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CME Content

Burst CME: Managing Fluid Overload in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (Part 1)

Suneel Udani, MD

Looking Beneath the Surface: Latest Updates in Identifying and Managing Hypercortisolism in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Richard E. Pratley, MD; Vivian Fonseca, MD, FRCP

Navigating Safety Data with Janus Kinase (JAK) Inhibitors in Atopic Dermatitis (AD) Management

Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH; Leon Kircik, MD

Rapid Reviews in Retina™: Emerging Updates from Spring 2025—Addressing the Wealth of New Data in Treatments for Neovascular Retinal Disease

SriniVas Sadda, MD, FARVO; Nathan Steinle, MD

Interventional Dry Eye: A Stepwise Treatment & Management Approach

Mark Schaeffer, OD, FAAO; Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO; Nate Lighthizer, OD, FAAO, FAAOMS; Selina R. McGee, OD, FAAO

Assessing the Evidence for OX40-OX40L Axis Inhibition for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis

Johann Gudjonsson, MD, PhD; Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD

Burst CME: Managing Fluid Overload in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (Part 2)

Suneel Udani, MD

Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection: Turning a New Leaf in Acute Pain Management – How Recent Advancements Impact the Treatment Paradigm

Jeffrey Gudin, MD; Jeffrey Bettinger, PharmD

(CME Track) Collaborating Across the Continuum™: Best Practices in Patient-Centric Team Management of XLRP

Ramiro Maldonado, MD; Rebecca Nelson, MS, CGC; Robert A. Sisk, MD, FACS, FASRS

Burst CME™: Optimizing Care for Patients with Psoriasis – Incorporating a Buy-and-Bill Model for Biologic Agents into Dermatological Practice

Jerry Bagel, MD, MS

(CME Track) The Evolution of MacTel Management: Integrating Neuroprotective Therapies Into Clinical Practice

Dante Pieramici, MD, FASRS; Dean Eliott, MD; Robin A. Vora, MD; Charles C. Wykoff, MD, PhD, FASRS

Live Expert Illustrations & Commentary™: Visualizing Novel Therapeutic Targets for Patients with Major Depressive Disorder

Jason Kellogg, MD; Gus Alva, MD, DFAPA; Melanie Barrett, MD; Yvette Elpidio, MSN, FNP-C

(CME Track) Rapid Reviews in Retina™: Emerging Updates from Summer 2025—Addressing the Wealth of New Data in Treatments for Neovascular Retinal Disease

Mark R. Barakat, MD, FASRS; David Eichenbaum, MD, FASRS

(CME Track) A Forward Look at Anti-VEGF Therapies: A Paradigm Shift in Neovascular Retinal Disease Management

David Almeida, MD, PhD, MBA; Margaret A. Chang, MD, MS; Arshad M. Khanani, MD, MA, FASRS; Jessica Randolph, MD

Cases and Conversations™: Biologic Matchmaking in Psoriasis – Finding the Right Therapy for the Right Patient

Douglas DiRuggiero, DMSc, MHS, PA-C; Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC, DCNP, FAANP

Collaborating Across the Continuum™: The Pediatrician’s Vital Role in Multidisciplinary Management of Pediatric PAH

Jean M. Elwing, MD, FCCP; Russel Hirsch, MD; John F. Morehous, MD

Collaborating Across the Continuum™: The Pediatrician’s Vital Role in Multidisciplinary Management of Pediatric PAH

Jean M. Elwing, MD, FCCP; Russel Hirsch, MD; John F. Morehous, MD

Collaborating Across the Continuum™: The Pediatrician’s Vital Role in Multidisciplinary Management of Pediatric PAH

Jean M. Elwing, MD, FCCP; Russel Hirsch, MD; John F. Morehous, MD

Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection™: Addressing Patient Challenges With Holistic Approaches to Vitiligo Management

Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH; Chesahna Kindred, MD, MBA, FAAD

(CME Track) Community Collaborative Connections™: Optimizing the Collaborative Care of Neovascular Retinal Disease in a New Age of Treatment

Dilsher Dhoot, MD, FASRS; Jordana G. Fein, MD, MS; Deep Parikh, MD; Xiao-Yi (Ellie) Zhou, MD

(CME Track) SoCal Psych 2025: Overcoming Barriers to Long-Acting Injectable Agents in Schizophrenia

Gus Alva, MD, DFAPA; Ilan Melnick, MD

Cases and Conversations™: Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists in Patients With HF—Augmenting Current Guidelines with Emerging Evidence

Edgar V. Lerma, MD; Anuradha Lala-Trindade, MD

Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Diving Deeper Into Disease Pathogenesis, Severity Assessment, and Holistic Management Approaches

Hadar Lev-Tov, MD; Martina Porter, MD

Burst CME CGM: Continuous Glucose Monitoring Considerations – Maximizing Quality of Life for Patients

Jennifer Green, MD; Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES, FCCP

Progress in Hyperlipidemia Management to Reduce ASCVD Risk: An Illustrated Update

Nihar R. Desai, MD, MPH; Martha Gulati, MD, MS, FACC, FAHA, MASPC, FESC, FSCCT (hon), FRCP Edin

Navigating Advances in Neovascular Retinal Disease: Translating Evidence to Practice in AMD, DME, and RVO

SriniVas R. Sadda, MD, FARVO; Mark R. Barakat, MD, FASRS; David A. Eichenbaum, MD, FASRS

(CME Track) Beyond the Collarette: Empowering Patients in the Management of Demodex Blepharitis

Stephen C. Pflugfelder, MD; Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, DipABO

(COPE Track) Beyond the Collarette: Empowering Patients in the Management of Demodex Blepharitis

Stephen C. Pflugfelder, MD; Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, DipABO

IgAN Case Files: Real Conversations, Evolving Evidence

Gerald Bernard Appel, MD; Ellie Kelepouris, MD, FACP, FAHA

Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Visualizing the Role of Dystrophin Dysregulation as a Therapeutic Target in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and MD STARnet

Anne M. Connolly, MD, FAAN; Amy Moore, PhD

Shining a Light on an Ultra-Rare Disease – A Closer Look at Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency (TK2d)

Zarazuela Zolkipli-Cunningham, MBChB, MRCP; Mary Kay Koenig, MD; Perry Shieh, MD, PhD, FAAN, FANA

Shining a Light on an Ultra-Rare Disease – A Closer Look at Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency (TK2d)

Zarazuela Zolkipli-Cunningham, MBChB, MRCP; Mary Kay Koenig, MD; Perry Shieh, MD, PhD, FAAN, FANA

Identifying and Treating Generalized Myasthenia Gravis in the Modern Era

James F. Howard Jr, MD, FAAN

Addressing Unmet Needs for Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy—Understanding Patient Challenges and Management Approaches

Basil T. Darras, MD

Rewiring Recovery: Evidence-Based Approaches to Managing Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

Karissa Gable, MD

Navigating Ocular Toxicities: A Multidisciplinary Roadmap for Managing Adverse Events in Targeted Cancer Therapy

Basil Williams, MD; Maura Di Nicola, MD

(CME Track) Antibody–Drug Conjugates in Oncology: The Essentials of AE Management for Better Patient Outcomes

Michelle L. Taylor, ANP-BC; Emely Alfaro, DNP, RN, CNS, OCN; Paige Griffith, CRNP; Beth Sandy, MSN, CRNP, FAPO

Clinical Consultations™: Tailoring Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Across Life Stages and Evolving Health Needs

Elizabeth Burgener, MD; Leah A. Cohen, MD; William R. Hunt, MD, FAAP, FACP, FSSCI

Clinical Consultations™: Tailoring Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Across Life Stages and Evolving Health Needs

Elizabeth Burgener, MD; Leah A. Cohen, MD; William R. Hunt, MD, FAAP, FACP, FSSCI

Clinical Consultations™: Tailoring Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Across Life Stages and Evolving Health Needs

Elizabeth Burgener, MD; Leah A. Cohen, MD; William R. Hunt, MD, FAAP, FACP, FSSCI

Case-based Simulation

SimulatEd™: Partnering for Precision – A Framework for Personalized Care Planning in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Jae Park, MD

Putting the Patient First in Acute Pain Management: The PA’s Guide to Incorporating Cutting-Edge Science Into Their Treatment Strategies

Jessica Oswald, MD, MPH; Jeremy A. Adler, DMSc, PA-C; Amanda Nasser, MS, NP

Putting the Patient First in Acute Pain Management: The PA’s Guide to Incorporating Cutting-Edge Science Into Their Treatment Strategies

Jessica Oswald, MD, MPH; Jeremy A. Adler, DMSc, PA-C; Amanda Nasser, MS, NP

Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Visualizing the Role of B Cells as Therapeutic Targets for Generalized Myasthenia Gravis

James F. Howard Jr, MD, FAAN; Katherine Ruzhansky, MD, MS

Rapid Reviews in Retina™: Emerging Updates from Fall 2025—Addressing the Wealth of New Data in Treatments for Neovascular Retinal Disease

John Kitchens, MD; Michael W. Stewart, MD

Targeting the Cortisol Cascade: Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies in Patients with Hypertension

Hanford Yau, MD; Stephen J. Greene, MD

Targeting the Cortisol Cascade: Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies in Patients with Hypertension

Hanford Yau, MD; Stephen J. Greene, MD

Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection™: Individualizing Care in C3 Glomerulopathy – Understanding Patient Challenges and the Role of Innovative Treatment

Jonathan Barratt, PhD, FRCP; Brendon L. Neuen, MBBS, PhD, MSc

Biomarker Testing in HER2+ GEA: Diagnosis and Treatment Implications

Rahul Gosain, MD, MBA; Rohit Gosain, MD; Rutika Mehta, MD, MPH

Navigating the Adverse Event Landscape in HER2+ GEA Therapy

Rahul Gosain, MD, MBA; Rohit Gosain, MD; Geoffery Ku, MD; Shruti Patel, MD

Unlocking the Future of Glioma Care: Integrating Recent Advances to Personalize Treatment

Vinay K. Puduvalli, MD; Manmeet Ahluwalia, MD, MBA, FASCO; Girish Dhall, MD

Screening for Type 1 Diabetes and Delaying Its Onset—An Innovative View

Jennifer D. Goldman, PharmD, RPh, CDCES, BC-ADM, FCCP; Robert Busch, MD; Conan Tu, MD, MBA, DACD, BC-ADM; Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES

Clear Skin, Clear Mind: Integrating Mental Health into Psoriasis Care

John Koo, MD; T.J. Chao, MPAS, PA-C

Clear Skin, Clear Mind: Integrating Mental Health into Psoriasis Care

John Koo, MD; T.J. Chao, MPAS, PA-C

Expert Illustrations & Commentary: Visualizing the Role of Novel Muscarinic Agents in the Management of Schizophrenia

Ilan Melnick, MD; Linda Collado, MD, DABPN, FAPA; Maria Collado, MD, FAPA

Bridging Regional Challenges in Retinal Disease Management: Applying Advanced Anti-VEGF Therapy in Community Practice - NYC Metro

Deep Parikh, MD

Bridging Regional Challenges in Retinal Disease Management: Applying Advanced Anti-VEGF Therapy in Community Practice - California

Dilsher S. Dhoot, MD, FASRS

(CME Track) Tackling Oncologic Emergencies in Patients Treated With High-Dose Methotrexate

Shazia Nakhoda, MD; Shruti Gupta, MD, MPH; Anitha Varghese, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-C

From Clue to Care: Rapid Recognition and Coordinated Management of Paraneoplastic LEMS in SCLC

Millie Das, MD; Wade Iams, MD, MSCI; Ruham Nasany, MD

Burst CME™: Optimal Management of Complications of Sickle Cell Disease

Matthew Heeney, MD; Deepika S, Darbari, MD

Burst CME™: Optimal Management of Complications of Sickle Cell Disease

Matthew Heeney, MD; Deepika S, Darbari, MD

Burst CME™: Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care in Sickle Cell Disease

Biree Andemariam, MD; Nirmish Shah, MD

Burst CME™: Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care in Sickle Cell Disease

Biree Andemariam, MD; Nirmish Shah, MD

Burst CME™: Disease-Modifying vs. Curative Therapy – Which Way to Go in Sickle Cell Disease?

Matthew Heeney, MD; Biree Andemariam, MD

Burst CME™: Disease-Modifying vs. Curative Therapy – Which Way to Go in Sickle Cell Disease?

Matthew Heeney, MD; Biree Andemariam, MD

Course

Burst CME™ in Gaucher Disease: Patient Evaluation and Management

Steven Fein, MD

Optimizing Lipid-Lowering Strategies for ASCVD Risk Reduction: Bridging the Gap in Treatment Intensification

Erin D. Michos, MD, MHS; Nihar Desai, MD, MPH

Collaborating Across the Continuum™: Integrating Novel Therapies Into Multidisciplinary Treatment Plans for Generalized Myasthenia Gravis

Abigail Schwaede, MD; Alexis Lizarraga, MD, MS

Burst CME™: Staying Informed and Up-To-Date on the Treatment of Lupus Nephritis

Michelle Petri, MD, MPH; Shivani Garg, MD, PhD

Burst CME™: Staying Informed and Up-To-Date on the Treatment of Lupus Nephritis

Michelle Petri, MD, MPH; Shivani Garg, MD, PhD

Case-based Simulation

SimulatEd™: A Roadmap to Personalized Care Plans and Shared Decision-Making in Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer

Rachel N. Grisham, MD

Community Collab™: Identifying the Role of Complement Inhibitors in the Management of Generalized Myasthenia Gravis

James F. Howard Jr, MD, FAAN; Tuan Vu, MD

From Gene to Gut: Understanding TL1A’s Function in IBD Evolution

Jordan E. Axelrad, MD, MPH, FACG

From Gene to Gut: Understanding TL1A’s Function in IBD Evolution

Jordan E. Axelrad, MD, MPH, FACG

Overcoming Barriers to Long-Acting Injectable Agents in Schizophrenia

Patricia Junquera, MD; Maria Collado, MD; Erin C. Crown, MHSPAS, PA-C, Psych-CAQ

Community Collab: The Evolving Role of FcRN Inhibitors in the Management of Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)

James F. Howard Jr, MD, FAAN; Tuan Vu, MD

The Presbyopia-Correcting and Toric IOL Playbook: Game-Changing Surgical Strategies to Enhance Patient Outcomes

Uday Devgan, MD, FACS, FRCS

Expert Illustrations & Commentary: Visualizing Novel Therapeutic Targets for Patients with Major Depressive Disorder

Juan D. Oms, MD, FAPA; Linda Collado, MD, DABPN, FAPA; Ginger Shupe, MD

Cases and Conversations™: Navigating CKD and Heart Failure in T1D and T2D—Applying the Latest Guidelines and Evidence

Stephen J Greene, MD; Anuradha Lala-Trindade, MD

Advances in™: Lipoprotein(a) as a Target for ASCVD Risk Reduction – Updates for Clinical Practice

Pam R. Taub, MD, FACC, FASPC; Payal Kohli, MD, FACC

When Mites Meet Their Match: Empowering Patients With Targeted Treatment for 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘹 Blepharitis

Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO; Pierce Kenworthy, OD, FAAO; Blair Lonsberry, MS, OD, MEd, FAAO

Burst CME™: Burden of Sickle Cell Disease

Matthew Heeney, MD; Biree Andemariam, MD

Burst CME™: Burden of Sickle Cell Disease

Matthew Heeney, MD; Biree Andemariam, MD

Burst CME™: Recognizing Lupus Nephritis—From Timely Diagnosis to Appreciating the Underlying Mechanisms of Disease

Michelle Petri, MD, MPH; Shivani Garg, MD, PhD

Burst CME™: Recognizing Lupus Nephritis—From Timely Diagnosis to Appreciating the Underlying Mechanisms of Disease

Michelle Petri, MD, MPH; Shivani Garg, MD, PhD

Bridging Regional Challenges in Retinal Disease Management: Applying Advanced Anti-VEGF Therapy in Community Practice - Florida

Carl J. Danzig, MD, FASRS

The Rise of Novel HER2-Targeting Therapies in GEA: Mechanisms and Clinical Data

Rahul Gosain, MD, MBA; Rohit Gosain, MD

From Suspicion to Stabilization: Early Recognition and Treatment of Paraneoplastic LEMS

Charu Aggarwal, MD, MPH, FASCO; Erminia Massarelli, MD, PhD, MS; Ruham Nasany, MD

Live Expert Illustrations & Commentary™: Visualizing Novel Therapeutic Targets for Patients with Major Depressive Disorder

Jason Kellogg, MD; Gus Alva, MD, DFAPA; Melanie Barrett, MD; Yvette Elpidio, MSN, FNP-C

ByCecilia Pessoa Gingerich

(Pharmacist Track) SoCal Psych 2025: Overcoming Barriers to Long-Acting Injectable Agents in Schizophrenia

Gus Alva, MD, DFAPA; Ilan Melnick, MD

More News

Preventive Care in Sickle Cell Disease

December 20th 2019

Treating Sickle Cell Disease With HSCT

December 20th 2019

Blood Transfusions in Sickle Cell Disease

December 20th 2019

L-Glutamine in Sickle Cell Disease

December 20th 2019

Individualized Therapy in Sickle Cell Disease

December 20th 2019

Sickle Cell Disease and Quality of Life Concerns

December 20th 2019

Strategies to Help Diagnose Sickle Cell Disease

December 20th 2019

Burden of Sickle Cell Disease

December 20th 2019

Sickle Cell Disease Pathophysiology

December 20th 2019

ASH Data Points to Correlation Between Biomarkers and Sickle Cell Outcomes

ByKenny Walter

December 10th 2019

In a study presented at the annual ASH meeting, investigators link biomarkers of cardiopulmonary, renal, and liver dysfunction with specific outcomes for adult sickle cell disease patients.

Young Sickle Cell Adult Patients Experience Increased Fragmented Care

BySamara Rosenfeld

December 9th 2019

An analysis of nearly 7000 health records led to insights into factors of fragmented care for patients with sickle cell disease.

FDA Approves Voxelotor for Sickle Cell Disease

ByKevin Kunzmann

November 25th 2019

The deoxygenated sickle hemoglobin polymerization inhibitor was granted Accelerated Approval designation for the burdensome rare disease.

FDA Approves Crizanlizumab for Sickle Cell Complications

ByKevin Kunzmann

November 15th 2019

Crizanlizumab is the first ever drug approved to reduce vaso-occlusive crises in patients with the rare blood disease.

FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy to Sickle Cell Treatment Crizanlizumab

January 8th 2019

Crizanlizumab is being developed to prevent painful and unpredictable vaso-occlusive crises in patients with sickle cell disease.

Patients with Sickle Cell Disease Benefit Most from Interventions That Reduce Hemolytic Anemia

December 5th 2018

Models show that for every gram of hemoglobin increased per deciliter, the risks associated with hemolytic anemia decrease.

Novel Gene Therapy Promising for Sickle Cell Disease

December 3rd 2018

The therapy attempts to restore fetal hemoglobin production.

Familial Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation Improves Quality of Life & Neurocognition in Sickl

December 1st 2018

Long-term data shows familial haploidentical stem cell transplantation (HISCT) improves quality of life and neurocognition in sickle cell disease patients.

Crizanlizumab Reduces Pain in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease

ByCecilia Pessoa Gingerich

November 5th 2018

Treatment with crizanlizumab reduced pain in patients with sickle cell disease who were experiencing vaso-occlusive crisis.

FDA Approves DNA-based Blood Compatibility Test

October 11th 2018

The ID CORE XT is the second molecular assay approved for use in transfusion medicine and the first to report results as genotypes.

NIH Launches Initiative to Accelerate Curative Genetic Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease

September 14th 2018

The National Institutes of Health has launched the Cure Sickle Cell Initiative to accelerate the pace at which genetic-based curative therapies are developed for sickle cell disease.

Cancer & Sickle Cell Disease Treatments Can Increase Risk of Infertility

August 10th 2018

Investigators find boys treated with alkylating agents or with hydroxyurea for sickle cell disease resulted in a significant reduction in spermatogonial cell counts, suggesting that these agents can affect fertility.

L-glutamine Oral Powder Significantly Reduces Acute Complications of Sickle Cell Disease

August 3rd 2018

The New England Journal of Medicine has published the 48-week phase 3 clinical trial results that supported the FDA approval of L-glutamine oral powder for the reduction of acute complications of sickle cell disease in adult and pediatric patients.

Potential Drug Therapy Target Identified for Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia

July 19th 2018

New findings suggest that a specific hemoglobin production protein could be a target for therapy in sickle cell disease or beta-thalassemia.

FDA Releases Guidance to Advance Development of Gene Therapies