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Expert Insight Into: Difference in Treatment Outcome in Outpatients With Anxious Versus Nonanxious Depression: A STAR*D Report

Dr Thase
Faculty

Psychiatry Article Review - Michael E. Thase, MD, delves into the findings from the STAR*D trial, which focused on treatment and prognosis in patients with anxious versus nonanxious depression. An emphasis on Axis 1 co-morbidities is anchored into the discussion, with implications for best treatment options in real-world practice settings. This article review is part of The Advanced Certificate Program: Management of Mood Disorders. more »

Expert Insight Into: Facilitating Oral Chemotherapy Treatment and Compliance Through Patient/Family-Focused Education

Jon Herrington
Faculty

Oncology Article Review - Oral cancer therapy brings about new challenges to oncology clinicians in the areas of patient and family teaching that focus on toxicity management and compliance. This course reviews a recent article that examined these concerns, addressing numerous patient adherence issues and providing guidance on tools to apply to clinical practice. Jon D. Herrington, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, shares his expert clinical insights on these findings. This article review is part of Caring for Oncology Patients: Tips and Tools for Managing Targeted Therapy. more »

Expert Insight Into: Hepatitis B Virus DNA Levels at Week 4 of Lamivudine Treatment Predict the 5-Year Ideal Response

Dr. Nguyen
Faculty

Gastroenterology Article Review - A recent study defined the time and level of HBV DNA for predicting patient response after 5 years of lamivudine treatment. These findings could help guide clinicians considering the long-term use of lamivudine in their patients. Mindie Nguyen, MD, MAS, provides expert insights on the important data described in this article review, which represents Course 18 of Advanced Certificate Program III: Bridging Cultural Differences to Improve HBV Treatment in Asian and Other Diverse Communities. more »

Case Study: Tumor and Patient Biomarkers as Predictors of Prognosis and Treatment Response

Dr Burstein and Dr. Citron
Chair and Faculty

Oncology Tx Reporter Newsletter - Illustrated by the case of a premenopausal woman with node-negative hormone-sensitive breast cancer Marc L. Citron, MD, describes new tools, such as the Oncotype DXTM assay and recurrence score, CYP2D6 genotyping, and circulating tumor cell assays. Dr. Citron also discusses the data and validation of these assays, current clinical guidelines regarding their use, and his own recommendations for when these tests might be valuable. This is Course 16 of The Advanced Certificate Program: Breast Cancer Management. more »

Expert Insight Into: Psychosocial Treatments for Bipolar Depression

Dr. Evans
Faculty

Psychiatry Article Review - This article review examines encouraging new data on the use of adjunctive cognitive behavior therapy, family-focused treatment, and interpersonal and social rhythm therapy in the treatment of bipolar depression. Dwight L. Evans, MD, contributes his expert clinical insights on the findings of this 1-year randomized trial within the STEP-BD study. This course is part of The Advanced Certificate Program: Management of Mood Disorders. more »

Expert Insight Into: Clearance of Hepatitis B e Antigen in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B and Genotypes A, B, C, D, and F

Dr. Lau
Faculty

Gastroenterology Article Review - A recent prospective study reveals that the mode of transmission of HBV is most likely related to the particular HBV genotype found in a given geographic area. Read more about the study findings and their potential implications for the timing of vaccination strategies in this article review, which includes clinical insights from George KK Lau, MD. This is Course 17 of Advanced Certificate Program III: Bridging Cultural Differences to Improve HBV Treatment in Asian and Other Diverse Communities. more »

Case Study: Managing Drug-Resistant Chronic Hepatitis B Infection

Dr. Gish
Chair

Gastroenterology Tx Reporter Newsletter - A Chinese-American man with HBV infection is initially treated with lamivudine, now considered a second-line agent due to its modest potency and high propensity to induce resistance. Following this patient through 7 years of therapy, Robert G. Gish, MD, offers guidance on managing resistance, testing for resistance mutations when indicated, and overcoming these challenges to craft an effective treatment regimen. This is Course 16 of Advanced Certificate Program III: Bridging Cultural Differences to Improve HBV Treatment in Asian and Other Diverse Communities. more »

Improving Treatment of Patients with Breast Cancer: The Case for an Expert Multidisciplinary Approach

Dr. Golshan
Faculty

Oncology Article Review - This article review, which includes clinical insights by Mehra Golshan, MD, presents findings from a recent analysis of case management of patients with breast cancer who were referred to a multidisciplinary cancer clinic for second opinions. Notably, in more than 50% of the cases, the expert review led to revisions in these patients’ diagnosis and management, highlighting important changes in diagnosing, treating, and managing this disease. This is Course 15 of The Advanced Certificate Program: Breast Cancer Management. more »

Expert Insight Into: Maximizing the Adequacy of Medication Treatment in Controlled Trials and Clinical Practice: STAR*D Measurement-Based Care

Dr. Evans
Faculty

Psychiatry Article Review - Dwight L. Evans, MD, offers insights into the application of measurement-based care (MBC), featured in the Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression (STAR*D) trial, which provided benefits to both patients and practitioners. Patients better understood the goals of therapy, and practitioners improved adherence to treatment protocols. This course is part of The Advanced Certificate Program: Management of Mood Disorders. more »

Expert Insight Into: The Clinical Significance of Persistently Normal ALT in Chronic Hepatitis B Infection

Dr. Kim
Faculty

Gastroenterology Article Review - The recently updated AASLD guidelines on chronic HBV recommend that liver biopsy be considered in chronically HBV-infected patients with ALT levels at or near the upper limit of normal. This article review examines recently published data that support this recommendation, with a focus on identification of high-risk populations and predictive factors for hepatic fibrosis and inflammation. This is Course 15 of Advanced Certificate Program III: Bridging Cultural Differences to Improve HBV Treatment in Asian and Other Diverse Communities. more »

Browse Home » Cardiology » Gastroenterology » Infectious Diseases » Managed Care » Nephrology » Neurology » Oncology » Ophthalmology » Psychiatry » Latest News powered by:	Latest Programs Expert Insight Into: Difference in Treatment Outcome in Outpatients With Anxious Versus Nonanxious Depression: A STARD Report Dr Thase Faculty Psychiatry Article Review* - Michael E. Thase, MD, delves into the findings from the STARD trial, which focused on treatment and prognosis in patients with anxious versus nonanxious depression. An emphasis on Axis 1 co-morbidities is anchored into the discussion, with implications for best treatment options in real-world practice settings. This article review is part of The Advanced Certificate Program: Management of Mood Disorders. more » Expert Insight Into: Facilitating Oral Chemotherapy Treatment and Compliance Through Patient/Family-Focused Education Jon Herrington Faculty Oncology Article Review* - Oral cancer therapy brings about new challenges to oncology clinicians in the areas of patient and family teaching that focus on toxicity management and compliance. This course reviews a recent article that examined these concerns, addressing numerous patient adherence issues and providing guidance on tools to apply to clinical practice. Jon D. Herrington, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, shares his expert clinical insights on these findings. This article review is part of Caring for Oncology Patients: Tips and Tools for Managing Targeted Therapy. more » Expert Insight Into: Hepatitis B Virus DNA Levels at Week 4 of Lamivudine Treatment Predict the 5-Year Ideal Response Dr. Nguyen Faculty Gastroenterology Article Review - A recent study defined the time and level of HBV DNA for predicting patient response after 5 years of lamivudine treatment. These findings could help guide clinicians considering the long-term use of lamivudine in their patients. Mindie Nguyen, MD, MAS, provides expert insights on the important data described in this article review, which represents Course 18 of Advanced Certificate Program III: Bridging Cultural Differences to Improve HBV Treatment in Asian and Other Diverse Communities. more » Case Study: Tumor and Patient Biomarkers as Predictors of Prognosis and Treatment Response Dr Burstein and Dr. Citron Chair and Faculty Oncology Tx Reporter Newsletter - Illustrated by the case of a premenopausal woman with node-negative hormone-sensitive breast cancer Marc L. Citron, MD, describes new tools, such as the Oncotype DXTM assay and recurrence score, CYP2D6 genotyping, and circulating tumor cell assays. Dr. Citron also discusses the data and validation of these assays, current clinical guidelines regarding their use, and his own recommendations for when these tests might be valuable. This is Course 16 of The Advanced Certificate Program: Breast Cancer Management. more » Expert Insight Into: Psychosocial Treatments for Bipolar Depression Dr. Evans Faculty Psychiatry Article Review - This article review examines encouraging new data on the use of adjunctive cognitive behavior therapy, family-focused treatment, and interpersonal and social rhythm therapy in the treatment of bipolar depression. Dwight L. Evans, MD, contributes his expert clinical insights on the findings of this 1-year randomized trial within the STEP-BD study. This course is part of The Advanced Certificate Program: Management of Mood Disorders. more » Expert Insight Into: Clearance of Hepatitis B e Antigen in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B and Genotypes A, B, C, D, and F Dr. Lau Faculty Gastroenterology Article Review - A recent prospective study reveals that the mode of transmission of HBV is most likely related to the particular HBV genotype found in a given geographic area. Read more about the study findings and their potential implications for the timing of vaccination strategies in this article review, which includes clinical insights from George KK Lau, MD. This is Course 17 of Advanced Certificate Program III: Bridging Cultural Differences to Improve HBV Treatment in Asian and Other Diverse Communities. more » Case Study: Managing Drug-Resistant Chronic Hepatitis B Infection Dr. Gish Chair Gastroenterology Tx Reporter Newsletter - A Chinese-American man with HBV infection is initially treated with lamivudine, now considered a second-line agent due to its modest potency and high propensity to induce resistance. Following this patient through 7 years of therapy, Robert G. Gish, MD, offers guidance on managing resistance, testing for resistance mutations when indicated, and overcoming these challenges to craft an effective treatment regimen. This is Course 16 of Advanced Certificate Program III: Bridging Cultural Differences to Improve HBV Treatment in Asian and Other Diverse Communities. more » Improving Treatment of Patients with Breast Cancer: The Case for an Expert Multidisciplinary Approach Dr. Golshan Faculty Oncology Article Review - This article review, which includes clinical insights by Mehra Golshan, MD, presents findings from a recent analysis of case management of patients with breast cancer who were referred to a multidisciplinary cancer clinic for second opinions. Notably, in more than 50% of the cases, the expert review led to revisions in these patients’ diagnosis and management, highlighting important changes in diagnosing, treating, and managing this disease. This is Course 15 of The Advanced Certificate Program: Breast Cancer Management. more » Expert Insight Into: Maximizing the Adequacy of Medication Treatment in Controlled Trials and Clinical Practice: STARD Measurement-Based Care Dr. Evans Faculty Psychiatry Article Review* - Dwight L. Evans, MD, offers insights into the application of measurement-based care (MBC), featured in the Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression (STARD) trial, which provided benefits to both patients and practitioners. Patients better understood the goals of therapy, and practitioners improved adherence to treatment protocols. This course is part of The Advanced Certificate Program: Management of Mood Disorders. more » Expert Insight Into: The Clinical Significance of Persistently Normal ALT in Chronic Hepatitis B Infection Dr. Kim Faculty Gastroenterology Article Review* - The recently updated AASLD guidelines on chronic HBV recommend that liver biopsy be considered in chronically HBV-infected patients with ALT levels at or near the upper limit of normal. This article review examines recently published data that support this recommendation, with a focus on identification of high-risk populations and predictive factors for hepatic fibrosis and inflammation. This is Course 15 of Advanced Certificate Program III: Bridging Cultural Differences to Improve HBV Treatment in Asian and Other Diverse Communities. more »	Featured Programs An Interactive, Case-Based Approach to Targeted Therapies for GIST On-Demand Webcast Available May 13, 2008 A Sea Change in MS Treatment— The Potential of Small Molecules CME Symposium at the CMSC Friday, May 30, 8:30 PM Register Today! The Advanced Certificate Program: Multiple Sclerosis Management Yearlong program starts later this month Mini-Symposia & Meet the Experts Unraveling the Complexities of Menopause Management Presented at ENDO 2008 Sunday, June 15, 6:30-10pm Register Now! The Advanced Certificate Program: Management of Mood Disorders Register Today Caring for Oncology Patients: Tips and Tools for Managing Targeted Therapy An Ongoing Online CME/CE Curriculum Available Now The Advanced Certificate Program: Lung Cancer Management Register Today! 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