Biomarkers and Testing

Cardiology Activities

• Optimizing Medical Therapy in Acute Heart Failure: Closing Gaps Between Evidence and Implementation
  Medscape Education Cardiology, April 2023
  Preventing rehospitalization for heart failure (HF) is key. Listen to our experts discuss novel evidence for optimizing medical therapy for better patient outcomes.
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• Real-World Utilization of Natriuretic Peptides for the Diagnosis and Management of Heart Failure
  Medscape Education Oncology, December 2022
  How well are you really doing with early diagnosis and optimal management of patients living with heart failure (HF), and can you do better?
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• Advancing the Care of Heart Failure and Type 2 Diabetes: A Review and Application of the Latest Recommendations
  Medscape Education Cardiology, September 2022
  Let's learn together about the connection between type 2 diabetes (T2D) and heart failure (HF).
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• Maximizing the Heart Failure Pre-Discharge Toolkit: The Utility of Natriuretic Peptide Biomarker Assessment
  Medscape Education Cardiology, March 2022
  Did you know that natriuretic peptide biomarker assessment in pre-discharge planning can guide HF discharge management?
• Improving Recognition of Heart Failure in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Prognostic Implications of Cardiac Biomarkers
  Medscape Education Cardiology, February 2022
  Does your patient with diabetes also have heart failure? Find out more about the use of cardiac biomarkers with Dr Januzzi and experts.
• The Value of High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin Protocols for Optimal Patient Management: It’s About Time
  Medscape Education Cardiology, February 2022
  Experts discuss the value of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin and how best to incorporate the new assay into the acute coronary syndrome diagnostic protocol.
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• Part 2: High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin: Expert Insights From the Lab
  Medscape Education, October 2021
  Watch experts Drs Januzzi and Karon discuss testing strategies for hs-cTn in the assessment of patients to rule in or out AMI.
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• Part 1: High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin in the Modern World: Are You Up to Speed?
  Medscape Education Cardiology, September 2021
  Watch experts Drs Januzzi and Daniels discuss the rationale for use of hs-cTn in the assessment of patients to rule in or out AMI.
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• The Value of High-Sensitivity Troponin: Optimizing Outcomes & Operations in the Emergency Department
  Medscape Education Cardiology, October 2020
  An expert panel discusses high-sensitivity troponins and their integration into algorithms for ruling in or out myocardial infarction.
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• The Value of High-Sensitivity Troponin in the Era of COVID-19
  Medscape Education Cardiology, October 2020
  Drs Januzzi, Bohula, and Twerenbold have an important and engaging discussion about the use of hs-Tn in the era of COVID-19
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• High-Sensitivity Troponin in Clinical Practice: From Evidence to Implementation
  Medscape Education Cardiology, March 2019
  Find out how high-sensitivity troponin assays are being used in clinical care and how they rule out the presence of an MI in less time.
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• Point-of-Care vs Laboratory INR Testing to Optimize Anticoagulation Management: WHO Is Correct?
  Medscape Education Oncology, February 2019
  Dr Marcia L. Zucker and a panel of laboratory/clinical experts discuss the pros and cons of point-of-care vs laboratory INR testing.
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• Optimizing Accuracy of Laboratory Testing: Team Based Strategies To Reduce Biotin Concerns
  Medscape Education Cardiology, June 2018
  Join this clinically diverse panel as they discuss the risks of biotin interference in laboratory testing.
• Overcoming Clinical Inertia: Using Biomarkers in Heart Failure
  Medscape Education Cardiology, December 2017
  Join this expert panel, led by Dr James Januzzi, as they navigate barriers to implementing biomarker-navigated care for patients with HF.
• Diagnostic Algorithms for ACS and High-Sensitivity Troponin: Where Are We Today?
  Medscape Education Cardiology, November 2017
  Dr David Morrow and an expert panel discuss high-sensitivity troponin and how to incorporate this assay into clinical practice in the US.
• Heart Failure and Biomarkers: Practical Strategies and Protocols to Improve Patient Care
  Medscape Education Cardiology, November 2017
  An international panel of experts discuss the clinical utility of natriuretic peptides for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and screening.
• The ABCs of AF: An Update on Risk Scores to Predict Bleeding
  Medscape Education Cardiology, September 2017
  Join Dr David Morrow and a panel of experts as they discuss using biomarkers to identify patients with AF taking anticoagulant therapy who are at risk of bleeding.
• Part III: Lessons Learned: A Master Class in High-Sensitivity Troponin: A Global Perspective
  Medscape Education Cardiology, May 2017
  The final of a three-part series focuses on the clinical application of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin around the world.
• Part II: It Takes a Team -- Incorporating High Sensitivity Troponin Into Clinical Care
  Medscape Education Cardiology, May 2017
  This second of a 3-part series focuses on the logistics of implementation of high-sensitivity troponin assay into clinical care.
• Part I – A Sensible Approach to Sensitive Troponin
  Medscape Education Cardiology, April 2017
  This first in a 3-part series focusses on the sensitivity and precision of hs-cTn assay and the clinical implication of hs-cTn values.
• Clinical Strategies to Reduce Interferences in Laboratory Testing
  Medscape Education Cardiology, April 2018
  Join our expert panel as they discuss various causes for laboratory test interference and strategies to recognize and reduce these errors.
• Self -Care in Heart Failure: Tips and Tools to Track Patient Health
  Medscape Education Cardiology, August 2016
  Dr Silver will engage an expert HF nurse practitioner and a patient in order to teach viewers about self-management to improve treatment adherence.
• 3 New Concepts in HF: What You Need to Know to Improve Outcomes
  Medscape Education Cardiology, July 2016
  Drs Januzzi, Silver, and Desai discuss 3 interrelated aspects of heart failure management.
• Improving Quality of Anticoagulation Management Using Point-of-Care Testing
  Medscape Education Cardiology, June 2017
  What are the benefits, challenges, and best practices of point-of-care home INR monitoring? Learn from the experts.
• Cardiac Troponin: Defining the 99th percentile reference limit for MI
  Medscape Education Cardiology, May 2016
  Dr Desai leads an expert discussion on the utility and challenges of cardiac troponin testing in the diagnosis of ACS.

Infectious Diseases Activities

• Endemic SARS-CoV-2?  What It Could Mean for Diagnosis and Management of Influenza and RSV
  Medscape Education Family Medicine, September 2022
  How will you distinguish COVID-19 from influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other respiratory infections?
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• Expanding PrEP Coverage: The Clinician’s Guide to New Prevention Recommendations With a Focus on Diagnostics
  Medscape Education Ob/Gyn & Women's Health, May 2022
  Did you know that approximately 1.2 million people qualify for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) therapy, but only 18% of them receive it?
• Igniting Conversations on Sexual Health in Clinical Practice: Tools to Regain Traction on Rising STIs
  Medscape Education Ob/Gyn & Women's Health, April 2022
  Do you want to improve sexual health communication with your patients? Watch this program for strategies to apply to address rising sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates.
• Post-Transplantation Diagnostics for Epstein-Barr Virus and BK Virus Infection
  Medscape Education Cardiology, March 2021
  Dr Camille Nelson Kotton and a panel of experts describe the diagnostics surrounding Epstein-Barr virus and BK virus infection in transplant recipients.
• New Horizons in the Diagnosis of Neonatal Sepsis: A Closer Look at IL-6
  Medscape Education Pediatrics, February 2021
  Hear the latest evidence on the use of biomarkers to diagnose sepsis in neonates.
• What's In a Name? Considerations and Implications When Navigating Through The Sea of Serological Tests
  Medscape Education Infectious Diseases, July 2020
  Dr Luning Prak leads a timely discussion about the clinical applications for serological testing.
• Shifting the Paradigm: Rethinking Our Approach to Diagnosing Group A Strep Pharyngitis
  Medscape Education Family Medicine, August 2019
  Experts discuss the utility of antigen-based and molecular diagnostic tests for diagnosing group A strep pharyngitis.
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• Stewardship in Focus: Taking a Closer Look at Procalcitonin-Guided Antibiotic De-Escalation
  Medscape Education Critical Care, April 2019
  An expert panel discusses the utility of procalcitonin as a marker for antibiotic management in clinical practice.
• Antibiotic Stewardship in Focus: A Closer Look at Procalcitonin-Guided Antibiotic De-Escalation
  Medscape Education Critical Care, March 2019
  An expert panel discusses the utility of procalcitonin as a marker for antibiotic management in clinical practice.
• Key Considerations in Diagnosing the Flu
  Medscape Education Family Medicine, March 2019
  Tune in to our expert faculty as they discuss the latest on the flu and advances in diagnostic testing.
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• Is it the Flu? Advances in Diagnostic Strategies and Implications for Patient Care
  Medscape Education Family Medicine, February 2018
  Experts examine the nuances of using point-of-care rapid influenza diagnostic tests

Women's Health Activities

• Raising the Bar in HPV Screening - Power of Informed Prevention and Triage in Clinical Practice
  Medscape Education Ob/Gyn & Women's Health, June 2022
  Did you know some cervical cancer screening guidelines advise against screening patients younger than 25 years?
• Igniting Conversations on Sexual Health in Clinical Practice: Tools to Regain Traction on Rising STIs
  Medscape Education Ob/Gyn & Women's Health, April 2022
  Do you want to improve sexual health communication with your patients? Watch this program for strategies to apply to address rising sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates.
• Predict to Prevent: Improving Maternal and Fetal Outcomes Using sFlt‐1/ PlGF Assessment for Preeclampsia
  Medscape Education Ob/Gyn & Women's Health, March 2022
  Review clinical evidence for emerging biomarkers that may predict or rule out preeclampsia.
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• Follow-up After Cervical Cancer Screening: New Strategies for an Informed Approach to Patient Triage
  Medscape Education Ob/Gyn & Women's Health, January 2021
  Join our expert faculty to learn about new newer methodologies for triaging women with abnormal cervical screening results.
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• Navigating the Data and Evolving Our Approach: Maximizing Opportunities to Prevent Cervical Cancer
  Medscape Education Oncology, August 2018
  Join Drs Stoler and Castle as they discuss the evolving landscape of cervical cancer screening
• Lost in Translation: Moving from Cell-Free DNA Results to Informed Patient Care
  Medscape Education Ob/Gyn & Women's Health, December 2017
  Listen to prenatal care experts share insights on how prenatal screening practices, including use of cell-free DNA, can help patients.
• Evaluation of Fertility: A Cornerstone to Improved Reproductive Health for Women
  Medscape Education Ob/Gyn & Women's Health, December 2017
  Do you know if your patients are interested in fertility preservation and might benefit from ovarian reserve testing?

Oncology

• Defining a New Path: Exploring the Role of Biomarkers in Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
  Medscape Education Oncology, September 2022
  If tissue is the issue, is a fine needle aspiration or a core better for diagnostic biopsy and molecular testing in early-stage non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC)?
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Neurology Activities