{"product_id":"mer-primary-care-conferences-geriatric-medicine-for-primary-care-cardio-id-sleep-mar-13-15-2026","title":"MER Primary Care Conferences Geriatric Medicine for Primary Care Cardio ID Sleep Mar 13-15, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-control-plaintext\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-control-plaintext\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-group\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eMER Primary Care Conferences Geriatric Medicine for Primary Care: Cardiology, Infectious Diseases \u0026amp; Sleep Medicine 2026 (Videos + PDFs)\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eComprehensive Evidence-Based Updates in Geriatric Cardiovascular Care, Infectious Diseases, and Sleep Medicine for Primary Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eEnhance your clinical expertise with \u003cstrong\u003eMER Primary Care Conferences – Geriatric Medicine for Primary Care: Cardiology, Infectious Diseases \u0026amp; Sleep Medicine 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, a comprehensive continuing medical education (CME) program developed by \u003cstrong\u003eMedical Education Resources (MER)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Specifically designed for office-based primary care providers and clinicians caring for older adults, this multidisciplinary conference delivers practical, evidence-based updates in cardiovascular medicine, infectious diseases, sleep medicine, and geriatric care.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eHeld \u003cstrong\u003eMarch 13–15, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, at the historic \u003cstrong\u003eHotel del Coronado in San Diego, California\u003c\/strong\u003e, this educational program combines expert-led lectures, clinical case discussions, and guideline-focused updates to help healthcare professionals confidently diagnose, manage, and prevent many of the complex conditions commonly encountered in aging populations. Participants will gain practical knowledge on atrial fibrillation, heart failure, ECG interpretation, stroke prevention, respiratory and genitourinary infections, skin and soft tissue infections, sleep disorders, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, circadian rhythm disorders, and evidence-based management strategies that improve outcomes in geriatric patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDesigned with immediate clinical application in mind, the conference emphasizes practical decision-making, current treatment guidelines, and multidisciplinary patient care to help clinicians provide high-quality, individualized care for older adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geriatric Medicine for Primary Care: Cardiology, Infectious Diseases \u0026amp; Sleep Medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvider:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medical Education Resources (MER)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConference Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 13–15, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hotel del Coronado, San Diego, California\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Videos + PDFs\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEducational Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eCourse Overview\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAs the population ages, primary care clinicians increasingly manage patients with multiple chronic conditions that require coordinated, evidence-based care. Cardiovascular disease, infectious illnesses, and sleep disorders frequently coexist in older adults, making accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment essential for improving quality of life while reducing hospitalization and mortality.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMER Geriatric Medicine for Primary Care: Cardiology, Infectious Diseases \u0026amp; Sleep Medicine 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a comprehensive review of these high-impact clinical topics through practical lectures presented by experienced faculty. The curriculum focuses on current clinical guidelines, diagnostic algorithms, pharmacologic management, preventive strategies, and patient-centered care that can be directly incorporated into daily outpatient practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eParticipants will strengthen their ability to evaluate cardiovascular risk, recognize common infections in older adults, diagnose sleep disorders, interpret ECGs, and develop comprehensive treatment plans using the latest evidence-based recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eCourse Highlights\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eGeriatric cardiovascular medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAtrial fibrillation management\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eStroke prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eECG interpretation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eHeart failure in older adults\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCardiovascular diagnostic workup\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eInfectious diseases in primary care\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eSkin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eRespiratory tract infections\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eGenitourinary infections\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eInfectious diarrhea\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eSleep medicine updates\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eInsomnia management\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eObstructive sleep apnea\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eRestless legs syndrome (RLS)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCircadian rhythm disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eParasomnias\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCase-based primary care education\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eEvidence-based clinical guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAfter completing this course, participants will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eApply current guideline-based strategies for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePerform systematic cardiovascular evaluations using clinical examination, ECG interpretation, and evidence-based diagnostic approaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eRecognize and manage heart failure in older adults using contemporary treatment recommendations.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDiagnose and treat common skin, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary infections encountered in primary care.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDevelop individualized treatment plans for insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and circadian rhythm disorders.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDifferentiate common sleep disorders using practical clinical evaluation techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eImprove patient outcomes through evidence-based management of geriatric cardiovascular disease and infectious illnesses.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eIntegrate current clinical guidelines into everyday outpatient practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eComprehensive Topics Covered\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eGeriatric Cardiology\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eReview modern approaches to atrial fibrillation, stroke prevention, cardiovascular risk assessment, ECG interpretation, heart failure management, hypertension, and comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation in older adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eStroke Prevention\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eLearn evidence-based anticoagulation strategies for atrial fibrillation, compare available pharmacologic options, and optimize individualized stroke prevention while balancing bleeding risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eElectrocardiography (ECG)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDevelop practical skills in ECG interpretation, recognition of common arrhythmias, conduction abnormalities, ischemic changes, and clinically significant electrocardiographic findings encountered in primary care.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eHeart Failure\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eStrengthen your understanding of heart failure diagnosis and treatment in elderly patients, emphasizing individualized therapy, guideline-directed medical treatment, and multidisciplinary care.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eInfectious Diseases\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eReview the diagnosis and management of skin and soft tissue infections, respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal infections, and evidence-based antimicrobial therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eRespiratory \u0026amp; Genitourinary Infections\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eLearn practical approaches to diagnosing respiratory tract infections and urinary infections while selecting appropriate antimicrobial treatment based on likely pathogens and current guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eGastrointestinal Infections\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDevelop strategies for evaluating infectious diarrhea, determining disease severity, identifying indications for treatment, and preventing complications in vulnerable patient populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eSleep Medicine\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eGain comprehensive updates on the physiology of sleep, circadian rhythm disorders, insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, parasomnias, and other common sleep disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eGeriatric Patient Management\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eExplore age-specific clinical considerations, multimorbidity, medication optimization, preventive care, and multidisciplinary strategies that improve functional outcomes and quality of life in older adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eLearning Objectives\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eUpon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eApply current evidence-based recommendations for cardiovascular disease prevention and management in geriatric patients.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eInterpret ECG findings and perform comprehensive cardiovascular assessments.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eSelect appropriate pharmacologic therapy for atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDiagnose and manage common infectious diseases affecting older adults.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eEvaluate and treat insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and other sleep disorders.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eIntegrate current clinical guidelines into primary care management of geriatric patients.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eImprove patient outcomes through comprehensive, multidisciplinary clinical care.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eEducational Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eExpert MER Faculty\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eEvidence-Based Clinical Updates\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCase-Based Learning\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePractical Diagnostic Algorithms\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCardiology Review\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eInfectious Disease Updates\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eSleep Medicine Essentials\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eGeriatric Care Strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eGuideline-Based Management\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eOn-Demand Videos and PDFs\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy This Course Stands Out\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eUnlike specialty-specific educational programs, \u003cstrong\u003eMER Geriatric Medicine for Primary Care: Cardiology, Infectious Diseases \u0026amp; Sleep Medicine 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e integrates three of the most clinically relevant disciplines affecting older adults into a single comprehensive educational experience. The curriculum focuses on practical diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and long-term management of cardiovascular disease, infections, and sleep disorders frequently encountered in outpatient practice. Every lecture emphasizes real-world clinical application, allowing participants to immediately implement updated recommendations in patient care.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eTarget Audience\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis educational activity is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePrimary Care Physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eInternal Medicine Physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eFamily Medicine Physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eGeriatricians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCardiologists\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eInfectious Disease Physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eSleep Medicine Physicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eHospitalists\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eGeneral Practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eNurse Practitioners (NPs)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePhysician Assistants (PAs)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eInternal Medicine Residents\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eFamily Medicine Residents\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eHealthcare Professionals involved in geriatric care\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Choose This Course?\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWhether you manage older adults with cardiovascular disease, evaluate infectious illnesses, or diagnose common sleep disorders, \u003cstrong\u003eMER Primary Care Conferences – Geriatric Medicine for Primary Care: Cardiology, Infectious Diseases \u0026amp; Sleep Medicine 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e provides practical, evidence-based education that supports better clinical decision-making and improved patient outcomes. Through expert instruction, guideline-focused updates, and clinically relevant case discussions, this course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge needed to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to the growing geriatric population.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e4. Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCardiology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_2a36426697d98882-524\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,0,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1354\"\u003eAtrial Fibrillation: Management, Monitoring, and Stroke Prevention:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1354\"\u003e New methods of detection, rate vs rhythm control, new options for stroke prevention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,0,1,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_2a36426697d98882-525\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1353\"\u003eInteractive EKG Refresher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1353\"\u003e A case-based refresher including challenging EKG readings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_2a36426697d98882-526\" data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1352\"\u003eCardiac Imaging for Primary Care: A Practical Case-based Update:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1352\"\u003e The evaluation of a cardiac patient and appropriate use of imaging and laboratory tests to improve diagnosis and treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_2a36426697d98882-527\" data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1351\"\u003eHeart Failure Update with a Focus on the Elderly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1351\"\u003e Diagnostic and management challenges in the geriatric population, new therapies for systolic HF, home-based management, end-of-life care for a CHF patient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSleep Medicine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_2a36426697d98882-528\" data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHow Sleep Works:\u003c\/b\u003e The drivers of sleep and integration of how these drivers can be used to improve sleep; Basic principles of sleep drive, circadian rhythm and sleep associations will be discussed; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1350\"\u003eRelated to cases to highlight these principles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_2a36426697d98882-529\" data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eApproach to the Patient Who Can’t Sleep:\u003c\/b\u003e Discussion of Insomnia, one of the most common complaints related to sleep; Determination of the underlying contributors; Review of a straight forward way to approach the complaint of inability to sleep and construction of therapeutic plans directed at the underlying issues; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1349\"\u003eCommon presentations of insomnia and the approach to restless legs syndrome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_2a36426697d98882-530\" data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEvaluation and Treatment of the Excessively Sleepy Patient:\u003c\/b\u003e Daytime sleepiness impairs approximately 15% of adults from getting the most out of their day; Review of the common and less common causes of daytime sleepiness including, behavioral insufficient sleep, narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia and sleep related breathing disorders; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1348\"\u003eThe approach and therapeutic options for each disorder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_2a36426697d98882-531\" data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRestless Legs Syndrome and Other Nocturnal Events:\u003c\/b\u003e This lecture will review the recent changes in our understanding and approach to Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movements of Sleep in\u003cspan class=\"citation-1347 citation-end-1347\"\u003ecluding newer treatment paradigms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1345 citation-1346 citation-end-1346\"\u003eIn addition, the lecture will review the approach to evaluating and treating other nocturnal events\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1344 citation-end-1344\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_2a36426697d98882-532\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1343 citation-end-1343\"\u003eInfectious Diseases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_2a36426697d98882-533\" data-path-to-node=\"14,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,0,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1341 citation-1342\"\u003eSkin \u0026amp; Soft Tissue Infections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1341 citation-1342 citation-end-1342\"\u003e Presentation o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1341\"\u003en important skin and soft-tissue infections and their prompt recognition, emphasizing evaluation and management strategies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,0,1,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_2a36426697d98882-534\" data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1340\"\u003eRespiratory Tract Infections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1340\"\u003e Discussion highlighting critical points regarding the diagnosis and management of pneumonia and bronchitis – with a focus on the impact of multidrug resistant pathogens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_2a36426697d98882-535\" data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1339\"\u003eGenitourinary Infections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1339\"\u003e Presentation on a relevant and clinically practical approach to the patient with genitourinary complaints focusing on the latest guidelines for the range of urinary tract infections and highlights of selected and important sexually-transmitted disease syndromes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_2a36426697d98882-536\" data-path-to-node=\"14,3,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1338\"\u003eGastrointestinal Infections \u0026amp; Clostridiodes Difficile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1338\"\u003e Presentation on important enteric pathogens and their recognition, diagnosis and management; special emphasis on clostridiodes difficile colitis and related updates from the ID and infection control literature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3,1,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Meducourse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43113245737058,"sku":"MED-AMB09500","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9549\/6802\/files\/MER-Primary-Care-Conferences-Geriatric-Medicine-for-Primary-Care-Cardio-ID-Sleep-Mar-13-15-2026-2.jpg?v=1783964398","url":"https:\/\/meducourse.com\/products\/mer-primary-care-conferences-geriatric-medicine-for-primary-care-cardio-id-sleep-mar-13-15-2026","provider":"Meducourse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}