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Type 1 diabetes - New insights into pathophysiology, treatment, and the search for a cure
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Jointly sponsored by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, Fairview
Credits Available: Up to 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits
Valid for credit through: June 30, 2009

This article appeared in the July 2008 issue of University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, Fairview PedsLink newsletter.

Author: Antoinette Moran, MD, pediatric endocrinologist, professor of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) affects at least 1 in 600 Minnesota school children, and the incidence of this disease is increasing in Minnesota and worldwide. The fasting growing group of new cases of T1D is children under the age of 5 years. Medical research has greatly increased our understanding of the etiology of this autoimmune disease, and has paved the way for new research approaches to cure and prevention. The newness of this information and its potential relevance for all autoimmune disease directs the need for this education.

New Developments in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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Jointly sponsored by University of Minnesota and Fairview Health Services
Credits Available: Up to 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits
Valid for credit through April 30, 2009

This article appeared in the May 2008 issue of Fairview's physician publication, Scope.

Author: Robert A. Ganz MD, FASGE, Minnesota Gastroenterology, PA, a Fairview Physician Associates (FPA) practice, and associate professor of Medicine, University of Minnesota

Increased portion sizes and obesity have triggered an epidemic of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in the United States and in the developed world. Fortunately, patient self-management and new medications can help control this problem.

This activity will provide primary care physicians with the most recent material on the epidemiology and pathophysiology of GERD, and the suggested treatment goals.

Update on Chronic Stable Angina
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Jointly sponsored by University of Minnesota and Sun MedCom, LLC.
Credits Available: Up to 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits
Valid for credit through: November 30, 2008

Chronic stable angina, which is the initial manifestation of ischemic heart disease in approximately one half of patients, remains a major medical problem in the United States with more than 6 million patients affected. Despite the increasing success of conventional medical therapeutic approaches and the continued development of mechanical revascularization approaches, a significant number of patients with chronic stable angina have not been successfully managed. The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association have recognized this void and have implemented a "get with the guidelines" initiative in an effort to help cardiologists successfully treat more patients with chronic stable angina.

This enduring continuing medical education activity will provide physicians with the most recent material presented during cardiovascular educational symposia, which were held at cardiovascular meetings designed to promote understanding and compliance with existing treatment guidelines. The unique multi-media format of this activity allows physicians to access the information and acquire their educational credit requirements at their own convenience.