Professional Development & Educational Resources (PDER)

Professional Development & Educational Resources (PDER)

Sharing Information for Health Care Professionals

 

 AMSUS Industry Partners   -    Federal Agencies   -    Peer & Academic Organizations  

This resource site is designed to provide up-to date ethical, informational, educational, training and resources to Federal Health Professionals addressing their needs and questions to reduce educational gaps. All information is consistent with regulatory guidelines for approved training materials.

AMSUS Executive Advisory Board (EAB) resource offerings

Information is shared from peer organizations and AMSUS does not control end content or outcomes. EAB Members must use this form to submit information to be posted, no additional fee for this opportunity. From: Bristol Myers Squibb, Express Scripts, Health Net Federal Services, Humana Military, Intuitive Surgical, & Philips

AMSUS Sustaining Members (SM)- private healthcare industry representatives

SM Members must use this form to submit information to be posted, no additional fee for this opportunity.
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Medical Specialty

Addiction & Substance Abuse    Allergy & Immunology    Anesthesiology     Cardiology    Dermatology     Digital Medicine    Emergency Medicine     Endocrinology    Gastroenterology     Geriatrics    Hematology   Immunizations   Infectious Disease    Internal Medicine    Mental Health    Nephrology    Neurology    Ob/Gyn    Oncology     Ophthalmology    Orthopedics     Otorhinolaryngology   Pain Management     Pediatrics    Physical Medicine/Rehab    Psychiatry    Pulmonary & Critical Care     Radiology     Rheumatology    Surgery     Urology  Wound Care 

Additional Resources

Dermatology

-Proven topical efficacy with once-daily dosing for plaque psoriasis - A once-daily combination topical for plaque psoriasis in adults, this treatment demonstrated significant efficacy at 8 weeks plus extended remission 4 weeks post treatment. See the data from 2 Phase 3 trials and a long-term, open-label safety study.

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Digital Medicine

 

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Gastroenterology

 
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Hematology

-A Treatment for Adults with Myelofibrosis

This is a link for health care professionals to review A Treatment for Adults with Myelofibrosis, as well as overall information regarding Vonjo.  

 

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Internal Medicine

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Mental Health

-Explore a once-daily treatment option for adults with bipolar I or bipolar II depression- Efficacy, safety, and dosing information

-A once-daily treatment option for adults with schizophrenia- Efficacy, safety, and dosing information

A Long-Acting Injectable for the Maintenance Treatment of Bipolar I Disorder in Adults- Overview of a maintenance treatment option for adults with bipolar I disorder 

-A Once-Monthly Treatment for Schizophrenia in Adults - Information related to the efficacy data, safety profile, and dosing and administration of this treatment

-A Long-Acting Injectable for the Treatment of Schizophrenia in Adults - Information related to the efficacy data, safety profile, and dosing and administration of this treatment

-Information on Agitation Associated with Dementia Due to Alzheimer's Disease - Learn about managing agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease

-A Once-Daily Adjunctive Therapy to Antidepressants for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in Adults - Information related to the efficacy data, safety profile, dosing, and administration of this treatment

-A Once-Daily Treatment for Schizophrenia in Adults and Pediatric Patients Ages 13 years and Older- Information related to the efficacy data, safety profile, dosing, and administration of this treatment

 

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Nephrology

-Learn About the Importance of Assessing Disease Progression in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)- Overview of ADPKD and the key factors in assessing ADPKD progression

-Learn About a Treatment Option for Patients with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)- Information related to the efficacy data, safety profile, and dosing and administration of this treatment

-NephU - NephU is a community of health care professionals & advocates collaborating to improve kidney health. Through increased awareness, collaboration, & information-sharing, our mission is to improve the future outcomes for individuals with kidney disease

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Neurology 

-Axon Therapy mPNS 
Magnetic Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Neuropathic Pain Treatment for post-operative, post traumatic, chronic neuropathic pain. Expanding applications and indications through clinical treatment and research using magnetic stimulation on peripheral nerves

-A Treatment for Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA) - Information related to the efficacy data, safety profile, dosing, and administration of this treatment

-Learn about a medical condition that causes sudden, frequent, uncontrollable crying and/or laughing- Overview of Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA) and its impact

-Treatment Option for Rett Syndrome - Learn about the efficacy data, safety profile, and dosing and administration of this treatment option for patients with Rett syndrome 2 years of age and older.

-Management Option for Hallucinations and Delusions Associated with Parkinson's Disease Psychosis - How do you treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis? Learn what you can do. 

-gammaCore (non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator): A non-drug therapy for migraine and cluster headache  - gammaCore (non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator), a FDA cleared device on FSS is a non-drug option indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine & cluster headache, and acute treatment of pain associated with migraine & episodic cluster headache.

-gammaCore Clinical Efficacy 

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Oncology

-A Treatment for Adults with Myelofibrosis

This is a link for health care professionals to review A Treatment for Adults with Myelofibrosis, as well as overall information regarding Vonjo. 

-Comprehensive genomic profiling tests  provide information about clinically relevant biomarkers and genomic alterations to help match patients to approved targeted therapies, immunotherapies, and clinical trial options – giving physicians and patients powerful actionable insights  for navigating cancer care.  Both tissue- and blood-based comprehensive genomic profiling tests can help guide treatment strategies and predict patient benefit across multiple targeted therapies in multiple cancer indications, including Lung and Prostate cancer 

 

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Orthopedics

 

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Pain Management

-Minimally Invasive Neurostimulation to Manage Intractable Chronic Pain FDA cleared for SCS and PNS indications. The Nalu micro-IPG leverages proprietary advanced microelectronics to produce a pain management system that effectively reduces chronic intractable pain while minimizing interference with the patient's life. 

-Magnetic Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Neuropathic Pain Treatment for post-operative, post traumatic, chronic neuropathic pain. Expanding applications and indications through clinical treatment and research using magnetic stimulation on peripheral nerves

-ReActiv8 - Rehabilitative Neurostimulation Therapy  ReActiv8 Restorative Neurostimulation is a rehabilitative therapy designed to address impaired neuromuscular control and degeneration of the multifidus muscle linked to mechanical chronic low back pain (CLBP). 

-Non-opioid tools for your practice 

-A Treatment for Opioid induced constipation (OIC) in adult patients with chronic non-cancer pain, including patients with chronic pain related to prior cancer or its treatment who do not require frequent (e.g., weekly) opioid dosage escalation, advanced illness, or with pain caused by active cancer who require opioid dose escalation for palliative care

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Physical Medicine/Rehab 

-Axon Therapy mPNS
Magnetic Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Neuropathic Pain Treatment for post-operative, post traumatic, chronic neuropathic pain. Expanding applications and indications through clinical treatment and research using magnetic stimulation on peripheral nerves

-ReActiv8 - Rehabilitative Neurostimulation Therapy  ReActiv8 Restorative Neurostimulation is a rehabilitative therapy designed to address impaired neuromuscular control and degeneration of the multifidus muscle linked to mechanical chronic low back pain (CLBP). 

 

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Psychiatry

-Explore a once-daily treatment option for adults with bipolar I or bipolar II depression- Efficacy, safety, and dosing information

-A once-daily treatment option for adults with schizophrenia- Efficacy, safety, and dosing information

-A Maintenance Treatment for Adults with Bipolar I Disorder - Information related to the efficacy data, safety profile, and dosing and administration of this treatment

-A Once-Monthly Treatment for Schizophrenia in Adults - Information related to the efficacy data, safety profile, and dosing and administration of this treatment

-Learn about an adjunctive treatment for adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)  - Information related to the efficacy data, safety profile, and coverage of the treatment 

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Surgery 

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Wound Care

The Pressure Effect

Pressure injuries can be devastating – but they can also be preventable. On The Pressure Effect, host Dr. David Zabel is joined by medical experts to discuss the various and often complex situations that arise when patients suffer pressure injuries.

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Additional Resources  

posted 6/4/20
Beyond Bold: Leading In A New Frontier 
Organizations and individuals are facing a remarkable opportunity. As the world slowed down we have adapted to restrictions, challenges and opportunities, accepting and navigating them despite the lack of preparation we may have had. Now, as restrictions begin to soften, we have the chance to charge into an accelerating market in a way few organizations have been able to. How can we ensure we are prepared to ride this new wave, and boldly move through uncertainty to thrive in this new time? Join our various industry experts to explore this topic.  
-Set to Succeed: Strategies for Emerging From Crisis 
-How Leaders Lead: Three Crucial Aspects of Leading in Change 
-Navigating Uncertainty: Three Ways to Befriend Fear 
-Summiting Insurmountable Conflict 

posted 4/22/20
Managing Rapid Change in Crisis - This global crisis incites an urgent call to action in our teams and ourselves. To help individuals address the most pressing challenges they may be facing, these webinars provide tools to help approach and positively resolve our current situations.
-Humanize Communication 
-Engagement in a Time of Anxiety 
-Strategic Flexibility in Crisis
-Don’t Hold People Accountable. Develop Accountable People
-How to Balance an Increased Workload

Forging Resilience in Chaos -Now, more than ever, organizations need strong leaders who tackle the most difficult problems and build resilience in their companies and teams. This webinar brings a collection of powerful presenters to equip you with the tools to be that leader.
-Captaining the Ship
-From Chaos to Calm
-Turning Chaos into Growth: Creating an Antifragile Organization
-We are All Doctors: How Outward Mindset Creates Unity in Chaos

Working Outward: Igniting Growth in Change - posted 5/4/20
As the world begins to settle into current circumstances, many individuals & organizations are left to question "How do we move forward right now?" This webinar series discusses common challenges that we may be facing so we can orient ourselves to a new way of working and re-imagine roles.
Shifting Sights:
-How Outward Mindset Creates Lasting Solutions
-Proactivity, Preparation and Responsiveness: How to Move Forward
-Distance or Disconnect? Coming Together When Your Team is Apart
-The Five Pillars of Focus: Insights of a Navy Seal

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