{"product_id":"mer-primary-care-conferences-internal-medicine-for-primary-care-endo-gyn-palliative-sports-med-mar-12-15-2026","title":"MER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care Endo Gyn Palliative Sports Med Mar 12-15, 2026","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInclude:  videos + file sub vtt, size:  GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTarget Audience: internists, primary care physicians, endocrinologists, gynecologists, palliative care specialists, and sports medicine 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\u003eDevelop patient-specific treatment plans for the management of type 2 diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiagnose and tailor treatment strategies for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentify the risks and benefits of utilizing bisphosphonates in the treatment of osteoporosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentify the risks of abnormal thyroid function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eList details about the Medicare hospice benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribe the primary care approach to palliative medicine including symptom management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognize the importance of prognosis in decision making for seriously ill patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefine and establish goals of care with patients and their families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssess and manage abnormal uterine bleeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss menopausal transition and the risks\/benefits of treatment options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribe approaches to counseling patients for making complex contraceptive decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss the current evidence and recommendations regarding breast cancer screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss the components of a pre-participation sports physical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss signs, symptoms, significance and approach to mild traumatic brain injury as a consequence of athletic endeavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentify risk factors for Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports and discuss the importance of nutrition and work out programs for athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentify appropriate exercise prescriptions for a variety of sports injuries.\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\u003eBest for internists, primary care physicians, endocrinologists, gynecologists, palliative care specialists, and sports medicine physicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Topics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThursday, March 12, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndocrinology – Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Diagnosis and treatment; lessons from the DCCT; managing diabetic emergencies; screening; pre-diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndocrinology – Insulin Therapy for Diabetes: Treating T2DM with insulin; T1DM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalliative – Medicare Hospice Benefit: Which patients are eligible? What is palliative care? What does the Medicare benefit provide for patients and families?.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalliative – Palliative Care for the PCP: Symptom Management: Symptom management; Symptom management of dyspnea and cough, pain, nausea and vomiting, constipation, and agitation, at the end of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriday, March 13, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalliative – Prognostication for the PCP: Estimating life expectancy for patients with life-limiting illnesses such as CHF, Alzheimer’s dementia, Parkinson’s disease, end stage renal disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalliative – Addressing Goals of Care: Definition of POA, DNR, DNI, DNH, MOLST, POLST; Techniques on how to address goals of care, both in acute crisis as well as when the patient has chronic issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndocrinology – Disorders of Thyroid Function: Prevalence, diagnosis and treatment options of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGynecology – Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Overview of normal\/abnormal menstrual physiology\/profile; Menstrual disturbances; Ovulatory and anovulatory uterine bleeding; Other menstrual abnormalities; Diagnosis and appropriate treatment options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGynecology – Menopause Transition and Hormone Replacement Therapy: Symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes, night sweats, and atrophy; Menopause syndromes, including osteoporosis, breast cancer, cardiac disease, and colon cancer; Estrogen analogs; Counseling patients in options and alternatives to hormone therapy; Designer estrogens; SERMS; HRTs; Discussion of risks and benefits, especially in breast cancer and CHD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaturday, March 14, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunday, March 15, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSports Med – Nutritional Considerations for the Young Athlete: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports (RED-S): The growing popularity of organized youth sports is well documented. Young men and women are now participating in organized sports at historic levels. However, many active young athletes are often either misinformed on the proper dietary habits necessary for optimal health or willingly undermine their performance in the short term and adversely impact their health in the long term through destructive eating and exercise behaviors. RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports) is an increasingly recognized disorder in which aberrant eating behaviors coupled with excessive exercise leads to early bone demineralization at a crucial developmental period. The basis of this disorder will be discussed, its pathophysiology, early recognition and approaches to management will be presented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSports Med – Exercise Prescriptions for Primary Care Practitioners: Discussion of the health risks of obesity and a sedimentary lifestyle; Up-to-date evidence for the health benefits of weight management and the risks and benefits of exercise; Exercise-related terminology used in the science of exercise physiology; Tools to confidently risk stratify the patient wishing to begin an exercise program; Basic components on an individual exercise prescription; Tips for becoming more proactive in prescribing exercise to their patents.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medicalcoursespro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46405755240644,"sku":null,"price":156.0,"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-Endo-Gyn-Palliative-Sports-Med-Mar-12-15-2026.jpg?v=1784215750","url":"https:\/\/medicalcoursespro.com\/products\/mer-primary-care-conferences-internal-medicine-for-primary-care-endo-gyn-palliative-sports-med-mar-12-15-2026","provider":"Medicalcoursespro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}