Add to my calendar2021-05-01 09:00:002021-05-01 12:20:00Novo Nordisk and GSK Virtual Multi Therapeutic Event
Please join us for this virtual multi therapeutic event featuring presentations on clinical insights on obesity in primary care, setting the facts straight around triple therapy in COPD, and diabetes decluttered. In accordance with Innovatives Medicines Canada Code of Conduct, this program is limited to physicians and health care practitioners that deal with the subject matter. This program is open to all family physicians and nurse practitioners in BC. This program is supported in part by an educational grant by Novo Nordisk Canada and GlaxoSmithKline.
Speakers:
Dr. Jesse Pewarchuck, MD FRCPC, Internal Medicine
Dr. Pearce Wilcox, MD FRCPC, Respirologist
Dr. Akshay Jain, MD FRCPC, Endocrinologist
Moderator: Dr. Walter Chow, MD CCFP
Learning objectives:
Review the biological, physiological and environmental factors related to the pathophysiology of obesity and how they impact disease progression and metabolic disease
Evaluate best approaches to obesity management and demonstrate how to initiate patient discussions that address challenges in obesity management in primary care
Explore strategies for the management of obesity, including improving treatment adherence and advising weight regain over the long term in adult patient population
Describe the place of triple inhaled therapy versus dual bronchodilators in the management of COPD, and how treatable traits should drive the choice of treatment
Discuss the selection of inhaled drug therapy for COPD according to patient
Describe the differences in each use, minimum inspiratory flow requirements and peak inspiratory slow requirements for various COPD inhaler types
Discuss the safety profile of inhaled corticosteroids in triple combination for COPD
Evaluate how GLP-1 RAs work as well as their role in the management of type 2 diabetes (T2DM), including current Diabetes Canada recommendations for their use
Compare the efficacy, safety, and cardiovascular outcomes of current and emerging long-acting GLP-1RAs, and assess how these factors influence treatment selection
Discuss practical considerations for using GLP-1RAs in primary care, focusing on individualized treatment
How to join:
For more information and RSVP please contact mzs@novonordisk.com or call 1-250-661-4666.
CME: This group learning program has been reviewed by the College of Family Physicians and has obtained 1-M1 credit by the College's British Columbia Chapter.
Disclaimer: The CME Event Calendar contains information originating from other sources. While every attempt is made to ensure that all information is accurately referenced, we do not guarantee the accuracy, quality or CME accreditation of posted events. Before registering for this event, please refer to the provincially harmonized CME Policy regarding reimbursement requirements for courses and conferences.
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Multiple presentations addressing obesity in primary care, triple therapy in COPD, and diabetes decluttered.
Online Event
Physiciansrajbir.singh@opin.caAmerica/Vancouverpublic
Please join us for this virtual multi therapeutic event featuring presentations on clinical insights on obesity in primary care, setting the facts straight around triple therapy in COPD, and diabetes decluttered. In accordance with Innovatives Medicines Canada Code of Conduct, this program is limited to physicians and health care practitioners that deal with the subject matter. This program is open to all family physicians and nurse practitioners in BC. This program is supported in part by an educational grant by Novo Nordisk Canada and GlaxoSmithKline.
Speakers:
Dr. Jesse Pewarchuck, MD FRCPC, Internal Medicine
Dr. Pearce Wilcox, MD FRCPC, Respirologist
Dr. Akshay Jain, MD FRCPC, Endocrinologist
Moderator: Dr. Walter Chow, MD CCFP
Learning objectives:
Review the biological, physiological and environmental factors related to the pathophysiology of obesity and how they impact disease progression and metabolic disease
Evaluate best approaches to obesity management and demonstrate how to initiate patient discussions that address challenges in obesity management in primary care
Explore strategies for the management of obesity, including improving treatment adherence and advising weight regain over the long term in adult patient population
Describe the place of triple inhaled therapy versus dual bronchodilators in the management of COPD, and how treatable traits should drive the choice of treatment
Discuss the selection of inhaled drug therapy for COPD according to patient
Describe the differences in each use, minimum inspiratory flow requirements and peak inspiratory slow requirements for various COPD inhaler types
Discuss the safety profile of inhaled corticosteroids in triple combination for COPD
Evaluate how GLP-1 RAs work as well as their role in the management of type 2 diabetes (T2DM), including current Diabetes Canada recommendations for their use
Compare the efficacy, safety, and cardiovascular outcomes of current and emerging long-acting GLP-1RAs, and assess how these factors influence treatment selection
Discuss practical considerations for using GLP-1RAs in primary care, focusing on individualized treatment
CME: This group learning program has been reviewed by the College of Family Physicians and has obtained 1-M1 credit by the College's British Columbia Chapter.
Disclaimer: The CME Event Calendar contains information originating from other sources. While every attempt is made to ensure that all information is accurately referenced, we do not guarantee the accuracy, quality or CME accreditation of posted events. Before registering for this event, please refer to the provincially harmonized CME Policy regarding reimbursement requirements for courses and conferences.