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Too many carbs, not fats, may be the culprit in raising risk of premature death, according to a study published online Aug. 29 in the The Lancet to coincide with the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2017, held from Aug. 26 to 30 in Barcelona, Spain. Mahshid Dehghan, Ph.D., an investigator with the Population Health Research Institute at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada, and colleagues tracked the diet and health of 135,335 people, aged 35 to 70, from 18 countries around the world, to gain a global perspective on the health effects of diet. Participants provided detailed information on their social and economic status, lifestyle, medical history, and current health. They also completed a questionnaire on their regular diet, which researchers used to calculate their average daily calories from fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. The research team then tracked the participants' health for about seven years on average, with follow-up visits at least every three years. The investigators found that high-carbohydrate diets are common, with more than half of the people deriving 70 percent of their daily calories from carbs. People with a high fat intake -- about 35 percent of their daily diet -- had a 23 percent lower risk of early death and 18 percent lower risk of stroke compared to people who ate less fat. The researchers also noted that a very low intake of saturated fats (below 3 percent of daily diet) was associated with a higher risk of death in the study, compared to diets containing up to 13 percent daily. At the same time, high-carb diets -- containing an average 77 percent carbohydrates -- were associated with a 28 percent increased risk of death versus low-carb diets. "The study showed that contrary to popular belief, increased consumption of dietary fats is associated with a lower risk of death," Dehghan told HealthDay. "We found no evidence that below 10 percent of energy by saturated fat is beneficial, and going below 7 percent may even be har

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) 52nd Midyear Clinical Meeting And Exhibition is organized by American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and would be held during Dec 3 - 7, 2017 at Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.

40th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) is organized by UT Health Science Center San Antonio and would be held during Dec 5 - 9, 2017 at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. This cme conference has been approved with a maximum of 38.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. The target audience for this medical event for academic and private physicians and researchers involved in breast cancer in medical, surgical, gynecologic, and radiation oncology, as well as other appropriate health care professionals. Symposium Objective : This Symposium is designed to provide state-of-the-art information on the experimental biology, etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and therapy of breast cancer and premalignant breast disease, to an international audience of academic and private physicians and researchers. The Symposium aims to achieve a balance of clinical, translational, and basic research, providing a forum for interaction, communication, and education for a broad spectrum of researchers, health professionals, and those with a special interest in breast cancer.

Mayo Clinic Hospital Medicine: Managing Complex Patients is organized by Mayo Clinic and would be held during Nov 08 - 11, 2017 at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona, United States Of America. The target audience for this medical event for inpatient care providers including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Hospitalists are defined as those who spend most of their professional practice caring for hospitalized patients. This CME Conference has been approved with a maximum of 25.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Hospital Medicine is the fastest growing medical specialty and requires a diverse skill set. Hospital-based health care providers must be able to diagnose and manage a wide variety of clinical conditions, coordinate transitions of care, provide perioperative management to surgical patients and contribute to quality improvement and hospital administration. This program is specifically designed to ensure that participants augment their skill set to meet these many challenges in an effort to enhance the delivery of health care and provide better patient outcomes. Using an interactive, case-based format, key highlights from most major areas of hospital medicine will be presented. Conference Objectives are : * Classify a patient presenting with MI according to the most recent guidelines. * Select the appropriate indications for troponin testing. * Manage a patient with subsegmental pulmonary embolism. * Define sepsis according to the most recent clinical guidelines. * Select the appropriate antibiotics for a hospitalized patient with health-care associated pneumonia. * List strategies to improve the mobility of elderly patients in the hospital. * Manage a patient admitted to the hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis. * Recognize common sources of cognitive bias and heuristics to minimize their impact on patient care. * Order the appropriate tests for a hospitalized patient with a newly-diagnosed pleural effusion. * List novel the

More than 78 percent of health care personnel (HCP) and 53.6 percent of pregnant women received influenza vaccination during the 2016-2017 influenza season, according to two studies published in the Sept. 29 issue of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Carla L. Black, Ph.D., from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and colleagues surveyed 2,438 HCP to estimate influenza vaccination coverage. The researchers found that during the 2016-2017 season, 78.6 percent of survey respondents reported receiving vaccination, similar to reported coverage in the previous three seasons. Coverage was highest for those working in hospitals compared with those working in ambulatory or long-term-care settings (92.3 versus 76.1 and 68 percent) and for those who were required by their employer to be vaccinated (96.7 percent), as in previous seasons. Helen Ding, M.D., from the CDC, and colleagues surveyed 1,893 women pregnant at any time during October 2016 to January 2017. The researchers found that 53.6 percent of respondents reported having received influenza vaccination before or during pregnancy (16.2 and 37.4 percent, respectively); this was similar to coverage during the previous four influenza seasons. Overall, 67.3, 11.9, and 20.7 percent of women reported receiving a provider offer for influenza vaccination, receiving a recommendation but no offer, and receiving no recommendation, respectively, similar to the previous influenza season; influenza vaccination coverage was 70.5, 43.7, and 14.8 percent, respectively, among these women.

Mayo Clinic Hospital Medicine is organized by Mayo Clinic and would be held during Nov 07 - 10, 2018 at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Of America. Course Description : Hospital Medicine is the fastest growing medical specialty and requires a diverse skill set. Hospital-based health care providers must be able to diagnose and manage a wide variety of clinical conditions, coordinate transitions of care, provide perioperative management to surgical patients and contribute to quality improvement and hospital administration. This program is specifically designed to ensure that participants augment their skill set to meet these many challenges in an effort to enhance the delivery of health care and provide better patient outcomes. Using an interactive, case-based format, key highlights from most major areas of hospital medicine will be presented.

Most physicians on Twitter with a financial conflict of interest (FCOI) and frequent tweets mention specific drugs for which they have a conflict, according to a study published in the September issue of The Lancet Haematology. Victoria Kaestner, from the Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, and colleagues examined whether conflicted physicians tweet about specific products for which they have a FCOI. A total of 156 physicians who tweeted a median of 584 times were included, with a 2014 median general payment totaling $13,600. The researchers found that 81 percent of the physicians mentioned at least one drug from a company for which they had a FCOI and 88 percent mentioned at least one drug for which they did not have an FCOI. Fifty-two percent of the 4,358 total drug mentions regarded conflicted drugs. Only 1.3 percent of the physicians included a disclosure relating to their payment; these were in their twitter biography. Conflicted tweets were more likely to be positive, similarly likely to be neutral, and less likely to be negative, compared with tweets about non-conflicted drugs coded at random. "Our results raise the concern that financial conflict of interest must be considered with the growing use of social media to discuss cancer products and practices, as well as policies regarding disclosure, divesture, audit, and recusal may be considered," the authors write.

American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS) Annual Meeting is organized by American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS) and would be held during Jan 10 - 13, 2018 at El Conquistador, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Fajardo, Puerto Rico, United States Of America. The target audience for this medical event for health care professionals involved in the assessment and management of a wide variety of common and complex conditions of the hand and upper limb. This CME Conference has been approved with a maximum of 30 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Conference Objectives are : Following completion of this activity, participants will be able to: * Develop relationships and mentoring that lead to successful hand research and contributions to better patient outcomes. * Understand the new landscape of medicine leading to better patient care through the use of social media, the internet and understating new reimbursement models. * Discuss clinical and basic scientific research on hand and upper extremity problems. * Integrate principles of hand therapy with surgical management of hand and upper extremity problems. * Evaluate surgical and nonsurgical principles of managing common hand and upper extremity problems. * Compare the intellectual discourses through an integrated program with the related surgical societies (ASRM and ASPN) and resolve conflicts. * Implement enhanced management of fractures, arthritis and congenital problems. * Compare clinical and nonclinical hand therapy issues for a variety of hand problems and fractures.

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).

American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Scientific Assembly is organized by American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and would be held during Oct 29 - Nov 01, 2017 at Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, Dist of Col, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event for Emergency Physicians, Emergency Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Residents and Fellows, Medical Students. This cme conference has been approved with a maximum of 29 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. This Course will consist of clinical, as well as essential management and risk management tools to aid in your day-to-day practice. With educational courses, skills labs and workshops - ACEP17 is the best source for your emergency medicine education needs! Conference Objectives are : * Abdominal Disorders * Airway, Anesthesia, Analgesia * Cardiovascular * Career Advancement Through Teaching * Critical Care * Critical ED Management * Dematologic Disorders * Emergency Imaging * Head & Neck Disorders * Health Policy * Hematologic Disorders * Infectious Disease * Knowledge Translation * Maintenance of Certification * Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders * Neurology * New Technology * Orthopedics and Sports Medicine * Pediatric Disorders * Prehospital / Disaster Medicine * Professional Skills * Pulmonary Disorders * Risk Management / ED and Law * Toxicology / Environmental * Trauma * Urologic and OB/GYN ACEP17 is the must attend event for anyone engaged in the practice of emergency medicine, including : * Emergency Physicians * Nurse Practitioners * Residents * Medical Students * Physician Assistant * Emergency Department Medical Directors * Hospital Administrators * EMTs/Paramedics

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.

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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 insufficiency and pu

KT4 Specialty Pediatric concepts is organized by Texas Children's Hospital and will be held on Jan 27, 2018 at Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 8 CCUs/ 8 contact hours. Course Description are : This course is designed to provide advanced Kinesio Taping techniques and problemsolving to physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, massage therapists, athletic trainers, and other health professionals specializing in pediatrics. Kinesio Taping is a method of treatment for musculoskeletal and Myofascial disorders. Kinesio Taping can be used during physical activity and in conjunction with many therapeutic interventions. Attendees will review theory and basic taping techniques, learn advanced and combination techniques, and develop clinical reasoning skills relevant to the pediatric population. The course will also provide commonly used taping techniques for specific diagnoses, including cerebral palsy, hemiplegia, torticollis, and brachial plexus injury; as well as pediatric sports related injuries. Course Objectives are : * Develop proficient knowledge of basic Kinesio Taping principles, properties, and techniques. * Be able to identify three specific muscle synergies/patterns and Kinesio Taping techniques to facilitate muscle balance and alignment. * Learn four advanced Kinesio Taping techniques. * Become familiar with commonly used Kinesio Taping techniques for specific pediatric diagnoses. * Be exposed to adjunctive treatment options for specific pediatric diagnosis. * Be involved with problem solving strategies for treatment utilizing Kinesio Taping.

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.

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American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Scientific Assembly is organized by American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and would be held during Oct 29 - Nov 01, 2017 at Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, Dist of Col, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event for Emergency Physicians, Emergency Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Residents and Fellows, Medical Students. This cme conference has been approved with a maximum of 29 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. This Course will consist of clinical, as well as essential management and risk management tools to aid in your day-to-day practice. With educational courses, skills labs and workshops - ACEP17 is the best source for your emergency medicine education needs! Conference Objectives are : * Abdominal Disorders * Airway, Anesthesia, Analgesia * Cardiovascular * Career Advancement Through Teaching * Critical Care * Critical ED Management * Dematologic Disorders * Emergency Imaging * Head & Neck Disorders * Health Policy * Hematologic Disorders * Infectious Disease * Knowledge Translation

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.

We know that as a doctor of internal medicine, you are responsible for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of conditions in your adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. You may practice in an office, an outpatient center, a hospital or even in multiple settings. Your required healthcare expertise is wide-ranging, and as such, reflects the need for CME options that are just as comprehensive. Our medical conference database can help you find a variety of CME opportunities related to the practice of general medicine. Register for conferences hosted by leading internal medicine organizations such as the Mayo Clinic, UCSF School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School. In addition to conferences that cover broad primary care topics, there are numerous events that integrate sub-specialties like clinical endocrinology, orthopedics, cardio/pulmonary medicine and more. To make your search more specific, filter events by location, amount of CME credits offered or even by keyword. If you are ready to expand your knowledge of the health issues affecting your patients, start reviewing our list of upcoming exam board reviews, workshops, annual updates and other types of internal medicine conferences today. And for additional events, we recommend searching our database of Family Medicine and Hospital Medicine conferences