{"product_id":"mer-primary-care-conferences-internal-medicine-for-primary-care-derm-obesity-nutrition-pain-mar-15-19-2026","title":"MER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care Derm Obesity Nutrition Pain Mar 15-19, 2026","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInclude:  videos +  file sub vtt, size:  GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTarget Audience: internists, primary care physicians, dermatologists, endocrinologists, nutrition physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSample video: contact me for sample video\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInformation:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Overview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Learning Objectives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferentiate between the presentations and causes of atopic, contact (irritant and allergic), and nummular dermatitis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferentiate benign and malignant skin tumors and employ appropriate interoffice procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetect pre-cancerous and cancerous skin lesions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscriminate between various viral skin infections and treatment strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare the different treatment options for fungal skin infections and nail infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss how popular diets and nutritional science can lead to healthier lifestyles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentify expectations for optimal nutrition across the patient’s expected life span.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eList strategies to modify diet and behaviors in patients with a range of health issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribe options for personalizing a patient-specific nutrition plan to each patient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss factors in adequate nutrition that enhance athletic performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentify strategies to overcome the challenges of treating chronic pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare the benefits and side effect profiles of pharmacologic treatment options for fibromyalgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign opioid pain management strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribe how non-surgical activity modification and physical therapy can benefit low back pain patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplain the underlying mechanisms and physiological processes that contribute to the development and progression of obesity, including the roles of genetics, hormones, metabolism, and environmental factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss non-surgical obesity treatment options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eList the advantages and disadvantages of surgical options and the post-surgery care of patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribe the approach to patient management after bariatric surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribe the pathophysiology surrounding obesity and council patients on the various weight management strategies, including patient selection criteria for surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Target Audience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis program is targeted to office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Topics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDermatology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDermatitis: Overview of the causes and forms of skin irritants; Contact, atopic, irritant, nummular, seborrheic and exfoliative; Treatment of blistering, oozing, crusting and flaking; Diagnostic principles and management strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenign Skin Tumors: Proper diagnosis and treatment of common benign tumors; Biopsies and histopathologic examination; Nevi, seborrheic keratosis keloids, hemangiomas and miscellaneous tumors; When to refer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremalignant and Malignant Skin Tumors: Recognition of precursors of malignancies; Excisional and punch biopsies; Actinic keratosis, Bowen’s disease, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, melanoma and other selected tumors; Risk reduction education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViral Infections of the Skin: Proper diagnosis and differences in viral skin presentation; Herpes simplex, varicella-zoster, viral exanthems; Molluscum and warts; Treating lasting post-herpetic neuralgia; Symptom management and referral to dermatology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFungal Infections of the Skin: Dermatophytes, tinea versicolor, candidiasis; Selected deep fungal infections; Onycholysis; Drug induced nail changes; paronychia, koilonychia, nail discolorations, tumors of the nail; Fungal infections diagnosis and management; Overview and comparison of antifungal treatment options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutrition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyths vs. Science in Nutritional Trends: Approach for the Medical Professional: Discussion of how to scientifically navigate the nutritional maze of popular diets and nutritional trends; The potential nutrition benefits and pitfalls of various dietary preferences and related patient concerns; Ways nutrition affects healthy lifestyles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutrition Through the Ages: Prevention and Potential Pitfalls: A working guide for a nutritional and behavioral rubric to understand what is expected (and what may undermine) optimal health from infancy through the elderly; Barriers patients face in implementing and sticking with nutritional strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedical Nutrition Therapy: A Practical Approach to Diet and Disease: Science-based Nutrition and Behavioral Guide to Treating “The Big” Medical Problems that are taking over your practice; Essential (and proven) strategies to help guide patients’ diet and behaviors in the treatment of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and GI health; Travel through the google-mess of what patients hear and why they turn to these as resources; The science-based strategies and resources that can be implemented to help patients take rational control of their health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerformance Nutrition: Bridging the Spectrum: Sports nutrition is an evolving field and aims to improve nutrition guidelines for both active adults and competitive athletes; Concepts for how adequate nutrition enhances athletic performance; Discussion of disordered eating and eating disorders; Overview of dietary guidelines and guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePain Management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeripheral Neuropathy and Fibromyalgia: Neuropathic pain arises from damage to neural tissue; Fibromyalgia is a classic example of the nociplastic pain category; A variety of treatment modalities will be discussed for both conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack Pain: Back pain is a common cause of long term disability; Non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic interventions will be discussed for a variety of causes of back pain including failed back surgery syndrome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe Opioid Prescribing: The role of opioids in the management of chronic pain will be addressed in the contexts of the updated CDC guidelines and the increasing prevalence of opioid use disorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObesity Medicine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePathophysiology of Obesity: A guide to understanding practice demographics and considerations; The what and why of epigenetics; A practical guide to behavioral and medication management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedical Management of Obesity: Overview of obesity as a disease state; Costs to the individual of being obese; Use of appetite suppressant medications and lifestyle modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplications and Considerations of Bariatric Surgery: An overview of risks and effectiveness of bariatric surgery; Overview of potential surgical options; Potential complications; The role of support and behavior modification, nutrition, and the stages of patient management post-surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatient Management Post-bariatric Surgery: The role of the clinician for support and behavior modification, nutrition, and the stages of patient management post-surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuiding Patients in the Medical and Surgical Care of Obesity: Differences in treating obesity vs. other medical conditions, treatments, and procedures; Strategies for better engagement and understanding of patient pathways, perspectives, and team partnership.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medicalcoursespro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46405754945732,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/7644\/4100\/files\/MER-Primary-Care-Conferences-Internal-Medicine-for-Primary-Care-Derm-Obesity-Nutrition-Pain-Mar-15-19-2026.jpg?v=1784215745","url":"https:\/\/medicalcoursespro.com\/products\/mer-primary-care-conferences-internal-medicine-for-primary-care-derm-obesity-nutrition-pain-mar-15-19-2026","provider":"Medicalcoursespro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}