and ABOi grafts did not differ significantly (P = 0.145). No significant differences were seen between ABOc and ABOi grafts in the biliary complication rate (P = 0.195). There was no significant difference in regeneration rates for ABOi and ABOc grafts. "DG ALDLT with ABOi and ABOc graft combination seems to be a feasible option for expanding the donor pool without additional donor risks," the authors write.

Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) : IDWeek is organized by Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and would be held during Oct 04 - 08, 2017 at San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California, United States Of America. The target audience for this medical event for healthcare professionals in infectious diseases and healthcare epidemiology and prevention, including researchers, clinicians, quality and patient safety practitioners, epidemiologists, and public health officials, including those who see HIV and pediatric patients. It is a must-attend meeting for professionals who want to stay current, apply state-of-the art science to clinical care, and excel in their own careers. This CME Conference has been approved with a maximum of 41.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

As an emergency medicine physician, you provide initial care for patients with acute illnesses or injuries. Your medical expertise is wide-ranging, so that you are able to quickly diagnose and begin interventions for a variety of conditions. Just as time cannot be wasted when you are with patients, and we do not feel your valuable time should be wasted while searching for required continuing medical education (CME). Our comprehensive database allows you to quickly and easily search, register and even book travel plans for emergency medicine conferences all in one place. Are you looking for CME regarding wilderness medicine? Emergency airway management? Infectious disease control? Palliative medicine ? Find the emergency medicine CME you need by searching our list of events, hosted by leaders in medicine such as Harvard Medical School . Are you ready to attend your next emergency medical conference? Review our list of upcoming conventions, annual updates, courses and more. And for additional events specific to common sub-specialties, check out our database of Critical Care Medicine ,Sports Medicine and Toxicology conferences .

As a family physician, you are responsible for providing personal, integrated and on-going care to all members of the families in your practice. And because you are not limited to a particular type of patient or condition, we understand your need for a large scope of continuing medical education (CME) made easily available. Our database of family medicine conferences displays opportunities to earn CME hours required of family physicians in the United States, Canada and other countries. Easily search for conferences that will support your goal of providing preventive care, helping patients with health management or even treating a specific condition. We feature a variety of family medicine CME events hosted by reputable organizations dedicated to this specific division of primary care. Two of these organizations include the American Academy of Family Physicians and the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA). If you are ready to start your next round of medical education, scroll through or filter our full list of upcoming annual primary care updates, introductory courses, hands-on workshops and other types of family medicine conferences. And for related events, we recommend reviewing our list of Internal Medicine conferences.

Diabetes Intensive Training is organized by Mayo clinic and would be held during Jul 10 - Sep 29, 2017. The target audience for this medical event basically for Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, The CME conference has been approved with maximum of 32.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. he Diabetes Intensive Training online course is a comprehensive web based graduate credit level professional enhancement course geared toward practicing professionals. Diabetes Intensive Training is an online self-paced 12 week course through Blackboard Learn. The course is offered on a quarterly basis. The curriculum includes a pretest, 16 modules for study, a post-test requiring an 80% passing score for continuing education credit, and a required evaluation of the course at completion. Currently the curriculum is offered to physicians, physician assistants, advanced nurse practitioners, registered nurses and pharmacists with a current license without restrictions. Target audience: This course is designed for Primary care providers - Family Medicine and General Internal Medicine MDs, Pharmacists, Dietitians, NPs, RNs and APRNs. Learning objectives: Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: * Integrate the principles of theory and research of nursing and medicine into comprehensive health care plan for patients with diabetes including prevention, promotion and treatment * Demonstrate knowledge of evidence based and clinical guidelines in treatment of diabetes inpatient and outpatient management. * Develop and acquire skills for self- directed lifelong learning and staying current in diabetes management (prevention, promotion and treatment).

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As a cardiologist, your expertise includes the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heart and blood vessel diseases. Patients of all ages may be sent to you, or perhaps you have chosen to specialize in an area like geriatric or pediatric cardiology. And even though you have completed an extensive amount of internal medicine and cardiology education to-date, on-going training requirements must still be fulfilled. We can help you find continuing medical education (CME) courses that are just as specialized as your skill set. Our database of cardiology medical conferences can help you find CME opportunities that meet your needs. In addition to general cardiovascular medicine events, we feature conferences dedicated to specific topics like heart rhythm, echocardiography, hypertension and more. Register for events hosted by leading hospitals in cardiology such as the Cleveland Clinic and the Mayo Clinic. Are you ready to attend your next cardiology conference? To get started, review our list of upcoming Fellows courses, annual updates, case reviews, forums and more. And for additional events, we recommend checking out our database of Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Disease conferences.