2022 Ohio Osteopathic Symposium – Friday Lectures

Cutting Edge or Butter Knife? The Truth About Regenerative Therapies 
Joseph J. Ruane, DO 

1. Understand the scientific and clinical rationale for the use of biologics as treatment
2. Recognize the proper indications and relative contraindications for the use of biologics for specific conditions
3. Develop appropriate protocols for pre-intervention diagnostic testing and post-intervention rehabilitation for patients undergoing biologic treatments

 
Infectious Disease: COVID Long Haulers 
Joseph M. Gastaldo, MD

1. Describe long-haul COVID-19 and its prevalence.
2. Distinguish current best practices for treating the long-term effects of COVID-19
3. Manage the symptoms of COVID-19 long haulers.

 
JO Watson Memorial Lecture – Management of Acute PE: The Evolution of Therapies 
Mitchell J. Silver, DO, FACC FSVM RPVI

1. Define and describe risk factors for PE and DVT.
2. Describe three factors that increase the risk of developing a blood clot in the form of PE or DVT.
3. Describe three appropriate treatment/management options to prevent blood clot recurrence and secondary complications.

 
Infectious Disease: STI Update: New CDC Treatment Guidelines, 2021 
Jose A. Bazan, DO 

1. Discuss the epidemiology of Sexually Transmitted Infections.
2. Describe current diagnostic approaches for Sexually Transmitted Infections.
3. Identify current Sexually Transmitted Infection treatment recommendations. 

Nephrology Pearls: What Every Nephrologist Wishes PCPs Knew 
Norman O. Moser, DO 

1. Manage common issues that arise for primary care providers in the care of chronic kidney disease.
2. Accurately diagnose and treat patients with chronic kidney disease.
3. Describe best practices for the PCP and specialist to work together to improve patient outcomes.

Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Ohio Osteopathic Foundation (OOF) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

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