*Seminar 31

Diabetes: Insulin Pumps and Glucose Monitoring 
Kristin Bernacki, MS, APRN

The incidence of diabetes had been increasing. This session will focus on the management of diabetes with glucose monitoring, carbohydrate counting and insulin pumps. 

*Seminar 32

Migraine Management        
Maureen Hughes, MD

Headaches and migraines account for a significant number of missed days of productivity. This session will focus on the assessment, treatment and management of migraine headaches.

*Seminar 33

Aortic Stenosis: Diagnosis, Testing and Management
Alicia Adams, BA, MSPA, PA-C

Aortic Stenosis is an increasingly common condition as out population ages. During this session, participants will understand steps in diagnosis, appropriate testing and treatment options. The newest catheter technology will also be discussed. 

*Seminar 34

Hot Topics in Pediatric Infectious Disease                                                                  
Jesica Pagano-Therrien, MSN, RN, CPNP

This session will cover various hot topics  in Pediatric Infectious Disease. First, appropriate use of antibiotics will be discussed, as relevant to the pediatric population. This segment will include a discussion on the use of quinolone antibiotics. Next, the work up of a child presenting with a swollen knee will be explored from the Infectious Disease standpoint. Management and treatment approaches for Lyme arthritis will be presented, utilizing a case study. Lastly, the work up of a child with concerns for an immune deficiency will be discussed. The focus of this segment will be identifying the types of infectious processes which might indicate an immune deficiency and the laboratory studies that the PCP might undertake to begin the work up

Seminar 35

Sleep Disorderd Breathing as a Major Contributor to Disease and Dysfunction         
Bianca Lang, MD

This session will focus on sleep disordered breathing as a risk factor and ongoing clinical stress on multiple medical conditions including cognitive decline, cardiovascular function, and others. An overview of sleep disordered breathing will be given with a more detailed discussion about the physiology that contributes to systemic consequences.

* Eligible for pharmacology contact hours