MedChat Norton Healthcare

Podcast: Alzheimer’s Disease: Part Two – Update in Treatment and Management
 
Evaluation and Credit:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat57
 
Target Audience            
This activity is targeted toward primary care and geriatric healthcare providers and advanced providers.
 
Statement of Need 
Implementation of the latest screening tools for the diagnosis of patients with AD. Utilization of the most appropriate
treatment options in the management of patients with AD, with an understanding of the application and efficacy of the
newly FDA-approved medication options.
 
Objectives 
At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to: 
Describe effective management and treatment options for patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Review the classes and efficacy of the medications used to manage AD.
 
Moderator
Greg Cooper, M.D., Ph.D
Chief of Adult Neurology
Medical Director, Memory Center
Norton Neuroscience Institute
Norton Healthcare 
Louisville, Kentucky
 
Speaker
K. Gregory Pugh, M.D., M.Sc.
Geriatric Medicine
Norton Neuroscience Institute Memory Center
Norton Healthcare 
Louisville, Kentucky
 
Moderator, Speaker and Planner Disclosures  
The speaker, planners and moderator of this activity do not have any relevant relationships to disclose. 
 
Commercial Support  
There was no commercial support for this activity. 
 
Physician Credits
Accreditation 
Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
Designation 
Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
 
Nursing Credits
Norton Healthcare Institute for Education and Development is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing professional development activity has been approved for 0.50 contact hours. In order for nursing participants to obtain credits, they must claim attendance by attesting to the number of hours in attendance.  
 
For more information related to nursing credits, contact Sally Sturgeon, DNP, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC at (502) 446-5889 or sally.sturgeon@nortonhealthcare.org.
 
Resources for Additional Study:
Alzheimer's disease: Treatment Strategies and Their Limitations
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36430432/
 
Diet in the Prevention of Alzheimer’s disease: Current Knowledge and Future Research Requirements
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36364826/
 
 
Norton Healthcare, a not for profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Five Louisville hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women’s and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com.
 
 
Date of Original Release |September 2023; Information is current as of the time of recording. 
Course Termination Date | September 2025
Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical, Provider, and Nursing Education; (502) 446-5955 or cme@nortonhealthcare.org  

Podcast: Alzheimer’s Disease: Part One – A Review and Diagnosis
 
Evaluation and Credit:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat56
 
Target Audience            
This activity is targeted toward primary care and geriatric healthcare providers and advanced providers.
 
Statement of Need 
Implementation of the latest screening tools for the diagnosis of patients with AD. Utilization of the most appropriate
treatment options in the management of patients with AD, with an understanding of the application and efficacy of the
newly FDA-approved medication options.
 
Objectives 
At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to: 
Discuss the underlying pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease and the clinical manifestations. Review the symptoms and progression of AD. Outline the diagnostic tools for the identification of patients with AD.
 
Moderator
Greg Cooper, M.D., Ph.D
Chief of Adult Neurology
Medical Director, Memory Center
Norton Neuroscience Institute
Norton Healthcare 
Louisville, Kentucky
 
Speaker
K. Gregory Pugh, M.D., M.Sc.
Geriatric Medicine
Norton Neuroscience Institute Memory Center
Norton Healthcare 
Louisville, Kentucky
 
Moderator, Speaker and Planner Disclosures  
The speaker, planners and moderator of this activity do not have any relevant relationships to disclose. 
 
Commercial Support  
There was no commercial support for this activity. 
 
Physician Credits
Accreditation 
Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
Designation 
Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Nursing Credits
Norton Healthcare Institute for Education and Development is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing professional development activity has been approved for 0.50 contact hours. In order for nursing participants to obtain credits, they must claim attendance by attesting to the number of hours in attendance.  
 
For more information related to nursing credits, contact Sally Sturgeon, DNP, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC at (502) 446-5889 or sally.sturgeon@nortonhealthcare.org.
 
Resources for Additional Study:
Alzheimer’s disease
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33667416/
 
Biomarkers used in Alzheimer's disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34933129/
 
 
Norton Healthcare, a not for profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Five Louisville hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women’s and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com.
 
 
Date of Original Release |September 2023; Information is current as of the time of recording. 
Course Termination Date | September 2025
 
Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical, Provider and Nursing Education; (502) 446-5955 or cme@nortonhealthcare.org  

Podcast: Podcast: Recognition and Management of Trigeminal Neuralgia 
 
Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat55 
 
Target Audience 
This activity is targeted toward primary care and geriatric healthcare providers and advanced providers. 
 
Statement of Need 
This podcast will provide an overview of the symptoms and diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia (TN). Additionally, the medical and surgical treatment options will be discussed, including their indications and effectiveness. Providers may not be aware of the latest diagnostic and treatment guidelines. This podcast will provide the latest information related to TN for providers. 
 
Objectives 
At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to: 
1. Discuss and define trigeminal neuralgia and classifications 
2. Describe the clinical manifestations and diagnosis for trigeminal neuralgia. 
3. Review effective medical and surgical treatment options for trigeminal neuralgia; indications and effectiveness. 
 
Moderator 
Gregory E. Cooper, M.D., Ph.D. 
Chief of Adult Neurology 
Medical Director, Memory Center 
Norton Neuroscience Institute 
Norton Healthcare 
Louisville, Kentucky 
 
Speakers 
Abigail Rao, M.D. 
Neurosurgeon 
Norton Neuroscience Institute 
Norton Healthcare 
Louisville, Kentucky 
 
Brian Plato, D.O., FAHS 
Neurologist 
Medical Director 
Headache Medicine, Neurology 
Norton Neuroscience Institute 
Norton Healthcare 
Louisville, Kentucky 
 
Moderator, Speaker and Planner Disclosures 
The planners and moderators of this activity do not have any relevant financial relationships to disclose. Brian Plato, D.O., did have relationships with Pfizer and Biohaven as a speaker which have ended. Abigal Rao, M.D. did have a relationship with Medtronic as a consultant and speaker which has ended. 
 
Commercial Support 
There was no commercial support for this activity. 
 
Physician Credits 
Accreditation 
Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 
 
Designation 
Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
 
Nursing Credits 
Norton Healthcare Institute for Education and Development is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing professional development activity has been approved for 0.50 contact hours. In order for nursing participants to obtain credits, they must claim attendance by attesting to the number of hours in attendance. 
 
For more information related to nursing credits, contact Sally Sturgeon, DNP, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC at (502) 446-5889 or sally.sturgeon@nortonhealthcare.org. 
 
Resources for Additional Study: 
The changing face of trigeminal neuralgia-A narrative review 
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34214179/ 
 
Trigeminal Neuralgia 
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36404084/ 
 
 
Norton Healthcare, a not for profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Five Louisville hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women’s and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com. 
 
Date of Original Release |Aug 2023; Information is current as of the time of recording. 
 
Course Termination Date | Aug 2025 

A Review of Total Hip Arthroplasty
 
Evaluation and Credit:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat54
 
Target Audience            
This activity is targeted toward primary care and geriatric healthcare providers and advanced providers.
 
Statement of Need 
This program will discuss the indications for total hip arthroplasty and identify when patients may benefit from total hip arthroplasty and identify red flags during routine exams of patients that have had total hip arthroplasty.
 
Objectives 
At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to: 
Review the indications for total hip arthroplasty. Differentiate between the direct anterior approach and posterior approach for total hip arthroplasty. Identify red flags during routine medical care of patients that have undergone total hip arthroplasty.
 
Moderator
James Jennings, M.D., MBA
Executive Medical Director of Quality, Provider Development and Innovation
Norton Medical Group 
Louisville, Kentucky
 
Speaker
Jeffrey Stimac, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon
Norton Orthopedic Institute 
Louisville, Kentucky
 
Moderator, Speaker and Planner Disclosures  
The speaker, planners and moderator of this activity do not have any relevant relationships to disclose. 
 
Commercial Support  
There was no commercial support for this activity. 
 
Physician Credits
Accreditation 
Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
Designation 
Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Nursing Credits
Norton Healthcare Institute for Education and Development is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing professional development activity has been approved for 0.50 contact hours. In order for nursing participants to obtain credits, they must claim attendance by attesting to the number of hours in attendance.  
 
For more information related to nursing credits, contact Sally Sturgeon, DNP, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC at (502) 446-5889 or sally.sturgeon@nortonhealthcare.org.
 
Resources for Additional Study:
Arthroscopic Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Hip Pain After Total Hip Arthroplasty and the Role of Anterior Capsule Disruption in Iliopsoas Tendinopathy
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31276006/
 
Consensus statement for perioperative care in total hip replacement and total knee replacement surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) Society recommendations
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31663402/
 
Physical Examination of the Hip
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33217250/
 
 
Norton Healthcare, a not for profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Five Louisville hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women’s and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com.
 
 
Date of Original Release |July 2023; Information is current as of the time of recording. 
Course Termination Date | July 2025
Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical, Provider and Nursing Education; (502) 446-5955 or cme@nortonhealthcare.org  

Management of Perimenopause and Menopause
 
Evaluation and Credit:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat53
 
Target Audience            
This activity is targeted toward primary care and geriatric healthcare providers and advanced providers.
 
Statement of Need 
This program will provide the latest clinical guidelines and treatment options for the management of menopause. One research study indicated that 50% of patients delayed seeking treatment for 6-months despite having bothersome symptoms. Providers should be up-to-date on the latest recommendations for the management of patients experiencing perimenopause and menopause.
 
Objectives 
At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to: 
Define perimenopause and menopause. List the symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause. Discuss strategies and considerations for the effective management of menopausal symptoms.
 
Moderator
Monalisa Tailor, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Norton Community Medical Associates
Norton Healthcare
Louisville, Kentucky
 
Speaker
Kris Barnsfather, M.D.
Obstetrician Gynecologist
Women’s Care Physicians of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
 
Moderator, Speaker and Planner Disclosures  
The speaker, planners and moderator of this activity do not have any relevant relationships to disclose. 
 
Commercial Support  
There was no commercial support for this activity. 
 
Physician Credits
Accreditation 
Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
 
Designation 
Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Nursing Credits
Norton Healthcare Institute for Education and Development is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing professional development activity has been approved for 0.75 contact hours. In order for nursing participants to obtain credits, they must claim attendance by attesting to the number of hours in attendance.  
 
For more information related to nursing credits, contact Sally Sturgeon, DNP, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC at (502) 446-5889 or sally.sturgeon@nortonhealthcare.org.
 
Resources for Additional Study:
Postmenopausal Estrogen Therapy Route of Administration and Risk of Venous Thromboembolism
https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2013/04/postmenopausal-estrogen-therapy-route-of-administration-and-risk-of-venous-thromboembolism
 
Should we be prescribing testosterone to perimenopausal and menopausal women? A guide to prescribing testosterone for women in primary care
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32217602/
 
Treatment and resource utilization for menopausal symptoms in the United States: a retrospective review of real-world evidence from US electronic health records 
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36576444/
 
 
Norton Healthcare, a not for profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Five Louisville hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women’s and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com.
 
 
Date of Original Release |June 2023; Information is current as of the time of recording. 
Course Termination Date | June 2025
Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medica

Management of Atrial Fibrillation in Primary Care
 
Evaluation and Credit:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat52
 
Target Audience            
This activity is targeted toward primary care and geriatric healthcare providers and advanced providers.
 
Statement of Need 
A common chronic condition seen in the primary care setting is atrial fibrillation. The management of this disease can be complicated with many facets. Providers should be aware of the risk factors of untreated a-fib; as well as how to recognize, screen and manage the condition. Additionally, providers should incorporate the latest screening and treatment options for optimal care of their patients, minimizing their risks of complications from A-Fib, including stroke.
 
Objectives 
At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to: 
Discuss the prevalence of atrial fibrillation. List the risk factors of atrial fibrillation and monosymptomatic atrial fibrillation. Describe management strategies of atrial fibrillation. Identify when specialty care is needed for the management of atrial fibrillation.
 
Moderator
James Jennings, M.D., MBA
Executive Medical Director of Quality, Provider Development and Innovation
Norton Medical Group
Norton Healthcare
Louisville, Kentucky
 
Speakers
Kent Morris, M.D.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Associate Director of Cardiology
Norton Heart and Vascular Institute
Norton Healthcare
Louisville, Kentucky
 
Tara Mudd, APRN
Norton Heart Specialists
Norton Healthcare
Louisville, Kentucky 
 
 
Moderator, Speaker and Planner Disclosures  
The planners and moderator of this activity do not have any relevant relationships to disclose. The speaker Kent Morris, M.D., has relevant relationships with AtriCure, Medtronic and Biosense Webster as a consultant. Additionally, with Atricure on the Speaker’s Bureau. The speaker Tara Mudd, APRN has a relevant relationship with AtriCure as a Consultant. These relationships have been successfully mitigated.
 
Commercial Support  
There was no commercial support for this activity. 
 
Physician Credits
Accreditation 
Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
Designation 
Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Nursing Credits
Norton Healthcare Institute for Education and Development is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC). This continuing professional development activity has been approved for 0.5 contact hours. In order for nursing participants to obtain credits, they must claim attendance by attesting to the number of hours in attendance. 
 
For more information related to nursing credits, contact Sally Sturgeon, DNP, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC at (502) 446-5889 or sally.sturgeon@nortonhealthcare.org.
 
Resources for Additional Study:
Screening and management of atrial fibrillation in primary care
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33846159/
 
Atrial Fibrillation: Pathogenesis, Predisposing Factors, and Genetics
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35008432/
 
 
Norton Healthcare, a not for profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Five Louisville hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women’s and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com.