This Week’s Trending Topic is Liver Cancer The incidence of liver cancer has more than tripled since 1980. About 42,220 new cases will be diagnosed in 2018, and about 30,200 people will die of this cancer. Risk factors for primary liver cancer (cancer starting in the liver)... READ MORE

Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects 1% of the population above 60 years. The disease can be tough to live with because it severely restricts mobility and makes daily activities increasingly difficult. There is no cure for the disease, and its exact cause is not known, but there are... READ MORE

Suicide is a major public health problem and the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Suicide rates have been rising in nearly every state over the past two decades. On average, there are 123 suicides a day, and for every suicide, there are 25 attempts. The National... READ MORE

You asked for it, and we listened! Many of our customers have asked for topics we’ve recently scheduled and what is currently trending in CME. In this Summer’s 2018 CME Topic Update, we’ve included a few presentation topics and the desired need/objectives to assist in your... READ MORE

Fatty liver is a common condition, affecting around 10-20% of Americans without cirrhosis or inflammation. Most cases of fatty liver are found in people between ages 40 and 60. Fatty liver can become harmful to the liver if its underlying cause isn’t recognized and treated.... READ MORE

Nearly 80,000 new cases of primary brain tumors (those that begin in the brain and tend to stay in the brain) are expected to be diagnosed this year. Approximately 32% of brain and CNS tumors are malignant. Even benign tumors can cause damage by ​​​​​​​ … read more …... READ MORE

Migraine is the 3rd most prevalent illness in the world. 12% of the population, including children, suffers from migraine, and more than 4 million people have chronic daily migraine, with at least 15 migraine days per month. Migraine is most common between ages 25 and 55 and... READ MORE

Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions in the United States. Prediabetes is characterized by having blood glucose levels that are higher than normal, but not high enough to be considered diabetic. Without lifestyle changes to improve their health, 15-30% of... READ MORE

Physician burnout is common in the United States, with half of family physicians feeling physical and psychological burnout. According to a recent survey, there has been a substantial increase in burnout among family physicians younger than 35 years, where 43% are now reporting... READ MORE

Type 1 diabetes is a form of diabetes mellitus in which not enough insulin is produced, and is usually diagnosed in children and young adults. About 1.25 million Americans have this disease, and an estimated 40,000 people will be … read more …... READ MORE