Dermatology and Endocrinology for Primary Care

Dermatology and Endocrinology for Primary Care is organized by MCE Conferences, Inc. and will be held from May 13 - 15, 2022 at Baker’s Cay Resort, Key Largo, Florida, United States of America.

Target Audience:
All Physicians and other Healthcare Professionals seeking clinical information about issues in Dermatology and Endocrinology.

Description:
This conference is designed to provide primary care clinicians with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Dermatology and Endocrinology, while suggesting pragmatic approaches to clinical management. The discussion-based format of the conference will encourage audience participation through dynamic lectures, case-based studies, and hands-on workshops. Keynote speakers will present and critically assess recent advancements and industry updates in Dermatology and Endocrinology with the goal of enhancing the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program diagnosing, treating, and prescribing the most effective courses of treatment, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes.

Topics and Objectives:
Dermatology
Psoriasis: Where We Have Been and What Is on the Horizon
Objectives: 
• Distinguish this common skin condition from look-alike skin conditions
• Construct a treatment plan for your patients with psoriasis
• Discuss the direction in which treatment of psoriasis is going

Warts, Molluscum and Other Viral Infections of the Skin
Objectives: 
• Understand the etiology and mechanisms of transmission of different kinds of warts
• Describe the most effective treatment options for warts and outline the approach to the treatment of difficult warts or of warts in difficult to treat locations
• Discuss other viral infections of the skin and how they manifest

Rosacea and Disorders of the Hair Follicle
Objectives: 
• Identify the common skin conditions arising from the follicular structure
• Demonstrate the ability to distinguish between the different causes of folliculitis
• Construct an appropriate treatment plan for different follicular disorders
• Discuss the pathophysiology and treatment of rosacea

Leg Ulcers and Principles of Wound Management
Objectives: 
• Differentiate between the different types of leg ulcers
• Become familiar with the diagnostic tools available for workup of a leg ulcer
• Educate patients on risk factors and preventative measures for leg ulcers
• Compare the different treatment options, including standard versus advanced care options

There is a Fungus Among Us: Fungal and Yeast Infections of the Skin
Objectives: 
• Distinguish cutaneous fungal and yeast infections from other infections of the skin
• Understand the potential comorbidities associated with cutaneous fungal and yeast infections
• Determine the most appropriate treatment option for each patient

How to Approach the Patient with Alopecia
Objectives: 
• Classify the different types of hair loss based on their presentation
• Construct a diagnostic workup plan for patients who present with hair loss
• Formulate a treatment plan for the more common types of hair loss, such as alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia

Endocrinology
Obesity: Introduction, Etiologies, and Lifestyle Modifications
Objectives: 
• Definition of obesity
• Measurement modalities
• Scope of the problem
• Association with illness
• Global impact
• Obesogenic environment
• Fat-promoting foods
• The problem of exercise inequity
• Fat-promoting medications
• Endocrinologic causes with focus on insulin resistance
• Psycho-social influences
• Fat-fighting foods
• Discussion of diets with focus on Volumetrics and low glycemic load diet
• The importance of protein and fiber
• Avoidance of starvation
• Grazing versus Gorging
• Optimal exercise
• Stress reduction
• Spiritual awareness

Obesity: Pharmacological and Surgical Treatments
Objectives: 
• FDA-approved medications
• Other commonly used treatments with discussion regarding off-label use
• Potential side-effects
• Precautions for use
• Expected results of medications
• Criteria for bariatric surgery
• Surgical options with emphasis on gastric sleeve, laparoscopic banding, and Roux-en-Y
• Potential complications of surgeries
• Anticipated outcomes
• Metabolic surgery

Endocrinology Potpourri
Objectives: 
• Review thyroid disorders – hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, nodules, and malignancy
• Review adrenal diseases – adenomas, Addison’s, Conn’s, pheochromocytoma, and Cushing’s syndrome
• Review hypogonadism, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), hirsutism, and alopecia
• Review osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency, and calcium disorders – hyperparathyroidism and hypocalcemia
• Review pituitary disorders – adenomas, Cushing’s disease, acromegaly, prolactinoma, and insufficiency

Diabetes 1 and 2
Objectives: 
• Discuss incidence, screening, classification, genetics, diagnosis, and complications of diabetes
• Major pathophysiologic defects in Type 2 diabetes
• ADA/EASD and AACE treatment goals
• Non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment options
• Diabetes technology and devices
• Case studies in diabetes

Case Base Studies: Obesity
Objectives: 
• Appropriate hormonal work-up for weight pain
• Algorithm for medicinal treatment of excessive fat
• Escalation to various bariatric procedures

Case Base Studies: Diabetes Management
Objectives: 
• Use of oral agents
• Addiction of non-insulin injectables
• Escalation of care with multiple daily shots of insulin
• Introduction of diabetes devices