How to Talk to Patients About Opioids

Alternatives to Opioids in Treating Acute and Chronic Pain

Many providers have asked, “Now that I know that I should avoid opioids as much as possible, what am I supposed to do about patients’ pain?” This program was developed to help meet that need. Optimizing non-opioid treatment for pain provides patients the safest and most effective pain treatment possible, promoting patient satisfaction and outcomes. Read more »

Spontaneous Bowel Rupture: Connective Tissue Considerations

Tick-Borne Illnesses Lyme Disease-Background and Acute Management

In this lecture, the audience will be provided an historic background on the tick-borne illness Lyme disease, due to the organism Borrelia burgdorferi sensu latu. An evidence-based presentation, the audience will have an opportunity to weigh the pros and cons of recommendations for the management of tick bite prophylaxis and acute Lyme disease. Read more »

Anaphylaxis without an Allergy: An Introduction to Mast Cell Disorders

Pulmonary Fungal Infections: Dimorphic Fungi