OVERVIEW

The Curbsiders Episode #472 DIGEST: cfDNA & cancer in Pregnancy, Vitamin K2 for Leg Cramps, PRN anti-hypertensives, GLP-1 Agonists for AUD, Short-Course Antibiotics is organized by VCU Health Continuing Education.

Date:
Thursday, February 27, 2025, 1:00 PM - Sunday, February 27, 2028, 11:59 PM

Description:
Join us as we review recent articles and news featured in The DIGEST issues #59-61, including cfDNA and incidental detection of cancer in pregnancy, vitamin K2 for nocturnal leg cramps, the danger of as-needed anti-hypertensive medications in the hospital, GLP-1 agonists for alcohol use disorder, short-course (7 vs 14 days) antibiotics for bacteremia, and patient-collected HPV testing for cervical cancer screening. Fill your brain hole with a fully digestible meal! Featuring Laura Glick MD, Nora Taranto, Paul Williams, and Matt Watto.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

  • Recognize that cfDNA can detect cancer in pregnancy.
  • Discuss the use of vitamin K2 for nocturnal leg cramps.
  • Recognize harm from as-needed anti-hypertensives in the hospital.
  • Identify when short-course antibiotics are appropriate for bacteremia.
  • Utilize patient-collected HPV tests for cervical cancer screening.
Credits

Accreditation:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by The Curbsiders and VCU Health. VCU Health Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

VCU Health Continuing Education designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 medical knowledge MOC point in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

It is the responsibility of the participant to provide the correct information [ABIM ID Number and DOB (in MMDD format)] in order to receive MOC credit for participating in a CE activity.

VCU Health Continuing Education designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hour. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

VCU Health Continuing Education has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

This activity provides 1.00 contact hours (1.00 CEUs) of continuing education credit. ACPE Universal Activity Number (UAN): JA4008237-9999-25-027-H01-P.

Note for Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians: Upon closing of the online evaluation, VCU Health CE will upload the pharmacy-related continuing education information to CPE Monitor within 60 days. Per ACPE rules, VCU Health CE does not have access nor the ability to upload credits requested after the evaluation closes. It is the responsibility of the pharmacist or pharmacy technician to provide the correct information [NABP ePID and DOB (in MMDD format)] in order to receive credit for participating in a CE activity.

Credits:
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), AAPA Category 1 CME credit (1.00 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (1.00 hours), ACPE - Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (1.00 hours), ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center (1.00 hours), IPCE - Interprofessional Continuing Education Credit (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

  • 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1 MOC
  • 1 IPCE
  • 1 Contact Hours
  • 1 CEUs
  • 1 AAPA
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianPhysician Assistant

    SPECIALITIES

    Gynecologic Oncology

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