Top 5 On-Demand Learning Opportunities to Explore in 2024

Explore a dynamic series of on-demand events brought to life by leading Canadian Pharmacists, covering a wide spectrum of therapeutic breakthroughs and insights. This year, QID became the go-to platform for connecting healthcare professionals and fostering innovation. Explore in and join the conversation on-demand today!

1. Menopause Symptoms and Management

[Women’s Health] Video Series

Dr. Marla Shapiro

Event Objective: 

• Discuss the prevalence and burden of menopausal symptoms, including vasomotor symptoms (VMS).

• Explain the pathophysiology of VMS associated with menopause.

• Recognize and assess menopausal symptoms and formulate options for treatment, with a particular focus on VMS.

2. Eggs & Cholesterol

[Cardiology] Video Series

Dr. Carolina Carvalho (pictured) and Veronica Rouse

Event objectives:

• Week 1: Cholesterol guidelines – To understand the current guidelines on cholesterol and heart health.
  
• Week 2: Blood Pressure Guidelines – To understand the current guidelines for high blood pressure. 

• Week 3: Heart Healthy Eating – To learn about heart healthy eating patterns and tips for your patients. 
  

3. Navigating the Obesity Epidemic

[Weight Management] Ask-The-Expert

Dr. Akshay Jain (pictured), Dr. Vivien Brown
Program contributors: Dr. Anu Joneja, Dr. Walter K. Chow

Event Objectives:

• Understanding PNH and its differential diagnosis 
• Menopause Symptoms and Management 
• What you need to know for the upcoming influenza season: Recent updates in older adult vaccination 
• Practical considerations for treatment of ITP 
• Treating Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG) – The Role of the Complement System

4. What you need to know for the upcoming influenza season: Recent updates in older adult vaccination

[Immunization] Video Series 

Michelle Stewart

Event Objectives: 

• Review the epidemiology of influenza for the past three years.
• Discuss the recommendations to move to trivalent influenza vaccines.
• Review the latest Canadian NACI guidelines for influenza in older adults.
• Understand the value of available influenza vaccine options for patients aged 65 and older. 

5. Menopause: Focus on Vasomotor Symptoms

[Women’s Health] Webinar

Dr. Shafeena Premji

Event Objective:

• Discuss the prevalence and burden of menopausal symptoms, including vasomotor symptoms (VMS) 
• Explain the pathophysiology of VMS associated with menopause 
• Recognize and assess menopausal symptoms and formulate options for treatment, with a particular focus on VMS