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What’s New in Heart Failure?
Objectives Review the 2021 Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) Heart Failure Guidelines anddiscuss the application to practiceReview the indications and expected treatment outcomes when prescribing SGLT2inhibitorsReview clinical applications of heart failure management incorporating the 4 pillars ofguideline directed therapies Speakers Dr. Sandeep Aggarwal MD FRCPCClinical Professor Cummings School of Medicine, University of Calgary Medical Director Total […]
Nurse Practitioner Asthma Update
Presented by Dr. Rakesh Patel, Family Physician MB BS MRCGP (UK) CCFPModerated by Dr. Mohamed El-Hussein RN, PhD, NP The objectives of this program are to: Provide NPs with a review of the updated global and Canadian asthma treatment recommendations.Discuss the clinical significance of SABA over-reliant patients and its presentationDefine the clinical indicators of asthma […]
Assessing and Managing Mood Disorders Efficiently for the Nurse Practitioner
Description Program Objectives: Understand quick high yield strategies for early intervention in mood disorders patients in the post COVID eraLooking at newer more efficient treatment paradigms that require less intervention and monitoringCreating a treatment paradigm for patients that focuses on compliance, key symptoms and function Dr. Atul Khullar Dr. Atul Khullar is a psychiatrist who […]
Sublocade – buprenorphine extended-release injection
Description Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of this program, participants will be better able to: Understand the mechanism of action and clinical pharmacology of buprenorphineextended-release injectionConfidently support and treat patients with problematic opioid useReview and understand the positive impact new treatment options offer patients withOpioid Use Disorder Speaker Katie Dunham is a primary care nurse practitioner with […]
Type 2 Diabetes: Navigating Pharmacotherapy in Clinical Practice
Objectives 1. Review the approach to pharmacotherapy for T2DM (2020 guidelines update) 2. To discuss priorities in choosing the most appropriate DM medication for our patient: real life cases! 3. Clinical pearls and practical aspects in prescribing SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 receptor agonists Speaker Sue D. Pedersen, MD, FRCPCSpecialist in Endocrinology & Metabolism Diplomate, American Board […]
Alberta Association of Naturopathic Doctors 2022 In-Person Conference: Immunity in the 21st Century: COVID & Beyond
Description We are excited to announce an In-Person conference, June 3-5 2022 in Calgary, AB. We have a wide variety of speakers covering subjects such as Post COVID symptoms, chronic infections, mental health & fertility. Please check out our full speaker line-up via the registration link. We are also hosting an exhibitor fair with many […]
From Guidelines to Care: Optimizing treatment of T2DM in Clinical Practice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Bridging the gap between diabetes guidelines and clinical practicePractical tips for optimizing type 2 diabetes management in primary careIntroduction to Guardians For Health and how to optimize the use of available tools and resources to support implementation of guideline-directed, evidenced-based care. Meeting Link https://boehringer.zoom.us/j/93102593121?pwd=WkRFL2F6bHNpYWZJSFhCSEF KNXIvdz09 Meeting ID: 931 0259 3121Password: 797767 Download flyer
Evolving COVID-19 Outpatient Therapies
Learning Objectives Explain the COVID-19 landscape and disease burden in CanadaExplain the mechanism of action, efficacy and safety of outpatient therapiesApply national and provincial guidelines for the treatment of COVID-19 outpatientsIdentify patients eligible for outpatient therapies based on risk stratificationDescribe the role of primary care in the treatment of COVID-19 outpatients Scientific Committee Dr. Zain […]