Medical Knowledge

Ischemic Stroke: Risk Issues for the Emergency Physician

Analyses of ischemic stroke medical malpractice cases indicate that failure to diagnose, failure to treat, and improper informed consent are common allegations in professional liability claims associated with strokes. This activity examines reasons for these allegations and suggests steps emergency…

Cancer Care: What’s Fixable Now

Cancer care in the US has been described as a system in crisis, failing in its mission to be patient-centered, accessible, coordinated, and evidence-based. While many of the causes of this crisis are systemic, expensive to fix, and not easily…

Ophthoquestions

Ophthoquestions helps learners prepare for their Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program exams, written boards, and recertification for boards. A question bank for ophthalmology physicians provides up-to-date questions, and explanations with answers.

Preterm Birth: Management Options

The preterm birth (PTB) rate in the United States is one of the worst in the world. Of approximately 3.6 – 3.7 million babies born annually, 10.4% are born prematurely. Of the 10.4% of births occurring before term, half are…

Preterm Birth: Prevention

Preterm birth (PTB) is one of the most challenging issues in perinatal medicine today. The preterm birth rate in the United States is one of the worst among all developed countries and it is on the rise. Failing to monitor…

Preterm Birth: Predicting Risk

Of approximately 3.7 million babies born annually, 10.4% are born prematurely. It is clear that PTB is one of the most challenging issues in perinatal medicine today. Predicting who is at risk of delivering early is one of the most…

Neuroquestions

Neuroquestions helps subscribers prepare for their Neurology Knowledge Assessment Program exams, written boards, and recertification for boards. A question bank for neurology physicians provides up-to-date questions, and explanations with answers.

CardioVIllage

CardioVillage provides cardiovascular education in areas of Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine, Echocardiography, New Topics and Trends, and Fundamentals to help learners understand and best treat their patients according to novel technologies, updated guidelines, and state of practice within cardiovascular medicine.

Treating Older Adults: Practical Guidance for Pain Management

This activity reviews the prevalence and impact of chronic pain on older adults. Specific issues that complicate pain assessment are examined. Management strategies and the positioning of non-opioid, non-pharmacologic, and opioid analgesic modalities are considered. Disclaimers 1. This activity is…