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AMSUS Industry Partners – Federal Agencies – Peer & Academic Organizations – COVID-19 Resources
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AMSUS Executive Advisory Board (EAB) resource offerings
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Medical Specialty
Addiction & Substance Abuse Allergy & Immunology Anesthesiology Cardiology Dermatology Emergency Medicine Endocrinology Gastroenterology Geriatrics Hematology Immunizations Infectious Disease Internal Medicine Mental Health Nephrology Neurology Ob/Gyn Oncology Ophthalmology Orthopedics Otorhinolaryngology Pain Management Pediatrics Physical Medicine/Rehab Psychiatry Pulmonary & Critical Care Radiology Rheumatology Surgery Urology
Addiction & Substance Abuse
– How-to-Use High-Dose Naloxone Injection (5mg/.05ml) IM (Video)
When every moment matters during an Opioid Overdose Emergency Rescue Situation…..
The ZIMHI (Naloxone) 5mg/0.5ml Injection Device is given in 4 Simple Steps: 1) Press 2) Push 3) Pull 4) Place
Patient Training Video, Instructions, Training Device
-National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): Medications for Opioid Overdose, Withdrawal, & Addiction
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Medications for Opioid Overdose, Withdrawal, and Addiction are Safe, Effective, and Save Lives. This infographic shows the different types of medications prescribed for Overdose, Withdrawal, & Addiction.
–ASAM 2020 National Practice Guideline 2020 OUD Webpage
–Understanding Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome
–Management of Opioid Withdrawal Upon Abrupt Discontinuation of Opioid Analgesic Therapy
–Discussing Opioid Withdrawal Management with Patients
Allergy & Immunology
How to give a SYMJEPI injection in this short video. Illustrated steps listed below the video player. The SYMJEPI Injection device is packaged in a compact, easy-to-carry, & ready-to-use device, so it fits easily in your pocket or purse when you’re on the move.
Dermatology
–Proven topical efficacy with once-daily dosing for plaque psoriasis – A once-daily combination topical for plaque psoriasis in adults, this treatment demonstrated significant efficacy at 8 weeks plus extended remission 4 weeks post treatment. See the data from 2 Phase 3 trials and a long-term, open-label safety study.
Gastroenterology
GutHealthNow | Virtual Care Patient Resources – GutHealthNow.com was created by Salix Pharmaceuticals to support virtual patient care. The digital content and visual aids on this website are aimed at enhancing the experience and improving patient care during telemedicine discussions.
–Bowel Preparation for cleansing of the colon in preparation for colonoscopy in adult patients
–A Treatment for Opioid induced constipation (OIC) in adult patients with chronic non-cancer pain, including patients with chronic pain related to prior cancer or its treatment who do not require frequent (e.g., weekly) opioid dosage escalation, advanced illness, or with pain caused by active cancer who require opioid dose escalation for palliative care
-Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea (IBS-D) in Adults – Information related to the role of gut dysbiosis in IBS-D
Hematology
-Dosing & Administration in Mild & Moderate Bleeds: Coagulation Factor VIIa (Recombinant)-jncw
Dosing & Administration: Coagulation Factor VIIa (Recombinant)-jncw is indicated for the treatment & control of bleeding episodes occurring in adults & adolescents (12 yrs & older) w/ Hemophilia A or B w/ inhibitors. Black Box Warning: Thrombosis.
Internal Medicine
–Reducing the risk of Recurrence of Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy in Adults – Overview of the prevalence and the occurrence of Hepatic Encephalopathy
Mental Health
-Learn about an adjunctive treatment for adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) – Information related to the efficacy data, safety profile, and coverage of the treatment
–A Maintenance Treatment for Adults with Bipolar I Disorder – Information related to the efficacy data, safety profile, and dosing and administration of this treatment
-A Once-Monthly Treatment for Schizophrenia in Adults – Information related to the efficacy data, safety profile, and dosing and administration of this treatment
Nephrology
-NephU – NephU is a community of health care professionals & advocates collaborating to improve kidney health. Through increased awareness, collaboration, & information-sharing, our mission is to improve the future outcomes for individuals with kidney disease
-Learn about a treatment option for patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) – Overview of a treatment for patients at risk of disease progression
–Learn about the importance of assessing disease progression in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) – Overview of ADPKD and the key factors in assessing ADPKD progression
Neurology
–Management Option for Hallucinations and Delusions Associated with Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis – How do you treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis? Learn what you can do.
–gammaCore (non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator): A non-drug therapy for migraine and cluster headache – gammaCore (non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator), a FDA cleared device on FSS is a non-drug option indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine & cluster headache, and acute treatment of pain associated with migraine & episodic cluster headache.
-gammaCore Clinical Efficacy
Oncology
Comprehensive genomic profiling tests provide information about clinically relevant biomarkers and genomic alterations to help match patients to approved targeted therapies, immunotherapies, and clinical trial options – giving physicians and patients powerful actionable insights for navigating cancer care. Both tissue- and blood-based comprehensive genomic profiling tests can help guide treatment strategies and predict patient benefit across multiple targeted therapies in multiple cancer indications, including Lung and Prostate cancer
Orthopedics
Pain Management
-ReActiv8 – Rehabilitative Neurostimulation Therapy ReActiv8 Restorative Neurostimulation is a rehabilitative therapy designed to address impaired neuromuscular control and degeneration of the multifidus muscle linked to mechanical chronic low back pain (CLBP).
–Non-opioid tools for your practice
–A Treatment for Opioid induced constipation (OIC) in adult patients with chronic non-cancer pain, including patients with chronic pain related to prior cancer or its treatment who do not require frequent (e.g., weekly) opioid dosage escalation, advanced illness, or with pain caused by active cancer who require opioid dose escalation for palliative care
Physical Medicine/Rehab
-ReActiv8 – Rehabilitative Neurostimulation Therapy ReActiv8 Restorative Neurostimulation is a rehabilitative therapy designed to address impaired neuromuscular control and degeneration of the multifidus muscle linked to mechanical chronic low back pain (CLBP).
Psychiatry
-Learn about an adjunctive treatment for adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) – Information related to the efficacy data, safety profile, and coverage of the treatment
–A Maintenance Treatment for Adults with Bipolar I Disorder – Information related to the efficacy data, safety profile, and dosing and administration of this treatment
-A Once-Monthly Treatment for Schizophrenia in Adults – Information related to the efficacy data, safety profile, and dosing and administration of this treatment
Surgery
posted 3/1/21
Aesthetic & Reconstructive Breast Surgery and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Surgical Solutions Series
The series is free of cost and offers 24/7 customizable education in Aesthetic & Reconstructive Breast Surgery and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Includes; Patient Surgeries, Clinical & Technique Webcasts, Expert Panels,
course certificates & more…
Additional Resources
posted 6/4/20
Beyond Bold: Leading In A New Frontier
Organizations and individuals are facing a remarkable opportunity. As the world slowed down we have adapted to restrictions, challenges and opportunities, accepting and navigating them despite the lack of preparation we may have had. Now, as restrictions begin to soften, we have the chance to charge into an accelerating market in a way few organizations have been able to. How can we ensure we are prepared to ride this new wave, and boldly move through uncertainty to thrive in this new time? Join our various industry experts to explore this topic.
–Set to Succeed: Strategies for Emerging From Crisis
–How Leaders Lead: Three Crucial Aspects of Leading in Change
–Navigating Uncertainty: Three Ways to Befriend Fear
–Summiting Insurmountable Conflict
posted 4/22/20
Managing Rapid Change in Crisis – This global crisis incites an urgent call to action in our teams and ourselves. To help individuals address the most pressing challenges they may be facing, these webinars provide tools to help approach and positively resolve our current situations.
-Humanize Communication
-Engagement in a Time of Anxiety
-Strategic Flexibility in Crisis
-Don’t Hold People Accountable. Develop Accountable People
-How to Balance an Increased Workload
Forging Resilience in Chaos -Now, more than ever, organizations need strong leaders who tackle the most difficult problems and build resilience in their companies and teams. This webinar brings a collection of powerful presenters to equip you with the tools to be that leader.
-Captaining the Ship
-From Chaos to Calm
-Turning Chaos into Growth: Creating an Antifragile Organization
-We are All Doctors: How Outward Mindset Creates Unity in Chaos
Working Outward: Igniting Growth in Change – posted 5/4/20
As the world begins to settle into current circumstances, many individuals & organizations are left to question “How do we move forward right now?” This webinar series discusses common challenges that we may be facing so we can orient ourselves to a new way of working and re-imagine roles.
Shifting Sights:
-How Outward Mindset Creates Lasting Solutions
-Proactivity, Preparation and Responsiveness: How to Move Forward
-Distance or Disconnect? Coming Together When Your Team is Apart
-The Five Pillars of Focus: Insights of a Navy Seal
