{"product_id":"mer-primary-care-conferences-internal-medicine-for-primary-care-gastro-pain-psych-vasc-apr-09-12-2026","title":"MER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care Gastro Pain Psych Vasc Apr 09-12, 2026","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInclude:  videos +  file sub vtt, size:  GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTarget Audience: internists, primary care physicians, psychiatrists, gastroenterologists, pain management specialists, and vascular medicine specialists\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\u003eCompare the benefits and side effect profiles of pharmacologic treatment options for ADHD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss mood stabilizing psychosocial and pharmacologic treatments of bipolar disorder as well as frequent co-morbid psychiatric disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommend appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment for depression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribe strategies for identifying and treating substance use disorders.\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\u003eIdentify patients most at risk for pancreas cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eList current treatment recommendations for HBV and HCV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign non-opioid pain management strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign opioid pain management strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss some of the controversies surrounding pain management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare the benefits and side effect profiles of pharmacologic treatment options for fibromyalgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribe the spectrum of maladies included in peripheral vascular disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss presentation and interventional treatment of stroke patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eList current pharmacologic options for the management of aneurysms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribe the evaluation and treatment of venous thrombosis.\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, psychiatrists, gastroenterologists, pain management specialists, and vascular medicine specialists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Topics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThursday, April 9, 2026\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 – Bipolar Spectrum Disorders: Bipolar spectrum disorders in adults as compared to youth; Comprehensive history-taking; Differential diagnosis; Co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions; Phase specific treatment considerations and interventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePsychiatry – Depressive Disorders: History taking, diagnosis and treatment of depression across the lifespan; pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options; rational polypharmacy.\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\u003eFriday, April 10, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGastroenterology – Understanding and Treating Chronic Diarrhea: Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of acute diarrhea as well as the evaluation of persistent and chronic diarrhea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGastroenterology – Hepatitis B and C Management: HBV screening: whom to screen, whom to vaccinate; management of patients with decompensated hepatitis B related liver disease; treatment in special populations.\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\u003ePain – Non-Opioid Pharmacologic Options in Pain Management: NSAID’s; Acetaminophen; Topicals; Injections; Antidepressants; Anticonvulsants; Medical marijuana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePain – Opioid Pharmacologic Options in Pain Management: Overall safety and efficacy; Selecting and monitoring patients; Pain contracts; Regulatory issues; Urine drug testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaturday, April 11, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePain – Controversies in Pain Management: Urine drug testing, cannabinoids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePain – Fibromyalgia: Differential diagnosis and treatment of this difficult-to-manage pain syndrome; Treatment options of anti-epileptics and SNRI’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVascular Medicine – Peripheral Vascular Disease and Medical Therapy: Defining the spectrum of maladies under the umbrella of Peripheral Vascular Disease including the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis and treatments highlighting lipid lowering agents and antiplatelet therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVascular Medicine – Stroke: Initial Presentation to Medical and Surgical Treatment: An overview of embolic stroke including diagnosis and medical, surgical, and interventional therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunday, April 12, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVascular Medicine – Aortic and Peripheral Aneurysms: A guide for primary care outlining diagnosis, management, and therapeutic options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVascular Medicine – Management of Venous Thrombosis: A discussion focusing on the variety of venous thrombotic diagnoses and the multiple available treatment options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medicalcoursespro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46405757731012,"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-Gastro-Pain-Psych-Vasc-Apr-09-12-2026.jpg?v=1784215797","url":"https:\/\/medicalcoursespro.com\/products\/mer-primary-care-conferences-internal-medicine-for-primary-care-gastro-pain-psych-vasc-apr-09-12-2026","provider":"Medicalcoursespro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}