ME/CFS: A Case-Based Learning Module, 2020, Gluckman. Medscape CME

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alktipping

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just finished a recent cme on Medscape about me/cfs which got things mostly right although I disagree on how helpful the sleep hygiene recommendation is . it is still a vast improvement on previous medical information especially here in the U K . hopefully it will filter through to our N H S
 
I'm guessing you are referring to this one?
CME / ABIM MOC / CE
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Case-Based Learning Module
Authors:Stephen J. Gluckman, MD
CME / ABIM MOC / CE Released: 4/23/2020

Valid for credit through: 4/23/2021

CME Information
Target Audience and Goal Statement


This activity is intended for primary care physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners (NPs), and other healthcare providers (HCPs) involved in the diagnosis and management of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).



The goal of this activity is to increase clinicians' knowledge in the diagnosis and management of patients with ME/CFS.



Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

  • Have increased knowledge regarding the
    • Recognition of the ME/CFS symptom spectrum
    • Effective monitoring strategies for patients with ME/CFS
    • Use of evidence-based approaches that alleviate/eliminate ME/CFS targeted symptoms
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Faculty
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  • Stephen J. Gluckman, MD


    Professor of Medicine
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Medical Director, Penn Global Medicine
    Medical Director, Travel Medicine Clinic
    University of Pennsylvania Health System
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Adjunct Professor of Infectious Diseases, University of Botswana
    Gaborone, Botswana

    Disclosure: Stephen J. Gluckman, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
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https://medscape.org/viewarticle/927906
 
Good to see Gluckman change his tune (mostly).

Gluckman is also author of the UpToDate articles "Clinical features and diagnosis of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome" and "Treatment of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome".
Gluckman's UpToDate articles, until fairly recently, recommended GET and CBT as treatments for ME/CFS (as has been documented in other threads). Komaroff is editor for these UpToDate articles authored by Gluckman.
 
This was announced at the CDC stakeholder meeting. I've quickly skimmed through it and thought it was actually quite good - some overstatement here and there, aggressive use of medication (US-style) - but good.

This might be something useful for our patient organisations to work with - make sure that as many physicians and healthcare workers as possible hear about this course.
 
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Just an FYI...

Gluckman, the author of this Medscape CME also authored a March 2020 update to the Merck Manual for CFS. Granted that some differences are to be expected because the Merck article is shorter but its hard to imagine how the same author came up with what to me is a substantially different take on diagnosis and treatment.

https://www.merckmanuals.com/profes...nic-fatigue-syndrome/chronic-fatigue-syndrome

Moderator note:
For discussion of the Merck article, see this thread:
MSD Manual (US): Chronic fatigue syndrome - updated Apr 2020
 
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