Continuing Education
Differences in education contribute to disparities in early pregnancy heart health
Education was demonstrated to be a potentially significant factor explaining racial/ethnic differences in early pregnancy heart health among Black and Hispanic individuals compared with white individuals, researchers reported.
Dermatologists view AI chatbots with both skepticism, potential
Most dermatologists believed the incorporation of AI chatbots into the field is inevitable, and they also anticipated the technology will bring with it both benefits and risks, according to a study.
Low education level raises risk for loss to follow-up in lung cancer screening program
Having an education level of high school or less heightened the risk for loss to follow-up among individuals eligible for lung cancer screening, according to a letter published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
BLOG: Set a goal to learn more about keratoconus in 2024
Although we all learned about corneal disease in optometry school, both the understanding of keratoconus and expanding protocols for its treatment have changed dramatically since many practicing optometrists graduated.
New diagnostics, technology top agenda at Twin Cities Ocular Surface Disease Symposium
The Twin Cities Ocular Surface Disease Symposium, Oct. 21-22 in Minneapolis, will include 12 hours of COPE continuing education credit and feature hands-on workshops with key devices and the latest in ocular surface disease technology.
Twin Cities Ocular Surface Disease Symposium coming soon
The third annual Twin Cities Ocular Surface Disease Symposium will be hosted Oct. 21 and 22 in Minneapolis and will include 12 hours of CE credit for both optometrists and ophthalmologists.
VIDEO: Ocular surface disease symposium returns with new educational programs, workshops
The Twin Cities Ocular Surface Disease Symposium, to be held Oct. 21 and 22 in Minneapolis, will offer 12 hours of accredited continuing education for eye care professionals, the symposium’s founder, Ahmad Fahmy, OD, FAAO, told Healio.
Six students living with dermatologic conditions awarded scholarships of up to $10,000
Bausch Health Companies Inc., along with its dermatology business Ortho Dermatologics, has awarded scholarships to six recipients as part of its 2023 Aspire Higher Scholarship program, according to a press release.
Increased education for PCPs could aid early diagnosis of celiac disease, improve care
CHICAGO — A large knowledge gap identified between gastroenterologists and primary care physicians in the diagnosis and management of patients with celiac disease highlights the need for further education for general practitioners.
VIDEO: Maui Derm meeting promises ‘engaging’ content
WAILEA, Hawaii — The Maui Derm meeting provides engaging, educational content for dermatology professionals, according to the meeting’s program director and founder.