{"product_id":"mer-primary-care-conferences-internal-medicine-for-primary-care-derm-obesity-nutrition-pain-mar-15-19-2026","title":"MER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care Derm Obesity Nutrition Pain Mar 15-19, 2026","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"product_title entry-title\"\u003eMER Primary Care Conferences Internal Medicine for Primary Care Derm Obesity Nutrition Pain Mar 15-19, 2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e+ Target Audience: internists, primary care physicians, dermatologists, endocrinologists, nutrition physicians\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e+ Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e1. Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1429\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3648\"\u003eThe “Internal Medicine for Primary Care: Dermatology\/Obesity Medicine\/Nutrition\/Pain Management” is a conference organized by Medical Education Resources (MER), a non-profit organization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3647\"\u003eThe event is scheduled to take place from March 15-19, 2026, at the Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort in Maui, Hawaii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,7\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e2. Learning Objectives\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eUpon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1430\" data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3646\"\u003eDifferentiate between the presentations and causes of atopic, contact (irritant and allergic), and nummular dermatitis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0,3\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1431\" data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3645\"\u003eDifferentiate benign and malignant skin tumors and employ appropriate interoffice procedures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,3\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1432\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3644\"\u003eDetect pre-cancerous and cancerous skin lesions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,3\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1433\" data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3643\"\u003eDiscriminate between various viral skin infections and treatment strategies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,3\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1434\" data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3642\"\u003eCompare the different treatment options for fungal skin infections and nail infections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0,3\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1435\" data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3641\"\u003eDiscuss how popular diets and nutritional science can lead to healthier lifestyles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0,3\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1436\" data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3640\"\u003eIdentify expectations for optimal nutrition across the patient’s expected life span\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0,3\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1437\" data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3639\"\u003eList strategies to modify diet and behaviors in patients with a range of health issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0,3\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1438\" data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3638\"\u003eDescribe options for personalizing a patient-specific nutrition plan to each patient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0,3\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1439\" data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3637\"\u003eDiscuss factors in adequate nutrition that enhance athletic performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0,3\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1440\" data-path-to-node=\"5,10,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,10,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3636\"\u003eIdentify strategies to overcome the challenges of treating chronic pain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,10,0,3\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1441\" data-path-to-node=\"5,11,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,11,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3635\"\u003eCompare the benefits and side effect profiles of pharmacologic treatment options for fibromyalgia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,11,0,3\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1442\" data-path-to-node=\"5,12,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,12,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3634\"\u003eDesign opioid pain management strategies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,12,0,3\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1443\" data-path-to-node=\"5,13,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,13,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3633\"\u003eDescribe how non-surgical activity modification and physical therapy can benefit low back pain patients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,13,0,3\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1444\" data-path-to-node=\"5,14,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,14,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3632\"\u003eExplain the underlying mechanisms and physiological processes that contribute to the development and progression of obesity, including the roles of genetics, hormones, metabolism, and environmental factors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,14,0,3\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1445\" data-path-to-node=\"5,15,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,15,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3631\"\u003eDiscuss non-surgical obesity treatment options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,15,0,3\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1446\" data-path-to-node=\"5,16,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,16,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3629\"\u003eList the advantages and disadvantages of surgical options and the post-surgery care of patien\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3629 citation-3630 citation-end-3630\"\u003ets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,16,0,3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3628 citation-end-3628\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1447\" data-path-to-node=\"5,17,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,17,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3626 citation-3627 citation-end-3627\"\u003eDescribe the approach to patient management after bariatric surgery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,17,0,3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3625 citation-end-3625\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1448\" data-path-to-node=\"5,18,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,18,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3623 citation-3624 citation-end-3624\"\u003eDescribe the pathophysiology surrounding obesity and council patients on the var\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3623\"\u003eious weight management strategies, including patient selection criteria for surgery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,18,0,3\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e3. Target Audience\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1449\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3622\"\u003eThis program is targeted to office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\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\"\u003eDermatology\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_7dcf88676c68970f-1450\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDermatitis\u003c\/b\u003e: Overview of the causes and forms of skin irritants; Contact, atopic, irritant, nummular, seborrheic and exfoliative; Treatment of blistering, oozing, crusting and flaking; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3621\"\u003eDiagnostic principles and management strategies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1451\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBenign Skin Tumors\u003c\/b\u003e: Proper diagnosis and treatment of common benign tumors; Biopsies and histopathologic examination; Nevi, seborrheic keratosis keloids, hemangiomas and miscellaneous tumors; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3620\"\u003eWhen to refer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1452\" data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePremalignant and Malignant Skin Tumors\u003c\/b\u003e: Recognition of precursors of malignancies; Excisional and punch biopsies; Actinic keratosis, Bowen’s disease, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, melanoma and other selected tumors; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3619\"\u003eRisk reduction education\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1453\" data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eViral Infections of the Skin\u003c\/b\u003e: Proper diagnosis and differences in viral skin presentation; Herpes simplex, varicella-zoster, viral exanthems; Molluscum and warts; Treating lasting post-herpetic neuralgia; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3618\"\u003eSymptom management and referral to dermatology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1454\" data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFungal Infections of the Skin\u003c\/b\u003e: Dermatophytes, tinea versicolor, candidiasis; Selected deep fungal infections; Onycholysis; Drug induced nail changes; paronychia, koilonychia, nail discolorations, tumors of the nail; Fungal infections diagnosis and management; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3617\"\u003eOverview and comparison of antifungal treatment options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,4\"\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\"\u003eNutrition\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_7dcf88676c68970f-1455\" 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\"\u003eMyths vs. Science in Nutritional Trends: Approach for the Medical Professional\u003c\/b\u003e: Discussion of how to scientifically navigate the nutritional maze of popular diets and nutritional trends; The potential nutrition benefits and pitfalls of various dietary preferences and related patient concerns; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3616\"\u003eWays nutrition affects healthy lifestyles\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_7dcf88676c68970f-1456\" 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\"\u003eNutrition Through the Ages: Prevention and Potential Pitfalls\u003c\/b\u003e: A working guide for a nutritional and behavioral rubric to understand what is expected (and what may undermine) optimal health from infancy through the elderly; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3615\"\u003eBarriers patients face in implementing and sticking with nutritional strategies\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_7dcf88676c68970f-1457\" 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\"\u003eMedical Nutrition Therapy: A Practical Approach to Diet and Disease\u003c\/b\u003e: Science-based Nutrition and Behavioral Guide to Treating “The Big” Medical Problems that are taking over your practice; Essential (and proven) strategies to help guide patients’ diet and behaviors in the treatment of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and GI health; Travel through the google-mess of what patients hear and why they turn to these as resources; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3614\"\u003eThe science-based strategies and resources that can be implemented to help patients take rational control of their health\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_7dcf88676c68970f-1458\" 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\"\u003eCutting Edge Nutrition Innovation: A Personalized Approach\u003c\/b\u003e: How to critically evaluate nutrition tools that patients can use to promote optimal health; Review the “latest and greatest” nutrition applications and technologies that can be used to greatly improve patients’ nutrition and health pursuits; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3613\"\u003eCreation of personalized health plans based on unique, patient-specific plans, tests, and analyses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1459\" data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerformance Nutrition: Bridging the Spectrum\u003c\/b\u003e: Sports nutrition is an evolving field and aims to improve nutrition guidelines for both active adults and competitive athletes; Concepts for how adequate nutrition enhances athletic performance; Discussion of disordered eating and eating disorders; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3612\"\u003eOverview of dietary guidelines and guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePain Management\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_7dcf88676c68970f-1460\" data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChronic Pain Review\/Behavioral Interventions for Chronic Pain Syndromes\u003c\/b\u003e: Chronic pain is much more complex than just acute pain that lasts a long time; The physiological and clinical categorization of chronic pain will be explored; The importance of the final physiologic component of pain–perception–is receiving a lot of attention in the medical literature; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3611\"\u003eBehavioral interventions designed to target this process such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness approaches will be reviewed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1461\" data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePeripheral Neuropathy and Fibromyalgia\u003c\/b\u003e: Neuropathic pain arises from damage to neural tissue; Fibromyalgia is a classic example of the nociplastic pain category; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3610\"\u003eA variety of treatment modalities will be discussed for both conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1462\" data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKnee Osteoarthritis\/Cannabinoids for Chronic Pain\u003c\/b\u003e: Osteoarthritis has both nociplastic and neuropathic components; Successful treatment planning includes considerations for both; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3609\"\u003eThe second half of the presentation will review the medical utility of cannabinoids as analgesic agents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1463\" data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBack Pain\u003c\/b\u003e: Back pain is a common cause of long term disability; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3607\"\u003eNon-pharmacologic and pharmacologic interventions will be discussed for a variety of causes of back pain including failed bac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3607 citation-3608 citation-end-3608\"\u003ek surgery syndrome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3606 citation-end-3606\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1464\" data-path-to-node=\"14,4,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3604 citation-3605\"\u003eSafe Opioid Prescribing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3604 citation-3605 citation-end-3605\"\u003e: The role of opioids in the management of chronic pain will be addressed in the contexts of the updated CDC guidelines and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3604\"\u003e the increasing prevalence of opioid use disorder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,4,1,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eObesity Medicine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1465\" data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePathophysiology of Obesity\u003c\/b\u003e: A guide to understanding practice demographics and considerations; The what and why of epigenetics; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3603\"\u003eA practical guide to behavioral and medication management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1466\" data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMedical Management of Obesity\u003c\/b\u003e: Overview of obesity as a disease state; Costs to the individual of being obese; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3602\"\u003eUse of appetite suppressant medications and lifestyle modifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1467\" data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComplications and Considerations of Bariatric Surgery\u003c\/b\u003e: An overview of risks and effectiveness of bariatric surgery; Overview of potential surgical options; Potential complications; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3601\"\u003eThe role of support and behavior modification, nutrition, and the stages of patient management post-surgery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1468\" data-path-to-node=\"16,3,1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3600\"\u003ePatient Management Post-bariatric Surgery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3600\"\u003e: The role of the clinician for support and behavior modification, nutrition, and the stages of patient management post-surgery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,3,1,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_7dcf88676c68970f-1469\" data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGuiding Patients in the Medical and Surgical Care of Obesity\u003c\/b\u003e: Differences in treating obesity vs. other medical conditions, treatments, and procedures; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3599\"\u003eStrategies for better engagement and understanding of patient pathways, perspectives, and team partnership\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Meducourse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43066692632674,"sku":"MED-AMB09468","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9549\/6802\/files\/MER-Primary-Care-Conferences-Internal-Medicine-for-Primary-Care-Derm-Obesity-Nutrition-Pain-Mar-15-19-2026.jpg?v=1782499418","url":"https:\/\/meducourse.com\/products\/mer-primary-care-conferences-internal-medicine-for-primary-care-derm-obesity-nutrition-pain-mar-15-19-2026","provider":"Meducourse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}