Bioequivalence, Therapeutic Equivalence, & Clinical Case Management in Thyroid Disease
Studies consistently show that as many as 40% of patients with hypo- or hyper-thyroidism are not well managed by physicians. These studies each used thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) as the clinical marker of thyroid dysfunction. Studies have also shown that the clinical consequences of abnormal TSH levels include cardiovascular and lipid risks; miscarriage, fetal death and lower IQs; and particular risks for patients with cancer.
This program is supported by an educational grant from Abbott Laboratories.

Self-Care Management for the Diabetic Patient: Focus on Skin and Nutrition
The goal of this educational activity is to provide an overview of diabetes self-care in the areas of skin care and nutrition. It has been designed for all pharmacists who interact and provide counseling to patients with diabetes.
This program is supported through an educational grant from Health Care Products.

Surviving the First Six Months of Medicare –
aka: "Help! The Sky is Really Falling"
This timely program will provide pharmacists with the tools they need to survive the first six months of Medicare. Additionally, it will highlight areas of professional and business opportunities to make the best of the new Medicare benefit for 2006 and beyond.
This program is supported by an educational grant from Merck & Co., Inc.

Strategies in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Events and Mortality in the High-Risk Older Population
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a substantial US healthcare burden, with about 40% of all US deaths annually as a result of cardiovascular events. Current initiatives examine not only pharmacologic treatment, but also lifestyle changes that are focused on the prevention of CVD in the elderly.
This program is supported through an educational grant from Wyeth and King Pharmaceuticals.

Motion Sickness: Review of Preventative Remedies
Motion sickness arises when the brain receives conflicting signals from sensory organs about the body's orientation. Almost everyone will develop motion sickness symptoms if exposed to sufficiently violent movements. It is important for pharmacists to become familiar with the effective prescription and non-prescription treatments available to prevent its symptoms.
This program is supported by an educational grant from Hope Pharmaceuticals.