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

Systemic mastocytosis is a heterogeneous disease that is often misdiagnosed due to its low prevalence and wide range of clinical manifestations. This activity aims to to raise awareness about this rare disease and bridge gaps surrounding its diagnosis and management. Online CME activity

Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps: Considering Systemic Management Approaches to Optimize Outcomes

This program discusses foundational knowledge on chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps with respect to patient quality of life, disease progress, and underlying immunologic processes. It also reviews the efficacy and safety of standard and novel treatment options. 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