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CEConversations

25 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratings

Welcome to CEConversations, a clinical podcast presented by Creative Educational Concepts designed to improve clinician performance and optimize patient outcomes.

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Actionable Strategies in Community Oncology to Achieve Equity in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

January 16, 2024 22:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

This podcast focuses on educating, informing, and empowering clinicians involved in the care of patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) to positively impact the racial/ethnic disparities that negatively impact Black women. Our faculty will explore strategies that promote equitable care and outcomes for all patients; evaluate the role of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in TNBC; and discuss the rapidly evolving clinical practice guidelines, safety and efficacy data of novel therapie...

Primary Care Perspectives on Obesity: Embracing Novel Agents to Optimize Patient Outcomes

October 24, 2023 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

To receive up to 1.0 CME/CE credit please complete the evaluation and request form here:  https://www.ceconcepts.com/activity/primary-care-perspectives-on-obesity-embracing-novel-agents-to-optimize-patient-outcomes-2/ This podcast reviews the etiology and epidemiology of obesity, as well as prominent unmet needs and barriers to treatment optimization as a means of providing foundational context for learners. Expert faculty will then lead attendees on an immersive, deep dive through the esta...

Meeting Complex Challenges in Proteinuric Glomerular Disease: An Expert Review of Emerging Data and Novel Therapeutics for IgA Nephropathy

April 10, 2023 15:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

To receive up to 1.0 CME/CE credit please complete the evaluation and request form here:  https://www.ceconcepts.com/igan-ee-podcast This activity will take learners on a deep dive into the pathophysiology of proteinuric glomerular disease, with an incisive focus on IgA nephropathy (IgAN). Expert faculty will review the totality of emerging evidence for novel therapeutics in IgAN, including an appraisal of consensus guidelines and regulatory updates. Finally, the session will conclude with ...

Bridging Chasms in Bladder Cancer Care: An Expert Case-based Review of Treatment Selection and Sequencing in an Era of Therapeutic Novelty

March 07, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

This educational session will comprehensively evaluate the current state of the bladder cancer management paradigm and investigate the emergence of new data across the totality of the disease continuum, with a particular emphasis on evidence-based treatment sequencing and the role of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in subsequent lines of therapy for advanced disease. To conclude the session, activity attendees will get to apply the therapeutic principles they’ve learned to real-world clinica...

Nephrology Nursing Insights for Managing Chronic Kidney Disease–associated Pruritus: Embracing Evolving Data and Emerging Agents to Optimize Outcomes

January 23, 2023 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MB

This educational activity will meet nephrology nurses where they are and provide them with expert insights into CKD-aP prevalence, patient burden, therapeutic rationale, and pivotal principles for safely and effectively integrating novel treatments into practice. The role of the nurse as a premier patient-facing care provider will be emphasized throughout, and notable focus will be placed on CKD-aP symptom recognition, patient education, drug administration, and toxicity management.

Navigating Novel Terrain in Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease: A Patient-centric Review of Disease State, Current Chasms in Care, and the Future Promise of HIF-PH Inhibition

December 27, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MB

To receive up to 1.0 CME/CE credit please complete the evaluation and request form here: https://www.ceconcepts.com/navigating-ckd-podcast#group-tabs-node-course-default1 To facilitate timely diagnosis and rapid treatment initiation for anemia in CKD, the multidisciplinary and interprofessional CKD-anemia treatment team should be aware of the significant impact of anemia on patient quality of life, progression of CKD, and cardiovascular events. Erythropoietin-stimulating agents (ESAs) are a...

Nephrology Nurse Viewpoints on In-hospital Hyperkalemia Management: Improving Patient Outcomes in Acute Care Settings with Novel Potassium Binders

December 14, 2022 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

To receive up to 1.0 CME/CE credit please complete the evaluation and request form here: https://www.ceconcepts.com/hk-ch-podcast  Learning Objectives Appraise key mechanisms of potassium homeostasis and review patient-centric risk factors for hyperkalemia. Discuss the prevalence and clinical gravity of hyperkalemia, with emphasis on acute care challenges and the morbidity/mortality impact of suboptimal renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitor (RAASi) utilization in the chronic sett...

Harnessing the Power of Immunotherapy in HCC and BTC: An Expert Exploration of the Past, Present, and Future of Checkpoint Inhibition

December 13, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

To receive up to 1.0 CME/CE credit please complete the evaluation and request form here: https://www.ceconcepts.com/sitc22-podcast This session will review the totality of emerging evidence for immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in the hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and biliary tract cancer (BTC) management calculus. Faculty will highlight the paradigmatic change ICIs have achieved, emphasize key teaching points for real-world use, and evaluate adaptive clinical trial designs and study sch...

IV Iron Expert Exchange: Data-driven Debates on the Revolutionary Role of IV Iron in Heart Failure

November 28, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

To receive up to 1.0 CME/CE credit please complete the evaluation and request form here: https://www.ceconcepts.com/iv-iron-expert-exchange-podcast In this Expert Exchange-based format, activity attendees will be immersed in a lively discussion between key thought leaders in the world of HF. Expert discussion will include an exploration of clinical trial data for intravenous (IV) iron therapies in HF and recently-updated expert consensus HF management guidelines, with emphasis on the emergi...

Pulmonology Perspectives on Biomarker Testing in NSCLC: Multidisciplinary Management in an Era of Rapid Change

November 17, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MB

To receive up to 2.0 CME/CE credit please complete the evaluation and request form here: https://www.ceconcepts.com/2022chest-podcast This dynamic live symposium, led by top experts in the field of pulmonary medicine and NSCLC, will take attendees on a deep dive into the sentinel role of the pulmonologist in the NSCLC management paradigm, exploring adaptive mechanisms to optimize collaborative strategies in a patient centric manner. Learning Objectives Review the sentinel placement of th...

Optimizing Early Breast Cancer Outcomes in the Community Setting: An Expert Review of Emerging Therapies and Evolving Standards of Care in HR+/HER2- Disease

November 15, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

To receive up to 1.0 CME/CE credit please complete the evaluation and request form here: https://www.ceconcepts.com/ebc-gr-podcast Learning Objectives Review the epidemiology and clinical characteristics of HR+, HER2- early-breast cancer (EBC), and identify patients at an elevated risk of disease recurrence as a means of guiding treatment. Appraise the current treatment landscape in HR+, HER2- EBC, including the established and emerging evidentiary base for novel therapies in the adjuvant...

Clinical Advances in Ovarian Cancer: Exploring the Expanding Role of PARP Inhibitors in the Treatment Paradigm

October 26, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MB

To receive up to 1.0 CME/CE credit please complete the evaluation and request form here: https://www.ceconcepts.com/ovarian-gr-podcast Learning Objectives Review recent updates to national guideline recommendations in ovarian cancer treatment and testing and discuss health equity issues that may hinder ovarian cancer patients from receiving the current standard of care. Appraise landmark and emerging safety and efficacy data with PARP inhibitors in the treatment of ovarian cancer, with a...

Overcoming Pediatric Iron Deficiency Anemia with IV Iron: Interprofessional Approaches to Integrating New Data, Using Novel Agents, and Optimizing Care

September 30, 2022 18:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

To receive up to 1.0 CME/CE credit please complete the evaluation and request form here: https://www.ceconcepts.com/iv-gr-podcast#group-tabs-node-course-default1 Learning Objectives Review the clinical gravity and foundational pathophysiology of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in pediatric patients, with an emphasis on patient impact and the need for treatment. Evaluate the evolving clinical trial evidentiary base for intravenous (IV) iron as IDA management in pediatric patients, including a...

New Horizons in Unresectable Stage III NSCLC: A Case-based Exploration of Evolving Data and the Emergence of Immunotherapy

September 09, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

Join our Expert Faculty, Drs. Joel W. Neal, MD, PhD and Victoria Sherry, DNP, CRNP, AOCNP as they discuss treatment principles across the continuum of care in unresectable, stage III NSCLC. During their presentations and discussion, they will examine the established treatment landscape for unresectable, stage III NSCLC as well as the emerging role of immunotherapy, and practical clinical considerations for anticipating, mitigating, and managing immune-related adverse events. Presented by Cr...

Optimizing Cancer-related Anemia Outcomes in the Community Setting: Interprofessional Approaches and Evidence-supported Strategies for Improving Care with Intravenous Iron

September 09, 2022 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Learning Objectives Review the formative facets of iron absorption and metabolism, including the practical distinctions between functional and absolute iron deficiency, with expert analysis of how these principles dictate treatment approaches. Summarize the multifactorial etiologies and complex pathophysiology of cancer-related anemia (CRA) and chemotherapy-induced anemia (CIA), emphasizing the implications of CRA/CIA on oncologic outcomes and patient-centric metrics. Appraise completed, ...

Breaking the Cycle in Cardiorenal Anemia Syndrome: The Practice-changing Role of IV Iron at the CKD–Heart Failure Interface

August 16, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

All clinicians managing patients with non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease or heart failure must be aware of the deleterious impacts of concomitant anemia and the established, emerging, and practice-changing role of intravenous (IV) iron therapies. The vicious cycle of cardiorenal anemia syndrome (CRAS)—the pathologic triad wherein the three conditions are each capable of causing and/or being caused by the other—can be effectively mitigated and managed with IV iron. Unfortunately, c...

2022 EGFR+ Lung Cancer Rapid Recap: The Evolving State of the Science in EGFR+ NSCLC—A Closer Look at the Paradigm-Shifting Synergy of Safety, Efficacy, and Equitable Access

June 30, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MB

This Rapid Recap will provide a responsive, timely, and incisive overview of data presented at the 2022 Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, and offer expert insights into the shifting management landscape for metastatic EGFR+ NSCLC. These data will be placed in context of the established paradigm, with key scientific messages and pivotal points highlighted for audience takeaway. The session will conclude with a patient-led roundtable evaluating the multifarious burden of financial toxicity on ...

Overcoming Disparity with Novelty in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Community Oncology Perspectives on Promoting Equity and Improving Clinical Outcomes

May 09, 2022 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

Learning Objectives Discuss the multifaceted etiology of the racial disparity observed in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), with a focus on both biologic and non-biologic factors, and identify tangible strategies community-based clinicians can employ to promote equitable care and outcomes for all patients. Review antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) structure, mechanism of action, and real-world clinical considerations, including dosing, administration, and toxicity management, for community ...

Advancing Therapeutic Paradigms for Ovarian Cancer in The Era of PARP Inhibitors: A Guide for The Oncology Nurse

May 04, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

This symposium will explore the latest ovarian cancer guideline recommendations and recent evidence for PARP inhibitors in treatment and maintenance settings. The nurse’s role in facilitating access to quality care for those with disparities, the unique toxicity profiles of PARP inhibitors, and how to mitigate, anticipate, and manage toxicities that may arise will also be discussed. Attendees will interact with the expert faculty through patient cases with audience response questions incorpo...

Targeting Unmet Patient Needs in Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL): Emerging Strategies for the Interprofessional Healthcare Team

April 26, 2022 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

This activity will review the failure rates of traditional therapies for DLBCL, such as R-CHOP, and evaluate patient-centric factors that contribute to disease progression and/or relapse. Expert faculty will then guide attendees through an evidence-based examination of the exigent need for more effective front-line therapeutic options in DLBCL, emphasizing practical clinical pearls and notable distinguishing features of novel and emerging treatment agents and their potential to optimize pati...

Interprofessional Perspectives on the Evolving Heart Failure Treatment Paradigm: Harnessing Novel Therapeutics to Optimize Outcomes & Overcome Disparities in Care

April 20, 2022 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

This activity will review how social determinants of health have led to inequities and disparate outcomes in HF. Attendees will take part in an expert-led exploration of current treatment guidelines, with an emphasis on HFrEF, and a review of emerging novel therapeutics. Learners will review real-world cases, empowering them to effectively interpolate novel agents into established guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) protocols and promote the closure of outcomes chasms driven by dispari...

Infusing Renewed Hope into Cancer-related Anemia with Intravenous Iron: An Expert-Led Exploration of Recent and Emerging Trial Data and Current Guideline Recommendations

March 22, 2022 16:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

Credit is no longer available, however, you can still access and learn from this podcast! This Medical Moments webinar will review all clinically relevant aspects of cancer-related anemia (CRA) management, including chemotherapy-induced anemia (CIA). The activity will begin with a brief primer on iron metabolism and absorption principles, including the practical distinctions between absolute and functional iron deficiency, and the impact of that distinction on treatment approaches. An appra...

The Shot Heard 'Round the World: Vaccinating the Pandemic

February 25, 2021 20:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Our hosts interview two pharmacists, both of whom have expertise in the realms of vaccine supply chain management, distribution, and administration, regarding the myriad challenges and practical hurdles posed by a global pandemic - and key strategies to overcome them.  Guests: Joel Thornbury, President, Kentucky Pharmacists Association (KPhA); Owner, Nova Pharmacy; Brooke Hudspeth, PharmD, Associate Professor and Chief Practice Officer, University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy

Restoring Normalcy via the Power of Immunology: Foundational Principles and Practical Questions

February 15, 2021 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

Our hosts interview an immunology researcher and vaccine expert regarding how effectively harnessing the immune system possesses the power to defeat the pandemic and restore normalcy to the world. Practical issues, such as the role of health inequities and social determinants of health, and how/when we can safely travel the world or simply eat at the restaurant down the street, are also addressed. Guest: Vincent Venditto, PhD Assistant Professor University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy

COVID-19: What We Know About the Virus & the Disease

February 03, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

An infectious disease pharmacist and an immunology specialty pharmacist discuss current and emerging data about COVID-19 with a renowned virologist. They review where we've been, the current state of affairs as the vaccine supply chain is stretched to capacity on an international scale, and perhaps most importantly--where we can expect to be in 6 months. Episode Guest: Rebecca Dutch, PhD (Hosts: Craig Martin, PharmD, MBA; Dave Feola, PharmD, PhD)