MS ACP 640 Advanced Clinical Laboratory Medicine laboratory assessment and clinical/nutritional/botanical/pharmacologic interventions

MS ACP 640 Advanced Clinical Laboratory Medicine As taught by: Dr Alex Vasquez
"Dear Dr. Vasquez, Your seminar was awesome. The information was just great; I am still going over your notes and both my wife and I are reading your book when I can get it away from my colleague."
Saturday AM lecture 8:00-12:00pm 3.5 clock hours (2, 15 minute breaks) 1.Introduction to basic labs and arthrocentesis 2.Dysbiosis introduction 3.Autoimmune protocol; clinical applications for rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune/inflammatory diseases—the practical application of laboratory analysis and appropriate clinical intervention 4.Clinical cases (as time allows) Lunch 12:00-1:30; PM lecture 1:30-5:00pm 3.0 clock hours (2, 15 min breaks) 1.Thyroid: laboratory assessment and clinical/nutritional/botanical/pharmacologic interventions 2.GH, prolactin, estrogen, testosterone: lab assessment and clinical/nutritional/botanical/pharmacologic interventions 3.DHEA: laboratory assessment and clinical/nutritional/botanical/pharmacologic interventions 4.Cortisol: laboratory assessment and clinical/nutritional/botanical/pharmacologic interventions 5.Insulin: laboratory assessment and clinical/nutritional/botanical/pharmacologic interventions 6.Cardiovascular: laboratory assessment and clinical/nutritional/botanical/pharmacologic interventions Sunday AM lecture 8:00-1:00pm 4.5 clock hours (2, 15 minute breaks) 1.Vitamins: laboratory assessment and clinical/nutritional/botanical/pharmacologic interventions 2.Amino acid: laboratory assessment and clinical/nutritional/botanical/pharmacologic interventions. 3.Neurotransmitters: laboratory assessment and clinical/nutritional/botanical/pharmacologic interventions. If time allows. 4.Detoxification: laboratory assessment and clinical/nutritional/botanical/pharmacologic interventions 5.Dysbiosis: laboratory assessment and clinical/nutritional/botanical/pharmacologic interventions
Required textbooks: Students should review basic laboratory and clinical management information before the start of the course.
Integrative Rheumatology, Vasquez	Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine, Lord and Bralley

Contact
National University of Health Sciences offers a variety of options for continuing education and postgraduate studies through our Lincoln College of Postprofessional, Graduate and Continuing Education: http://www.nuhs.edu/show.asp?durki=7 Students and practicing professionals can choose from a wide array of continuing education programs and specialty seminars at various regional facilities. Programs are offered primarily during weekend hours for attendees' convenience. To contact NUHS / Lincoln College: Phone: 630-889-6622 Email: postgrad[AT]nuhs.edu
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