| Courses listed here are offered at ACAM CME-Accredited Educational Seminars and Symposiums. For availability please visit the event calendar or view our upcoming event: Spring 2008 Conference |
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Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy
The one day B-HRT pre-conference will provide a detailed overview of the field of Bio-identical Hormone Balancing for women and men. This conference will focus on the definition of Bio-identical Hormones and their distinction both clinically and biochemically from standard HRT regimens. The transition years of peri- and post-menopause and andropause will be discussed in terms of; clinical signs and symptoms, the wide variety of bio-identical hormone replacement options and clinical outcomes with respect to both quality of life and prevention of pro-inflammatory degenerative diseases.
Educational Objectives:
1. Learn the definition and clinical/biochemical differences between bio-identical hormone replacement (B-HRT) and standard non bio-identical hormone replacement (HRT) and about an upcoming clinical controlled study on this important distinction.
2. Review the wide variety of integrative approaches to menopause/andropause focusing on compounding hormones with respect to biochemical individuality and improved clinical outcomes in both quality of life and prevention of pro-inflammatory degenerative diseases.
3. Learn detailed clinical applications of the use of a variety of hormones including: Estrogen (E1, E2, & E3), Progesterone, Testosterone, DHEA, Cortisol, Aldosterone, Thyroid and Growth Hormone with respect to both clinical experience and literature review.
4. Gain a practical, integrative approach to patients with common hormone imbalances which can be both utilized in daily office practice and supported by studies in the literature.
Chelation Therapy
The science of medicine is constantly evolving just like the practice of chelation therapy. This workshop provides an in depth look at the practice of EDTA Chelation therapy for heart disease. Beginning with the basics of nutritional medicine, this program will progress to advanced applications of EDTA Chelation therapy. This course teaches attendees how and when to perform this procedure, the latest protocols, and tips on starting and running a Chelation therapy practice.
In addition, ACAM will provide an exam of proficiency in EDTA Chelation Therapy, for interested participants. There will be an added cost for this exam.
Target Audience:
This course will benefit physicians and healthcare providers who are interested in using EDTA chelation therapy in their practice. It will also be an excellent refresher course for physicians that already are doing EDTA chelation therapy, but would like to polish their skills.
Educational Objectives:
At the completion of this course, attendees should be able to:
> Understand the role of heavy metal toxicity in heart disease
> Identify the sources of exposure to heavy metals
> Understand how heavy metals impair metabolic function
> Understand the biochemistry of EDTA chelation therapy
> Identify patients that may benefit from EDTA chelation therapy for heart disease
> Understand nutritional influences on the detoxification process
> Assess the benefits, billing issues and pitfalls of an EDTA chelation therapy practice
Heavy Metal Detoxification
This CME course illustrates the FDA-approved use for chealtion therapy as a Heavy Metal Detoxification therapy.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
HBOT is a specialized therapy that uses an increase in atmospheric pressure to allow the body to incorporate more oxygen into blood cells, blood plasma, cerebral spinal fluid, and other body fluids.
The New England Journal of Medicine has substantial documentation on the use of HBOT for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, acute carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, diabetic foot wounds, infections, burns, ulcers, and edema.
IV Therapies in Clinical Practice
Workshop Chair: Allan Magaziner, D.O.
7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
Intravenous nutrient theripies have been gaining recognition in clinical medicine as scientific research continues to emerge. Patients continue to seek progressive therapies for illnesses such as cancer, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, asthma, chronic infections and peripheral vascular disease. In many cases, intravenous nutrient therapies have assisted in patient care and improved quality of life.
This workshop will discuss these conditions and present the latest findings to assist complicated patient cases. Discussions will include the safe and effective uses of intravenous vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, B-complex, and glutathione. Practical protocols along with supporting scientific research will be presented by physicians who have successfully used these therapies. This workshop will demonstrate how to implement IV therapies into your practice and should prove invaluable for any physician who wants to integrate IV nutrients into his/her practice.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this workshop, the participants will be able to:
- Identify when and why intravenous nutrients should be considered.
- Cite the potential side effects and contraindications for administering IV therapies.
- Summarize the concept of osmolarity and demonstrate how to appropriately balance concentration when administering IV nutrients.
- Discuss the mechanisms of action of intravenous vitamin C and how it may benefit patients with cancer and infectious disease.
- Define the Myers cocktail and its utility in clinical medicine.
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