Archive for the ‘CME Education’ Category

March 22nd, 2012

The Best CME Spa Escapes

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If you are thinking of making your next CME Conference a “CME Spa Escape”, consider these 3 amazing MER destinations: Spa Terra at the Meritage Resort and Spa, Napa Valley, CA  – April 27-29 Experience Spa Terra located underground in the resort’s Estate Wine Cave and recognized for its four-diamond service. The spa’s relaxation lounge [...]

November 28th, 2011

The Greatest CME Family Destinations

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If spending more time with family is on your mind, here are some of the greatest family destinations to consider when planning to attend your next CME conference: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Orlando, FL What location is more perfect for family time than Orlando? Orlando offers unlimited opportunities for fun including thrill rides (be sure [...]

November 22nd, 2011

CME and New Years in Miami Beach

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If you are searching for a New Year’s CME conference but are looking for a warm alternative to Times Square,  Miami Beach may be your perfect New Year’s destination. Stay at the beachfront Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel, earn up to 11 CME credits at MER’s Internal Medicine for Primary Care Physicians conference, and then take [...]

November 17th, 2011

AIM-High Results:The Nail in the Coffin for the HDL Hypothesis?

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Due to a number of factors, such the lack of significant power of the study and an unexpected increase in HDL-C in the placebo arm, the results from the AIM-High study (click here to view article)  failed to demonstrate a 25% reduction in cardiovascular events in those patients randomized to receive niacin. This study was [...]

November 3rd, 2011

How will the Current National Drug Shortage Affect Your Patients?

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So far this year, 210 drugs have been added to the list of drugs in short supply and many of the drugs included on the list are considered life-saving medications.  Just days ago, acknowledging that this is a growing crisis, President Obama signed and executive orders instructed the FDA to obtain better advance warning of [...]

September 16th, 2011

The Sunshine Act and Primary Care Physicians

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Ready or not, the Sunshine Act will go into effect in January, 2012. But will the Sunshine Act affect the average primary care physician? The answer is short and simple – most likely, it will! The Sunshine Act will require drug and medical device manufacturers to publicly report gifts and payments made to physicians and [...]

March 9th, 2011

Featured Spring CME Destinations

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If you are thinking about attending a CME conference this Spring here are some exciting destinations that you may want to consider: Washington, DC Activities: Visit the Smithsonian and monuments, see the symphony or a show at the Kennedy Center, visit the boutiques of Georgetown, or check out the hip restaurants and bars of Adams [...]

January 10th, 2011

Electronic Medical Records: Ready or Not, Here They Come!

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Recently, many new sources have published articles about the Federal Government’s $30 billion incentive plan to get physicians to switch from paper medical files to meaningful use of computerized health records. Physicians can receive  more than $40,000 for switching to digital. If you are one of the 80% of U.S. physicians who are not currently [...]

February 21st, 2010

Discover The Importance Of Continuing Medical Education

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Nothing is more important than making sure that you have received the proper education. People who hold degrees under their belts typically receive a larger salary each year as well as many more benefits. Once you have a degree or certificate in the medical field it is important to pursue effective CME (continuing medical education). [...]

April 19th, 2008

Can a brucellosis affected person donate blood to others after his treatment?

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ponder of God’s Desire asked: Can someone from the medical field explain to me if a person treated for brucellosis can donate blood to others? This information is needed for CME presentation. Thank you.CME Courses