MedStar New Developments in Understanding Chronic Illnesses 2023

MedStar Health New Developments in Understanding Chronic Illnesses 2023

Format: 27 videos + 1 pdf, size: 10.5 GB

Course Audience: allergy&immunology physician, family medicine physician, infectious disease physician, internal medicine physician

Overview:

Date & Location: Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 11:30 AM – Friday, November 10, 2023, 3:00 PM, Virtual, Washington, DC

Target Audience

Specialties – Allergy/Immunology, Family Medicine, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Pain Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Psychology , Rheumatology

Professions – Non-Physician, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician

Overview

There are over 20 million Americans suffering from a group of chronic disabling disorders who are diagnosed without a clear elucidation of pathophysiologic mechanisms. Fibromyalgia, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), Neuropsychiatric illnesses, Posttreatment Lyme Syndrome, Pediatric Acute on Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANDAS/PANS).

Adding to this massive disease burden the CDC now estimates that of the 40% of Americans who were infected with COVID-19 1 in 5 continue to suffer with what is now referred to as Post-acute sequalae of COVID (PASC). Research has demonstrated that common to all of these conditions is dysregulation of the immune system resulting from an infectious insult. Dramatic advances have occurred in our understanding of all of these conditions as a result of COVID. We are entering an incredibly exciting period in medicine where these diseases are beginning to coalesce around an understanding of shared pathophysiology. We are entering a period of true hope for those millions who are suffering where we will finally be able to provide comprehensive solutions for their illness.

This conference will bring together some of the leading researchers and clinicians from around the world to discuss the advances in our understanding of these conditions and breakthroughs in diagnostic and treatment options.

Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Summarize the role of the innate and adaptive immune system in chronic disease.
2. Explain biological mechanisms of how infections incite immune dysfunction resulting in chronic disease.
3. Describe new diagnostic testing and biomarkers for defining and identifying immune dysfunction in chronic illness.
4. Identify clinical and case study examples using new and repositioned treatment modalities that have been shown to be effective in treating immune-mediated chronic disorders secondary to infection.
5. Summarize long haul covid and it’s pathophysiology and new diagnostic and treatment modalities.
6. Describe a new understanding of fibromyalgia as an immunologic disorder and the role of the immune system in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).
7. Recognize the role of infections and immune dysfunction as the cause of other neurologic, psychiatric, and behavioral disorders.
8. Explain the role of gut microbiome in health and immune dysfunction.
9. Identify the roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team involved in the collaborative care of patients with atypical immunological diseases.
10. Integrate a team-based approach in the care of patients with atypical immunological diseases.

 

NDUCI2023_brochureV2 (PDF Format)

Session I Acute and Chronic Neurological Disorders in COVID-19 Potential Mechanisms of Disease (Video MP4 Format)

Session I NIH Data Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME CFS) Data (Video MP4 Format)

Session I Opening and Epidemiology How Big is the Problem Immune Dysregulation Secondary to Infections as a Cause of Chronic Disease (Video MP4 Format)

Session I The Enterovirus Theory of Disease Etiology in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome A Critical Review (Video MP4 Format)

Session II Introduction and Long Covid and Long Lyme Mental Health Implications (Video MP4 Format)

Session II Long Covid and Long Lyme Mental Health Implications (Video MP4 Format)

Session II Neuropsychiatric Diseases, Immune Dysfunction & Infections PANS PANDAS, POTS, PTLDS, Immune Dysfunction and Imaging & Testing for AEIE (Video MP4 Format)

Session II The Neuroimmunology of Social Stress Induced Sensitization (Video MP4 Format)

Session III Introduction and Chronic Pain and Infection Mechanisms, Causes, Conditions, Treatments, and Controversies (Video MP4 Format)

Session III The Autoimmune Aeitiology of Unexplained Chronic Pain (Video MP4 Format)

Session III The Brain and Gut Connection More Impactful Than You Think (Video MP4 Format)

Session IV Introduction and Current and Practical Techniques to Support the Gut Microbiome (Video MP4 Format)

Session IV Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME CFS) (Video MP4 Format)

Session V Introduction and Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Conditions including Long COVID and ME-CFS (Video MP4 Format)

Session V Modulation of the Acquired Immune System Autoimmune Therapy Stem Cells Topic (Video MP4 Format)

Session VI Autoimmune Epilepsy Biomarker Study (Video MP4 Format)

Session VI Introduction and Molecular Mimicry The Infection Connection to the Immune System and Chronic Disorders (Video MP4 Format)

Session VI The Axis of Infectious Immune as a Player in Neuro Immune Disease (Video MP4 Format)

Session VII Brain Changes and Clinical Outcome Correlates in Post-Treatment Lyme Disease (Video MP4 Format)

Session VII Introduction and The Clinical Significance of Metabolic Immune Interactions Implication for Treatment (Video MP4 Format)

Session VII Long Lyme Opportunities for Prevention and Treatment (Video MP4 Format)

Session VII Nutritional Supplements for Immune and Mitochondrial Dysfunction (Video MP4 Format)

Session VII What is Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (Video MP4 Format)

Session VIII Denied Due to Lack of Medical Necessity Preventing & Responding to Insurance Denials for PANS PANDAS Treatments (Video MP4 Format)

Session VIII Introduction and Denied Due to Lack of Medical Necessity Preventing & Responding to Insurance Denials for PANS PANDAS Treatments (Video MP4 Format)

Session VIII Panel Post Treatment Lyme-PANS PANDAS (Video MP4 Format)

Session VIII Panel Treatment (Video MP4 Format)