Samples

Continuing Education for Health Professionals (CME/CE)

Blood Management

The goal of this needs assessment is to identify practice gaps and barriers to adherence to evidence-based blood management guidelines by physicians in the hospital setting. Needs Assessment

The treatment paradigm for atopic dermatitis continues to evovle. This educational activity explores the mechanism of action and the latest clinical trial data of emerging target therapies such as biologics and Janus kinase inhibitors for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. Online CME activity

This publication explores recent advances in the diagnosis and management of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), a chronic, inflammatory musculoskeletal disease associated with a high burden of illness that can detrimentally affect physical function, psychosocial well-being, and quality of life. Online CME activity

In sites of care where provider-administered medications are given, complex medical terminology abounds, and patients are required to take an active role in their health care journey. This educational activity aims to reduce the risk of harm caused by miscommunication with patients with limited English proficiency in these specialized care settings. Online CME activity

African Americans, Sickle Cell Disease, and COVID-19: Dispelling Myths and Addressing Facts

This article discusses the current data regarding the prevalence of COVID-19 among patients with sickle cell disease and provides guidance on best practice on the treatment and monitoring of sickle cell disease during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online CME activity

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Ancestry DNA Testing and Privacy

The ancestry DNA testing market is booming. This rapid expansion has prompted many questions about the accuracy of these tests and their impact on consumers’ privacy. Can DNA testing really pinpoint where someone’s ancestors lived? Why do ancestry DNA results provided for the same individual vary between different companies? What happens to the genetic information and DNA samples after ancestry analysis is completed? AMWA Journal 

Plan S Is Coming: What You Need to Know

Since it was first announced in September 2018, an open access initiative called Plan S has caused quite a stir in the scientific publishing industry. Plan S is expected to go into effect on January 1, 2021, and will mandate that all scholarly articles stemming from research funded by cOAlition S—a group of private and public funders that have adopted Plan S—be made freely available online immediately on publication. AMWA Journal

Epigenetics in Stroke Recovery

While the death rate from stroke has continually decreased due to interventions in the hyperacute stage of the disease, long-term disability and institutionalization have become common sequelae in the aftermath of stroke. This review highlights the recent advancements in the evolving field of epigenetics in stroke recovery. Genes