OSU MedNet21

The webcast will discuss COPD Updates.  Learners will understand updates in how COPD is defined, new phenotypes of disease, environmental and genetic risk factors for COPD other than tobacco smoking, and be able to initiate clinical evaluation for the severity and burden of disease. This program will also provide a brief update of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management of COPD. Link to tra...

The webcast will discuss Emotional Support Animals. By the end of this presentation, participants should be able to describe relevant federal and state laws surrounding the use of emotional support animals. They will become familiar with the minimal evidence that exists to support use of emotional support animals for psychiatric disability. They will weigh the ethical considerations of an ESA eval...

The webcast will discuss Management of Cancer Pain in Primary Care.  We will discuss comprehensive pain management with a focus on individuals in long-term cancer survivorship. We will discuss assessment of pain and both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic options to treat pain. We will also discuss the role of opioids in managing chronic pain from cancer and elements of a universal precautions ap...

The webcast will discuss Evaluation of Chronic Nausea & Vomiting. This presentation will enable viewers to differentiate between vomiting and other conditions like rumination and regurgitation. The presentation will be focused on the diagnosis and management of cyclic vomiting syndrome. Differential diagnosis such as cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome and gastroparesis will also be discussed. Li...

The webcast will discuss Clinical Presentations of Substance Intoxication and Withdrawal. This presentation will discuss the clinical presentation of substance intoxication and withdrawal, including alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, and stimulants, as well as additional novel substances. The learner will also be provided with a brief overview of the types of illicit drugs leading to intoxication,...

The webcast will discuss Maternal Morbidity and Mortality. The program will focus on three main areas. The first part of the talk will define the problem at both a national and state level. The second part of the talk will focus on data to action efforts in Ohio, and how they are informed by MMRC recommendations. Finally, the presenter will discuss what providers can do to impact maternal mortalit...

The webcast will discuss Cardiac Imaging Indications.  The learners should be able to explain the differences between coronary artery calcium scan and coronary CT angiography in terms of difference in image acquisition, indications and clinical uses in the setting of the most recent ACC/AHA guidelines. Viewers will also learn about Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) techniques, Guidelines, an...

The webcast will discuss Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19. The program will also help learners with diagnosis and management of neurologic symptoms in Long COVID.  They will learn how to identify and treat POTS in patients with Long COVID and understand potential causes and treatment strategies for post-COVID dyspnea and fatigue. Link to transcript

The webcast will discuss Moderate and Deep Sedation.  This webcast will go over the different levels of sedation, risks of sedation, pre-sedation patient assessment, airway management and basic sedation billing. The second half of the program will dive deeper into the pharmacology of medications used for sedation. Link to transcript

The webcast will discuss Oral Pathology for Physicians. Practitioners will learn to distinguish the presenting features of oral candidal infections and common clinical variants. The features of coated tongue will be discussed with emphasis on discrimination from oral candidiasis. The distinguishing clinical findings of recurrent aphthous stomatitis, traumatic ulcers and potentially neopl...

The webcast will discuss Advances in Migraine and other Headache Syndromes.  The first half of the program will review migraine presentation, diagnosis, and treatment. Then, learners will explore other primary headache syndromes than migraine. Cranial neuralgias and facial pain will not be discussed. Link to transcript

The webcast will discuss Cardiac Arrhythmias Beyond Atrial Fibrillation. Cardiac tachyarrhythmia needs comprehensive evaluation including history and physical, ECG, cardiac monitor and echocardiogram. Management depends on the severity and frequency of symptoms of cardiac tachyarrhythmia as well as the presence or absence of abnormal cardiac structure. Link to transcript

The webcast will discuss Common Office Procedures. The first presentation will discuss the mechanism of action, indications and techniques for applying cryosurgery for skin conditions. During the second presentation, viewers should expect to learn about the indications and contraindications for punch and shave biopsies. They will learn how to perform the procedures and what too...

The webcast will discuss Child Abuse. Child maltreatment is under-recognized and under-diagnosed, especially in young infants for whom identification of injuries could be lifesaving. This presentation describes the epidemiology of child physical abuse, signs and symptoms to indicate concerns for abuse across different ages, and appropriate evaluation for occult injuries. Finally, strategies to imp...

The webcast will discuss Shoulder Instability, Rotator cuff Tears, and Shoulder Arthritis. The program will share how to effectively diagnose and treat common shoulder conditions. Link to transcript

This webcast will discuss Antimicrobial Resistance and Antibiotic Stewardship. This presentation provides an overview of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) including factors contributing to AMR and common pathogens displaying AMR that are encountered in the community and hospital settings. Link to transcript

This webcast will discuss Common Spine Disorders. Learners should be familiar with common spinal pathology including presenting symptoms and treatment options Link to transcript

This webcast will discuss Buprenorphine Treatment. Learners should expect to learn outpatient buprenorphine initiation and stabilization strategies to avoid precipitated withdrawal for those with opioid use disorder requiring medication treatment, in the setting of a high potency synthetic opioid drug market. Link to Transcript

This webcast will discuss Lymphedema.  The presentation will provide an overview of the lymphatic system with a focus on secondary lymphedema and its’ treatment options. Link to transcript

Today on MedNet21, we’re going to discuss Postpartum Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. Pelvic floor disorders are common conditions experienced by women and include issues with bladder control, pelvic organ prolapse, and bowel control. Pregnancy and postpartum are a time when women may first experience pelvic floor conditions. For some these conditions resolve with time, but for others they persist....

This webcast will discuss Updates in Nephrology. Many new developments in the management of chronic kidney disease have occurred in the past 5 years and most physicians did not learn about these new concepts during medical school and residency. This webcast will help improve outcomes of patients with chronic kidney disease by educating physicians about new concepts in management. Link to...

Welcome to the new home for our OSU MedNet21 podcast series. When our new season starts on September 8th, all new podcast episodes will appear here. You can find a link to the upcoming schedule in the podcast summary. Link to transcript

Today on MedNet21, we’re going to discuss Infertility. Listeners will learn important historical factors related to infertility, understand testing performed and be exposed to basic infertility treatment. Link to transcript

Today on MedNet21, we’re going to discuss Lymphoma. Today on MedNet21, we’re going to discuss Lymphoma. Learners should be able to identify risk factors for inferior outcomes in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Learners should be aware of treatment options for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Program will share approach to classifying, diagnosing, and managing patients with...

Today on MedNet21, we’re going to discuss Addiction, Stigma, & Person-First Language. This presentation reviews the neurobiology of addiction and explores the impact of addiction stigma on patients with substance use disorders. Together, we will describe the basic neurobiology of addiction and apply this understanding of neurobiology to check biases toward individuals with addi...