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Continuing Medical Eduacation
CME Programs

Discovery Health CME offers an entirely new way to learn about the latest advances in medicine and earn free CME credit at the same time. Use the links below to find out more about our available CME programs.

If you have a high-speed connection, you can watch any of these programs online anytime it's convenient for you!

colon cancer
  Metastatic Colon Cancer: The Continuum of Care
Available for credit through April 13, 2009
Members of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines Panel discuss the evolving data in medical and surgical management of metastatic colon cancer.
pelvic health
  Pelvic Health: Optimizing Care
Available for credit through March 15, 2010
Explore the epidemiology of and treatment options for pelvic health problems including menorrhagia, pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence.
breast cancer
  Adjuvant Therapy in Breast Cancer: From Testing to Treatment
Available for credit through February 24, 2009
Members of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Breast Cancer Guidelines Panel discuss the use of adjuvant therapy in the management of breast cancer.
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  Healthy Steps to Treating Childhood Obesity
Available for credit through December 16, 2009
Experts discuss the new guidelines and recent data on childhood obesity, early intervention benefits and optimal ways to overcome barriers.
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  HIV/AIDS: From Diagnosis to Treatment
Available for credit through December 9, 2009
Experts discuss epidemiology, advances in treatment, treatment complications and the latest guidelines and recommendations surrounding screening and treatment.
overweight
  Cardiometabolic Risk Factors: Hitting the Targets
Available for credit through December 2, 2009
Join us for a discussion on the latest epidemiological and clinical data and treatment options for the constellation of problems known as cardiometabolic risk factors.
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  Diabetes: A Global Epidemic
Available for credit through November 18, 2009
Join us on a global trek chronicling the cultural influences surrounding this growing epidemic and the efforts of those working toward its elimination.
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  Effectively Managing Anticoagulation
Available for credit through October 7, 2009
Join us to discuss the latest data on anticoagulation, the benefits of point-of-care testing, the accuracy and precision of point-of-care instruments, and the appropriate patients for self-monitoring and self-management.
older woman
  Aspirin Therapy: Maximizing the Benefits
Available for credit through September 30, 2009
Join us for a discussion on the current research and clinical guidelines about aspirin therapy, including its benefits and risks in vascular disease, and the data relating to its benefits in other conditions.
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  Insulin Initiation: Targeting Type 2 Diabetes
Available for credit through September 23, 2009
Experts review recent scientific evidence, relating to the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes, the benefits of early insulin therapy, and the current recommendations for insulin initiation in type 2 diabetes.
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  Improving Glycemic Control with Postprandial Glucose Monitoring
Available for credit through September 9, 2009
Blood glucose monitoring is an important tool in the achievement of glycemic control in the diabetic population. Postprandial glucose monitoring is an effective measure with which many physicians are unfamiliar.
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  Restless Legs Syndrome: Calming the Storm
Available for credit through August 12, 2009
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a very common condition in the United States, yet it is persistently under-diagnosed and under-treated. The syndrome is associated with dramatic effects on quality of life due to sleep deficiency.
sad woman
  The Premenstrual Continuum: Improving Diagnosis and Treatment
Available for credit through April 29, 2009
PMS and PMDD are common conditions in the United States, yet are under diagnosed, under-treated, and associated with significant disability. Given the repetitive nature of premenstrual symptoms, timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial.
woman in pain
  Managing the Link Between Depression and Pain
Available for credit through November 12, 2008
Learn the latest information on depression and pain. We bring together a group of experts to discuss physical symptoms of depression, biochemical causes of pain and depression, and appropriate treatment options.
fruits and vegetables
  Eat Right, Live Right... The Power of Simple Steps
Available for credit through October 1, 2008
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in America. Learning about Diabetes Guidelines will assist in a better understanding of how sound nutrition and physical exercise can prevent disease and help individuals live longer, more active lifestyles.
woman doc with patient
  HPV and Cervical Cancer: Managing the Risk
Available for credit through September 24, 2008
New research has shown that more than 99% of cervical cancer is caused by a common virus, the human papillomavirus (HPV). Learn how new screening strategies and the HPV vaccine could drastically change the approach to detecting cervical cancer.

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