September 19, 2024

Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Dementia

More than 90% of patients with dementia develop new-onset neuropsychiatric symptoms, including apathy, agitation, aggression, anxiety, depression, night-time behaviors, irritability, hallucinations, delusions, and motor symptoms. Being able to identify and treat these symptoms is paramount to dementia care. There are a few new pharmacological treatments that have emerged within the past 5 years that providers should be aware of, especially for agitation.
September 15, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually in the United States from September 15 to October 15. To honor this significant period, we have curated a selection of health topics that are particularly relevant to the Hispanic community.
September 13, 2024

Breast Cancer

About 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 13%) will develop invasive breast cancer throughout their lifetime. In 2024, an estimated 310,720 new invasive breast cancer diagnosis cases are expected in women in the U.S. For women in the U.S., breast cancer death rates are higher than those for other cancers besides lung cancer.
September 3, 2024

Back to School Pediatric Topics

Back-to-school season is also critical for focusing on adolescent and young health and wellness. We've compiled a list of essential medical education topics that you might consider offering to your medical staff during this time.
August 26, 2024

Required Continuing Medical Education Topics

Each state mandates healthcare professionals to complete specific CME topics as a one-time or annual requirement.
August 20, 2024

Physician Communication

Interpersonal communications are vital to maximizing patient outcomes.  Medical practitioners must interact with patients, family members, office staff, hospital personnel and colleagues, and each interaction may impact patient care.
August 13, 2024

Stroke Mimics

A stroke is a medical emergency with effective acute treatment protocols. However, the differential diagnosis of stroke is wide, and more than a dozen medical entities other than stroke frequently masquerade as a stroke.
August 7, 2024

Electrolyte Emergencies

Abnormal electrolyte values in laboratory testing are common, but true emergencies are relatively uncommon. Electrolyte emergency manifestations range from vague and nonspecific to life-threatening.
August 3, 2024

Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with more than 3.5 million skin cancers in over two million people diagnosed annually. One in five Americans will develop a form of skin cancer in their lifetime.