Posted on December 10th, 2021 by Bill Sivarais
In 2021, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI), the AXDEV Group, and the Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF) conducted a survey of over 300 PIDD patients. The purpose of this survey was to identify, from a patient perspective, the…
Posted on September 7th, 2021 by Bill Sivarais
This particular event is a re-stream of CME Track which was originally livestreamed during our 2021 Annual Meeting on Friday, July 30, 2021. All three CME tracks held during our 2021 Annual Meeting were previously approved by multiple ABMS specialty…
Posted on August 10th, 2021 by Bill Sivarais
Many studies show using a surgical safety checklist improves surgical outcomes. In one survey of clinicians, over 90% of respondents said they would want a checklist used if they were undergoing surgery. However, researchers have recently identified poor checklist compliance…
Posted on August 10th, 2021 by Bill Sivarais
The United States has a high and still rising rate of maternal deaths, and black and indigenous women are dying from complications of childbirth at higher rates than white women. Although the problem of maternal mortality is complex, studies have…
Posted on August 9th, 2021 by Bill Sivarais
Creating a culture of inclusion and belonging is critical to advancing diversity and health equity. While it has become an organizational imperative, it can be hard to know exactly where to start. This webinar addresses best practices for evolving your…
Posted on August 9th, 2021 by Bill Sivarais
This activity provides the opportunity for orthopaedic surgeons to self-assess their knowledge of current scientific findings in a variety of orthopaedic subspecialty areas and will assist them to apply these findings to identify and implement the best treatment strategies for…
Posted on August 5th, 2021 by Academic Programs
The maternal mortality rate has risen to unprecedented highs nationally and internationally and up to 80% are preventable. In the US, postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) accounts for 11% of maternal deaths and is the leading cause of death on the day…
Posted on August 5th, 2021 by Academic Programs
Severe maternal morbidity from postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is highly preventable. Pregnant women survive PPH in hospitals that make quality and safety a top priority. Adverse outcomes and risk exposure is higher in hospitals that have not established or maintained a…
Posted on August 5th, 2021 by Academic Programs
Cases of postpartum hemorrhage are traumatic events. Every PPH case will affect the patient, providers, hospital staff, and families in some way. Emotions often run high, and provider confidence can falter long after the event, mainly when severe morbidity or…
Posted on August 5th, 2021 by Academic Programs
PPH is one of the most common diagnoses resulting in medical malpractice allegations, accounting for 15% of maternal injury claims. Delayed and disorganized PPH management is common root cause of PPH-associated malpractice claims. If a physician has the knowledge and…