Discovery Channel 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 and patient education programs.

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Atrial Fibrillation: Assessing Risk, Controlling Rhythm Available for credit through October 1, 2013 A panel of cardiologists discusses untreated and undertreated atrial fibrillation, including recent updates to treatment guidelines and strategies for patient adherence.

Comparative Effectiveness Research: Plans, Promises, and Pitfalls Available for credit through August 20, 2013 Discovery Channel CME has assembled a group of key opinion leaders to discuss both the opportunity and uncertainty associated with Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER).

When Minutes Matter: Proper Anaphylaxis Treatment Available for credit through March 19, 2013 A group of key opinion leaders discuss triggers of anaphylaxis and treatment options for children and adults.

Challenges and Solutions In The Care of Serious MRSA Infections Available for credit through February 14, 2013 MRSA infections have become very common in the U.S. In this CME webinar, Dr. Donald Poretz discusses the diagnosis and challenges of treating MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus), a type of staph bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics.

Individualized Therapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Available for credit through August 14, 2012 A panel of key opinion leaders discusses emerging and individualized therapies for patients with non-small cell lung cancer.

Hormone Therapy Options for Contraception and Menopause Available for credit through June 26, 2012 A panel of key opinion leaders discusses the wide range of hormonal options available to women for contraception and problems related to menopause.

Critical Issues In Managing Pain With Opioid Therapy is no longer available for CME credit. The implementation of a pain management plan that provides considerations for the use of abuse-deterrent formulations of opioid therapy is discussed.

Optimal Management of the Obesity Related Co-morbidities Pre and Post Bariatric Surgery Available for credit through March 16, 2013 In this CME activity, a panel of experts reviews the pre and post operative medical care bariatric surgery patients.

Advances in the Understanding and Treatment of Obesity Available for credit through March 16, 2013 A panel of experts discusses the most common co-morbid medical problems related to obesity.

Advances In The Understanding And Treatment Of Obesity Interactive Activity Available for credit through December 6, 2013

Chasing Zero: Winning The War On Healthcare Harm Available for credit through July 7, 2012 Actor and patient safety advocate Dennis Quaid and other families share their stories of medical errors and efforts to improve patient safety.

Intensified Insulin To Improve Glucose Control Available for credit through March 13, 2012 A panel of medical experts advises physicians on the role of insulin to improve glucose control among Type 2 diabetes patients.

Improving Treatment of Chronic Pain Available for credit through February 13, 2012 A panel of medical experts advise physicians on the treatment of chronic pain among patients.

Bariatric Surgery: Patient Referral And Follow-Up is no longer available for CME credit. A panel of medical experts discuss common barriers to bariatric surgery referral.

Hepatitis C: Update On Current Treatment And Emerging Strategies Available for credit through May 20, 2013 This CME activity examines HCV infection and treatment. Data regarding the undertreatment of HCV and current recommendations for therapy will be discussed, including strategies to overcome initial nonresponse.

Appropriate Use Of Opioid Therapy For Patients With Pain is no longer available for CME credit. A discussion on effective pain management for patients with acute and moderate to severe chronic pain who have not responded adequately to other therapies.

Vaccine Update: Recent Data And Recommendations is no longer available for CME credit. A panel of medical experts will review updates on vaccinations for children and adults.

Metastatic Breast Cancer: Individualizing Treatment is no longer available for CME credit. This program will provide participants with increased knowledge regarding the treatment of patients with metastatic breast cancer.

Living with Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer is no longer available for CME credit. This program will provide participants with increased knowledge regarding the treatment of patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer.

Prostate Cancer Update: Screening And Prevention is no longer available for CME credit. Led by a panel of key opinion leaders and experts, this CME program discusses updates in prostate screening and prevention.

Risk Assessment And Communication is no longer available for CME credit. This CME program explains ways that physicians can communicate risk to their patients to help them make informed health care decisions.

Understanding The Role Of Folic Acid In Preconception Care is no longer available for CME credit. This CME program focus on the role of folic acid in preconception care among women and will explain the biologic basis of folic acid in preventing birth defects.

Colorectal Surgery: Exploring Minimally Invasive Approaches is no longer available for CME credit. This CME program reviews the epidemiology of colonic disorders requiring surgery, including colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer.

Low Sexual Desire In Women: Breaking The Silence is no longer available for CME credit. This program explores hypoactive sexual desire disorder, treatment options and strategies to help improve communication with patients.

ADHD: Managing the Continuum from Adolescence to Adulthood is no longer available for CME credit. Led by a panel of key opinion leaders, this CME program focus on appropriate ADHD diagnosis and treatment option in children, adolescents and adults.

Managing Comorbidities of HIV/AIDS is no longer available for CME credit. This CME program addresses strategies to help improve the treatment of comorbidities in patients with HIV.

Migraine: Relieving The Pain is no longer available for CME credit. This program will review migraine epidemiology and comorbidities, current understanding of migraine pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, and new treatment options.

Kidney Cancer: New Treatments Bring New Hope is no longer available for CME credit. This program focuses on the evolving data in managing kidney cancer and the application in the current National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines.

Pets and People: The Power of the Health Connection is no longer available for CME credit. Hosted by Jeff Corwin, this CME program addresses the therapeutic roles of pets in helping their human owners achieve positive health outcomes.

Helping Patients Quit Smoking is no longer available for CME credit. This CME program reviews recent updates to national clinical practice guidelines for smoking cessation and explores a variety of treatment strategies to help patients quit.

OCD: Improving Diagnosis, Maximizing Treatment is no longer available for CME credit. This program helps bridge the gap between medical knowledge of OCD and its actual diagnosis and treatment, with emphasis on SSRI therapy.

Fibromyalgia: From Diagnosis To Treatment is no longer available for CME credit. This program addresses the pathophysiology factors involved in the proper diagnosis and treatment options for fibromyalgia.

Effectively Treating Obesity-Related Diabetes is no longer available for CME credit. A panel of weight-loss surgery experts discuss treatment options for obesity-related diabetes, including the latest data on bariatric surgery.

Metastatic Colon Cancer: The Continuum of Care is no longer available for CME credit. Members of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines Panel discuss the evolving data in medical and surgical management of metastatic colon cancer.

Pelvic Health: Optimizing Care is no longer available for CME credit. Explore the epidemiology of and treatment options for pelvic health problems including menorrhagia, pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence.

Adjuvant Therapy in Breast Cancer: From Testing to Treatment is no longer available for CME credit. Members of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Breast Cancer Guidelines Panel discuss the use of adjuvant therapy in the management of breast cancer.

Healthy Steps to Treating Childhood Obesity is no longer available for CME credit. Experts discuss the new guidelines and recent data on childhood obesity, early intervention benefits and optimal ways to overcome barriers.

HIV/AIDS: From Diagnosis to Treatment is no longer available for CME credit. Experts discuss epidemiology, advances in treatment, treatment complications and the latest guidelines and recommendations surrounding screening and treatment.

Cardiometabolic Risk Factors: Hitting the Targets is no longer available for CME credit. 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.

Diabetes: A Global Epidemic is no longer available for CME credit. Join us on a global trek chronicling the cultural influences surrounding this growing epidemic and the efforts of those working toward its elimination.

Effectively Managing Anticoagulation is no longer available for CME credit. 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.

Aspirin Therapy: Maximizing the Benefits is no longer available for CME credit. 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.

Insulin Initiation: Targeting Type 2 Diabetes is no longer available for CME credit. 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.

Improving Glycemic Control with Postprandial Glucose Monitoring is no longer available for CME credit. 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.

Restless Legs Syndrome: Calming the Storm is no longer available for CME credit. 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.

The Premenstrual Continuum: Improving Diagnosis and Treatment is no longer available for CME credit. 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.

Managing the Link Between Depression and Pain is no longer available for CME credit. 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.

Eat Right, Live Right... The Power of Simple Steps is no longer available for CME credit. 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.