{"product_id":"mer-primary-care-conferences-internal-medicine-for-primary-care-gastro-neuro-psych-mar-27-29-2026","title":"MER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care Gastro Neuro Psych Mar 27-29, 2026","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInclude:  videos + file sub vtt, size:  GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTarget Audience: internists, primary care physicians, gastroenterologists, neurologists, and psychiatrists\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\u003eUtilize history and physical examination to distinguish weakness from non-specific symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilize prevention and treatment strategies for cerebrovascular disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss the spectrum of sleep disorders and current management strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribe the differential diagnosis of headaches and migraines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eList current treatment recommendations for the management of lower GI bleeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss the guidelines for colonoscopic colorectal cancer screening and surveillance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss options to prevent recurring pancreatitis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentify patients most at risk for pancreas cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare the benefits and side effect profiles of pharmacologic treatment options for ADHD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribe strategies for identifying and treating substance use disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribe symptoms that move depression to plans for suicide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommend appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment for depression.\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, gastroenterologists, neurologists, and psychiatrists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Topics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriday, March 27, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeurology – Evaluating Weakness: Using the history and physical examination to distinguish weakness from non-specific symptoms; characteristics of neurological diseases that produce weakness; presentations of representative diseases of the nervous system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeurology – Cerebrovascular Disorders: Epidemiology; identifying the high-risk patient; treatment effects; transient neurological deficit: carotid, vertebrobasilar; non-specific cerebral symptoms; migraines vs. TIA; treatment options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeurology – Sleep Disorders: Epidemiology; assessing sleep patterns; causes and treatment of insomnia; causes, evaluation and treatment of sleep apnea; symptoms and treatment of narcolepsy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGastroenterology – Management of Lower GI Bleeding- From Occult to Massive: The correct use and interpretation of tests for occult blood in the stool will be discussed in relation to lower GI bleeding; focus on the utility of different diagnostic and management approached to the spectrum of patients presenting with hematochezia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaturday, March 28, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGastroenterology – Acute Pancreatitis: Etiology and Management: Recognition of acute and chronic pancreatitis; The etiology of pancreatitis and determination of next steps in management; Discussion of complications of pancreatitis and how to counsel patients on how to prevent recurrence of pancreatitis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGastroenterology – Pancreas Cancer Screening: Determination of who qualifies for pancreas cancer screening and how to refer for pancreas cancer screening; Discussion of the importance of the family history and genetic counseling; Discussion of how pancreas screening is accomplished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeurology – Headaches \u0026amp; Migraines: Basic headache mechanisms; headache history: characteristics, precipitating factors, medical conditions; migraine: common tension, classic, treatment, complicated, cluster, sinus; trigeminal neuralgia; Giant Cell Arteritis; brain tumor; subarachnoid hemorrhage; emergency room treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePsychiatry – The Complexity of Adult ADHD: ADHD in adults with an emphasis on symptom identification; Co-occurring conditions; Psychiatric and medical differential diagnosis; evidence-based and FDA approved pharmacological treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePsychiatry – Substance Use Disorders: Substance abuse history-taking to encourage patient honesty; Accurate diagnosis; Use of screening tools; Brief intervention; Recovery and treatment options; Motivational interviewing; Family symptoms and codependency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunday, March 29, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePsychiatry – Depression and Suicide: Assessment of depressive symptoms in adults; Assessment and mitigation of suicide risk; Treatment of depression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePsychiatry – Psychopharmacology for Major Depression: History taking, diagnosis and treatment of depression across the lifespan; pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options; rational polypharmacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medicalcoursespro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46405754978500,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"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-Gastro-Neuro-Psych-Mar-27-29-2026.jpg?v=1784215746","url":"https:\/\/medicalcoursespro.com\/products\/mer-primary-care-conferences-internal-medicine-for-primary-care-gastro-neuro-psych-mar-27-29-2026","provider":"Medicalcoursespro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}