October 4, 2024
About 41,630 new cases will be diagnosed in 2024, and about 29,840 people will die of this cancer.
October 1, 2024
September 23, 2024
Viral infections commonly affect the upper and lower respiratory tracts. Most viral respiratory infections are mild and don’t require treatment.
September 19, 2024
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
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
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 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
Each state mandates healthcare professionals to complete specific CME topics as a one-time or annual requirement.
August 20, 2024
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.